But there should be a mental barometer to assess your accomplishments against. For me it's these 15 things, that I personally believe a woman should own before turning 35:
1) a husband you want to spend the rest of your life with. A person who can trust in both your good and bad.
2) a kid if not kids. It's totally a personal choice, but I believe 35 should be the upper age limit to have your first child. Not only does your body change after 35, but could possibly have adverse health issues on the child if one decides to wait too long.
3) a career/ stable job- this is the time when you've made all those career decisions and have found a job that takes care of you- whomp whomp !
4) a house or an apartment, a roof to call your own, where you are not answerable to anyone.
5) a retirement account: think of the rainy day, which will be here in the wink of an eye, and start putting away money into your IRA/ retirement account.
6) a fitness regimen personalized to meet your needs. It is never too late to start a fitness routine. Be it yoga, pilates, soul cycle, or just core fitness, one should have a workout routine before turning 35.
7) askincare routine: the day you turn 30 your skin changes. It goes from being oily to combination skin and then eventually dry. This is the time you need to focus on those fine lines and have a trustworthy skin care line that you can trust your skin with.
8) a LBD: a black dress that can effortlessly go from desk to dinner AKA 9-5. One that fits you and hugs you right at all the right places.
9) a good fitting pant suit- call it your confidante, a pant suit that takes you places and boosts your appearance, is a must have in your repertoire before turning 35. A black one is preferred but one that is brightly colored but professional looking and structured works too.
10) a designer bag- call it an investment or a splurge, one should have a bag that is your BFF on any bad day.
11) a red lipstick : be it matte or glossy, a red lipstick in a must-have before you turn 35. I found mine here.
12) a signature scent- now is the time to ditch those stingy bottles of perfume you bought from your local drugstore. Time to welcome a scent that is you and that enhances your presence in any room.
13) a classic trench- this is one thing we all should own by 35. Preferably in a classic cut and the classic tan color, this is definitely a must.
14) a bucket list : now that you have made all the career and financial decisions, it is time to have a bucket list of things you would like to do or see, before life takes a turn for the unexpected. Have a bucket-list fund set up and put in money towards it and start checking it off as and when time and resources permit.
15) a blog/journal - trust me this is the best that has happened to me in these last few years. My blog is like my baby and I like to nurture it like my second child. This is my personal space where I like to be me, where I can share my thoughts, and not worry about a thing.
I AM WEARING
jacket - Zara ( similar ) crop top- H&M ( this is so fun ) trousers- H&M ( loving this one ) bag- Aldo shoes ( this ones on my radar next )
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