CUSTOMER's STORY:Elise Grey sharing how she find out about Makara Wear label and how it feels to be 70 years old and be a model
Elise Grey is one of our favorite customers, she is an amazing mom, a grandmother and a model. We met her through the e-mail, when she sent us a thank you note saying that she loved our design and she was amazed about the quality and practicality of the swimwear.
We loved her story - the way she got introduced to our brand. Basically, her daughter bought some swimwear from us in Bali and got back home to Australia, one day Elise just stole Nude Ex-libris from her daughter's closet and just fell in love with the swimming suit. She has been already our loyal customer of Makara Wear for the last 3 years.We love customers who are like this, not to mention that Elise looks amazing in her 70's. The most important for us is her values and her trust in herself. She is the sweetest lady to communicate to and she is super supportive to us - MAKARA WEAR.
We are still a very small and local brand. We try to change and improve our product every day. That's why we became 100% sustainable. We are more than happy to see our amazing customers enjoying our products all around the world
!Stay sustainable Elise, you wonderful lady and beautiful soul! And so happy to see you in your 7th swimwear of Makara wear.
Elise wearing Long Sleeve Classic
Myself
A content woman of faith and fun, mother of four, grandmother of ten and lover of flowers.
Born
South Africa grew up in Zimbabwe - I love Africa, live now in Australia.
Wearing Nude Ex-libris
Sport
Tennis and super regular fitness exercise
Talents
Art, Creative writing, Design, Styling, Fashionista. Motivational speaker.
Occupation
Retired Architect. Illustrator + Publisher. Now Modelling. Loooove making huge/massive floral + leafy bouquet-posies for those who deserved to be showered with flowers
ACHIEVEMENT
To accomplish and enjoy a successful outcome after hard work and perseverance!
Success
To seek and do the will of God - not so easy but pleasing
Swimwear
Excellent design and quality fabric that flatters the body
Makara Wear differs
Elegantly sexy. Every piece a brilliant design that goes beyond swimwear - I wear mine as tops, with drop crutch dungarees, long sleeve as wetsuit and as thermal vest in snow and well, wherever and whenever. The moment I put on my maker confidence.Customer care excellent.Elise wearing Long Sleeve ClassicElise Grey wearing White Ex-libris
Black Ex-Libris
Because I looooved the broad strapped crossed back and leg line, just every detail that I was dreaming of!
Chose Makara wear because no other brand has their funky trendy design philosophy.
Model at 70+
Amazing feeling of selfworth and renewed purpose. Great opportunity and challenge to apply my design and styling knowledge in an age appropriate way in order to motivate all ages to pursue a healthy lifestyle and never stop looking cute.
The challenge is to stay fit, eat right ( I follow Dr Steve Gundry’s Plant Paradox), use the best skin care brand (my favourite is Kora Organics), the best hair stylist (Sarah Chandler Hairdresser stylist, Manly) and live chemical free, cannot function without Norwex.
Inspiration to become a model:
I went to a boarding school in Zimbabwe and during school holidays I would take coffee and treats for my dad in the cottonfields on our African chef’s bicycle but not without dressing up as if we were going to a fashion show… mum died young, dad and I were best friends, he always complimented my style.
My advice and deepest desire for those who feel discouraged about their appearance in swimwear:
I know how she feels... the secret is to rediscover your inner and outer beauty. Embrace your uniqueness, respect your age and the changes that comes with it and choose attractive swimwear that compliments your looks.
Elise and her husband in her 30's
Lastly
ATTITUDE! A delightful attitude makes any outfit, be it swimwear or an apron, look awesome!
Develop the art of balancing confidence, humility and kindness.
Travel
Greek Island SIFNOS and BALI!
E L I S E 🖤
One of the most inspiring women of my lifetime proud to be called a friend
You are a beautiful woman Elise, it was a pleasure working with you and being your friend.
You look great always.
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