Take it from the woman who built a fashion empire from the ground up.

"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." --Coco Chanel

Remember this Coco Chanel quote next time you find yourself trying to decide whether or not to splurge on a night out with your girlfriends.

"You live but once; you might as well be amusing." --Coco Chanel

So true! Here's a Coco Chanel quote for the ages.

"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." --Coco Chanel

Yes, in addition to being classy and fabulous, we should also be empowered.

"A girl should be two things: who and what she wants." --Coco Chanel

Ooh, the ultimate burn. (File this Coco quote away for future use).

"I don't care what you think about me. I don't think about you at all." --Coco Chanel