27 of the Most Successful Women in Fashion and Beauty Share Confidence Tips
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@songofstyle"Sometimes I think the thing is you just go and chase your passion. And I think it's so scary to completely make a career change and start from the bottom, but that's the way you're going to grow." — Aimee Song, fashion blogger, designer, and author
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Courtesy of Aurora James"You have to be willing to really take those jumps and dives and get out of your comfort zone if you are following your dreams. It's not easy." — Aurora James, founder and creative director of Brother Vellies
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Courtesy of Anastasia Soare"Every woman is beautiful, and she needs to be who she is. She needs to show her beauty and her power." — Anastasia Soare, founder and CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills
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Courtesy of Nancy Twine"You're always going to have curveballs. It's those things that weed out most people from getting to a point of success." — Nancy Twine, founder and CEO of Briogeo
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Courtesy of Andrea Lieberman"One of my biggest things is think how you can, not why you can't. And if you're going to do it, then you have to own it. You need to own it." — Andrea Lieberman, founder and designer of A.L.C.
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Courtesy of Emma Grede"You have to give yourself permission to fail. It suddenly makes the scary part of a transition okay because not everything works out." — Emma Grede, co-founder and CEO of Good American
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Courtesy of Anine Bing"You have to hustle and make things happen yourself. You can't just sit and wait for somebody to knock on your door." — Anine Bing, founder and chief creative officer of Anine Bing
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Courtesy of Asya Varetsa"I see so many people who have great ideas, but they want perfection, and that's something that stops them. Nothing's ever going to be perfect." — Asya Varetsa, co-founder of Sleeper
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Second Life"I've never learned more than falling on my face and having to pick myself back up and figure it out." — Cassandra Grey, founder of Violet Grey
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Courtesy of Tina Craig"I always say just ask. Ask for an internship. And I do a lot of mentorships. And reach out to people in that field you want to go into. Most likely, they'll answer you back, and they'll email you back." — Tina Craig, blogger at Bag Snob, founder of U Beauty, and co-founder of Estate Five
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Courtesy of Gregg Renfrew"You have everything that you need to be successful. You, yourself, just as a person, as a woman. You've got this." — Gregg Renfrew, founder and CEO of Beautycounter
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Courtesy of Katie Sturino"Passion is just as important as skill set." — Katie Sturino, influencer, body-positivity advocate, and founder and CEO of Megababe
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Courtesy of Sharon Chuter"The best gift you can give to yourself is to love yourself." — Sharon Chuter, founder, CEO, and creative director of Uoma Beauty
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Courtesy of Raissa Gerona"When you really focus on yourself and what you want to do, you end up exactly where you want to be." — Raissa Gerona, co-founder of Alliance Apparel and chief brand officer at Revolve
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Courtesy of Katherine Power"Something might feel like a mistake in the moment, but it's really just a turn in the path that leads you somewhere else." — Katherine Power, CEO and founder of Who What Wear, Versed, Avaline, and Merit
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Courtesy of Rea Ann Silva"You have to be as fearless as the weight of your passion." — Rea Ann Silva, founder and CEO of Beautyblender
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Heather Hazzan"If you strip away everything you know, it is the best way to get to know yourself." — Amanda de Cadenet, photographer, media personality, and founder of Girlgaze
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Courtesy of Shiona Turini"So many things have been thrown at me that I've never done. You can't shy away from those things. Charge forward." — Shiona Turini, stylist and costume designer
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Courtesy of Jennifer Meyer"Ask everyone you know until you get the answer you want—which is yes." — Jennifer Meyer, jewelry designer and founder of Jennifer Meyer Jewelry
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Courtesy of Sarah Lee"I would say vulnerability is your superpower. Do not compare yourself with others because you are great, strong as you are yourself. You need to learn to fall in love with your flaws instead of feeling insecure or bad about them." — Sarah Lee, co-founder and co-CEO of Glow Recipe
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Courtesy of Karla Welch"If no one's being your cheerleader, be your own cheerleader." — Karla Welch, Hollywood stylist, designer, and founder of x Karla
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Courtesy of Paige Adams-Geller"Never let the actions of other people make you feel shame or blame." — Paige Adams-Geller, founder and creative director of Paige
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Courtesy of Rachel Zoe"You have to really know your strengths and really be okay with your weaknesses." — Rachel Zoe, fashion entrepreneur, stylist, designer, and author
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Courtesy of Tamara Mellon"You can turn your life around. You can do anything that you want to do, and you can be self-educated." — Tamara Mellon, designer, founder, and fashion entrepreneur
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