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

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" 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. "

" 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. "

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

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

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

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

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

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" Invest in a couple of really good things - a great, classic coat; a good pair of shoes; and a timeless bag - then fill in the gaps with lower-priced pieces. "

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

" 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 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. "

" 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. "

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

" Fashion is an expression of a time, of a place, of history. It's putting things into context. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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