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The Little Guide to Coco Chanel: Style to Live By
Over 170 quotes and fascinating facts about the creative genius who gave us the Little Black Dress and Chanel No. 5. Almost 50 years after her death, Coco Chanel remains one of the world's most influential fashion designers. Her story is one of creative brilliance and innovation – she was a driving force in freeing women from the restrictive clothing they had been obliged to wear for generations. 'In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,' Chanel would say, and throughout her life she demonstrated extraordinary passion and determination to change the world around her.This little book is packed with memorable facts about Coco Chanel's life and influence, and full of quotes from the icon herself and some of the many people inspired by her. There is much wisdom to glean from Chanel's self-reflections, while her sharp wit and joie de vivre will amuse, surprise and inspire in equal measure.'Fashion changes, but style endures.' As seen on vogue.co.uk, 18 August 2017, by Julia Neel.'Nobody has ever told Coco Chanel what to think.' As seen on dailymail.co.uk, 10 September 2019, by Caroline Howe.'A girl should be two who and what she wants.' As seen on marieclaire.co.uk, 4 October 2016, by Mariel Reed.'The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.' As seen on harpersbazaar.com, 12 August 2017.
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192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2021
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June 28, 2023
A Fashion Icon 👜
Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel is revered for her sophisticated style—the iconic little black dress and famed for her intoxicating perfume Chanel No. 5. Yet behind the public persona is a complicated woman of intrigue, shadowed by mysterious rumors.
It is well known that Coco started out with nothing, designing her hat collections 👒, and then during the rough war years, she managed to turn women’s perception of fashion and lifestyle of the 20th century upside down. In addition, she continued to do so for the rest of her life with her designs, interviews and most important by living what she preached.
She showed women all around the globe that they can be independent, strong and fashionable at the same time. Back in the 1920, women dressed conservatively and were thought of as inferior to men. Coco Chanel took her wild ideas of style, strength and empowerment and incorporated those in her designs and words.
These are few of my favourite quotes of her
“Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.”
“If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack.”
“ These Princesses & Duchesses - they never pay bills. Why should I give them something for nothing? No one ever gave me anything.”
“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.”
“I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little—if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.”
Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel is revered for her sophisticated style—the iconic little black dress and famed for her intoxicating perfume Chanel No. 5. Yet behind the public persona is a complicated woman of intrigue, shadowed by mysterious rumors.
It is well known that Coco started out with nothing, designing her hat collections 👒, and then during the rough war years, she managed to turn women’s perception of fashion and lifestyle of the 20th century upside down. In addition, she continued to do so for the rest of her life with her designs, interviews and most important by living what she preached.
She showed women all around the globe that they can be independent, strong and fashionable at the same time. Back in the 1920, women dressed conservatively and were thought of as inferior to men. Coco Chanel took her wild ideas of style, strength and empowerment and incorporated those in her designs and words.
These are few of my favourite quotes of her
“Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.”
“If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack.”
“ These Princesses & Duchesses - they never pay bills. Why should I give them something for nothing? No one ever gave me anything.”
“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.”
“I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little—if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.”
September 23, 2023
I would definitely recommend reading this book. By reading this book you will know things about Coco Chanel that you never new before. Like how her father left her at an orphanage after her mother died at the age of 11. How she was born with the name Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel and got the nickname "Coco" when she began singing in cabaret clubs at the age of 18. How the iconic colors of black and white in her dresses were greatly influenced by the Catholic nuns in the orphanage she grew up in... The same nuns who taught Chanel to embroider, iron, and sew.
Did you know that Chanel started in the world of fashion by making hats? This book is Chanel's jounery from hats to that iconic little black dress and more.
If you want to read quotes from Chanel herself and the people who know her... Then you must definitely read this book.
Did you know that Chanel started in the world of fashion by making hats? This book is Chanel's jounery from hats to that iconic little black dress and more.
If you want to read quotes from Chanel herself and the people who know her... Then you must definitely read this book.
June 22, 2023
Um guia com quotes dessa dyva não tinha como não ser 5 stars.
Até porque esse é o número da Coco né?!
Chanel não teve uma infância fácil. Mas ela nunca fez o papel de vítima. Perspicaz, blasé e mestre em criar e inventar por si mesma, ela teve muito o que dizer sobre viver o melhor da vida.
"I consider my success as a proof of love. By loving what I was doing, I was loved in return by my creations."
"I decided who I wanted to be and that is who I am."
Recomendo principalmente que toda mulher que quer se tornar independente e se reinventar leia para poder se abastecer de boas ideias e autoconfiança, coisa que a Coco tinha para dar e vender. Maravilhosa, poderosa, chique demais! Realmente inspiradora. ✨
Até porque esse é o número da Coco né?!
Chanel não teve uma infância fácil. Mas ela nunca fez o papel de vítima. Perspicaz, blasé e mestre em criar e inventar por si mesma, ela teve muito o que dizer sobre viver o melhor da vida.
"I consider my success as a proof of love. By loving what I was doing, I was loved in return by my creations."
"I decided who I wanted to be and that is who I am."
Recomendo principalmente que toda mulher que quer se tornar independente e se reinventar leia para poder se abastecer de boas ideias e autoconfiança, coisa que a Coco tinha para dar e vender. Maravilhosa, poderosa, chique demais! Realmente inspiradora. ✨
January 1, 2022
It was a good book i wasnt sure whether to bother logging it or not but it was on the app so i thought why not. It has some really good quotes in and a but of chanels back story. I would recommed.
May 18, 2022
A complete whitewash. Ignores Chanel's role as a Nazi spy during World War II and the fact that she fled to Switzerland to avoid prosecution.
August 8, 2023
3.5 ⭐️
November 7, 2023
Words to live by, too.
January 3, 2024
Quick overview of her achievements and some great quotes. Really nice coffee table book. Only 4 stars because it left me wanting to know more lol
August 28, 2025
A girl should be two things, classy and fabulous. Love her
May 18, 2022
Literally finished this book in like 10-15 minutes! It had some super cool quotes and in conclusion miss Chanel was a boss ass bitch and we love her.
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