
Meet Cinzia the designer of Moni Moni Handbags!
Meet handbag designer, Cinzia Moniaci of Moni Moni handbags!
Cinzia started her handbag line because she could not find a bag that fit her style.
You see, Cinzia’s first love is music and she is a singer/songwriter. You might have heard her since she wrote 2 songs and performed on the Dawson’s Creek sound track!
When going to gigs she didn’t want to be stuck carrying around a stuffy designer bag and was frustrated she could not find one that looked hip, cool and gently worn in. So she began making them for herself. After getting so many compliments and inquiries about where to buy them, Moni Moni was born.

Enter to win this beautiful, Italian Leather bag from Moni Moni!
Now her designs are on the arms of many celebrities (like Halle Berry) who swear they are their favorite “go to” bags!
Known for their luscious supple Italian leather, gorgeous designs and festive colors, these bags are functional, comfortable and unique!

Cinzia on stage with JoJami's son Cam who often drums for her band
We are thrilled to be offering one lucky lady the
chance to win this wonderful bag!
BUT, if you can’t wait and have to have one right away to brighten up your 2012 Spring wardrobe…
Moni Moni is going to give all our
Fabulous After 40 gals,
20% off and free shipping until Feb. 14th!! (enter code: LOVE20)
Our January Sweepstakes featured prize is: 
Dry Babe® Grand Gift Set
One Less Thing to Lose Sleep Over…..
Millions of women in the U.S. are plagued by night sweats (Nocturnal Hydrosis), the result of hormone imbalance, illness and medication. Until this past spring, there had been no sure-fire, external solution to address – or dress! – the problem. Due to the success of Dry Babe®’s initial launch in May, we are pleased to introduce the Sweet Dreams Collection by Dry Babe® Absorbent Sleepwear for “Hot” Mamas. This innovative sleepwear collection serves up style plus function thanks to both absorbing and wicking properties – that redirects moisture away from the skin – keeping women dry, well-rested and refreshed. Fun, flirty, affordable, and available in a range of sizes, the Sweet Dreams by Dry Babe® line arrived in December for the holiday season.
What might cause night sweats?
- Any type of hormone imbalance can bring on night sweats
- The end of the monthly menstrual cycle
- pregnancy
- post-partum
- perimenopause and menopause are times in the lifecycle that often correspond with night sweats. common and
- uncommon illnesses are associated with night sweats such as diabetes, obesity and cancer
- taking prescribed prescription medications including antidepressants and sleep aids.
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You could win this beautiful set of Dry Babe Sleepwear!
This month, one lucky winner will receive the Dry Babe® Grand Gift Set ($138.00 value)
What could be grander than receiving the complete Sweet Dreams by Dry Babe® collection which includes a kimono robe, night gown, and for those who like to wear top and bottoms, a stylish tank top with boy shorts? Each new garment is offered in a range of sizes from 4 to 3X and is available in fuchsia, navy and turquoise.
Click here to enter!

Deb spices up her outfit in patterned hose
Running out the door and wanting to look casual and pulled together, couldn’t be easier if you try adding some fun tights to your wardrobe!
- take a simple solid color skirt and top and spice it up with some textured hose
- turn a boring black dress into a conversation piece by adding a pop of colored tights.
- Tired of wearing pants? Try layering your dress, sweater and skirt and adding some boots and leggings!
We recently discovered the Sculptz brand which are made of comfy fabric and have light compression, so they hold you in without feeling like you are being squeezed like a sausage!
<<Here’s Laura, our lucky reader, who just won a huge supply of them. You can try them too because Sculptz is offering a $5.00 discount to our Fabulous ladies, here at their Silkies site, when you sign up for their promotional e-mails. Check them out.. the price is right and we think you will love them as much as we do!

We had so much fun the other night with our tele-seminar, How to Update Your Casual Style where we were playing around with different “style recipes” for dressing updated for fall. Many women fall off the style track when it comes to what they wear on the weekends. How many of us confuse being ”comfortable” and just don’t know how spice things up in a way that feels more stylish.
So, why not shift your focus from comfy,casual to pleasantly, stylish. That might mean trading in those white tennis shoes for some simple ballet flats or loafers. Now, for those living in a warmer climate when it is still fall can be a little more challenging. So today we are going to share our style recipe for dressing comfortable and casual.
In warmer climates you can still layer, but just use lighter weight fabrics:
Getting Legging right, when your are over 40 by debandjj featuring graphic leggings Read more

Most of us have it… that darn donut! It’s right there in the middle between our bust and our hips and it’s hard to avoid after age 40 and a baby or two, short of liposuction. How can you dress to hide that stubborn midlife tummy that annoys you to no end?
Here are our 5 top suggestions.
1. Slim down with Shapewear

If you’ve been resisting trying shapewear because you think it is like wearing an uncomfortable girdle, you need to try some on.
Shapewear is the best solution for over 40 tummy bulge. It’s stretchy and lightweight and the newest versions are ultra thin and therefore super comfy.
Whether your muffin top is big or little, shapewear will give your figure a flawless look! Here’s one from Spanx that flattens the tummy and shapes the thighs too. If your tummy bulge extends up above the belly button then you could add a shapewear camisole.

For years we’ve been asking why doesn’t someone make a high-waisted thong? Spanx has answered our call and more. Their high-waisted thong has a lace shapewear panel to hold you in at the same time.
…yes this panty is a thong!!! Don’t miss out on entering this months Contest to WIN over $200 of Scuptz hose! Make sure to sign up now!!

One of the most popular things about Fabulous After 40 is that we get to give away lots of fun products every month to some of our lucky readers!
Last month we held a contest for a $100.00 Visa gift card and our winner, Diane was so thrilled with her prize that she wrote

Here is last months winner, Diane author of Lavender Dreamer
about it on her blog, Lavender Dreamer.com
Diane congratulations! It sure looks like you’re already enjoying your purchases!
You too could be a winner, just sign up for our newsletter and you will be entered for a chance to win some Hold Your Haunches Shapewear Pants worth over $200.00!

This months contest is a pair of Hold Your Haunches Shapewear Pants, worth $200.00!
So make sure you go in and enter…there is a good chance you could be our next winner!
Good luck!
Julia Roberts is one of our favorite Over 40 Celebrities. Recently, Roberts has never looked so good! Did you see her in Larry Crowne? Her outfits, both on and off the big screen, are full of simple classic trends that can work even on us regular gals! Here are a few of our favorites.

1)Looking polished in a navy dress. photo credit: Universal Pictures

3) This classic black trench is definitely a hot trend these days. photo credit:Getty Images

2) A flirty take on a white suit! photo credit:Getty Images
- This simple navy dress is a versatile wardrobe staple. One that is perfect at the office and easily transitions into a cute outfit for an evening out! It’s a classy piece to have in your closet.
- White is always a show stopper. It’s a lovely neutral that goes with everything. And best of all you will feel fresh and clean when you wear it!
- The classic trench coat is another wardrobe staple that looks sleek when worn with jeans or over something dressy!
We’d love to hear what you think. Please comment below and tell us which of these looks you like best on Julia?

This is just 1 of 9 luscious Sue Devitt products you could win!
Every month we give away prizes and this month is no exception…however we want to introduce you to a new make up line that we are super excited to share with you!
Sue Devitt is a make up artist with a twist…all her makeup is natural and inspired from nature! It is so beautiful and will make your skin radiant!
So sign up for our Feb. contest and a chance to win this gorgeous, Sue Devitt A Southern Seas Sojourn 2010 Spring Collection!
Good Luck!