Brad Goreski quotes:

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  • Putting on a new pair of glasses or sunglasses is a simple way to completely transform your look - just like a new hairstyle.

  • My grandmother, in her retirement home, actually has a picture of me from 'Star' magazine on their fashion police list. I think that's hilarious, but if Grandma approves, then I feel like I am all good.

  • I love my dad. There is no doubt about that. He is a wonderful man and a good person. Like many father/son relationships, we have our struggles, our misunderstandings, and our miscommunications. We are very different people, but also very similar at the same time.

  • The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force car is a statement about New York being one of the greatest fashion capitals of the world and the confident approach to individualistic style that people strive to explore throughout this amazing city.

  • When someone comes forward and is an individual, such as a Lady Gaga or a Katy Perry, people respond to them because there is that sense of innocence. It's obviously dress up and theatre.

  • Sometimes when I'm being photographed, I hear the voice of this photographer who told me when I was about six while he was taking my school photo that I didn't have a nice smile, and I shouldn't smile in photos.

  • I love weddings: happy people coming together to celebrate in great clothes.

  • Fashion Week is like Christmas.

  • Paris is one of my favorite cities, but Paris during Fashion Week is everything!

  • Trends in fashion, design and pop culture are taking on more global influence, and of course, one thing that's always in style is color.

  • Obviously, sometimes I just feel like looking like a box of crayons.

  • Someone I would love to do a beautiful and glamorous red carpet moment is Lady Gaga.

  • I have been a big fan of Coco Rocha's for many, many years. I have seen her walk in runway shows, pose like no other in photo shoots, and naturally follow her every move on Twitter and Instagram.

  • I am very lucky to have the opportunity to travel to so many amazing destinations for work!

  • My hope always when I am working with a new client is that I will cultivate a relationship with them: develop a dialogue and a way of working. This makes it easy for a star to trust you.

  • If you're going to walk out of the house in jeans and T-shirt, what can you do to make that interesting? Is it putting on a bright-colored pair of high-tops or a cool leather jacket?

  • I think sometimes when our childhoods are difficult, we forget that there's also a lot of joy.

  • I know it's not the '80s anymore, but the '80s are back with a vengeance. Get yourself some neon; whether it's a cute sneaker, a pump or a cross-body bag, add to your wardrobe a pop of neon.

  • I shop online mostly. I like to shop from the comfort of my own home without a sales person bugging me.

  • I love the big, like, basketball sweats... and I only wear vintage T-shirts to bed, because I like the super-thin ones.

  • If you are going through something with one of your parents, you know that there is this feeling inside you constantly that something is wrong. Even if you want to pretend that it doesn't matter to you or you don't care, the truth of the matter is that you do, because they are your parents and you love them.

  • Peter Som is one of my favorite designers. I love his clothes so much.

  • I believe the way we dress on a daily basis is our message we put out to the world.

  • Whether it's a canvas tote or Givenchy, a day bag you love is essential. It doesn't have to be a fashion It bag of the season, either.

  • I know what it's like and how hard my assistants work, and I try to treat them as fair as possible and make the office a fun environment.

  • I'm obsessed with sparkle for men. It's so funny watching people's reaction to a disco-ball shoe!

  • Just because it's summertime doesn't mean you can't wear long pants and blazers - just make sure they're breathable.

  • Everyone needs to have a denim shirt in your wardrobe. They work in the evening with a blazer or over your shoulder. They're great to pair with a pair of shorts - roll up the sleeves, unbutton it to show a peekaboo of your tank top.

  • I'm a stylist, so I've been conditioned to setting up my own clothes like a fitting.

  • From shoes that are a size too small to a dress that doesn't fit quite right, there are incredible pieces in most wardrobes that have never been worn.

  • At the Academy Awards every year, there are best-dressed stars - and worst-dressed stars. But it's the worst-dressed that go down in history.

  • I love New York! It's probably my favorite city in the entire world.

  • I believe every woman should have a flat, a really good wedge, and then the showstopper shoe.

  • I love Shay Mitchell. She is so beautiful, talented, and sweet.

  • I want my clients to trust me.

  • I have been so lucky to have the support of 'InStyle' magazine. My first big women's fashion story was for them.

  • People aren't hiring me to be a 'yes' man. They have their girlfriends for that.

  • I'm obsessed with the Clarisonic brush. It actually makes you feel like you've had a facial. It helps prevent ingrown hairs after shaving, too.

  • It's very rare that I get really upset about something my assistants have done.

  • I have a very small platform, and if I can use that to reach some kid who's teased for being effeminate or likes clothes, then I've done my job.

  • A 'lewk' is like, 'I'm wearing a lewk today,' it's something that everybody will notice. It's like you're out of the pages of a magazine, that's a lewk.

  • I love it when people know what they like and what looks good on them.

  • I'm not in the business of holding people's hands after I've expressed to them my needs numerous times.

  • I believe that things should be let go once they are discussed. Apology accepted. End of story.

  • Don't let anyone tell you not to do what you want to do.

  • I like to have glasses for day and night.

  • I believe everyone should have a pair of 'party pumps,' something with a little bit of sparkle that is attention grabbing and makes you happy.

  • I like to stand out in the crowd. So anytime a designer offers up items that are a little attention grabbing or pushing the boundaries ever so slightly, I'm always game for that.

  • Being fashionable does not mean you have to drain your bank account.

  • One of my style commandments is to always have beautifully radiant skin.

  • You really do have the license during fashion week to wear the things that you wouldn't necessarily wear to dinner, because it really is a fashion parade.

  • What I believe in and the way I work with my clients is we're so quick to say what we don't like about our bodies, but it's really important to say the things we do like about our bodies. If you know you have great legs or a great butt, or if you're curvy, show it off if you're proud of it.

  • I cancel going out if my hair doesn't look good.

  • I love wearing bow ties for no particular reason.

  • My childhood bedroom had wallpaper that was printed with clouds and rainbows.

  • I want to keep my clients happy, and the pressure's on me as the boss to manage my three assistants and make sure that everything is getting done. There's less time for tears and more time for bossing people around.

  • My whole philosophy is about playing dress-up.

  • Old Hollywood glamour just seems, well, old.

  • Scarves, mittens, and hats are a great way to express your personality in the cold weather.

  • I like to work out while I'm away - it's good to clear my head and makes me feel cuter poolside.

  • Being a celebrity stylist, there are many tricks of the trade that I use in my house and with my clients.

  • I'm a crier. You won't see me lashing out, but you will see me crying a lot.

  • Scarves, mittens, and hats are a great way to express your personality in the cold weather

  • I'm a big fan of pops of color, but I thought I would take that to the next level and do a color-blocked Rolex. This watch is the perfect accessory whether you're wearing a tee and jeans or a well-tailored suit.

  • Everybody can remember outfits like Celine Dion's backwards Dior tuxedo... these 'worst' dresses become part of pop culture, and we keep referencing them.

  • Thom Browne is like a wizard when it comes to clothes. Even though his suits are so shrunken, they feel like pajamas.

  • Hollywood and fashion are symbiotic partners, especially during awards season.

  • There's definitely a fine line between tasteful and tasteless, and as a stylist, it's a line you want to ride very carefully.

  • Every season challenges me to approach styling in a different way.

  • I approach styling as if I were a woman and what I would want to wear to a certain event.

  • I'm very proud of my sobriety now.

  • An embellished top with slim pants is great, even for a wedding.

  • Whether you are right in the middle of a glamorous event or watching it from the sidelines, the red carpet Oscar events set the stage to showcase the latest designs and styles for those watching around the world.

  • A blouse that hits at the hips or above will keep you from seeming shapeless in a flowy skirt.

  • Everything is very individual for me in the way that I work; I don't just show a rotating rack of clothes.

  • I love everything about the holidays: the decorations, the parties, and spending time with friends and family. What I love most is that feeling of giving back. Every bit counts.

  • I am preppy, geek-chic with a touch of Bozo the Clown with a touch of 'Showgirls.' Sometimes, I look at myself and think I should put on a red nose, white face and maybe entertain some kids.

  • I think women are usually a little bit nervous about wearing white denim. There are rules associated, body issues, all of those things.

  • Overall, we've lost risk-takers on the red carpet at the Academy Awards. All too often, stars play it safe.

  • We all need relaxed outfits in our arsenals.

  • When you're an assistant, you're executing the wishes of your boss.

  • As an Old Navy style attendant, I'm all about upgrading your bare basics and presenting them to your customer as basics you need to have in your wardrobe.

  • I loved playing with Barbies - that's why I didn't stop!

  • I was not expecting my sister to ask me to be her best man. I was so honored.

  • Going into 'Details' magazine to pitch concepts for a potential photo shoot was one of the most nerve-wracking things I had ever done. I didn't really know what one did in a pitch, how they were structured, etc., and that freaked me out big time.

  • I'm my best billboard.

  • When I used to have braces, I would match my rubber bands to the season.

  • Every good day starts off with a cappuccino, and there's no place better to enjoy some frothy caffeine than at the Bulgari Hotel.

  • When it comes to underwear, there's nothing worse than a visible panty line. Sometimes it seems like nobody knows that seamless underwear exists. But Calvin Klein makes them. Commando makes them. Hanky Panky makes them. You don't need a drawer full; a few pairs will suffice.

  • I enjoy lifting weights, but I hate doing cardio.

  • I was a little chubby, rosy-cheeked kid.

  • I am a sale shopper. I love a discounted item.

  • Everyone should have a great leather jacket in their wardrobe. It is perfect to wear with a T-shirt and jeans and great pair of high tops.

  • I would love to work with Julia Roberts at some point.

  • When Kate Spade New York told me that we would be going to Dubai to celebrate the opening of two stores there, I was so thrilled - Dubai has been a place that I have wanted to visit for quite some time. There was something mysterious about Dubai that I wanted to see for myself so I could draw my own conclusions.

  • Leather and lace is such a sexy combination.

  • In this day and age of texts, Twitter, and Facebook, we are very rarely surprised by anything anymore - something always leaks out and gets spoiled.

  • If you do a smoky eye, chances are you will not want to do a strong lip as well. It's never good to gild the lily.

  • My favorite thing about Milan is that you see these guys, and it's as if a spaceship came out of the most attractive planet invented and just dropped them off all across the city.

  • A slick ponytail is a great way to add a modern, minimal look to your outfit.

  • You can't go wrong mixing classic graphics in black and white. It's very Parisienne.

  • I know that I basically have the same hair as Beaker from 'the Muppets.'

  • If you keep everything in the same palette of tone-on-tone neutrals, even a laid-back outfit of a slouchy sweater, jeans, and sneakers gives you a longer, leaner look.

  • Thom Browne, Michael Bastian... all these people that I love, when I finally get to meet them, I'm like, 'You're a cool guy!'

  • Studs are the easiest way to add some edge to your outfit.

  • I sing in full voice in the car and have a tendency to harmonize badly.

  • I always have my Bose headphones. I have to have the noise-cancelling headphones.

  • I'm Canadian, so I'm a big fan of the Canadian tuxedo - that's what we call it. I wear it all the time.

  • I think women are usually a little bit nervous about wearing white denim.

  • Some of the 'worst' red carpet looks of all time, it turns out, were really just ahead of their time.

  • Being on the red carpet is both fun and a little nerve wracking, but more fun.

  • For my skin, Neutrogena dry body oil is heaven!

  • I wear what I want.

  • I love what I do. I work a lot, I work all the time, but I love it.

  • Fashion allows you to be whoever you want to be.

  • Like people love their tote, they love their initial bangle, they love their C. Wonder belts, they love their cardigans and their striped top, and I'm really happy to be bringing that back and helping people get their 'Bee Happy' smoking slippers again.

  • Color-blocking two bold shades feels so modern.

  • I only travel with a carry-on suitcase in most instances.

  • I think being partnered with C. Wonder as their creative director and also getting to kind of educate her on how to mix prints and how to incorporate color into her wardrobe and how to go from an easy silhouette to using some of our accessories to cinch her waist or make it more cocktail - I think will be really, really fun.

  • I went to school to be an actor in Canada and realized I hated auditions once I left, which is a huge problem if you want to get a part.

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