Nina Garcia Best Quotes & Sayings

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. — Nina Garcia

I'm a big believer that accessories can make or break a look. — Nina Garcia

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

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

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

I'll admit it, the grunge trend doesn't really speak to me. I get why other people like it, but it's just not my style. Don't get me wrong, I love layering, but I like it when it is done with a little more polish and sophistication. — Nina Garcia

I lived in South America when I was growing up. I spent hours sketching. I was good at drawing, and I was obsessed with fashion, but I was also obsessed with magazines. — Nina Garcia

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

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

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

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

Invest in a couple of really good things - a great, classic coat; a good pair of shoes; and a timeless bag - then fill in the gaps with lower-priced pieces. — Nina Garcia

People always ask me if I could live in any other era what would it be, and I tell them none! I feel so lucky to live in an age where technology has changed and continues to change and make life so much more exciting. It keeps everyone young and constantly learning new things. — 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 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

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

She who dies with the most stilettos wins. — Nina Garcia

Fashion is just an interpretation of the culture around us. — Nina Garcia

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

The best thing about my apartment is that it looks over Oscar de la Renta and all the shops. — Nina Garcia

I was so passionate about being in the magazine industry, even when I first started at 'Mirabella.' — 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, and she had a closet that was like her sacred room that belonged only to her. She wouldn't let us go in and play there very often. — Nina Garcia

I love shopping for guys! A watch is a fantastic gift idea - an oversized, stainless steel version with links is classic and cool. — Nina Garcia

I actually started my career interning at Perry Ellis and got to work with Marc Jacobs. — Nina Garcia

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. — 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 the things that you love, it's not bad. It's about being very organized. — Nina Garcia

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. — Nina Garcia

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

Don't get me wrong, I love a good cardigan too, but a jacket - especially one with sharp shoulders, interesting buttons, or a unique collar - always looks the most fashion-forward. — Nina Garcia

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

Each moment calls for a different stylistic essence and a different sense of impact, and mastery of this balance is an art form - a very learnable art form. — 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, formal with casual. — 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 are not breaking your silhouette. — 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 from your wardrobe. It could be a classic white shirt, a trenchcoat, or the perfect little black dress. Whatever the blank spots, write them down. This will be your reference for shopping. — Nina Garcia