8 Things You Should Upgrade ASAP
Now that you're grown, it's time to replace a few things...
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Upgrade You - Nothing lasts forever—especially not the myriad bottom-shelf stuff you purchased during college using your meager internship check. Now that you’re a grownup with your own gig and place, it’s time to replace a few key things, like… By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Ariel Skelley/Blend Images/Corbis)
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Your Futon - It was good for hosting guests during college, but now is the time to spring for an actual couch. It doesn’t have to be a massive sectional or even a pullout bed, though that’s nice—just something that you can sit on without sinking or sliding. The same goes for that beanbag chair in the corner.(Photo: Cultura RM/Steven Lam/Getty Images)
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Your Poster "Art" - Unless they are frame-worthy, the collages and movie posters that plastered your dorm room walls shouldn’t make the move to a grownup apartment with you. There are so many places to get inexpensive art these days—such as YouShouldBuyArt.com and Society6.com.(Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images)
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Your Pots and Pans - Chances are, you’re using a jumble of nonstick pans you’ve accumulated over the years, some with lids, some without. But you have no idea what you’re missing by not having a good, grownup set of pans. First, the stuff that keeps your eggs from sticking isn’t very good for you; studies show that the fumes emitted when you use Teflon-coated pots on high heat is toxic. Plus, a good set of stainless steel pans cook food more quickly and evenly.(Photo: Ludger Paffrath/fstop/Corbis)
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Your Bedding - Dump the scratchy bed in a bag and get something that feels luxurious. Soft sheets and a proper duvet with a couple of cover sets that you can switch out will add personality to your room and make your bed feel like a proper place for sleep…and play. (Photo: BDLM/cultura/Corbis)
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Your Lingerie - You know that most women are wearing the wrong bra size, but you’ve yet to get an actual fitting. Stop procrastinating; the right bra can make you look slimmer and perkier, and even eliminate back pain (and back fat). And if you’re still rocking the cotton panties you bought from Vicki’s back in college, it’s also time for some new undies.(Photo: Ruth Jenkinson/Getty Images)
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Your Shoes - Yes, near disposable shoes let you try out trends (neon! cage!) without dropping a ton of money, and we love them for that. But when it comes to your everyday workhorse shoes, say a pair of black pumps with the perfect-height heel, it’s time to invest a bit of money in a classic pair with a high-quality leather upper and sole. Your feet will thank you and you will save money over time.(Photo: Peathegee Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)
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Your Headphones - Just because Apple shipped your phone with that pair of ubiquitous white earbuds doesn’t make them the best headphones for you. If you’re going to use them a lot, do your research and find a pair that not only feels comfortable, but does what you need it to do. You would be amazed at how much noise-canceling features or old school over-the-ear styles can transform your listening experience. (Photo: Luis Alvarez/Getty Images)