Top 50 Nina Garcia Quotes

I’m all about the high heel; I think it’s the sexiest accessory ever made, including lingerie.

I actually started my career interning at Perry Ellis and got to work with Marc Jacobs.

I love ‘Project Runway’ because I can really be of help to an industry and I can be supportive to designers.

We all get a little rush of excitement at the prospect of buying a brand-new outfit for a first date, but this is not the time. You’re much better off wearing clothes, shoes especially, that you’ve already tested.

The best thing about my apartment is that it looks over Oscar de la Renta and all the shops.

After assessing what’s in your closet, make a list of what you need. Not want, but need. Write down the basics missing from your wardrobe. It could be a classic white shirt, a trenchcoat, or the perfect little black dress. Whatever the blank spots, write them down. This will be your reference for shopping.

I’m very classic and structural. I love clean lines and interesting, modern details. But I’m all about being streamlined – less is more.

My six favorite textures for fall and winter are leather, fur, tweed, mohair, velvet and wool. I love that they are all as warm as they are fashionable and easy to incorporate into your wardrobe.

I don’t have a development deal, but the one thing I have learned is never say never. I will consider things as they come.

The fashion editor as it used to be has changed. Now you have to wear many hats, and whoever tells you differently is wrong. Now you’re on TV, whether you want it or not.

Your wardrobe should complement your skill set, never detract – or distract – from your assets.

I do not do selfies! That’s a tough one because I don’t do selfies, but I think it’s all about personal style. The more outrageous, the better.

In Colombia, where I was born and raised, women like my mother considered their appearance and personal grooming a matter of principle. There was never an occasion where she didn’t show up looking picture-perfect.

I don’t ride the subway. Either I walk, or I take a New York City taxi.

One of the most magical places on Earth is a small island in the Caribbean called Mustique. With brilliant beaches, warm water, and lush vegetation, this tiny green swath of land is my idea of paradise.

I was obsessed with fashion when I was young. I thought fashion meant fashion design, and I thought I wanted to be a designer at some point.

It’s interesting because we live in a country where the obesity is so enormous. And then the reflection on the runways is girls that are so thin. So there’s two extremes that are almost like a reflection of themselves, and it’s very hard to be in the middle with girls that are just healthy.

I think New York is the center of fashion, even though L.A. has a lot of heritage and the glamour of Hollywood.

I’m a real believer in dressing tone-on-tone. I’m not saying you need to dress black. Dress just one color so the colors are not breaking your silhouette.

There really are so many lines of work that you can join that don’t have to only be design. And that was one that particularly interested me a lot, because the editors could appreciate all the trends, all the designs and all the work of the designers.

Working from home or going on maternity leave is no excuse to let go of your look. The more you schlep around in drawstring pants and tees, the less you’re going to be able to pull yourself together when necessary.

I am always being stopped for style advice, and I love it! The way we dress says so much about ourselves, and I love when I can help others take control of that.

As always, work with your figure; draping, pleats, and proportion can work miracles when it comes to hiding flaws and enhancing assets.

Each moment calls for a different stylistic essence and a different sense of impact, and mastery of this balance is an art form – a very learnable art form.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good cardigan too, but a jacket – especially one with sharp shoulders, interesting buttons, or a unique collar – always looks the most fashion-forward.

I’m all about my rugs. I don’t like a lot of color. The apartment isn’t exactly monotone, but it’s full of very soft shades. So, really, the fun is with the carpets.

Don’t be afraid to mix things up by pairing a military-style jacket with a velvet skirt, vintage with modern, off-the-rack with couture, formal with casual.

Nothing is more alluring to a man than a woman who looks good in her jeans.

I’ve always been opinionated, unfortunately, to my mother’s disappointment.

I was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and I came to attend high school in Massachusetts when I was about 15 years old.

Fashion is an expression of a time, of a place, of history. It’s putting things into context.

I lived in South America when I was growing up. I spent hours sketching. I was good at drawing, and I was obsessed with fashion, but I was also obsessed with magazines.

Putting on fierce boots is an instant pick-me-up.

Whenever I’m on a book tour, one of the questions I always get asked is what to wear to various occasions.

Taking stock of what you own, when done correctly and thoroughly, helps dampen the urge to shop frivolously.

I’ve had to adapt my wardrobe to my various roles, both at the office, as a mom, and for television. When I shop for the season I look for pieces that will suit every facet of my daily life, not just one single occasion.

I happen to have an obsession with Korean food.

Like most people, I’ve grown a lot more sophisticated in my style choices. I know myself and what suits me better now than I did when I was much younger and feel more comfortable in my own skin.

Style is about fun. True style is not about having a closet full of expensive and beautiful things – it is instead about knowing when, where, and how to utilize your collection.

I grew up with a fashion-obsessed mother and an older sister, so there was a lot of fashion in my house. The first thing I remember owning was a Pierre Cardin jumpsuit when I was 9 or 10; of course I didn’t actually buy it, but I fell in love with it.

It’s refreshing to see a woman who can artfully weave her individuality into an otherwise safe ensemble.

When interviewing for any job, you of course want to dress appropriately for the position, but you also want to stay true to who you are.

I’ve always spoken my mind. There’s no reason not to!

My aspiration was always to be a fashion editor.

I have seen everything possible covered in studs and grommets. Also, what I call angry shoes: those platforms with the multiple buckles and studs. I think the polished girl is back.

Serving jury duty is a fascinating little slice of life, with its motley crew of personalities.

Here’s the thing: I love what I do for the magazine, and I love what I do on television. When you do the things that you love, it’s not bad. It’s about being very organized.

People always ask me if I could live in any other era what would it be, and I tell them none! I feel so lucky to live in an age where technology has changed and continues to change and make life so much more exciting. It keeps everyone young and constantly learning new things.

You can find a mentor; you have to ask questions, you have to show interest in what the other person is doing. You have to have curiosity – I think that people appreciate that and will want to help you.

Style is really very personal. It’s kind of timeless. Style is really about how you put yourself together. It’s something very personal.