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“It's refreshing to see a woman who can artfully weave her individuality into an otherwise safe ensemble.”
“I am always being stopped for style advice, and I love it! The way we dress says so much about ourselves, and I love when I can help others take control of that.”
“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.”
“You can find a mentor; you have to ask questions, you have to show interest in what the other person is doing. You have to have curiosity - I think that people appreciate that and will want to help you.”
“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.”
“If my closet were burning, it'd be my collection of jackets I would save - they always make me feel pulled-together.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Your wardrobe should complement your skill set, never detract - or distract - from your assets.”
“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.”
“If you invest in something a little more expensive with longevity, you'll use it more.”
“In Colombia, where I was born and raised, women like my mother considered their appearance and personal grooming a matter of principle. There was never an occasion where she didn't show up looking picture-perfect.”
“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.”
“I do not do selfies! That's a tough one because I don't do selfies, but I think it's all about personal style. The more outrageous, the better.”
“I'm a big believer that accessories can make or break a look.”
“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.”