The girls who were unanimously considered beautiful often rested on their beauty alone. I felt I had to do things, to be intelligent and develop a personality in order to be seen as attractive. By the time I realized maybe I wasn't plain and might even possibly be pretty, I had already trained myself to be a little more interesting and informed.

I said that Mrs Obama has been extremely supportive of American designers, but clearly we were disappointed that she chose to wear a British designer for the state dinner...From there, I was so embarrassed that I am definitely going to write to her. She has been super supportive to American designers.

It's like learning to fall properly. If you can manage not to tighten up you won't hurt yourself as much. The same theory applies to your day, physically and emotionally. The tensions simply can't take hold.

I have always been a nomad and I have mastered the art of packing! I always say: pack lightly, live lightly.

When a woman becomes her individual most effective close friend existence is simpler.

The secret to feeling attractive, and to being attractive, is the confidence that comes from knowing who you are and what you believe in.

My clothes are great for a honeymoon: They're light and sexy, colorful and pretty, and not expensive.