A #GIRLBOSS is in charge of her own life. She gets what she wants because she works for it.
So begins #GIRLBOSS.
Penned by the founder and CEO of online retailer Nasty Gal, Sophia Amorusos format-fluctuating book shuttles between a business guide of sorts for budding and aspiring entrepreneurs, to a memoir of Amorusos colourful life. However, one thing is immediately clear: the book is not just reserved for girls, but for women of all ages and all walks of life.
Presenting as a mish mash of aptly-placed quotes and lyrics, images from Amorusos younger days, and anecdotes; the book also talks about the humble beginnings of Nasty Gal (from an online eBay shop called Nasty Gal Vintage), to its swift rise to a million dollar corporation. The book also details career advice from the undeniably useful perspective of CEO.
Throughout the book, Amoruso also honestly and hilariously touches upon her younger days shoplifting and hitchhiking; cited as pastimes not necessary in the making of every #GIRLBOSS, but experiences imperative in the makings of the original one.
With subtle feminist leanings to appease any ELLE-reader: 'I encourage you as a girl, to be who you want and do what you want', every chapter also features 'A Portrait of a #GIRLBOSS' - first person accounts of other entrepreneurial women in fashion/beauty/blogging describing their success stories.
Chaotically scrapbook-like, but a real visual treat.
#GIRLBOSS will be published May 29.
