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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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" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" If you invest in something a little more expensive with longevity, you'll use it more. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" I'm a big believer that accessories can make or break a look. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" When I come home, I need to feel instantly disconnected. In the rest of my life, I feel overstimulated. Here, I want things to be serene and unfussy, full of objects I love - but not too many of them. "

" I love shopping for guys! A watch is a fantastic gift idea - an oversized, stainless steel version with links is classic and cool. "

" 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. "

" If you look back in history of the women who are most memorable and most stylish, they were never the followers of fashion. They were the ones who were unique in their style, breakers of the rules. They were authentic, genuine, original. They were not following the trends. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" My nightmare of nightmares is being overdressed for a casual event - I've done it! You have to have a real sense of what you want to communicate. "

" Sweaters are a closet staple. They look great under a leather vest or with a pair of tailored trousers. "