Carolina Herrera Quotes
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When I was living in Los Angeles, I always booked a moisturizing milk-and-honey massage the day before flying to Spain. It was heaven - I never got dry plane skin or felt stiff from sitting in one position.
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You have to deal with the fashion egos. You know, there is a lot. It shouldn't be treated that seriously because fashion is only making dresses to make women look beautiful. We're not inventing anything new.
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You never expect anything when you are 20 because you think that you'll never get older.
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There isn't a book that has changed me, but I have favourites such as 'Pride and Prejudice' which I often re-read.
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There's a tendency for designers to embellish the size of their business. I never lie.
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Don't wear excessive make-up as you grow older. Young women can wear whatever make-up they want, but if you are older, you will regret it.
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I prefer clothes that are simple, well-cut, but with one major extravagance. Something with the sleeves, with the skirt, but nothing too fussy, too flashy.
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I believe that you have to treat the people who work with you like your family.
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I very seldom compromise. I am a Capricorn.
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You have to have talent to design and to dress thousands of women or millions of women around the world. And you know very well, the only thing they want is to look more beautiful.
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Sometimes you see women that don't realize that age is changing your style, and they don't change.
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I've had work done on my eyes in the past. However, I think there are limits. I wouldn't ever have too much done, as it looks unnatural, and I don't think you should do anything to your lips, as it changes the entire shape of your face.
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Elegance isn't solely defined by what you wear. It's how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read.
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People get nervous accessorising, but there is nothing wrong with adding a belt or a pair of shoes in another colour.
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It's not my aspiration to appear on a reality show. That's the last thing I need in my life.
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Fashion never stops. There is always the new project, the new opportunity.
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Money doesn't buy elegance. You can take an inexpensive sheath, add a pretty scarf, gray shoes, and a wonderful bag, and it will always be elegant.
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I'm not going to say that I'm perfect. I do have fashion crises.
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You feel very romantic when you're in a ball gown. Everyone should wear one once in a while.
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Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound.
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Feeling good about yourself and your life is very important. I'm a happy woman, happy with my husband, my daughters, my grandchildren. We all get along quite well, and that keeps me centered.
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I don't get my inspiration from books or a painting. I get it from the women I meet.
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I have always loved trouser suits. It's something I absolutely believe in for women.
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I am truly happy with what I've got. But if I could alter something, it would be my hands. I've never been satisfied with them - I would love longer fingers.