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" Whenever I'm on a book tour, one of the questions I always get asked is what to wear to various occasions. "
Nina Garcia
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" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Will
Daily
Mom
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
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Fashion
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" 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
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" '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. "
Nina Garcia
Smart
Style
Value
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Feel
Rest
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" Fashion is an expression of a time, of a place, of history. It's putting things into context. "
Nina Garcia
Fashion
Context
Place
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Think
Shoes
Seen
" Taking stock of what you own, when done correctly and thoroughly, helps dampen the urge to shop frivolously. "
Nina Garcia
Done
Shop
You
" I actually started my career interning at Perry Ellis and got to work with Marc Jacobs. "
Nina Garcia
Actually
Work
Started
" It's refreshing to see a woman who can artfully weave her individuality into an otherwise safe ensemble. "
Nina Garcia
Her
Woman
See
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Fun
Color
Soft
" The best thing about my apartment is that it looks over Oscar de la Renta and all the shops. "
Nina Garcia
La
Looks
Over
" 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
Closet
" I tend to wear leather pants with crew neck sweaters or leather jackets with denim. "
Nina Garcia
Wear
Sweaters
Leather
" I don't ride the subway. Either I walk, or I take a New York City taxi. "
Nina Garcia
New
Subway
Ride
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Learning
Age
Technology
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Fashion
History
Style
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Green
Paradise
Small
" I think New York is the center of fashion, even though L.A. has a lot of heritage and the glamour of Hollywood. "
Nina Garcia
New
New York
Think
" I'm a big believer that accessories can make or break a look. "
Nina Garcia
Big
Make
Look
" 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
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Warm
Winter
Love
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Television
Bad
Love
" I was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and I came to attend high school in Massachusetts when I was about 15 years old. "
Nina Garcia
Born
High School
School
" My aspiration was always to be a fashion editor. "
Nina Garcia
Editor
Fashion
Always
" If you invest in something a little more expensive with longevity, you'll use it more. "
Nina Garcia
More
Expensive
Little
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Thought
Design
Point
" 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. "
Nina Garcia
Great
Good Things
Shoes
" I was so passionate about being in the magazine industry, even when I first started at 'Mirabella.' "
Nina Garcia
Passionate
Magazine
First
" I think my Latino culture has equipped me with a different point of view than the rest of my counterparts, and seeing things from a different angle has helped me a lot. I feel very proud of my culture, of my Latino heritage. "
Nina Garcia
Me
Culture
Proud