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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. "

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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. "

Nina Garcia

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Work

" I'm very classic and structural. I love clean lines and interesting, modern details. But I'm all about being streamlined - less is more. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

Nina Garcia

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Over

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

" 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. "

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

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Style is about fun. True style is not about having a closet full of expensive and beautiful things - it is instead about knowing when, where, and how to utilize your collection. "

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

" It's refreshing to see a woman who can artfully weave her individuality into an otherwise safe ensemble. "

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

Nina Garcia

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Little

" If my closet were burning, it'd be my collection of jackets I would save - they always make me feel pulled-together. "

" I tend to wear leather pants with crew neck sweaters or leather jackets with denim. "

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

" 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'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. "

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

" 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

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