10. Toys.
Boyfriends come and go, but our adult toys remain faithful—and fun—companions. (Translation: Invest in your personal satisfaction immediately!)

So there you have it. The top ten essentials for today’s single gal. May you learn it, love it and live by it. (And with that flirty self confidence and perfectly coifed ‘do, may you look good doing it, too!) Photo © istock/Douglas Freer