Quotes from Rachel Roy

I'm not only passionate about dressing women and helping them feel and look their best, but also about helping to give a stronger voice to women and children in need around the world.

I'm thankful I grew up the way I did. It made me a hard worker and insightful to other people's lives.

If you want to play it safe, mix a lot of colors in the same tone and that is such an easy way to feel modern and feel a little confident.

I'm inspired by different cultures around the world and love to incorporate these facets into my collection.

I am really focused on how I can improve myself and the world around me.

If I didn't love the hourglass, I wouldn't love myself.

I love to smell like roses, literally all day!

I'm not a size 0, and I'm nowhere close to it. But, I don't want anyone to know what I am so I like to design clothes so you don't know what's going on under there.

When you have children love is always there in the best form.

When I talk to young girls about clothes, I tell them to show a lot of brains.

As far as things I avoid, I always avoid following trends just because they're trends.

I would not invest in any shoe that is too trendy.

Sunsets are my escape into the reality I want to continuously live.

Design the life you want to live.

When I look at pictures when I was younger, I do the quintessential cringe.

When I go out and I'm presenting the best side of myself, I want to look different from everyone, but I don't want it to look like I'm wearing a costume.

People around the world just want self-respect. They want to take care of themselves, they want to pay for their own bills, they want to take care of their families.

Someone's energy and aura and soul are so much more important - they don't compare to what you have on.

I realize I never stand out in a room unless I'm feeling balanced, centered and happy. It sounds really corny but it's very, very true.

My biggest influences are strong, creative women that chart their own path, lead their own lives and drive the course of history.

I don't think that everything that's popular is necessarily right for every body and so I'd like for girls to be confident enough to make the right choice for themselves and to look unique.

I am inspired by life, past experiences, what's to come, women around me, art, colors, paintings, and emotions.

I always keep a woman's body in mind, accentuating her best features.

I love the idea of women taking control of their money. It's something that many women are not familiar with, but it's crucial.