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                So the dreaded day has finally arrived; you've hit the big 4-0. It's true that most people wouldn't see their 40th birthday as a glamorous occasion, unless of course you happen to be a Hollywood A-lister! In fact the ordinary man or woman in the street is more likely to consider it a day for commiserations than congratulations. Sadly, birthdays do have an annoying habit of taking us another year closer to those saggy body parts and grey hair, while reminding us of our failure to accomplish those youthful aspirations.
But happily, with a positive outlook, there's a much brighter side to the big 4-0. Feeling fabulous at forty has everything to do with feeling great about what the future has to offer and all the things that can still be achieved. Thanks to improvements in our lifestyles and a passion for living life to the full, we're all making more of what life throws our way, and it shows. The beauty and glamour of the 40-something celebrities that fill the glossy magazines are highly infectious, and are spreading to a street near you. With a profusion of yummy mummies and sophisticated dads looking decidedly dapper in their mid-life years, we're proving once and for all that life begins at forty. 
So when it comes to our 40th, the great news is that birthdays are also what we make them. Where the dreaded milestone used to fill us with horror, we can face it with dignity and laugh it off with a bit of embarrassment. But with a little imagination, there's no reason why you can't make that milestone a fantastic occasion to remember and pamper them with glamorous 40th birthday gifts. 

 Time for indulgence
There's no better way of banishing that 'frumpy at forty' feeling than by giving indulgent 40th birthday gifts to make them feel fabulous! If you know someone who could do with a little comfort on her 40th, imagine her delight as she tucks into the ultimate chocoholics indulgence tin! Rumour has it that chocolate releases all the feel-good endorphins to help anyone over the most dreaded of birthdays. Of course, you would hope that hitting forty would put them in the mood for celebration, and if so, a very special personalised wine, 40 year old brandy or luxury personalised vintage champagne from the year they were born may be the perfect tonic. And after those exhausting celebrations, what better way to relax than with the Ultimate Pamper Hamper, containing all the sweet and fluffy smellies for the perfect pamper session. If of course your budget will stretch a little further, you could go all the way and treat her to one of a wide range of pampering experience days, including fashion photoshoots and makeovers.

Make them feel like a star
If you're looking for 40th birthday gifts that tell them they're a star, you needn't look far to find a range of glamorous items to brighten their day. The 40th birthday engraved silver heart token or sheriff's star badge for instance; mark the occasion in a unique way without breaking the bank. If they've always dreamt of being rich and famous, the stunning Personalised Star of Fame certificate and plaque is something to mark the most special of days, with your own personalised happy 40th birthday message. Of course, they needn't abandon their dreams of fame and fortune just because they've hit 40, when there are 40th birthday gifts that give them a real taste of stardom. With the Recording studio experience day they'll be able to celebrate in a real recording studio and finally record their very own hit single!

Glamorous 40th birthday gifts
To mark what is after all a very momentous day, you may of course be looking for glamorous 40th birthday gifts with a touch of class that they can treasure forever. Simplicity is the key, and the sparkly forty mini glass token, with its chic and stylish design, has glamour written all over it and will take pride of place wherever they place it. You may opt for something more functional such as the Antique silver plated jewellery box, a beautiful piece to compliment any room and store all their treasured keepsakes. In the spirit of celebration, why not give engraved cut crystal champagne flutes so they can go on to celebrate even more special milestones. If you have access to some of the photos they've taken over the years, how about the big book of memories photo album? Take a selection of photos of the best times of their life, and present them with this beautiful red cotton album full of memories to treasure for years to come.

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