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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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" 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. "

Nina Garcia

Never

I Have Learned

Say

" For so many years fashion was shrouded in mystery, this glamorous profession that people knew very little about, they thought it was so glamorous. It now has become so available, with the Internet, with shops like H&M and Target that do designer collaborations, so it's more available to everyone and that's created more interest. "

" 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 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. "

Nina Garcia

Good

Growing Up

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

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

" I was so passionate about being in the magazine industry, even when I first started at 'Mirabella.' "

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

" 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. "

" My aspiration was always to be a fashion editor. "

" 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 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. "

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

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

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

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

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

Nina Garcia

Expensive

Little

" 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 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. "

" 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. "

Nina Garcia

You

Work

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

Nina Garcia

Look

Together

" What I loved about my partnership with 'Quarterly' was the fact that it bridges the online world with the real world. Sometimes we see these two worlds as separate entities, and to be able to establish a bridge is very exciting. "