Photo and caption by liliana nealon

I took this photo of my mom in Buenos Aires, where women are always elegant, no matter what the age. It was her 86th birthday and she was trying on a black hat. I love her make-up, her clear green eyes, the way a white scarf is wrapped around her shoulders -- always de rigueur -- and her beautiful silver bracelets. She loves to say all her teeth are still hers, and her smile is certainly authentic, but carefully posed for maximum impact.

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina