Man Repeller, Leandra Medine
Man Repeller, Leandra Medine
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Man Repeller
Seeking Love. Finding Overalls.

Author: Leandra Medine

Narrator: Leandra Medine

Unabridged: 5 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/10/2013

Categories: Nonfiction, Humor, Art


Synopsis

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Silk parachute pants. A gold lamé jumpsuit. Ankle boots with fringe. Were these fashion-forward items sending men running in the opposite direction? Maybe, but Leandra Medine never cared.

Slipping into drop-crotch shorts and a boxed sequin blazer in the dressing room of Topshop in downtown Manhattan, a brokenhearted Leandra had an epiphany. Looking in the mirror, she suddenly realized she didn't have a boyfriend because of the way she dressed. And the more she thought about it, the more she realized that such outfits said a lot about her life-romantic and otherwise.

Now, in her first book, the acclaimed blogger and fashion darling recounts her most significant memories through the lens of her sartorial choices. With her signature sass, blunt honesty, and some personal photos, Leandra shares details of the night she lost her virginity right down to the pair of white tube socks she forgot to take off, as well as when and why she realized her grandma's vintage Hermès ostrich skin clutch could hold much more than just keys and a cell phone. Through it all, she proves you don't need to compromise even your most repellent qualities to find your way into that big white dress (and an organza moto jacket). See? You can have your yeti and wear it, too.

Showcasing the singular voice that has won Leandra millions of fans, this book is a collection of awkwardly funny experiences, a sweet love story, and above all, a reminder to celebrate and embrace a world made for women, by women.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eli on September 16, 2013

Damn it, Leandra. You've grown on me like harem pants. I expected to hate this collection of essays--what could be dumber than a memoir by a 23-year-old? Who can afford $1,500 shoes? But she won me over. Her memories focus on what she was wearing at the time, but go on from there to show you somethin......more

Goodreads review by Ellen on August 28, 2013

I wish I could give this book 3.5 stars - it's not a 3 nor is it a 4, it's clearly a 3.5. Honestly, I wanted to not like this book, because I'm always jealous of 20-something Millennial babes who have more going on than I do. But that was hard - Medine writes in an engaging everywoman style (ok if ev......more

Goodreads review by Fashion+Serendipity on June 24, 2013

As early as I can remember I found solace in books and music. Many days of my awkward teen years, one might argue those years have yet to end, were spent locked up in my shared bedroom with my nose in a book and the music blaring to drown out my companions noise. You see as the eldest of seven child......more

Goodreads review by adamarrada on June 08, 2024

this is the most insane memoir i've ever read.......more


Quotes

"Both Medine's style and her witty, irreverent observations have the fashion world hooked." --Time

"One of the most hilarious voices in fashion..." --Lucky

"Medine has staked out a spot in the fashion world as head cheerleader..." --New York Observer

"A must-visit site that defined a trend before fashion heavyweights could pin it down." --The Huffington Post

"A household name among young fashion addicts." --AdWeek.com

"What differentiates The Man Repeller most is the way Medine marries impeccable high fashion aesthetics with a comedic approach that can literally make you laugh out loud." --The Business of Fashion