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" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Anybody
Cook
Sure
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" Sweaters are a closet staple. They look great under a leather vest or with a pair of tailored trousers. "
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" 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. "
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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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" Fashion is an expression of a time, of a place, of history. It's putting things into context. "
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" Putting on fierce boots is an instant pick-me-up. "
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" 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. "
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" Fashion is just an interpretation of the culture around us. "
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Culture
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
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" 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. "
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Time
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
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" I don't ride the subway. Either I walk, or I take a New York City taxi. "
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New
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Ride
" 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. "
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" 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. "
Nina Garcia
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" I'm very classic and structural. I love clean lines and interesting, modern details. But I'm all about being streamlined - less is more. "
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Love
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" If my closet were burning, it'd be my collection of jackets I would save - they always make me feel pulled-together. "
Nina Garcia
Feel
Always
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" If you invest in something a little more expensive with longevity, you'll use it more. "
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More
Expensive
Little
" 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
Up
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
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You
" I tend to wear leather pants with crew neck sweaters or leather jackets with denim. "
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" Nothing is more alluring to a man than a woman who looks good in her jeans. "
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" I'm a big believer that accessories can make or break a look. "
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" I love 'Project Runway' because I can really be of help to an industry and I can be supportive to designers. "
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Love
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" My aspiration was always to be a fashion editor. "
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" As always, work with your figure; draping, pleats, and proportion can work miracles when it comes to hiding flaws and enhancing assets. "
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Hiding
" I've always spoken my mind. There's no reason not to! "
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Reason
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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 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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" 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. "
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Design
Point