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The best Coco Chanel quotes to live by

Take inspiration from these inspirational quotes from Coco Chanel on love, style and of course fashion.
By Penny Travers
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Be classy and fabulous

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Who says you have to pick?

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2

Be brave

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Don't be afraid to voice your opinions.

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3

Be yourself

Standing, Pattern, Plaid, Tartan, One-piece garment, Vintage clothing, Stage, Street fashion, Design, Fashion design,
Trying too hard to comply is never the solution.

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4

Good taste prevails

White, Dress, Style, Door, Monochrome, Monochrome photography, Black-and-white, Gown, Wedding dress, Home door,
You can never be too elegant.

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5

Know what suits you

Brown, Lipstick, Stationery, Writing implement, Carmine, Ammunition, Cosmetics, Maroon, Material property, Cylinder,
Be a slave to what suits you rather than passing trends.

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Be different

Finger, Wrist, Font, Nail, Jewellery, Gesture, Ring, Body jewelry, Nail care, Symbol,
Stand out from the crowd by your uniqueness.

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7

Style is everything

Collar, Style, Blazer, Jewellery, Monochrome photography, Black-and-white, Poster, Necklace, Vintage clothing, Button,
It's not about the dress, it's about how you wear it.

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Be confident

Hairstyle, Sleeve, Human body, Shoulder, Joint, Style, Art, Fashion illustration, Waist, Neck,
Embrace your own sense of style.

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Make things happen

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Nothing will change if you just wait for things to happen.

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10

Pick your battles

Yellow, Text, Amber, Material property, Gas, Surveillance camera, Security, Projector accessory,
Sometimes it's best to accept and move on.

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Understanding men

Hat, Photograph, White, Style, Monochrome, Headgear, Monochrome photography, Street fashion, Beauty, Sun hat,
Chanel had strong views on men!

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12

Have fun

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Don't take life too seriously.

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Ignore trends

Ear, Lip, Style, Eyelash, Fashion accessory, Jewellery, Vintage clothing, Portrait, Makeover, Model,
Trends come and go, true style stays.

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Don't be afraid of ageing

Clothing, Footwear, Leg, Monochrome, Human leg, Shoe, Photograph, Monochrome photography, White, Sitting,
Love yourself no matter what your age!

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KNow your priorities

Mouth, Eye, Sleeve, Photograph, Facial expression, Style, Martial arts uniform, Contact sport, Youth, Martial arts,
Focus on what really makes you happy.

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