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I'd vaguely heard of Nasty Gal and seen #girlboss online, but had never heard Sophia Amoruso's story before. The book is a mix of reminiscing the "good ol' days when I was young and stupid", "older sister" advice for starting a business, and some self-awarded accolades (well, it is Amoruso's book).
If everything in the book is true, serious respect for Amoruso. I know that memories can be glossed over and idealized - "My time hitchhiking across the country was the best time of my life!" is probably really sleeping in alleys, dumpster diving, and eating scraps... you get the picture. Its crazy and makes for great stories, but lots of dangerous s*** happened too. I hope this book doesn't paint an unrealistic picture for younger girls who want to get into the fashion industry.
That being said, the book is a fun, easy read. I enjoyed Amoruso's #realtalk style - from the fashion advice and insider info to unashamedly admitting to Googling everything to taking screenshots of her bank account balance (a little self-assuming, but whatever). She even writes, "I know, first world problems."
Recommended if you want some friendly advice on working in fashion, if you want a fun beach read, if you feel different from the other girls in your high school and want a feel-good success story from someone on the fringe.
If everything in the book is true, serious respect for Amoruso. I know that memories can be glossed over and idealized - "My time hitchhiking across the country was the best time of my life!" is probably really sleeping in alleys, dumpster diving, and eating scraps... you get the picture. Its crazy and makes for great stories, but lots of dangerous s*** happened too. I hope this book doesn't paint an unrealistic picture for younger girls who want to get into the fashion industry.
That being said, the book is a fun, easy read. I enjoyed Amoruso's #realtalk style - from the fashion advice and insider info to unashamedly admitting to Googling everything to taking screenshots of her bank account balance (a little self-assuming, but whatever). She even writes, "I know, first world problems."
Recommended if you want some friendly advice on working in fashion, if you want a fun beach read, if you feel different from the other girls in your high school and want a feel-good success story from someone on the fringe.
Quotes
I'm born in San Diego on Good Friday, which was also 4/20 ... Let me assure you that the only thing I smoke is my competition. (page 3)
Even a freegan knows to invest in new underwear. (page 104)
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. - George Bernard Shaw (page 138)
Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. - Abraham Lincoln (page 179)
I figured it out by doing what I think is one of the best strategies for learning anything anywhere: I Googled it. (page 185)
For us, its never been about boobs and butts, but waists and hips ... and the styles that show them off. (page 222)
Clothing is ultimately the suit of armor in which we battle the world. When you choose your clothing right, it feels good. (page 225)