Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

From time to time, you may see a girl wearing her black opaque tights as pants. They are, in fact, not.

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

My nightmare of nightmares is being overdressed for a casual event - I've done it! You have to have a real sense…

— Nina Garcia

Invest in a couple of really good things - a great, classic coat; a good pair of shoes; and a timeless bag…

— Nina Garcia

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…

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

You can find a mentor; you have to ask questions, you have to show interest in what the other person is doing.…

— Nina Garcia

One of the most magical places on Earth is a small island in the Caribbean called Mustique. With brilliant beaches, warm water,…

— Nina Garcia

Here's the thing: I love what I do for the magazine, and I love what I do on television. When you do…

— Nina Garcia

I have seen everything possible covered in studs and grommets. Also, what I call angry shoes: those platforms with the multiple buckles…

— Nina Garcia

There really are so many lines of work that you can join that don't have to only be design. And that was…

— Nina Garcia

I firmly believe that 90 percent of the confusion that women feel when they are attempting to put together an occasion-specific ensemble…

— Nina Garcia

After assessing what's in your closet, make a list of what you need. Not want, but need. Write down the basics missing…

— 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,…

— Nina Garcia

I was so passionate about being in the magazine industry, even when I first started at 'Mirabella.'

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

When interviewing for any job, you of course want to dress appropriately for the position, but you also want to stay true…

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

Whenever I'm on a book tour, one of the questions I always get asked is what to wear to various occasions.

— Nina Garcia

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.…

— Nina Garcia

'Style Strategy' is about shopping smart, staying chic and making it all last. It's about showing women how to shop for value…

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

Always make sure your jewelry isn't taking over you or your ensemble and keep everything in proportion to your frame

— Nina Garcia

I was obsessed with fashion when I was young. I thought fashion meant fashion design, and I thought I wanted to be…

— Nina Garcia

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

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

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

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…

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

Many of my friends and colleagues are in the public eye, so they have to pay close attention to what they wear.…

— Nina Garcia

My mother was a very big inspiration. She loved fashion. I loved art in school, and I was very good at drawing.…

— Nina Garcia

My six favorite textures for fall and winter are leather, fur, tweed, mohair, velvet and wool. I love that they are all…

— Nina Garcia

I've said this so many times, but I keep coming back to this: Trends come and go. Own them and make them…

— Nina Garcia

People always ask me if I could live in any other era what would it be, and I tell them none! I…

— Nina Garcia

Style is about fun. True style is not about having a closet full of expensive and beautiful things - it is instead…

— Nina Garcia

I lived in South America when I was growing up. I spent hours sketching. I was good at drawing, and I was…

— Nina Garcia

My style is about making things last forever. When you're on a budget, it can be daunting to spend $300 on a…

— Nina Garcia

Don't get me wrong, I love a good cardigan too, but a jacket - especially one with sharp shoulders, interesting buttons, or…

— Nina Garcia