Pocket Wisdom
Coco Chanel was one of the most renowned designers of her time, creating timeless pieces such as the little black dress, chic quilted handbags and, of course, fragrances like Chanel No.5. Known for her strong beliefs and fearless attitude, this revised format edition of Pocket Coco Chanel showcases some of the icon’s best quotes.
‘A woman should be two things: who and what she wants’‘You live but once; you might as well be amusing.’
‘Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.’
Inspirational, stylish and fun, this collection of quotes is the perfect gift for the fashionista in your life.
Pocket The Queen Wisdom is an inspiring collection of Her Majesty’s best loved quotes on life, family, politics, fame and history, and celebrates her immense legacy.
Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most important cultural and political icons in modern British history. As the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch, she is known for her poise, wit and class.
Some quotes from Queen Elizabeth II:
‘Grief is the price we pay for love.’
‘The world is not the most pleasant place. Eventually your parents leave you and nobody is going to go out of their way to protect you unconditionally. You need to learn to stand up for yourself and what you believe and sometimes, pardon my language, kick some ass.’
‘I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else - I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.’
‘I have to be seen to be believed’
In Pocket Diana Wisdom, the Princess of Wales shares her pearls of wisdom on everything from love to culture and society, kindness, leadership and family.
Full of inspirational quotes and wise words, this little book pays homage to the people's princess.
On Family
Family is the most important thing in the world.
On Work
I knew what my job was; it was to go out and meet the people and love them.
On Love
If you find someone you love in your life, then hang on to that love.
Pocket Diana Wisdom is part of the Pocket Wisdom series - get more inspiration and wise words from Pocket Audrey Hepburn Wisdom, Pocket Coco Chanel Wisdom, Pocket Frida Kahlo Wisdom and many more.
In Pocket Kamala Harris Wisdom, the first female Vice President of the United States shares her pearls of wisdom on everything from leadership to love to inspire hope and validation in people all over the world.
This handy little book encourages you to smash the glass ceiling and allows you to take Kamala's complete counsel with you wherever you go.
On Leadership and Ambition
To the children of our country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: Dream with ambition, lead with conviction and see yourself in a way that others might not see you, simply because they’ve never seen it before. And we will applaud you every step of the way.
On Hope
Make no mistake, the road ahead will not be easy. We will stumble. We may fall short. But I pledge to you that we will act boldly and deal with our challenges honestly. We will speak truths. And we will act with the same faith in you that we ask you to place in us.
On Family
I’ve had a lot of titles over my career, and certainly “vice president” will be great. But “Momala” will always be the one that means the most.
This book is a tribute to Kamala Harris, but she was not involved in its creation.
Our planet is in danger. Sea levels are rising, natural habitats are being destroyed and the global temperature is rising. There is some good news though: we can halt climate change if we work together.
Let Pocket Earth Wisdom teach you how you can make a positive impact, however small. Feauturing a collection of some of the most powerful and inspiring quotes about Planet Earth, Pocket Earth Wisdom will be the call to arms you need to step up as there's no planet B. Together we have the power to make a difference.
Your self-worth is determined by you. You don't have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” — Beyoncé
From Emma Watson to Lizzo – the singer who puts the ‘sing in single’ – more and more people are throwing off outdated stigmas and embracing a happy life on their own. Pocket Single Life Wisdom celebrates the power of being single with fun, wise, witty and empowering quotes from inspiring female icons such as Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga to literary giants like Charlotte Brontë and Oscar Wilde.
So let’s reverse the brainwash and embrace the positivity of single happiness. Because ultimately, the only person who can make you happy is you.
Pocket Audrey Hepburn Wisdom is a collection of her most inspiring quotes on beauty and elegance, humanity and charity, fashion and style, and more. This tribute is the ultimate keepsake for fans and admirers alike.
“I believe, every day, you should have at least one exquisite moment.”
“For me the only things of interest are those linked to the heart.”
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
“Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding out you’re exactly the same.”
“Life is a party. Dress for it.”
In a political landscape that instils abject horror in most of us, we have been delivered one shining ray of hope – going by the name of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. At age 29 she became the youngest woman ever to serve in the United States Congress, and she shows no signs of stopping yet.
Covering everything from democracy to climate change to feminism, this pocket& book of her most insightful, important and brilliant quotes will bring you courage and faith that our future could be in very good hands yet.
“I’m used to being on my feet 18 hours a day. I’m used to receiving a lot of heat. I’m used to people trying to make me feel bad. They call it ‘working class’ for a reason, because you are working non-stop."
“If they want to make an example out of me, I will gladly be one. Hopefully, we can be an example of dedication, courage and persistence under fire. I also hope to be an example of not tolerating nonsense, too."
“If I was a rational person, I would have dropped out of this race a long time ago."
In need of a bit of pep from the queen of drag? RuPaul is here for you in this pocket collection of positivity. Learn how to love yourself, find your family and serve up some rose-tinted realness with quotes that cover everything from self-confidence to superstardom. Full of laughter, colour and creativity, this little book will help you make every day your most fabulous moment yet.
Use all the colours, touch all the toys and lick all the candy! Do it all!
Fulfillment isn’t found over the rainbow – it’s found in the here and now. Today I define success by the fluidity with which I transcend emotional land mines and choose joy and gratitude instead.
That is the key to navigating this life – don't take it too seriously. That's when the party begins.
What it says on your driver’s license isn’t really who you are – you are something much greater than that.
When you become the image of your own imagination, it’s the most powerful thing you could ever do.
Biggie Smalls, the iconic face of East Coast gangsta rap, is considered by many to have been the greatest rapper of all time. His deep voice, effortless flow, vulnerable storytelling and the window he offered into hustler life in the 90s immortalised him in the hip-hop hall of fame, even before his death at the young age of 24.
In this collection of his insights and philosophy delivered throughout his short but brilliant life, we hear the 'King of New York' in his own words on his early life in Brooklyn, his marriage to Faith Evans, his notorious temper and even his infamous friendship-turned-fatal-rivalry with Tupac Shakur.
'I’m just realising that nothing protects you from the inevitable. If something’s going to happen, it’s gonna happen, no matter what you do.'
'I was real, real bad. You know what made it worse? Motherf*ckers would tell my mother that I did something, and she just wouldn’t believe them. "Not my Christopher", she would say.'
'I’m really no different than anybody else, I say grow from your mistakes and hopefully you can stand the repercussions.'
In Pocket Cardi B Wisdom, the chart-topping Queen of Hip-hop dishes out her dirtiest and most delightful pearls of wisdom – on everything from getting shmoney, to female empowerment and of course, Kulture.
If there's one thing we know about Cardi, it's that she does not hold back. This powerhouse has got the world in the palm of her perfectly-manicured hand, and in this collection of her most unapologetically brilliant quotes, you can see why. OKURRR?!
'I’m the person who has to prove everyone wrong, constantly.'
'Nobody makes my decisions about my life but me.'
'I’m just a regular degular shmegular girl from the Bronx.'
'My personality is humongous.'
In Pocket Kardashian Wisdom, the world’s most famous family offer their opinions on absolutely everything you can think of – from authenticity, to growing older, to how to take your best selfie.
Whether you can’t live without them, or you just can’t look away, the Kardashian gang are an absolute goldmine of philosophy, advice and hysterical one-liners, and this collection of their best quotes is a must-have for any fan.
Organised into six chapters with full-colour chapter openers and spot illustrations of separate portraits throughout, Pocket Kardashian Wisdom covers all aspects of the Kardashian empire – STYLE, HUSTLE, SELF-LOVE, HATERS, FAMILY and SASS.‘I’ll cry at the end of the day. Not with fresh make up.’ —Kim
‘On the cover of a magazine it said I was drunk and alone and just for the record, is there a problem with that?’ —Kris
‘My vibe right now is just living life.’ —Kourtney
LGBTQIA+ people are some of the coolest in history – legendary figures such as Freddie Mercury, Virginia Woolf, Laverne Cox, Harvey Milk and Audre Lorde have made an unforgettable impact. Queer subculture has had an enormous influence on style, music, art, and literature – the queer community were the first to vogue, throw shade and say YAS to life before it hit the mainstream.
This little book brings you their best pearls of wisdom in your back pocket.
Pocket Ruth Bader Ginsburg Wisdom is an unofficial tribute to some of the most empowering and impactful quotes from the powerhouse associate justice of the US Supreme Court.
After a quarter-century serving on the highest court in America and fighting tirelessly for gender equality and civil rights, RBG has become one of the most influential legal figures in the history of the country.
From her landmark cases working with the ACLU to her brilliantly meme-worthy moments of dissent, RBG is a true American trailblazer.
Some quotes from Maya Angelou:
‘If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.’
‘You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.’
‘When we unite in purpose, we are greater than the sum of our parts’
‘Love recognises no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive as its destination full of hope.’
‘Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.’
Pocket Frida Kahlo Wisdom is an inspiring collection of some of her best quotes on love, style, life, art and more, and celebrates the Mexican icon's immense legacy.
Frida Kahlo is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and influential painters of the 20th century and is widely considered a style icon thanks to her eclectic taste and love for colour, print and hauls of jewellery. From a young age, Kahlo forged her own path, overcoming polio as a child, and stoically battling the after-effects of a tragic road accident that left her with lifelong injuries.
Some quotes from Frida Kahlo:
“Nothing is worth more than laughter. It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, to be light.”
“The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.”
“I must fight with all my strength so that the little positive things that my health allows me to do might be pointed toward helping the revolution. The only real reason for living.”
“I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better.”