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" I'm really looking to reach any woman who's interested in refining and embracing her personal style. "
Nina Garcia
Woman
Looking
Personal
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" If my closet were burning, it'd be my collection of jackets I would save - they always make me feel pulled-together. "
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" I don't ride the subway. Either I walk, or I take a New York City taxi. "
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" Fashion is an expression of a time, of a place, of history. It's putting things into context. "
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" Whenever I'm on a book tour, one of the questions I always get asked is what to wear to various occasions. "
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" I was so passionate about being in the magazine industry, even when I first started at 'Mirabella.' "
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" 'Style Strategy' is about shopping smart, staying chic and making it all last. It's about showing women how to shop for value without compromising style. "
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" Taking stock of what you own, when done correctly and thoroughly, helps dampen the urge to shop frivolously. "
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" I'll admit it, the grunge trend doesn't really speak to me. I get why other people like it, but it's just not my style. Don't get me wrong, I love layering, but I like it when it is done with a little more polish and sophistication. "
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" 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. "
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" I'm not sure if I can cook. I probably can. But I'm really good at cajoling anybody around me to cook for me. "
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" I was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and I came to attend high school in Massachusetts when I was about 15 years old. "
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Born
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" I've said this so many times, but I keep coming back to this: Trends come and go. Own them and make them your own. If it doesn't feel right, then don't feel like you need to dress a certain way just to be trendy. "
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" 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. "
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Appearance
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" I'm a big believer that accessories can make or break a look. "
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" Many of my friends and colleagues are in the public eye, so they have to pay close attention to what they wear. But every woman needs to stay on her toes in this era of cell-phone cameras and Facebook. "
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Colleagues
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" 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. "
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Television
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Love
" 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. "
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Curiosity
Think
You
" 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. "
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True
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" 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. "
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Color
Dress
Saying
" 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. "
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Tough
Better
Personal
" The best thing about my apartment is that it looks over Oscar de la Renta and all the shops. "
Nina Garcia
La
Looks
Over
" 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. "
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Learning
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Technology
" I happen to have an obsession with Korean food. "
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" When I was older and I first started working, I was obsessed with buying my first Chanel jacket. I saved up my hard-earned money, went to Barneys, and bought a little black Chanel jacket. It saw many, many job interviews and many, many events. I'm not fitting into it lately, but I still have it. "
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Black
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" 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. "
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Style
Love
" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" My aspiration was always to be a fashion editor. "
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Editor
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Always
" Fashion is just an interpretation of the culture around us. "
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" 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. "
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