Nina Garcia
Nina Garcia
Ninotchka "Nina" García is a Colombian fashion journalist and critic who has held the post of Fashion Director at Elle and Marie Claire magazines, and has been a judge on the Lifetime reality television program Project Runway since its premiere season...
NationalityColombian
ProfessionJournalist
Date of Birth3 May 1956
CityBarranquilla, Colombia
CountryColombia
center glamour though york
I think New York is the center of fashion, even though L.A. has a lot of heritage and the glamour of Hollywood.
knowing-who-you-are style want
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.
winning stilettos dies
She who dies with the most stilettos wins.
done helping shops
Taking stock of what you own, when done correctly and thoroughly, helps dampen the urge to shop frivolously.
individuality safe ensemble
It's refreshing to see a woman who can artfully weave her individuality into an otherwise safe ensemble.
spring essence elements
One graphic element captured the essence of spring
shoes looks pairs
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.
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We all get a little rush of excitement at the prospect of buying a brand-new outfit for a first date, but this is not the time. You're much better off wearing clothes, shoes especially, that you've already tested.
pick-me-up boots fierce
Putting on fierce boots is an instant pick-me-up.
complement distract
Your wardrobe should complement your skill set, never detract - or distract - from your assets.
enhancing hiding proportion work
As always, work with your figure; draping, pleats, and proportion can work miracles when it comes to hiding flaws and enhancing assets.
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I tend to wear leather pants with crew neck sweaters or leather jackets with denim.
either york
I don't ride the subway. Either I walk, or I take a New York City taxi.
formal jacket mix velvet
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.