I discovered Sex and The City almost ten years ago and although it's been off the air for quite some time, its message remains relevant and enlightening for twenty and thirty-something women everywhere. Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte teach us about true friendship, exquisite fashion, and how to find laughter when life throws you a curveball. Sixteen years, six seasons on HBO and two movies later, and SATC can still show us all a thing or two about life.

1. Don't let anyone steal your shine.

2. It's inevitable. Life is going to knock you down. Get back up.

3. Know your worth.

4. Quality over quantity.

5. It's okay to want more than a fairytale.

6. Don't look back. You're not going that way.

7. Being single is an adventure if you are brave enough to embrace it.

8. Don't rush to make judgments. See things for what they are.

Maybe the best any of use can do is not to quit, plan the hand we've been given, and accessorize the outfit we've got. -Carrie Bradshaw