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" 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. "

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

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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. "

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

" 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. "

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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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

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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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" My style is about making things last forever. When you're on a budget, it can be daunting to spend $300 on a pair of boots or a coat. But such basics are the building blocks from which your look is crafted. "

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

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

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

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

" 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. "

" I firmly believe that 90 percent of the confusion that women feel when they are attempting to put together an occasion-specific ensemble is caused by fear: fear of breaking the 'fashion rules,' fear of violating some long-forgotten tradition, or the basic fear of looking bad. "

" 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. "

" 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 not sure if I can cook. I probably can. But I'm really good at cajoling anybody around me to cook for me. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" '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. "

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

" 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. "