- A PROPER MATTRESS
As in, not one you picked up
from someone else’s house or
at a store with a supermarket-
like checkout. You’re probably
going to have to get down on
more mattresses than Leo
DiCaprio to find the right one,
but it’s worth it. And get some
good pillows while you’re at
it. Brands like Tempur and
Tontine are solid choices. Oh,
and 1000 thread-count sheets.
Less than a K, say no way. - AN ORIGINAL
PIECE OF ART
If you’re running out of time,
just ask for one for your 30th.
Then watch for the glimmer
of pride in your parents’ eyes
as they realise you’ve finally
stopped requesting things
like festival tickets and boots
with the fur. - A DECENT BAG
A Chanel quilted number may
still be out of reach, but do
be sure to chuck a good bit
of coin at a quality handbag
- brands like See by Chloé,
Marc by Marc Jacobs and
more local labels like Benah
and Deadly Ponies are all up
there on the quality meter.
Treat the dust bag like her
sleeping bag and she’ll last
you longer than you ever
thought possible.
11. A PASSPORT
Travel is the only thing you
can buy that makes you richer.
And the best time to do it is
either before you have kids or
after they move out! Which
makes your twenties prime
travel time. All the enthusiasm,
with none of the arthritis.
12. A SERIOUSLY
J UICY STORY
Because you want to get the
really crazy stuff done in your
twenties while you still can.
This will become the story
you tell over after-dinner port
well into your forties, fifties
and beyond.
13. AN EX YOU WOULD
ACTUALLY RECOMMEND
TO SOMEONE ELSE
We’ve all got a douche canoe
or two in our past, but by now
you’ve hopefully also had that
one boyfriend who – while it
didn’t work out for you – was
a decent guy.
- A FINANCIAL ADVISOR
IT SOUNDS GROWN-UP ’COS, WELL, IT IS. IT’S ALSO VERY USEFUL
AND NOWHERE NEAR AS EXPENSIVE AS YOU THINK. HAVE A GANDER
AT ONYOUROWNTWOFEET.COM.AU AND WOMENINTHEBLACK.COM.AU. - AN
EMERGENCY
FUND
IT’S ONLY A
MATTER OF TIME
BEFORE YOU’RE
GOING TO NEED
MONEY FOR A
ROOT CANAL,
TOTALLED CAR
OR – GULP –
UNEXPECTED
LEGAL FEES.
THESE THINGS ARE
ALL AROUND 489
TIMES SCARIER
WHEN YOU DON’T
HAVE THE MONEY
TO PAY FOR THEM.
IT’S ALSO 348
TIMES MORE
HUMILIATING TO
HAVE TO ASK YOUR
PARENTS FOR IT. - AN
INVESTMENT
Most likely a house. Whether
you live in it or not, it’s a big
investment in your future. Of
course, for others it might be
a business or shares but the
maintenance of your biggest
asset should now be taking
up brain space where tequila
shots and glitter eyeshadow
used to live. - SUITABLE INSURANCE
You’re no doubt already aware
that if you don’t have private
health insurance by the time
you’re 30, you incur that hefty
Medicare levy at tax time.
Depending on your situation,
you should also have sorted
out reasonably comprehensive
car, house and contents, and
income insurance. Oh, and
travel insurance for any time
you skip the country. - THE
FOLLOWING SHOE
WA R D R O B E ...
One pair of boots, one pair
of heels, one pair of flats,
one pair of sandals and one
pair of white trainers. All
leather, and all kept in their
original boxes. You can have
87 pairs of foot wrappers if
you’d like, but just make sure
these puppies are among
the 87 pairs. And voilà, your
shoe-drobe is sorted. - A FULL SET OF
SCREWDRIVERS
Because you need to be able
to fix shiz yourself and you
need the means with which
to do it. We’re all strong,
independent women here. - A
FAVO U R I T E
DRINK
Old-fashioned, gin
and tonic, espresso
martini or even a
velvety smooth pinot
noir – have a beverage
that you order just
because you like it.
Not because it’s the
flavour of the month,
not because it’s on
special and not ’cos
your friends love it. - A PROPER
WORKOUT REGIME
Whether it’s a fancy gym
membership, regular yoga
classes or a bike you ride to
and from the markets on the
weekend, by now you should
know what kind of exercise
you enjoy and can realistically
fit into your schedule. No,
shopping does not count and
yes, sex totally does. - DECENT POTS
AND PANS... and plates.
And wine glasses.
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