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Feeling like you need a quick midlife lift to look modern and hip? Here are 5 simple fashion tips that can help you look Fabulous after 40, in under 10 minutes:

Lower Your Neckline

An easy way to turn back the clock a few years is to open up your neckline. Steer clear of tops and t-shirts that sit at the collarbone and opt for lower rounded necklines and v-necks. Another great option is to try a wrap top which will create sexy curves. If you find that too low, just add a camisole to peek out at the V. A chunky necklace also helps to fill in the bareness and make you look fabulous after 40.

Forgo the Frosted Make-Up

It’s no help that the makeup companies just love to put frost in everything from eye shadow to blush to lipstick to bronzer. Although it’s tempting to wear some shimmer, be forewarned…If you are over 40 you will find that frosted eye shadow really shows all those little fine lines and creases. If you must, just dab it on right below the brow, for a nice evening shimmer, but other than that, you’d be smart to steer clear.

Pull Your Shirt Out

If you are over 40 and haven’t had liposuction, you might have a bit of a belly, so just remember; chic women don’t tuck in. Tucking your shirt in will accentuate your stomach and make you look dumpy. If you worry that an untucked top will look loose and messy, then you are wearing the wrong top. Try a more fitted t-shirt that follows the curves of your body — no matter what your size. A loose shirt pulled out on a size 2 or 24 will only make you look square and boxy.

Pass on Small Prints

Conjure up an image of a dowdy little old lady and you probably visualize a granny in a tiny flower print dress. Small prints (especially ones with little flowers) can look really matronly, especially after 40. And, if you have some meat on your bones, small prints can make you look quite large. Got the picture??!!

Layer Your Hair

Want to keep your hair long, but don’t want to look like you’re desperately hanging onto your youth? Then try this simple trick; layer your hair. Too many women over 40 with long hair wear it dead straight like they’re still in high school. Follow the lead of celebs like Terri Hatcher, Cindy Crawford, Goldie Hawn, Jaclyn Smith and Renee Russo and add a little bounce with a good cut and a few layers to frame the face and create volume.

Remember, life doesn’t stop after 40 — it only gets better.