Julie Bowen, over 40 and sure glamorous!
Are you a fan of the new hit series Modern Family?
If so, you won’t want to miss reading about over 40 actress, Julie Bowen , who “bares” it all in her upcoming interview in one of our favorite guilty pleasures, More Magazine!
As a star of ABC’s Modern Family, she’s enjoying the rewards of never giving up. Julie talks to More for the September cover story coming out this week.
Highlights include:
On getting her big break: “I always thought I was lucky to work at all. I’m keenly aware of the odds of succeeding in our business…honestly, I feel like a lot of times, the only really bad choice you can make is one that closes doors. I have good relationships with the people in my life, both professionally and personally. If I wanted to chuck it all tomorrow and move to Michigan and live on a farm, I could do that—and I don’t think anybody would be mad at me.”
On not being a part of Hollywood’s in-crowd:
“Hollywood is nothing but every prom queen and cute girl in America.” says Bowen. “People like to pigeonhole blonds as the cute girl next door. I was never good at that. I was always better once they let me be a bit acerbic or have just a touch of a dark side.”
Julie looking chic on the street!
Julie on the cover of More Magazine
This lovely lady has a sense of humor, great attitude and puts her family first…a true Glam Gal for sure!
Deborah is deciding between pants and a dress????
We Glam Gals are super excited to be once again getting ready to attend the More Re-Invention Convention that is being held this coming Monday, Oct. 18, in NYC.
JoJami picks...Will it be blue snake skin or corporate ruffle?
If you don’t have your ticket yet, it is not too late…you can still register for it!
That is the easy part…the hard part is “What to wear to this networking event ?”
We have been playing around in our closets and here are a few of the things we have come up with!
We are going to be in a sea of dynamic over 40 women we want to look “Wow!” That is why we have ruled out boring black. We want to wear color and to look friendly and apporoachable.
Feel free to tell us what you think!
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Meet us (JoJami and Deborah) in NYC at The More Magazine Reinvention Convention!
Reinvention-Does that word get your juices flowing? Are you ready to meet other like minded women and to re-invent yourself in more ways than just your wardrobe?
Then this year’s More Re-Invention Convention is a must! Special guests include The host of ABS New’s This Week – Christiane Amanpour...also Pulitzer Prize winner – Anna Quindlen and of course health expert Dr. Pamela Peeke.
When it comes to a Re-Invention Convention, this is the one to go to. Deborah and I have attended the More Re-Invention convention for the past 3 years and it just keeps getting better and better!
Best of all we get to connect with YOU our readers! And who knows we might even take your picture and put on our blog!
Sign up Now!
Also, be make sure to send us an email (info@fabulousafter40.com) so we know you are coming and we can meet up!
We look forward to seeing all of you for a wonderful day of fun & creativity!
Are you looking to update your hairstyle? (photo credit/ More Magazine)
Here it is Spring and many of you have written us needing some inspiration on how to update your hair!
This week at More Magazine, they have some wonderful photos of some great styles that we think you will love!
How do you know if you need a new do? Just ask yourself a few of these simple questions:
1) How long has it been since you tried something new?
2) Are you still using hot rollers?
3) Looking at these photos, are you feeling like you might need a change?
4) Have you been cutting your hair short for a long time? How about doing a 6 month plan and grow it out to chin length just for fun?
Don’t forget that this can be a great time to add some dimision to your hair and lighten it up a bit! Hair that is too dark can really age you!
Nothing like a fresh trim or cut to give your look a facelift! For more ideas check out these Fabulous After 40 hair makeovers!
Wearing leggings can be tricky for women over 40!
Are leggings age appropriate for us ladies 40 and beyond? We say,YES!
So, how can you pull off this falls biggest fashion trend, like these slouch leggings from Nordstroms?
Read our article over at More Magazine, and find out some of the do and don’ts of this fun and easy look!
Nothing is more energizing than running off to NYC to attend the More Magazine Reinvention Convention.
We Glam Gals had a great time connecting with old and new Age-mazing™ women who as usual thrill us with their sense of style and joy!
Here are a few of the women who stood out in over 500 attendees!
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Mika Brzezinski from MSNBC’s Morning Joe was the emcee. Looking fine in her outfit from J McLaughlin she stood out as a shining example of how mixing color can be so effective. |
 Judy Goss, reporter for Better TV, looking hot in this leopard print dress |
Judy Goss (author of How to Break Into Modeling for Under $20) was there looking stunning in this leopard dress, reporting for Better TV. |
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Kim rocked this simple yellow dress with the perfect accessories. Her layered strand of pearls, gray pumps, black cardigan were all pulled together with her gorgeous new Channel glasses and red lipstick! |
 Author Sherrie Mathieson with her newest book, Steal this Style |
Here we are with our buddy Sherrie Mathieson who was promoting her newest book, Steal This Style. She had on a gorgeous cashmere sweater coat that she belted and pared with leggings,a scarf and flat boots. (and yes, that is a Hermes bag she is carrying…YUMMY!) |
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These types of wraps were all the rage. Looking comfy but certainly stylish was this lovely lady from NY. We also featured this necklace in a post few months back. For buying info click here. |
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Lauren-Crowell-Nugent from Talbots was sporting a blue cape fastened with a feather pin. Wow! Did she look gorgeous! Her pants also from Talbots were there signature brand and they fit her great! |
 Deborah, More editor-in chief Lesley Jane Seymour, JoJami |
Here we are with Lesley Jane Seymour, Editor of More Magazine. Deb has on her Tibi dress and I have on my Tibi skirt! Lesley shared that she has not been inspired to shop this year and have found most of the clothes in the stores these days “dreary”. Instead she has bought a few new accessories like the pretty bronze, chunky necklace that she has on to update her current wardrobe. |
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This years event was packed and we sure enjoyed all the speakers! Congrates to More’s staff to pulling of another wonderful day of reinvention, inspiration!
Tags: Age-Mazing Women, Better TV, dress, Fashion, Glam Gals, Judy Goss, Lauren-Crowell-Nugent, Mika Brzezinski, More Magazine, More Magazine Reinvention Convention, Style Events, Talbots, Tibi
We have our winner… for the FREE ticket to the More Reinvention Convention!
Congratulations to Veronica Cruz from Albany, NY 
She wrote in:
I would love an opportunity to win a ticket to the More Convention. What an opportunity. It could not happen at a better time. Here is my story.
Right now, I’m coming out of a 14 year relationship that derailed many of my dreams. Fortunately, I found the strength to find my way back to me. In my wildest dreams did I imagine fifty could be so good? After my divorce, I thought I would spend most of my remaining years raising my children and whatever was left, hope I would have enough money to manage my way through to eighty. Today, I can’t even believe that is what I limited myself to. I’m in the best shape I’ve been in years, I have a fabulous new boyfriend, and the cloud of apathy that followed me for a decade, is gone. In past two years, I’ve focused much of my energy on reinventing my life, my work and my looks! You be the judge!
This Age-Mazing gal (Veronica Cruz) is our winner!
Every chance I get to push the boundaries of my second act, I take it. I long gave up the word NO. That word is just wrong. It should be banned. Teenagers don’t like it, kids under the age of six use it too much, and most of all, like a vampire who’s just seen a cross, opportunity crumbles at its very mention. I focus on positive relationships that respect my desire to be my best! the Take my marriage for example. Some might say it wasn’t all that bad. I had two beautiful kids, nice clothes, a beautiful house, and no facial wrinkles! But the foundation of my marriage was based on my unhappiness, and that is not the way to Athens. I was always working double time hoping things would be different. It was time to accept the brutal reality of my situation and move on. And the best part of act two, was giving up second place. I know, I know, today everyone’s a winner. Hello, this is just not true. Second place meant everyone else came first; everyone but me. No matter what people tell you, everyone is not a winner and second place is not just as good as first. Consistently putting others needs before yours leads to three things: resentment, frustration, and unhappiness. And, I might add, poor aging. If I’m good, the people around me are good. And who are those people: my kids. Outside of that, first place is reserved for me to take care of me. If there is any left over, well, I’m happy to share.
I wish I could share my story with more women. Part two of our lives can be as interesting and energy filled as part one. There is no denying there are more issues to manage, but overall, the second half is an opportunity to build on your first act and be even more incredible. And how lucky are we to have all groups and organizations of women to turn to like Fabulous after Forty and More [magazine]. An opportunity to go to the More convention would give me the chance to expand my thinking on this topic and give me ideas on how I can further push the boundaries of my second act: not to mention inspirational!
We are looking forward to meeting you and thanks to you all for sharing your stories! Feel free to keep on chatting, below! We want to hear from you all!
Cheers,
JoJami and Deborah
Meet you in New York!
We’ve bought our tickets. We’re going and we couldn’t be MORE excited. On Monday Oct 5th we’ll be in NYC at the MORE magazine REINVENTION CONVENTION and we’d love to meet you there.
On this year’s line-up… Emcee Mika Brzezinski from MSNBC’s Morning Joe……….. Keynote speaker Laura Bush……….. health and fitness expert Dr. Pamela Peake ……….. and Financial guru Jean Chatzky. Plus, so much more. We’ll have our camera out and ready to snap some fabulous over 40 gals for inspiration.
Just take a look at the fab women we met last year!
To find out more about how you can attend the MORE Magazine Reinvention Convention click here.
If want the chance to come free, as our guest, just send a short email to info@fabulousafter40.com, and tell us why, and how you want to reinvent yourself (or have reinvented yourself since turning 40)
The best answer wins a free $300 Ticket. We’ll be picking a winner Saturday!
**Transportation to NYC not included, so be sure you can make it there on your own, if you are selected as the winner.
See you in NYC!
