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… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
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. — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
'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… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
I was so passionate about being in the magazine industry, even when I first started at 'Mirabella.' — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
BLACKBERRY. Also know as "Crackberry" for it's addictive qualities. It is the modern girl's weapon. It allow her to bid on ebay while walking… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
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… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
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… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
It's interesting because we live in a country where the obesity is so enormous. And then the reflection on the runways is girls that… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
Fashion is an expression of a time, of a place, of history. It's putting things into context. — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
I am always being stopped for style advice, and I love it! The way we dress says so much about ourselves, and I love… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
In Colombia, where I was born and raised, women like my mother considered their appearance and personal grooming a matter of principle. There was… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
I'm all about the high heel; I think it's the sexiest accessory ever made, including lingerie. — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
My six favorite textures for fall and winter are leather, fur, tweed, mohair, velvet and wool. I love that they are all as warm… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
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… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
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… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
