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

Elegance was clearly very important to Chanel -- indeed, she built her whole brand around the concept.

"A woman can be overdressed but never over elegant." --Coco Chanel

This Coco Chanel quote is right on the money: You have the power to build the life you want for yourself.

"My life didn't please me, so I created my life." --Coco Chanel

Stay impeccable, ladies.

"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman." --Coco Chanel