Quotes from Olivia Palermo

Fashion has always been in my life, thanks to my mother and my aunt growing up. I think as I became an adult, my style evolved, and my love of fashion evolved even more.

Growing up, I wanted to be a sports commentator. Then my aunt introduced me to the fashion industry, and everything sort of fell into place.

I kind of took inspiration from my time in Paris. That was kind of the real time when I discovered European fashion. It's stuck with me since University.

I think life is about falling in love with the right person, shopping, eating our favorite desserts and traveling a lot.

I love to mix colors. For me, I don't have a rule, like "you can't wear silver and gold." You can mix it.

The time eras that I really like are more on '50s and '60s.

I spend the first half of my day dealing with Europe because of the time difference. Then in the evening my website gets my undivided attention.

We all enjoy being comfy, but my comfy - you know, I love a nice, cozy cashmere sweater and spandex, sure.

I love the mid-length skirt. That's really appropriate, you can wear that in many different day occasions.

I love belts. My husband always jokes with me, because he always calls me out on my belts, he's always like, "Just belt it, like you always say."

Of course I love leather, and I love stingray. So combining the two and adding those gold elements - I always love a great gold accessory.

I always have a vision when I go in, I always know what I want to do.

I've always had the mentality of: work hard, get to bed early, focus - and let your work speak for itself.

I may be a young girl, but behind every young girl is a powerful father.