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. Nina Garcia More Quotes by Nina Garcia More Quotes From Nina Garcia I grew up with a fashion-obsessed mother and an older sister, so there was a lot of fashion in my house. The first thing I remember owning was a Pierre Cardin jumpsuit when I was 9 or 10; of course I didn't actually buy it, but I fell in love with it. Nina Garcia fashion mother house 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 boots or a coat. But such basics are the building blocks from which your look is crafted. Nina Garcia style block forever My nightmare of nightmares is being overdressed for a casual event - I've done it! You have to have a real sense of what you want to communicate. Nina Garcia done real want One graphic element captured the essence of spring Nina Garcia elements essence spring 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. Nina Garcia roles office mom Putting on fierce boots is an instant pick-me-up. Nina Garcia pick-me-up fierce boots 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. Nina Garcia shoes girl thinking For so many years fashion was shrouded in mystery, this glamorous profession that people knew very little about, they thought it was so glamorous. It now has become so available, with the Internet, with shops like H&M and Target that do designer collaborations, so it's more available to everyone and that's created more interest. Nina Garcia fashion people years 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. Nina Garcia editors fashion want 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. Nina Garcia black littles jobs 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 down the street, map out her shopping route for maximum productivity, and sneak out of work and still get her messages as she peruses the sales racks. Nina Garcia ebay shopping girl I'm a big believer that accessories can make or break a look. Nina Garcia big look accessories break 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 are so thin. So there's two extremes that are almost like a reflection of themselves, and it's very hard to be in the middle with girls that are just healthy. Nina Garcia live obesity reflection country One of the most magical places on Earth is a small island in the Caribbean called Mustique. With brilliant beaches, warm water, and lush vegetation, this tiny green swath of land is my idea of paradise. Nina Garcia small paradise green water Serving jury duty is a fascinating little slice of life, with its motley crew of personalities. Nina Garcia serving jury duty life 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 are not breaking your silhouette. Nina Garcia dress colors you black I don't ride the subway. Either I walk, or I take a New York City taxi. Nina Garcia walk ride city new I tend to wear leather pants with crew neck sweaters or leather jackets with denim. Nina Garcia wear leather jackets pants Sweaters are a closet staple. They look great under a leather vest or with a pair of tailored trousers. Nina Garcia great look leather sweaters 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 rest feel me culture
