Before she became one of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, Alabama native Cynthia Bailey was in New York working the runway as a top fashion model. Today she is celebrating her 45th birthday and doing it in style. The model, mother & wife is making her mark on the RHOA and enjoying entrepreneurship as the owner of The Bailey Agency School of Fashion.

Cynthia sent out a few cute tweets today to celebrate turning 45…

Can’t read without my glasses, knees aren’t what they used to be & I have no short term memory. Otherwise, I’m loving 45! Happy Bday 2 me:)

— Cynthia Bailey (@CynthiaBailey10) February 19, 2012

Is 45 really the new 25? I better enjoy this because I don’t think 46 is going to be the new 26!!!!!

— Cynthia Bailey (@CynthiaBailey10)

Cynthia and husband Peter celebrating her birthday at Bar One in Atlanta

Looking good diva! Enjoy your birthday!