The year 2015 has been the year of empowerment and individuality for young women, and who better to represent those values other than "Legally Blonde's" Elle Woods? This fashionable, passionate, pink-loving, determined young woman stays true to herself while facing the struggles of becoming a successful law student and finding her real passion. There are a million reasons why the young women of our generation should be more like Ms. Woods, but here are a few...

She knows her fashion. I mean, really knows her fashion, and is brave and smart enough to not fall into a retail merchandise scam. Way to put the "dumb blonde" stereotype to shame, Elle!

When she has her heart set on something, she goes after it and won't even think to settle for anything less.

Elle Woods is confident and has reason to be: She got into Harvard Law, duh.

She's not afraid to embrace what she loves: her Chihuahua and the color pink. Although this particular look might come across as a little too loud for some women, they shouldn't be afraid to show off what they're passionate about. There's nothing wrong with loving your best friend and wearing your favorite color!

She follows her intuition:

Although she is very determined and serious about her goals and dreams, she always brings a warm smile and little humor to the table. Even when others doubted her, Elle Woods flashed them her brightest smile and reassured them she could do whatever she wanted.

Hello?! She like, invited the bend and snap! This dance move is women empowerment summed up in just two different dance moves.

She may have hit rock bottom (as several of us have while eating excessive amounts of chocolate in bed, too)...

However, she worked her way back up and discovered what she really wants. It's not a race, it's a journey. It's okay if it takes a little time to re-prioritize your life and realize that your ex is a "complete bonehead."