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Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, it is our prayer and wish that you all had a great one. Our theme this year was self-love. Below is a list of 28 things we think every woman worth her love should have.
A sparkling dress (Shutterstock)
A signature scent.
The ability to discern when it’s right to walk away, and the strength to do it.
A best friend or friends who know how to be proud, not jealous.
The perfect shade of red lipstick.
A bed that makes her feel like a princess when she goes to sleep at night.
The confidence to dance like a maniac.
A sparkling dress.
The self-possessed wit to beat idiots at their own game.
At least one thing that is hers and hers alone.
A signature scent (Shutterstock)
Enough self-respect to let the bad ones go.
The courage to chase a dream, even if others think it’s crazy.
The humility to not judge other women on petty things.
A mouth that will never call another woman bad words that we can’t print in this paper.
A flattering full-length mirror in which to feel beautiful in front of, and for solo dance-karaoke sessions late at night.
A signature drink, and a James Bond-like fussiness over how it is made.
Strong eyebrow game.
A well-stamped passport (Shutterstock)
At least one lingerie set that makes her feel like a pin-up sex goddess.
A ride or die attitude towards the sisterhood.
A deep, unwavering love for her body, no matter what she thinks it looks like to others.
The ability to swing a punch.
The ability to swing a punch (Shutterstock)
The fearlessness to face life as she sees fit.
A go-to karaoke song.
At least one recipe that she can make perfectly.
Enough comfort with herself that she can go to the movies or to dinner alone.
A local nail salon for the easiest pick-me-up on earth.
A well-stamped passport.
A bottomless handbag.
Great shoes