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

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

— Nina Garcia

Fashion is just an interpretation of the culture around us.

— Nina Garcia

BLACKBERRY. Also know as "Crackberry" for it's addictive qualities. It is the modern girl's weapon. It allow her to bid on ebay…

— Nina Garcia

Like most people, I've grown a lot more sophisticated in my style choices. I know myself and what suits me better now…

— 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

It's interesting because we live in a country where the obesity is so enormous. And then the reflection on the runways is…

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

I am always being stopped for style advice, and I love it! The way we dress says so much about ourselves, and…

— Nina Garcia

In Colombia, where I was born and raised, women like my mother considered their appearance and personal grooming a matter of principle.…

— Nina Garcia

I've always spoken my mind. There's no reason not to!

— Nina Garcia

I'm all about the high heel; I think it's the sexiest accessory ever made, including lingerie.

— 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

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

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,…

— Nina Garcia

For so many years fashion was shrouded in mystery, this glamorous profession that people knew very little about, they thought it was…

— Nina Garcia

We all get a little rush of excitement at the prospect of buying a brand-new outfit for a first date, but this…

— 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

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

— Nina Garcia

Sweaters are a closet staple. They look great under a leather vest or with a pair of tailored trousers.

— Nina Garcia

It's empowering for women to have some tricks up their sleeve to help them look their best.

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia

Style is a deeply personal expression of who you are, and every time you dress, you are asserting a part of yourself.

— Nina Garcia

Working from home or going on maternity leave is no excuse to let go of your look. The more you schlep around…

— Nina Garcia

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

— Nina Garcia