We have long bid adieu to the days where a woman’s role was confined to the kitchen. Tell today’s woman something as regressive as that and she’ll probably launch into a well researched, fact-based, high-pitched tirade that nothing on this earth could have prepared you for. And guess what? She’d be right to do so too! We at CaratLane salute and swear by this all-powerful, self-sufficient woman of today—she carries herself with grace, juggles her various roles with effortless ease, she earns her own dough and she’s got her beautifully blow-dried head firmly on her shoulders at all times. She is the new age independent woman. And in our opinion, she absolutely rocks! 
1. You don’t need a knight in shining armour to kill that pesky little cockroach running around in your apartment. Your gorgeous, black, patent leather Louboutins will gladly suffice. 
2. You don’t need a man to pick up the tab every time you go out. You more than happy to pay for your own drinks. Though you wouldn’t mind a spot of chivalry every now and then—and yes, holding the open door open always goes down well. 
3. You know what you want and sure as hell aren’t afraid to get it. Be it that handsome hunk sitting by the bar, that well-deserved promotion at work or that darling Louis Vuitton tote you’ve been lusting after. Nothing is out of your reach. 
4. Equipped with your hot pink glitter daily planner, you are invincible. ListS, schedules, plans and details are your weapons (of mass destruction) of choice. 
5. You don’t need a man to ‘put a ring on in it.’ You can indulge yourself with a dazzling 14 carat sparkler all by yourself, thank you very much. What else is your fat pay check for if not diamonds? 
6. You won’t settle for anything or anyone—be it the apartment you stay in, the boy you marry or the job you take up. You are fully aware of your own self worth and are much too proud of yourself to accept anything less than you deserve. 
7. You know your way around your city better than the autowallah. You know the prices of bhindi and baingan down pat. You are equally well versed with the stock market and share prices too. So anyone who’s out to cheat and you mistakes you for a distressed damsel had better watch out! 
8. You don’t need a man, you want one. You’re just as happy snuggling into your jammies and calling it a night with a rerun of Sex and the City as you’d be at the latest club with the man of your dreams. 
9. Since you don’t feel compelled to prove anything to anyone, you are the epitome of ‘living life on your own terms.’ 
10. And most importantly, independence is your choice, you revel in the freedom and love your life! Amen to that. 
1. You don’t need a knight in shining armour to kill that pesky little cockroach running around in your apartment. Your gorgeous, black, patent leather Louboutins will gladly suffice. 2. You don’t need a man to pick up the tab every time you go out. You more than happy to pay for your own drinks. Though you wouldn’t mind a spot of chivalry every now and then—and yes, holding the open door open always goes down well. 3. You know what you want and sure as hell aren’t afraid to get it. Be it that handsome hunk sitting by the bar, that well-deserved promotion at work or that darling Louis Vuitton tote you’ve been lusting after. Nothing is out of your reach. 4. Equipped with your hot pink glitter daily planner, you are invincible. ListS, schedules, plans and details are your weapons (of mass destruction) of choice. 5. You don’t need a man to ‘put a ring on in it.’ You can indulge yourself with a dazzling 14 carat sparkler all by yourself, thank you very much. What else is your fat pay check for if not diamonds? 6. You won’t settle for anything or anyone—be it the apartment you stay in, the boy you marry or the job you take up. You are fully aware of your own self worth and are much too proud of yourself to accept anything less than you deserve. 7. You know your way around your city better than the autowallah. You know the prices of bhindi and baingan down pat. You are equally well versed with the stock market and share prices too. So anyone who’s out to cheat and you mistakes you for a distressed damsel had better watch out! 8. You don’t need a man, you want one. You’re just as happy snuggling into your jammies and calling it a night with a rerun of Sex and the City as you’d be at the latest club with the man of your dreams. 9. Since you don’t feel compelled to prove anything to anyone, you are the epitome of ‘living life on your own terms.’ 10. And most importantly, independence is your choice, you revel in the freedom and love your life! Amen to that. 
