I’m not sure if I can cook. I probably can. But I’m really good at cajoling anybody around me to cook for me.

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.

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.

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.

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

I’ve always been opinionated, unfortunately, to my mother‘s disappointment.

I’ve always spoken my mind. There’s no reason not to!

I happen to have an obsession with Korean food.

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.

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 love ‘Project Runway’ because I can really be of help to an industry and I can be supportive to designers.

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.

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.

If you invest in something a little more expensive with longevity, you’ll use it more.

Working from home or going on maternity leave is no excuse to let go of your look. The more you schlep around in drawstring pants and tees, the less you’re going to be able to pull yourself together when necessary.

Style is really very personal. It’s kind of timeless. Style is really about how you put yourself together. It’s something very personal.

I’m really looking to reach any woman who’s interested in refining and embracing her personal style.

I’m all about the high heel; I think it’s the sexiest accessory ever made, including lingerie.

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

I firmly believe that 90 percent of the confusion that women feel when they are attempting to put together an occasion-specific ensemble is caused by fear: fear of breaking the ‘fashion rules,’ fear of violating some long-forgotten tradition, or the basic fear of looking bad.

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.

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.

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.

Whenever I’m on a book tour, one of the questions I always get asked is what to wear to various occasions.

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.

Many of my friends and colleagues are in the public eye, so they have to pay close attention to what they wear. But every woman needs to stay on her toes in this era of cell-phone cameras and Facebook.

I think New York is the center of fashion, even though L.A. has a lot of heritage and the glamour of Hollywood.

What I loved about my partnership with ‘Quarterly’ was the fact that it bridges the online world with the real world. Sometimes we see these two worlds as separate entities, and to be able to establish a bridge is very exciting.

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.

I don’t have a development deal, but the one thing I have learned is never say never. I will consider things as they come.

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.

I was so passionate about being in the magazine industry, even when I first started at ‘Mirabella.’

If you look back in history of the women who are most memorable and most stylish, they were never the followers of fashion. They were the ones who were unique in their style, breakers of the rules. They were authentic, genuine, original. They were not following the trends.

She who dies with the most stilettos wins.

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

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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

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.

My aspiration was always to be a fashion editor.

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

I tend to wear leather pants with crew neck sweaters or leather jackets with denim.

Serving jury duty is a fascinating little slice of life, with its motley crew of personalities.

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.

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

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 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.

My six favorite textures for fall and winter are leather, fur, tweed, mohair, velvet and wool. I love that they are all as warm as they are fashionable and easy to incorporate into your wardrobe.

I’m all about my rugs. I don’t like a lot of color. The apartment isn’t exactly monotone, but it’s full of very soft shades. So, really, the fun is with the carpets.

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

I don’t ride the subway. Either I walk, or I take a New York City taxi.

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.

Fashion is just an interpretation of the culture around us.

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

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

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

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.

From time to time, you may see a girl wearing her black opaque tights as pants. They are, in fact, not.

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.

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

As always, work with your figure; draping, pleats, and proportion can work miracles when it comes to hiding flaws and enhancing assets.

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.

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.

If my closet were burning, it’d be my collection of jackets I would save – they always make me feel pulled-together.