Nina Garcia quotes - page 2

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)
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. View quote
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My aspiration was always to be a fashion editor. View quote
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I don't ride the subway. Either I walk, or I take a New York City taxi. View quote
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I've said this so many times, but I keep coming back to this: Trends come and go. Own them and make them your own. If it doesn't feel right, then don't feel like you need to dress a certain way just to be trendy. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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I'll admit it, the grunge trend doesn't really speak to me. I get why other people like it, but it's just not my style. Don't get me wrong, I love layering, but I like it when it is done with a little more polish and sophistication. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Taking stock of what you own, when done correctly and thoroughly, helps dampen the urge to shop frivolously. (Nina Garcia)
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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Your wardrobe should complement your skill set, never detract - or distract - from your assets. View quote
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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. View quote
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The fashion editor as it used to be has changed. Now you have to wear many hats, and whoever tells you differently is wrong. Now you're on TV, whether you want it or not. View quote
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Putting on fierce boots is an instant pick-me-up. View quote
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When I was older and I first started working, I was obsessed with buying my first Chanel jacket. I saved up my hard-earned money, went to Barneys, and bought a little black Chanel jacket. It saw many, many job interviews and many, many events. I'm not fitting into it lately, but I still have it. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. (Nina Garcia)
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. View quote
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I'm all about the high heel; I think it's the sexiest accessory ever made, including lingerie. View quote
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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. View quote
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When interviewing for any job, you of course want to dress appropriately for the position, but you also want to stay true to who you are. View quote
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