Words that inspire

What great women have said about fashion, beauty, and life

16 Oct 2024
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Throughout history, women from various eras and cultures have left us not only their remarkable achievements but also profound thoughts on life, health, beauty, and style. Their words inspire change and provide a fresh perspective on everyday things.

About life’s journey and growth

“Only by closing the door, you can open a window into the future,” — French writer Françoise Sagan.

“A true woman doesn’t worry; she inspires,” — German actress and singer Marlene Dietrich.

“People say that you’re going the wrong way when it’s simply a way of your own,” — American actress and model Angelina Jolie.

“If you want to have something you’ve never had, you’ll have to do something you’ve never done,” — French fashion designer Coco Chanel. 

About Beauty 

“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical” — Italian actress and model Sophia Loren.

“Nature gives you the face you have at twenty. Life shapes the face you have at thirty. But at fifty, you get the face you deserve,” — French fashion designer Coco Chanel.

“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades,” — Actress and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” — U.S. First Lady and activist Eleanor Roosevelt. 

About Fashion and Style

“Give a girl the right pair of shoes, and she can conquer the world,” — American actress and model Marilyn Monroe.

“Luxury must be comfortable. Otherwise, it is not luxury,” — French fashion designer Coco Chanel.

“Style is the way you choose to live,” — French-American fashion editor Diana Vreeland.

“Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself,” — Dominican-American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.

About Health and Lifestyle

“Beauty and health lie in self-love,” — Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

“For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry,” — Actress and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn.

“Old age does not protect us from love, but love protects us from old age,” — French fashion designer Coco Chanel.

“The best cure for depression is a change in your life,” — Mexican-American actress and producer Salma Hayek. 

16 Oct 2024
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