If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You

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If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You

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Kelly Cutrone has long been mentoring women on how to make it in one of the most competitive industries in the world. She has kicked people out of fashion shows, forced some of reality television's shiny stars to fire their friends, and built her own company—one of the most powerful PR firms in the fashion business—from the ground up. Through it all, she has refused to be...more

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Published February 2nd 2010 by HarperOne (first published 2010)

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Jul 23, 2010 Bookseller Cate rated it 4 of 5 stars

I put myself on the library hold list for this one after sitting through an episode or two of The City. I thought Whitney Port was sweet and Kelly Cutrone was awesome.

My hold came up today and, since there are more than a dozen people waiting behind me, I thought it only polite to drop my other reading and get to this one right away. As it turned out, I read it in one sitting.

Cutrone's style (with co-writer Meredith Bryan) doesn't waste words. It fits closely to the character portrayed on The...more

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Aug 14, 2012 Dana rated it 2 of 5 stars

I bought this book after watching Kelly Cutrone's show on Bravo. I admired her tough, no BS attitude but also how she also managed to be endearing at the same time. She seemed like a good role-model so I was excited to read her book to learn more about her but I mainly was interested in her career advice. However the first half of the book with Cutrone's memoirs was a little tough to get through. Most of the time it seemed more like she was bragging rather than "telling it like it is (or was)" w...more

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Jul 31, 2012 Johnesha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I debated for a while about getting this book, but I'm so glad I did. When I first heard about this and eventually picked it up, I was expecting a how-to guide on succeeding in the world of business/PR/fashion, which are all ares of interest for me, especially the business and PR, so I bough it. I was a bit disappointed at the very beginning because she explicitly states that this is not a book on how to be a smart business woman. I thought, "well great, there goes $15". I kept reading anyway de...more

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May 25, 2012 Stacy rated it 3 of 5 stars

First of all, I'm a very bad critic of books like this. I have a hard time keeping my attention when I'm not reading fiction. With that said, it took be forever to read this book, but that is nothing against the quality of the book. I was turned off at first by the fact that Kelly (who gives advice by outlining her career to you in this book) has made a lot of mistakes. We all make mistakes, but she has really made some doozies. I was not impressed by the fact that she took of to New York with n...more

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Sep 16, 2011 Angie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Kelly Cutrone has appeared on the The Hills, The City and her own series Kell on Earth. She also runs People’s Evolution. If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You surprised me. I didn’t expect much but I really enjoyed some of the key messages of the book:

1. Believe in Yourself

2. Find and listen to your inner voice

3. Focus on building a Tribe

4. Work hard

5. Give back

Cutrone is unapologetic about the need to work hard and pay your dues to the extent that no...more

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Jul 03, 2011 Lisa Yunt rated it 1 of 5 stars

A good friend recommended this book so I wanted to read it from cover to cover.... And i wanted o love it I hated every minute of it... I kept hoping the book would improve. I thought that I'd suddenly turn a corner with Kelly and realize that she had stopped being a self-indulgent, go against the grain just to create waves, name dropping, self important person. Sadly, that never happened and I breathed a huge sigh of relief when I finished the last page.

The major theme through this book is to c...more A good friend recommended this book so I wanted to read it from cover to cover.... And i wanted o love it I hated every minute of it... I kept hoping the book would improve. I thought that I'd suddenly turn a corner with Kelly and realize that she had stopped being a self-indulgent, go against the grain just to create waves, name dropping, self important person. Sadly, that never happened and I breathed a huge sigh of relief when I finished the last page.

The major theme through this book is to create your own religion. She warns not to worship inside a temple, church, whatever because you're limited in that capacity. What she fails to recognize is that her polytheistic approach to her "religious beliefs" leaves her twisting the word of all leaders, all people she might consider to be her God(s) and creates her own ideal. She even goes so far as to brag about this. As a Christian, I was offended several times when she reaffirmed society's tainted view that a woman can not possibly find herself in motherhood, by being a wife, by working in her church or by having a career that isn't the sole focus on her life. Should everyone by a stay-at-home mother and wife who bakes cookies all day and makes sure the house is spotless? NO! In fact it would put most women in their graves. I get that. What Kelly fails to do is recognize that there are some mothers who aren't failing to meet their fullest potential because they do choose to stay at home, bake cookies and do their best to make sure their house is spotless... and fail miserably in most cases. I'm not easily offended. I too have a mouth that needs reminding once in a while. If you're offended by bad language, Kelly makes an art out of using the "f" word repeatedly through this book. I wasn't bothered by this so much as disappointed. Apparently, according to Kelly, she is a very intelligent and accomplished woman. I would hope that she would be more creative in her word choice. Of course, again according to her, it's because she's successful that I criticize her.

Kelly's book is almost a handbook of sorts for anyone that might dare work for her. She talks about how abusive she is to her interns but then quickly makes it okay, again by twisting words, by explaining that she's really just taking care of them and teaching them valuable lessons. She creates social classes in her office by not allowing her interns to eat until everyone else has.... yea, that's cool Kelly. It's all about power and social status that determines one's value right? Go ahead and put down arranged marriages in other cultures that you don't understand but foster the caste system while you're at it.

As I became increasingly angry, I started to come up with choice phrases to call her. As luck would have it, she ends her book with a chapter explaining that it's okay to be a "Bitch." Of course it is because that's exactly what she has touted throughout this book. This book did nothing for me and I definitely don't recommend it. (less)

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Jun 09, 2011 Devon rated it 5 of 5 stars

My latest read was the newly released "If You Have to Cry, Go Outside" self-help book by legendary PR powerhouse Kelly Cutrone (of The Hills and The City fame).

I finished this 200-or-so-page book in about 2 hours, on and off during my latest airport trip, and I wished it had been twice as long! I ate up (mostly) everything Kelly had to say and I really enjoyed her honesty and sense of humor.

For those of you that now watch her new show on Bravo, "Kell on Earth" I think you would be highly surpris...more

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May 20, 2011 Sarah Draheim rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

My boss gave me a chapter from this book when I was having a hard time seeing eye-to-eye with a co-worker, who also happens to have a strong workplace personality. I read it on the train and came in the next morning breathless and excited about what I had read. My enthusiasm scored me major points with the boss, and she lent me the entire book the same day.

Cutrone is a bully. That's what really made me like this book, because - despite that - I like her. She's an unapologetic, vicious, caring, p...more

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Apr 15, 2011 Carolann rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed-her-literary-salon

‘B*tch: a reflection of people’s lack of creativity & inability to acknowledge & embrace a powerful woman; a woman who won’t comply’

Have you happened to read Kelly Cutrone’s new book … ‘If You Have to Cry, Go Outside’? Because I just finished it. The premise was all about personal experiences, funny anecdotes, embarrassing mistakes and a call for female empowerment. Some of it made me giggle … {see below}

Empowered women can’t wear wife-beaters? Guess I’m out. Lol. However, some of the bo...more

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Jan 25, 2011 Josephine rated it 4 of 5 stars

I could never really get into the faux “reality” shows on MTV like “The Hills” or “The City” because the people on those shows were tedious and maddening.

That being said, I always found Kelly Cutrone, the founder of the publicity firm, People’s Revolution (where both stars of “The Hills” and “The City” worked) to be the sort of woman I wish I could work for.

By her own account, she says that she’s been called a bitch and a cunt because she’s always been upfront in saying what she thinks — but I d...more

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Oct 09, 2010 Jessica Lawlor rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2010

If You Have To Cry Go Outside by Kelly Cutrone tells the story of Kelly Cutrone’s rise to the top of the fashion PR world. Filled with tid-bits of advice, Cutrone tells a raw and unedited tale of hardships, partying, hard work and finally success.

This book combines personal stories with professional advice. The mix of personal and professional makes for an insightful and entertaining read.

Think Cutrone was always a power bitch? Think again. Cutrone went through a serious struggle before she got...more

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Jul 10, 2010 Stefani rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: funny, beach-read

When I started watching "Kell on Earth" I was totally thinking that Kelly was my soul sister. She is the ballsy, in-your face New Yorker that I aspire to be while in New York (especially on subways and other places where assertiveness is required). Although I was expecting more of a tell-all from Kelly, I wasn't completely surprised that the PR Queen was strategic about the details of her personal life.

This book read as a series of career tips for her main audience-young girls aspiring to get in...more

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Jun 10, 2010 Noemi claudine rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: grade-8-ir-books-christopher

This book is about success, fashion PR C.E.O, Kelly Cutrone. The book talks about how to get started in PR business. It also talks about her early life and how to survive in NYC. The book has tips and tricks on how to get into fashion. The book is also about the people she met during her journey to being top PR company and how to keep friends and family close.

I can make a text to self connection. I actually know the author! We have been really close fiends ever since I was 7. She has brought me...more

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Mar 15, 2010 Cara St.Hilaire rated it 2 of 5 stars

I decided to read this book because I've always had an interest in transitioning into publicity/PR and the book sounded like a great read for female professionals. I thought that, though I'm not necessarily interested in fashion, this would offer some solid career tips from someone that has seen it all. It did have a few tips here and there about being tough, but ultimately, it is titled and positioned incorrectly. It isn't about lessons for career women, but rather the author's memoir about how...more

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Jun 22, 2012 Kristyn rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011

I have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a quick read, but definitely a book with a ton of information that can be used for anyone, even if you don't have a future in fashion, like me. She's definitely not the type of woman, nor author, to sugarcoat anything. When you're reading, you're reading the truth - about love, work, and life in general. According to Kelly, we're raised in a Disney type of world, where the woman waits for her prince charming to come and rescue her. It's not...more

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Apr 05, 2010 Lauren rated it 3 of 5 stars

I didn't intend to read this book over the weekend, but happened to pick it up and just couldn't put it down, and so over the course of a few hours on a Saturday afternoon, I found myself at the end of it, a little bit wiser and entertained.

Basically the book is a little bit autobiographical, giving details of Kelly Cutrone's life and how she got into the PR/publicity business. Along the way she includes details of what really makes a life worth living. I would categorize it as a hybrid business...more I didn't intend to read this book over the weekend, but happened to pick it up and just couldn't put it down, and so over the course of a few hours on a Saturday afternoon, I found myself at the end of it, a little bit wiser and entertained.

Basically the book is a little bit autobiographical, giving details of Kelly Cutrone's life and how she got into the PR/publicity business. Along the way she includes details of what really makes a life worth living. I would categorize it as a hybrid business/life advice book. Some of her life advice I took with a heavy grain of salt - being of a different belief system and worldview, I'm not really into "making up your own religion." But I do (obviously) believe that we are here on this earth to live for a higher purpose than sex, drugs, rock & roll, fame, and money. Those things and the pursuit of them are very costly and in the end don't bring the things they promise. These words of wisdom have a little bit more truth to them coming from someone like Kelly Cutrone, who's life is based in that world, than it would from me, a small-town country girl with city leanings.

What I really appreciated from the book was learning more about Kelly's background and how she rose to be where she is now - owner and CEO of People's Revolution, a premiere fashion publicity firm. I loved her when she appeared on "The Hills", a breath of fresh air with her no-bs approach to working, even with cameras rolling in her face. I really enjoyed her own foray into reality television with her show "Kell on Earth", as it showcased what a formidable businesswoman she really is. In her book, she downplays some of the wisdom and knowledge that she has gained over the years, but the proof is in the pudding - she owns and runs one of the most successful fashion PR companies in the world, People's Revolution. Her business advice is what I appreciated the most - from lessons on how to "fake it to make it", the importance of a personal brand, and how to communicate via phone versus email - something that is a lost art (I'm the first to admit my fear of the phone).

Written succinctly and in a very easy to read manner, I would recommend it for a good beach read. However, for those with more conservative tastes, be forewarned - Kelly is not your typical, demure, "refined" woman - she is a B.I.T.C.H. "Babe In Total Control of Herself".

(*Also, as a side note, it was very interesting to read this book right after reading "Flux:Women on Sex, Work, Love, Kids, and Life in a Half-Changed World". Kelly would have made an interesting case study in that book, and some of the things she discusses about being a powerful career woman (both the difficulties and advantages of) coincided with the themes and discussions in that book.)(less)

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Dec 10, 2012 Abigail Hernandez rated it 1 of 5 stars

I only read this book because my mom bought it for me, raving about how much I HAD to read this incredible book. Right away I knew it was going to suck, but I gave it the benefit of the doubt and read it anyway. I wasn't wrong. This book was hardly a "self help" book and rather just a memoir of Kelly's oh-so-lavish life and how she got to where she is now, except she doesn't exactly tell you how she got there. She talks about moving to New York and immediately getting into partying and drugs how...more I only read this book because my mom bought it for me, raving about how much I HAD to read this incredible book. Right away I knew it was going to suck, but I gave it the benefit of the doubt and read it anyway. I wasn't wrong. This book was hardly a "self help" book and rather just a memoir of Kelly's oh-so-lavish life and how she got to where she is now, except she doesn't exactly tell you how she got there. She talks about moving to New York and immediately getting into partying and drugs how she quit her job because she didn't like it and got evicted from her apartment, having to crash on friend's couches, etc. and then all of a sudden she's got her shit together and is running her own business. She doesn't explain how she transitioned and got her life together or the help or money to start her own business. Her memoir was just an excuse to name drop and talk about how "cool" she was.

Throughout the entire book I didn't feel like she was saying anything I hadn't already heard from better writers or celebrities. It is only about the last few chapters, when she starts actually giving advice rather than just talking about herself, that I felt that MAYBE I could get something out of this book. The ONLY thing that actually caused me to go "Huh, I never thought of it that way" is when she talks about being a single mother, and how it can be a blessing instead of a burden, because you can make all the decisions for your child's life without having to rely on anyone else. I don't know why it had never occurred to me, seeing as I know plenty of single mothers, but that was about the only piece of new information I got from this book.

I think Kelly had good intentions for this book in regards to feminism, but she took it too far by insulting other types of women and implied that women who want to be married or settle down are somehow less empowered because of that. (And I'm speaking as someone who DOESN'T plan on marrying so it's not like I'm taking it personally). I felt a lot of Kelly's ideas on how she runs her business, or at least how she runs things in her office, were very ableist, sizeist, and transphobic (with the "no crossdressing" rule - and seeing as she is in the fashion industry, I couldn't help but think "Why not??"), despite claiming to be an LGBTQ ally in the book herself. Needless to say, I'm not too keen on taking advice from someone like that.(less)

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Nov 10, 2011 Kiwi rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction, biography

I read an extract from this book in my sister's Cosmopolitan magazine, and thought it was going to be full of hard-hitting, no-nonsense and funny advice. Unfortunately, it was really more of a memoir of Kelly Cutrone's life, and was very heavily focused on her spirituality, which I didn't enjoy.

The advice part of the book was scattered throughout the book, a sentence here, another there, and interspersed with Cutrone's spiritual beliefs. Personally, I found this very off-putting, and I really ha...more

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Oct 08, 2011 Kimberly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: business, general-non-fiction, library, relationships, womens-studies

Kelly Cutrone kicks ass.

She kicks well-heeled, smart, witty, clad in black, motherly ass.

Period. No but's. No apologizes.

Ms. Cutrone is a woman that doesn't give a damn if you are standing on the side of the road with your mouth open, appalled that a woman is speaking her mind or being her own person. She is a powerhouse of experiences, highs, lows (and wow - what lows!) and a person of immense character with intense spiritual depth. This book is a motivation.

Her book reads like the core of h...more

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Apr 23, 2011 Jean rated it 2 of 5 stars

This book, which I read for my new book group, grew on me somewhat as I read. I'd never heard of the author or her company prior to borrowing the book. I can't relate to the author and her world, and I didn't find her writing (co-writing?) style very polished. However, there were some nuggets of wisdom and some relate-able areas. I thought the chapter on branding yourself was right-on, and I had to chuckle at the section on Donald Trump, given his current doings. I appreciate her passion. Some o...more

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Feb 11, 2010 Kara rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: awesome-title

Reading this book is like being unexpectedly invited to the It party of the season and somehow finding yourself in conversation with the It Girl of the party, the one everyone had raved about. During the conversation, the It Girl monopolizes most of the conversation, and you nod along and don't dare interject because what could you possibly have to say to top her stories of being part of the NYC 1980's scene? As she then goes on about her spirituality you start to wonder if she's high or drunk,...more
Reading this book is like being unexpectedly invited to the It party of the season and somehow finding yourself in conversation with the It Girl of the party, the one everyone had raved about. During the conversation, the It Girl monopolizes most of the conversation, and you nod along and don't dare interject because what could you possibly have to say to top her stories of being part of the NYC 1980's scene? As she then goes on about her spirituality you start to wonder if she's high or drunk, but keep nodding along, while glancing around, looking for an escape route, and then, suddenly, her gaze gets a lot sharper as she moves away from nostalgia and looks you straight in the eye and gives you some straight talking advice on how to build a career, and at the end, you brush aside you reservations about her and are convinced its time to charge forward, fully embrace Grrl Power! and live your dreams!

The book roughly divides into three sections: 1980's: Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll, the 1990's: Finding Religion, and the 2000's: Business.

She doesn't adhere to a strict time line - there is some jumping around in her description of her life evnts, but for the most part it follows in chronological order how she got to where she is now.

The final third, as she describes being a 21st century businesswoman, has the most concrete advice, especially for someone just starting out - and not just in the fashion industry.

The first two thirds of the book, on the other hand, documents what not to do when trying to make it in business as she describes everything a wide eyed girl from the 'burbs can do wrong when they come to the City to make it big.

She treats her moments of hitting rock bottom as opportunities to start fresh, which is in part the secret of her present success, and she stridently encourages the reader to dream big, to go for it, and never let other people tell you that you can't do something.

On a side note, she talks about the importance of honoring non-disclosure forms and not blaring you life to the world through social media, and she practices what she preaches - not a word in this book to suggest she was ever on a reality show.
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Apr 16, 2013 Lis rated it 2 of 5 stars

I like reading about how successful people got to be where they go to be, particularly if its not linear. I loved Victor Cruz's biography for this reason. I thought this was going to be far more about women in business and the challenges that face them and it did have some gems of wisdom to this effect and I enjoyed her story of how she moved to New York. However the writing wasn't brilliant and there was too much spiritual fluff in for my liking. It wasn't very structured either just bits and p...more

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Feb 09, 2011 Julie rated it 2 of 5 stars

Interesting read. Kelly is such a raving hypocrite, but that is what makes the book funny (Completly unintentional, I'm sure). She is in PR and goes on and on about how honest she is, but then says; in her famous "we are all whores" statement justification, that she will endure a client talking BS because they pay her lots of money. And she devotes whole paragraphs to talking about how giving she is.
I was cracking up while reading the bizarre story of her suddenly being divinely struck with the...more

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May 29, 2010 Michelle rated it 2 of 5 stars

Ah, Kelly Cutrone. Was there anyone you feared more than her before her TV show came out? Probably, but the point is, you don’t now that you know deep down, she talks a good game but she’s really not that good at business.

And that’s kind of the book with this book - you buy it for the image of Kelly and now that her image is down, would you really read it? Now that you know her business style, would you take her advice?

The book isn’t totally worthless - there is go advice for people looking to s...more

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Jun 16, 2010 Jenny rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010

This is the first book I've read "written" by a celebrity. Normally I stay away from celeb-reality books. However, Kelly Cutrone's personality and no-BS, sarcastic attitude have always intrigued me so I decided to read it.

First of all, this book confirms why I don't like to read celeb-reality books - their poor literary style. To be fair, I wasn't expecting David Sedaris or anything of that caliber. But I was a little surprised at how bad the writing was, especially since Kelly had an author he...more

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Oct 28, 2012 Angela rated it 3 of 5 stars

I saw Kelly Cutrone on Dr. Phil's show. I knew nothing about her until then, and even after seeing her on the show, I wasn't moved to buy her book until I saw it in a bookstore. After reading the flyleaf, I purchased the book, and I am enjoying it. However, I expected it to be more about lessons she's learned from her job as a publicist than a personal history. Nevertheless, it is a good read.

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Jun 07, 2011 Stefanie Haigh rated it 5 of 5 stars

Any girl looking to further her career or do well in life should probably read this book. Scratch that - they definitelyshould! Kelly Cutrone (of The Hills and The City fame - although even move admirable in her own show Kell on Earth) has written a guide to life in the only way that she could. Straight to the point and honest. Does she care about being called a 'bitch'? Are you kidding? She relishes it. That's because, to her, bitch is not a negative word. It's a woman in control of her life an...more

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Feb 27, 2010 Danielle rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: memoirs, 2010

Kelly Cutrone is the founder of People’s Revolution, a fashion PR firm based in New York City. I’ve been watching her show on Bravo, Kell On Earth, and I find her puzzling. Sometimes she comes across as a savvy, ballsy businesswoman, refusing to take any lip from anybody. But on the other hand, most of the time she appears to be erratic, flighty and more than a bit unhinged. I got her new book, hoping to learn more. I’m fascinated by anything relating to the fashion industry, so I thought it wou...more Kelly Cutrone is the founder of People’s Revolution, a fashion PR firm based in New York City. I’ve been watching her show on Bravo, Kell On Earth, and I find her puzzling. Sometimes she comes across as a savvy, ballsy businesswoman, refusing to take any lip from anybody. But on the other hand, most of the time she appears to be erratic, flighty and more than a bit unhinged. I got her new book, hoping to learn more. I’m fascinated by anything relating to the fashion industry, so I thought it would be a peek into what goes on behind the scenes from a PR standpoint.

Boy, was I wrong. Instead of a memoir chronicling Kelly’s rise to success, I found a meandering paean to... goddess worship? Yep, Kelly’s off-the-deep-end nutty about finding your own religious path, finding the goddess in yourself, studying something called the Universal Mother, and rejecting all the rules, traditions and religion foisted on you by your parents. Kelly believes they don’t know what’s best for you, so you’ve got to figure it all out for yourself. Instead of doing what she’d hoped, which is inspire young women setting out on a career in business, Kelly instead shows the ugliest parts of herself and celebrates them because they’re part of her true “self”.

She marries a guy who tells her to have an abortion when she gets pregnant. She does what he says, but then says that all she sees when she looks at him is a “baby killer”. And then in the next breath she tells you the obvious, that she’s all for abortion. She eventually divorces him after he grabs a ceremonial blade off the wall and tries to kill her. Later she has a fling with a guy and gets pregnant, keeping the baby this time. But when her daughter is born, she gives her the last name of her abusive ex-husband. What a mess.

Kelly Cutrone is a woman who is incredibly confused, has a low self-image due to years of abuse of her body and crazy religious dabbling, and is a terrible manager of her company (you only have to watch her TV show to figure that out quickly). How this woman has any success is a total mystery, but then again, how a lot of loonies in the fashion industry have any success is just as confusing.

Young girls who haven't figured themselves out yet might find parts of this book to be empowering and make them feel like they can take over the world. The rest of us, the grown women who have figured ourselves out and know what a joke Kelly's worldview and message are, just roll our eyes and laugh.

(Kelly and her staff like to troll the Internet for any mention of her or the company, and then bad-mouth the negative stuff on Twitter. Hi, y'all! Feel free to link to my review, you nutjobs!)(less)

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Dec 14, 2012 Emma M. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

I went through phases of loving and hating this book. In the beginning when Kelly was writing about her life and all of the crazy stuff she has done I was a tad mortified. I think mainly because it all came off sounding very blasé to me. Not cool. Despite my reaction to some of her indiscretions, I was pleased to find some nuggets of wisdom scattered amongst the pages.

Cutrone is all about being yourself and chasing the things you love even if the naysayers around you disagree. I'm impressed to...more

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Apr 12, 2012 Danalia rated it 4 of 5 stars

I had a hate/love relationship with this book. I love the idea that Kelly wants women to speak up, be themselves and embraces the word bi*ch. There was some great advice and I truly feel like I can use some of the ideas from this book in my life--which I think is great when a book has the power to do that!

I understand everyone has a place in the work environment and you have to earn your way up, but I was really turned off by her belief that the lowest level employees are only aloud to eat afte...more

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Kelly Cutrone is the founder of the fashion public relations, branding, and marketing firm People's Revolution, which has represented clients such as Longchamp, Vivienne Westwood, Valentino, Jeremy Scott, Paco Rabanne, Thierry Mugler, Bulgari, Christie's, and more. She stars in Kell on Earth on Bravo and has appeared on MTV's The Hills and The City. Prior to founding People's Revolution, Cutrone c...more

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“This is an important lesson to remember when you're having a bad day, a bad month, or a shitty year. Things will change: you won't feel this way forever. And anyway, sometimes the hardest lessons to learn are the ones your soul needs most. I believe you can't feel real joy unless you've felt heartache. You can't have a sense of victory unless you know what it means to fail. You can't know what it's like to feel holy until you know what it's like to feel really fucking evil. And you can't be birthed again until you've died.” — 892 people liked it

“This was when I learned that you have to give up your life as you know it to get a new one: that sometimes you need to let go of everything you're clinging to and start over, whether because you've outgrown it or because it's not working anymore, or because it was wrong for you in the first place.” — 170 people liked it

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