20 Things a Woman must have before the Age of 40
Published: 2007-02-11The female magazine Marie Claire, founder of a fashion empire, has published a list of 20 things that every woman must have before the age of 40. According to this magazine, the priority of every woman must be to have a wardrobe with her own style, a certain amount of elegant hobbies, and only then think of husbands and kids.
1. Quality Clothes that Frees you from Fashion Dictation
A Versace jacket can fulfill this empty space in a woman’s closet.
2. Your Own Style
"You are not Madonna. It is time for you to stop changing your image all the time and to determine who you really are in the fashion world! And from here on out, buy clothes and accessories that only match this style." - advices from Marie Claire’s main stylists.
3. Valued Paintings or Something Art Related for your Private Collection
The last reproduction of Salvador Dali that you bought in the kiosk in your last visit to the museum is lovely. But it’s time to start your own collection.
4. The First Edition of a Book that Became a Literature Classic
Preferably, a novel by Virginia Wolf. (However, the stylists does not specify if her manuscript can be considered as a first edition)
5. Quality Suitcases and Handbags
It does not have to be necessarily a Louis Vuitton. Lately, the Gucci designers are improving their leather articles of clothing.
6. Illumination after Visiting a Spiritual Authority
If you cannot visit the Dalai Lama, try with a local spiritual guru. The most important issue is to enter into an illumination state and understand your place in this world.
7. Economic and Financial Consultant
However, Marie Clair considers that a woman secure of herself only needs advice to the question "What do I do with my money?", and not the consultant.
8. Permanent Pass to a Museum
The stylists of this magazine think that spending time in company of important people, admiring beautiful things that possess a great artistic value, cannot damage your image.
9. A Mammogram
10. An Important Purpose
It is time to stop thinking about trivial things, and start a serious goal. For instance, charity events.
11. A Brand Watch
You can keep your favorite plastic red watch for your free time. But remember, it doesn’t match your Versace jacket.
12. Plasma TV
A slick plasma screen provides more elegance to your living room than your old TV with a giant box.
13. A Subscription to a Prestigious Magazine
Marie Claire assumes that you can even acquire certain knowledge about the world with magazines such as The Times or Economist. But, even if they are mistaken, a thick social-economic magazine on top of your coffee table will create a favorable image about your house and the owner.
14. Your Own Car
Even the Declaration of Human Rights proclaims that every person has the right to the freedom of movement. And a woman should not be the exception!
15. Long Trips to the Exterior
16. Classical Music CDs
17. Movies that are a Classic
18. A Good Coffee
19. A Nice Hair Cut
20. Everything Else
The stylists give the woman freedom of choice. After acquiring a brand watch, plasma TV and a luxury jacket, it is possible that you will start dreaming about your wedding, a thoughtful husband and some lovely children.