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Nina's Fashion Necessities

Project Runway star and MC Fashion Director Nina Garcia's style survival kit.

A little like Picasso without his paints, Nina Garcia was recently separated from her beloved wardrobe during an apartment remodeling. When she'd sneak back home to snatch what she called "items I couldn't imagine living without"--amassed throughout her long fashion career--she wondered if there was a book in all this. Hence, The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own (Collins). Here, a select few of her no-fail style favorites.

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Nina\'s Necessities

nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style brown bag pictured on the runway Hermes Birkin: The bag you can bank on.

Nina\'s Necessities

nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style the one hundred book by nina garcia The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own (Collins) favorites.

Nina\'s Necessities

nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style travel bag by louis vuitton Investment bag: Snag icon status for yourself (and future granddaughter!). $685, Louis Vuitton; (866) VUITTON.

Nina\'s Necessities

nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style black peacoat Peacoat: Commands attention, whether authentic surplus or designer. $750, Burberry; burberry.com for stores.

Nina\'s Necessities

nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style gold ring Signet ring: With family crest or just for fun. $950, Tiffany & Co.; tiffany.com.

Nina\'s Necessities

nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style black ankle booties Ankle booties: Worn with black tights, legs go on forever. $825, Christian Louboutin; (310) 247-9300.

Nina\'s Necessities

nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style silver watch Tank watch: Inspired by WWI French military tanks. $4100, Cartier; cartier.com for stores.

Nina\'s Necessities

nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style black chanel nail polish Black nail polish: Haute couture meets hard-core for cool p.m. occasions. $20, Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Black Satin; chanel.com.

Nina\'s Necessities

nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style gold hoop earrings Hoops: The thinner, the better. $645, Dean Harris; barneys.com.

Nina\'s Necessities

nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style black and cream chanel ballet flats Ballet flats: Sexy, sweet flats favored by both Bardot and Audrey Hepburn! $695, Chanel; (800) 550-0005.

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