Supermodel Paulina Porizkova recently celebrated her marriage at 61, approaching the occasion with a thoughtful and intensive beauty and wellness regimen. Breaking from her past, she fully embraced the preparation process, focusing on feeling and looking her absolute best. Her journey involved a significant boost to her fitness routine, exploration of cutting-edge skin treatments, and careful selection of a beauty team that understood her desire for an authentic bridal look. This commitment culminated in a wedding day where she felt confident and true to herself, ready to embark on this new chapter of her life.
Paulina Porizkova's Dedicated Wedding Beauty Journey
In the quiet days following her July 3rd nuptials, renowned model Paulina Porizkova, 61, found herself reflecting on the meticulous preparations for her wedding to Jeff Greenstein. Speaking via Zoom from Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, amidst a press tour for her upcoming film Bardotky, she shared, "We are currently in the very spot where Jeff proposed precisely a year ago. After my work here concludes, our full honeymoon adventure begins."
Porizkova expressed surprise at her own enthusiasm for the wedding planning. "My first marriage was at 23," she recalled. "I simply got out of bed, applied some makeup, and it felt routine. While it wouldn't alter Jeff's feelings, I genuinely aspired to look and feel my absolute best. Getting married at 61, one does have to invest a bit more effort to achieve that."
Her transformation began with a reevaluation of her exercise routine. "Typically, my fitness regimen involved weight training twice weekly, occasionally supplemented by Pilates or an aerobic session," she explained. "However, before the wedding, I committed fully. I increased my weightlifting to three times a week and incorporated both Pilates and aerobics, resulting in six days of workouts." She noted her then-fiancé's "fiercely competitive nature," leading him to join her sessions. "My physique undeniably changed; I felt considerably stronger."
Simultaneously, she initiated a rigorous skin preparation plan, including two non-invasive SofWave treatments. "I had the first session before Christmas, and the second four weeks prior to our departure for Italy." She also maintained a "devoutly consistent skincare regimen." Having been the face of Estée Lauder from 1988 to 1995, Porizkova is set to return as an ambassador for Advanced Night Repair in January 2025.
The week leading up to the wedding involved more granular details: a manicure and pedicure, and a hair color refresh. A minor beauty mishap occurred on the wedding morning itself. Following a couples' massage – which Porizkova deemed a "brilliant idea for mandatory relaxation" – she showered, making a slight misstep. "I washed my hair with purple shampoo, and it inadvertently stained my nails completely purple! They appeared dreadful, as if I'd been gardening. We frantically searched for nail polish remover."
Once the nail crisis was resolved, it was time for her glam team. Porizkova emphasized that choosing a trustworthy team was one of her best wedding decisions. Romy Soleimani handled makeup, and Hos Hounkpatin styled her hair. "Makeup artists and hairdressers possess the skill to make you look stunning, but sometimes you lose your own essence. However, I've collaborated with both of them for such a long time that they instinctively know how to highlight the authentic me. That was precisely my wish for my wedding."
The instruction for both was straightforward: "I wanted to embody my absolute best self," she stated. "But specifically, my best 61-year-old self. Not a younger version." Upon seeing her reflection, Porizkova remarked, she "had no feedback." Soleimani mentioned Estée Lauder's Doublewear Stay In Place Concealer and Waterproof Mascara as essential products for the day.
Reflecting on the entire experience, Porizkova conveyed that the day unfolded exactly as she had envisioned. "I came to realize that committing to marriage at this stage of life is profoundly significant," she mused. "Because it signifies a pledge to support each other through potentially the most challenging moments. And I was able to present myself with genuine confidence, exactly as I am meant to be."
The Wisdom of Embracing Age and Authenticity in Life's Milestones
Paulina Porizkova's approach to her wedding day offers a powerful lesson: true beauty and confidence emanate from within, especially when embracing one's age with grace. Her detailed preparation, from physical conditioning to skincare, wasn't about defying age but about enhancing her authentic self. This narrative inspires us to redefine societal beauty standards, particularly for women, and encourages a focus on well-being and self-acceptance rather than unattainable perfection. Her emphasis on choosing trusted professionals who understand her unique identity highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with those who celebrate our true essence, allowing us to face significant life events with genuine self-assurance.