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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. "

Nina Garcia

Dress

Style

Love

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Culture

Proud

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

" My passion for fashion originated in my mother's closet. She was a woman who loved fashion. She enjoyed dressing up a lot, and she had a closet that was like her sacred room that belonged only to her. She wouldn't let us go in and play there very often. "

" 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. "

" My mother was a very big inspiration. She loved fashion. I loved art in school, and I was very good at drawing. I could sit at the table forever and just dream up collections and draw. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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

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

Nina Garcia

Expensive

Little

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

" I'm really looking to reach any woman who's interested in refining and embracing her personal style. "

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

" 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. "

" I happen to have an obsession with Korean food. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

Nina Garcia

Looks

Over

" 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've always been opinionated, unfortunately, to my mother's disappointment. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "