This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CWU chapter.

No offense to Anne Hathway, but the Devil Wears Prada was a stand out film due to the leading boss lady, Miranda Priestly. The notorius Miranda Priestly, known for her cut throat critisism that prove to be nearly as fierce as the Louboutins on her perfectly pedicured feet. When we think of women in power and what it takes to be a female in a leadership role, many qualities come to mind; strong work ethic, creative, passionate, etc. Ms. Priestly proves to be all of the above, and then some. Here are a few reasons why Miranda Priestly proves to be the HBIC of fashion and why we should all take a page out of her book.

Her Style

When you are the queen of the fashion world there is no doubt that every garment one puts on their body slays any and every New York runway and sidewalk. Between the coats thrown on ‘emily’s’ desk to the fabulous shades that are almost fierce enough to mask the judgemental glare that lies beneath them.

She Influences Independence

She gives people the ability to think for themselves,a boss that micromanages is never fun. People have much more developed skills when they figure things out for themselves. She doesn’t care how things are done as long as they do it.

She’s a Women in Power

She has control of the entire fashion industry at her finger tips. She earned her postion and does not intend to give it up to anyone, anytime soon.

She Unapologetically Takes Control

She knows she’s the best of the best and she doesn’t care who offends to ensure that her team reflects that.

She Needs Two Assistants

You are of the upmost importance when you your schedule is so demanding that it takes two additional college graduates to ensure you have your life together and make sure you have piping hot Starbucks on your desk at all times.

In A World Full of Opinion and Influence “Her’s Is The Only One That Matters”

The Editor and Chief of the most highly demanded Fashion Magazine in the indusrty possesses the most highly considered approvals and more importantly, critisisms. She knows what is going to be in and what is never going to happen. This could be procevied as a lot of pressure but it isn’t anything she can’t handle.

Her Partner In Crime

Everyone needs a best friend that is there to fix their crown when it slips. Nigel is the only valid opinion besides her own in the fashion world, never does she need validation but a second opinion never hurt anyone and Nigel always has her back.

There’s Nothing She Won’t Do to Get What She Wants

Not that we recommend stepping on your friends for insurance, Miranda is aware of her resources and she is never afraid to utilize them. Truth is, you don’t make it to the top without a few casualties.

She’s based on Anna Wintour

Any role that remotely references the Editor and Chief of Vogue could only be protrayed by someone eaqually as influencial. Meryl Streep is the obvious choice.

She Doesn’t Need A Man

Women in power has been seen as a ‘turn off’ for men. Miranda does not let anything, like a silly husband or two hold her back and neither should you.

So the next time you tackle a problem ask yourself, “what would Miranda do?” and proceed to slay any obsticale in your path with grace, poise and above all, style.

10 Reasons Miranda Priestly is the Ultimate HBIC