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.

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

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.

Style is a deeply personal expression of who you are, and every time you dress, you are asserting a part of yourself.

One graphic element captured the essence of spring

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

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.