If you don't read the hilarious blog, The Man Repeller, then you definitely should. When I heard that its founder, Leandra Medine, had written a book of memoirs, I knew I was going to love it, but I didn't anticipate quite how much. I was given the book as a Christmas present and probably read around half of it on the big day, amongst stuffing my face with chocolate/meat/pudding/meat (in that order) and watching Home Alone 2. It was finished within a couple of days and I honestly can't recommend it enough. You're probably wondering what exactly a 'Man Repeller' is, and who better to explain than the woman herself (see this post):
'she who outfits herself in a sartorially offensive mode that may result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls, shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs.'
So you get the picture. The book is entitled Man Repeller: Seeking Love. Finding Overalls. and, as the name suggests, maps Medine's love-life alongside her fashion choices. It begins right at the start with her favourite party dress and first crush, and explores everything from her first internship to her time at university, right up to the success of her blog. Her writing is so incredibly readable and packs more wit and genuinely funny one-liners than I thought possible. Even though Leandra may be a ridiculously cool 24 year old with an even cooler job, that doesn't stop her from being very relatable. As always, she writes as though she's talking to a friend - she isn't afraid to share even the most embarrassing moment and doesn't ever take herself too seriously. As cringey as it sounds, she really is just being her true self and that person is extremely likeable. In fact, I really think we should be friends.
Buy this masterpiece here. DO IT.
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