At 66, I Rock Mini Skirts, Crop Tops & Am Not Afraid To Show Skin | Favorite Thing

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In our NEW episode of "Favorite Thing," the extra-inspirational, pro-aging maximalist Arlinda, also known as Funking After 50, joins StyleLikeU. Arlinda, who never wastes a day waiting to be on the red carpet by making every sidewalk and entrance her own debut, showcases her radiant freedom of expression. Watch as she opens up her closet to create four unique outfits featuring her latest obsession: a collection of platform, sparkly Crocs!
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Directors: Lily Mandelbaum and Elisa Goodkind
DP: Kalyn Jacobs
AC: Nina Fletcher
Editor: Christophe Mchale
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[@92spice18]

She’s going to live to be 100+ because of the simple fact that she does not give a crap about anything. She’s carefree.

[@Thyybunny]

The fact she isnt falling into the old people are fraile mindset too is gonna absolutely make her lifespan long

[@deborahpollitt7533]

@92spice18 • she cares about her own values far more than the opinions of her observers.

[@carolnewlands8630]

I am 72..and this woman is a treasure!! I live in the Verona Montclair area Of NJ and have seen her in all the right places..she never disappoints!!!!

[@mighty_isis9294]

Same here! I bought a skirt from her store (Sofistafunk) years ago and still wear it!

[@prettyqueen573]

I would take a trip to NJ just to meet her❤

[@dragnfli08]

Hello neighbor! I never knew about this wonderful woman and this store. Been here for decades - I need to go assp!

[@carolnewlands8630]

@@dragnfli08 let us know if she has a shop or maybe it’s all online.

[@istillbetalkin]

@@mighty_isis9294 thanks for sharing the name of the shop. I found it online. I hope I find the sweat mini dress there

[@RationallyMe]

This lady is the definition of 'Create the life you want!". She is the mood, the vibe, the spirit!

[@truthseeker5941]

@Rationally she is a vibe. Also, she makes me feel better about just turning 65 cuz I ain't loving it. LOL

[@realreviews4017]

Agreed. If zero fks given was a person. I am adopting this attitude more and more now I am 54.

[@ladonnawallacesmith700]

Absolutely!

[@Patchilo]

I just turned 55yrs young and I would love to learn to free myself of caring what others think 🤔 just like her!!

[@truthseeker5941]

@@Patchilo people will always have something to say and you can't control what they think, so to hell with it.

[@sprtskqwn]

She has no idea that we are best friends (in my head for now) though I’m quite younger but girl - we are. Love her!!!! xo

[@stefthachef]

I've had the opportunity to pretty much live with her, Although i only lived up the street, but i was her mannequin to her clothes and oh boy! Did we have so much fun. And I will NEVER forget what she's brought to my life...... She's a fun friend for real....

[@juderoberts5028]

omg I LOVE this wahine (woman). She is like our most respected Maori woman leaders - all older and wear the most amazing clothes! They aren't afraid to live life, express a issue of concern and NAME it, lead while teaching and give us JOY. Oh and crocs are favorites. Thank you for sharing this and whaea (elder woman) thank you for BEING YOU!!!

[@SofistafunkTV]

You're quite welcome Sunshine:)

[@Itsunclegabby]

​@SofistafunkTV Thank you for blessing us with your presence and wisdom. And thank you for paving the way for Self Love and Care. You make me love being myself. ❤

[@CecileRasmussen]

❤​@@SofistafunkTV

[@BeKind2526]

“Weighted wings can’t fly” and “if you feed tears they’ll keep coming” Just wow! What a treasure she is! 💐🫶🏾💐

[@angelapalmer3542]

Such a beautiful, amazing young woman. At 66, she's doing her thing. Love the fashion

[@breeallingham-maclaren7721]

I LOVE her. Feel liberated just listening to her :)

[@erinhazard3944]

I'm 46 and this is making me cry. I'm going to feel better about wearing a crop top now!

[@this-is-now]

This brings me the most joy. I live in a plain world with plain people so like her I also feel it's my duty to brighten things up... A lot of the time to my demise but I came here for this. She has cemented how important to is to be free. Why do we think someone dancing in the street is abnormal but someone walking with death in their face is normal??? Maybe the drunk people are the boring people.

[@KESAUNDRAMAlves]

Lady, you have inspired me more than all the motivational speakers that I binge watch! Thank you for exemplifying what Black girl joy could and should look like. Blessings to ya! ❤ Rock out, Ma! 🎉

[@lindadodd3829]

I am 69 and live in an ultra conservative rural town. They think i am nuts

[@LindaJones-gq6bb]

You may be but in the best way possible 😊😊

[@tspencer661]

Are you happy? Let them think what they want. Be the most amazing version of you that you can be.

[@marshawilliamson8602]

That means you’re getting it right!

[@charzettasands5403]

Live your life girl ❤

[@bonnielaessig3640]

Stay fabulous! By being your most vibrant self you’re giving your world color and energy and dimension. Though you may not always hear it, you are brightening the day of those around you and being yourself gives more shy people the inspiration to step forward as their best selves too

[@MAAT1111]

THIS GODDESS IS A WHOLE VIBE 🥰🫶🏾❣️

[@JacquelineRadjou]

THIS LADY IS BEAUTIFUL SHE IS A WHOLE VIBE AND AM LOVING HER

[@radiantsmiler3689]

Hey, there! This remarkable woman is reconnecting me with my inner teenager! I'm rediscovering my joyous life path.

[@jeng1395]

Woohoo! I’m 56 and just started dressing however I feel in the last few years. Finally feeling like MYSELF! Wish I’d learned this lesson decades ago 😊

[@magpie06]

I completely 100% feel the way you do! I wear what feels good to me and wherever or whenever I want to wear it because If Not Now, When? When I worked out in the corporate world, I used to go home on my lunch break and change my outfit. My mother used to fuss at me ever since I was a little girl because I would change my clothes 3 or 4 times a day. I'm 67 and I play dress up every day. I wear top hats, bold jewelry, mixed patterns, long skirts and dresses, harnesses, handpainted clothing, flowers and I love Overalls...whatever strikes my fancy. I love your style, your attitude, and you're whole vibe. Being "older" doesn't mean being Boring, right? ♥

[@beyuly2569]

THIS is why i subscribed to this channel!

[@dorethahayes9727]

How do I subscribe to her channel? This just popped up on my yt.

[@yugoslava6409]

Me too !!!!❤

[@emmaaime8685]

​@@dorethahayes9727she answerd a comment, her YT channel is sistafunkTV, and another comment mentionned that she has a store. I just found that she has a website

[@baryl5011]

I love it. I’ve been told I’m the only one loving what I see when I walk past a mirror. Yessssss celebrate you that you are.

[@LaVonDesigns]

Color me INSPIRED!!! Ms. Arlinda is fashion and freedom goals! I shall follow in her footsteps!

[@SharriD]

This young lady is the epitome of 'forever young'. 😍😍😍😍

[@itsloloheaux]

This was the pick me up I needed today! ❤ & I need those bow crocs asap!

[@Divinenubian]

I'm 58 and getting dressed is so much fun. Love her ❤️

[@31kittykatty]

This is what living your best life and creating your own happiness is all about. This beautiful lady is inspiring and, by the way, those unbelievable 66 year old legs are everything!!

[@NiaW-z3s]

Hunny is the true definition of love yourself you go gurl❤!!!

[@katie-vq4op]

I LOVE HER SO MUCH

[@elineeugenie5224]

I Didn't Quit! Yes❤❤❤

[@gabbya8921]

'The only thing I'm going to submit is another photo to Instagram' 😂 I LOVE Arlinda!

[@Bonheur5299]

I am 70. She is the qay I havw been feeling fir a king time abou my style. She is a gem and so aporeciative of her living days. I thank Jehivah Gid every day for being able to move...

[@heidibarragan5113]

Love your courage, personal style and authentic representation of your true self...very refreshing!❤

[@dbly704]

Love her style and spirit. She’s so refreshing and inspiring ❤

[@kiwess1]

Yassss! I love her. Do you and be free with yourself. This is how I view aging. I am always going to live my best life!

[@canar7]

This video, Arlinda, thank you. I needed this inspiration and positivity. Looking at life from a different lens.

[@inata7]

Thank you for your videos !!! And thank you for this one !!

[@teressacooks7928]

Well I'm INSPIRED! 😃 Thank you for featuring her. What a wonderful breath of fresh air🥰

[@kameshiam1674]

Ok, I'm 2 minutes in and I absolutely love her! She is a breath of fresh air. I am a person who make my own clothes ( upgrade old clothes) and I feel like I have found a member of my tribe!

[@2013lovemy]

I used to dress so cute and unique, and kind of slipped since becoming a mom. I’m in my early 40s. She’s inspiring me to get my style back.

[@ajeedapoetreincarnatedquee1431]

This Queen is absolutely Phenomenal!!!!! Love her spirit!

[@bigvalley4987]

Crocs is some of the most comfortable and well constructed for the feet. I love my crocs. I can get all colors.

[@honeybdream]

Wow her style is phenomenal & her outlook on life is inspirational!! 🌟

[@handsOFmany]

Loves her confidence and her, garments

[@ladonnawallacesmith700]

She is the cutest!

[@moniquejohnson2465]

I ADORE HER...LOVE HER STYLE...LOVE HER ATTITUDE...SHE IS DOING WHATEVAH SHE WANTS TO DO AND I LOVE THAT ABOUT HER

[@MH-wd2vd]

Good for you ❤ living ur BestEST life.. Thank you for inspiring so many women who are afraid to be free.. 🙏🏿

[@Ls2ELevation]

Love the red carpet concept and the IDQ shirt. She's super super Fab 🔥

[@mdove3727]

❤❤❤ she’s loving and living a free lifestyle

[@ReaganRosee]

Crocks have become my favorite! I like the heel as well as cute!

[@primordialpsyche]

She sold me on the red carpet! I am gifting myself a red carpet for the times when I need that moment. She IS the moment EVERY MOMENT! She is the inspiration we need

[@tspencer661]

I was thinking the same thing.😆

[@karendsanders4114]

Yes yes yes fashion makes me feel good it brighten my day. Also to see some one else's cool swag.

[@Evilene121162]

Omg, I love her spirit and sense of style.

[@Iamegotripn]

I love ❤️ her style her personality and her spontaneous personality and energy your a true gem 💎

[@joniheisenberg]

Love to see people expressing their creativity.❤

[@LizzyAlexis]

She uses fashion and makeup to express herself, rather than using these things to follow the latest trend, or look like the hundreds of tiktok influencers out there!

[@3ftimesthecharm]

I love this and her. Love how she embraces who she is!! 💛💚💙💜

[@sydanaguacielos]

This made my day!!! GOALZ!!! I never liked crocs but those look comfy and as someone who dances in the grocery store and needs shoes for the summer, I think I’m about to go shopping!!! 🛍️ 💃

[@herbaltea3181]

She is life and super adorable!

[@blossomwithgrace]

She’s such a vibe

[@susandorset2080]

Wow I totally agree with everything she is saying......... Love you girl. I took notes.

[@CALredhead]

I'm 74 & I LOVE your great DGAF attitude! 🏆

[@sandracarter7231]

I'm 64 & love hard rock heavy metal & goth. I make outfits to fit my mood. Many times it's a band tee. I want a tutu type skirt to wear with them, hopefully I will find one soon

[@mjgarner123]

Well said Arlinda!!! Great interview!!! Love her!!! 💕

[@margaretturner4467]

Her style inspires me to create looks that inspire me!

[@tibabbi7416]

She is absolutely gorgeous. Celebrate!!!

[@MacRo-yr9lq]

Absolutely fabulous! Love love love, her!

[@madelinedrayton6049]

Love, love, love her❤️

[@nancycutler5561]

What an inspiration for joy.

[@BrazenTSheree]

I love this QUEEN 💕🥰🩷 Thank you for sharing your joy and color!! Definitely inspired!! I need them silver and pink crocs 😍😍😍 I just bought hotpink ones with all the jibs and gold!! I said Idc Im buying them and living out loud ❤

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

Absolutely Stunning and Dope!!! Such an incredible inspiration

[@stargatemomma2027]

I absolutely hated crocs 🐊....until meeting Ms. Linda❤❤

[@SofistafunkTV]

LOLOL

[@pjae1076]

Favorite thing is my new favorite thing!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💛💛💛✨✨✨

[@NubeingQ2016]

Such an inspiration, so so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@MistressGlamFairy]

Siiiissss live your LIFE!!! I went to a bday picnic yesterday with a snug fitting sexy grey tank style dress with a high split! Wore some Pumas... everyone said I liked GREAT!!! I'm 58 with an hour glass figure and a lil bit of fupa 🤭🤭

[@carmellasimpson4514]

You are love beautiful and I am overjoyed that we are women with self love and confidence ❤❤❤

[@QrownedQuein]

❤ her spirit! I'm Arlinda in someway at 48😊

[@OnlymeMOK]

Just discovered you ❤! You are my new idol! Love 💕 Love 💕 you ur style ur energy. Hope to meet you one day. I needed to see you and this channel today.

[@RosasUtopia]

LOVE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dianawright5835]

Hi am 60 this year .i also wear what i like .love your channel sending ❤❤❤❤❤❤from Australia

[@nickid5210]

I love this! I am 52 and want to still be this free @ her age❤

[@sassya5883]

I love her Energy 🎉

[@Mara.Isabelle]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN!! I aspire to be like her when I grow up!! I remember an ex friend constantly criticises me on wanting to live my pink barbie dream life. as long as it makes me happy in this miserable & traumatic world & it’s not hurting myself or anyone what’s the issue??? just because I’m an adult doesn’t mean life has to be boring or I have to boring. there’s no law that says I cant dress the way I want or even collect barbie items lol I’m glad I’m no longer friends with her she was too bring.

[@deanawells4395]

You are stunning in every way possible 🎉

[@missmeyon]

I absolutely love her!!!

[@mrsg9843]

Moral of the story, love thy self. ❤❤ Respect

[@samantha9644]

If I'm not HALF this amazing by her age (if I make it 😅) we running it back to the beginning and doing it over so I can fix whatever mistakes I made the first time around that kept me from achieving this level of greatness.

[@nakeasimone13]

I love her energy and vibe I hope to be like this when I turn 66 ❤

[@kimhunter2532]

I freaking love her looks and the Crocs! I need those! I'm five feet tall.

[@sabrinarogers7021]

Good for you !😂 may you continue to be who most people only dream of being .. and now I send you your flowers 🌹 💐 🎉

[@lizzipooh4]

This was so uplifting ❤

[@ambernwanne]

She makes me feel seen. ❤ *deep breath*😌

[@StillJess-wg6yb]

I wanna be just like her when I grow up!!🥳

[@renitamason819]

I love her! ❤

[@kenfaye3030]

I love this for her!❤

[@aj.-cra-z-art5218]

Where ya channel Mama, love ur fashion style 😍💖

[@milaa.ballentine4260]

I love her take on everything. We could be friends. 🎉

[@LearningToLove..]

I’d buy a few pair if Arlinda and Crocs did a collab!

[@vcadoree193]

You are so Cool 😎. You are Literally the Black ⚫️ Betsy Johnson. Bless You 😊 ❤️ 💙 💜.

[@crystalevans8166]

She us just too fly! I Love It!❤

[@naturallyu15]

Thanks for sharing sis.

[@kamilledeas6890]

I'm already inspired cause why did I just find a shoe I love more than boots just by watching this video 😭😭

[@multimillionaire8763]

New subscriber!!! Just found your channel and I love it!!!!