30 Things Every Girl Should Have

The confidence to dance like a maniac.

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1. A signature scent.

2. The ability to discern when it’s right to walk away, and the strength to do it, along with a sassy booty shake so that they can watch the best thing in the world leaving.

3. A best friend or friends who know how to be proud, not jealous.

4. The perfect shade of red lipstick.

5. A bed that makes her feel like a princess when she goes to sleep at night.

6. The confidence to dance like a maniac.

7. A gay BFF who will never lie to her and who will always encourage the wearing of her most sparkling dress.

8. A sparkling dress.

9. The self possessed wit to beat assholes at their own game.

10. At least one thing that is hers and hers alone.

11. Enough self respect to let the bad ones go.

12. The courage to chase a dream, even if others think it’s crazy.

13. The humility to not judge other women on petty things.

14. A mouth that will never call another woman a “bitch” or a “slut” or a “whore”.

15. A flattering full length mirror in which to feel beautiful in front of, and for solo dance-karaoke sessions late at night.

16. A signature drink, and a James Bond like fussiness over how it is made.

17. Strong eyebrow game.

18. At least one lingerie set that makes her feel like a pin up sex goddess.

19. A ride or die attitude towards the sisterhood.

20. A deep, unwavering love for her body, no matter what she thinks it looks like to others.

21. A commitment to the cause of shiny, flippy hair.

22. The ability to swing a punch.

23. The fearlessness to face life as she sees fit.

24. A go-to karaoke song.

25. At least one recipe that she can make perfectly.

26. Enough comfort with herself that she can go to the movies or to dinner alone.

27. A local nail salon for the easiest pick me up on earth.

28. A well-stamped passport.

29. A bottomless Mary Poppins handbag.

30. Great shoes. Thought Catalog Logo Mark