Nina Garcia Quotes

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

Nothing is more alluring to a man than a woman who looks good in her jeans.

Style comes from knowing who you are and who you want to be in the world; it does not come from wanting to be somebody else, or wanting to be thinner, shorter, taller, prettier.

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

I'm very classic and structural. I love clean lines and interesting, modern details. But I'm all about being streamlined - less is more.

Some girls on the street don't have a lot of money, but they have the best style. It's not about being able to buy everything in the store.

She who dies with the most stilettos wins.

Style is about fun. True style is not about having a closet full of expensive and beautiful things - it is instead about knowing when, where, and how to utilize your collection.

Fashion is expensive. Style is not. Some of the most stylish girls I know are certainly not the wealthiest.

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 did when I was much younger and feel more comfortable in my own skin.

Style is like a muscle: you have to exercise it regularly or you'll lose it.

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

A great pair of shoes can make a $20 outfit look like couture, and a poorly constructed pair of shoes can make couture look like a cheap knockoff.

Every stylish girl knows that when the sun goes down, the heel goes up.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Putting on fierce boots is an instant pick-me-up.

One graphic element captured the essence of spring

I was obsessed with fashion when I was young. I thought fashion meant fashion design, and I thought I wanted to be a designer at some point.

'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 style.