You're not pretty, and you'll never be pretty. But, it doesn't matter. You have something much better. You have style.
Iris ApfelIt's not easy to know who you are and it's very painful and takes a lot of time and that is why a lot of people don't want to put in the effort.
Iris ApfelIf there was a choice on spending a lot of money on accessories or dress, I always chose accessories. I think jewelry can change an outfit more than anything else.
Iris ApfelTo lead the good life in New York, the two most important things for a woman are a chauffeur and a fur-lined raincoat. If you have those two things, youโre made.
Iris ApfelI never felt pretty. I don't feel pretty now. I'm not a pretty person. I don't like pretty. So I don't feel badly. And I think it worked out well, because I found that all the girls I know who got by on their looks, as time went on and they faded, they were nothing. And they were very disappointed. When you're somebody like myself, in order to get around and be attractive, you have to develop something, you have to learn something, you have to do something. So you become a bit more interesting.
Iris Apfel