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RACHEL ROY If you want to play it safe, mix a lot of colors in the same tone and that is such an easy way to fe... RACHEL ROY I believe clothing tell a story. RACHEL ROY I am inspired by life, past experiences, what's to come, women around me, art, colors, paintings... RACHEL ROY You should always feel confident in everything you wear, no matter what trend you fit or don't f... RACHEL ROY Not everyone has to be a model and a designer, there are so many other options that are great and lo... RACHEL ROY I've always loved fashion so much and I didn't have access to the kind of fashion I really w... RACHEL ROY I realize I never stand out in a room unless I'm feeling balanced, centered and happy. It sounds... RACHEL ROY As far as things I avoid, I always avoid following trends just because they're trends. RACHEL ROY I think that a woman wears so many hats, we have so many aspects to us that we're not just one t... RACHEL ROY If I didn't love the hourglass, I wouldn't love myself. RACHEL ROY When I look at pictures when I was younger, I do the quintessential cringe. RACHEL ROY I would not invest in any shoe that is too trendy. RACHEL ROY I'm thankful I grew up the way I did. It made me a hard worker and insightful to other people... RACHEL ROY At the end of the day, I want to create collections that, although I am inspired by very creative wo... RACHEL ROY Because my business life is so busy, my home is really my sanctuary. That is where I reflect and spe... RACHEL ROY There's nothing wrong with looking like a woman and going in the workplace and doing everything ... RACHEL ROY I'm inspired by different cultures around the world and love to incorporate these facets into my... RACHEL ROY I love to smell like roses, literally all day! RACHEL ROY Only the lonely know the way I feel tonight. ROY ORBISON Every song has a bouquet, which is the music. If you can put words with something that is really apt... ROY HARPER I've really learned a lot, really learned a lot, love is like a stove, burns you when it's h... ROY ORBISON One knows less about one's own destiny than about anything else on earth. GABRIELLE ROY The main engagement of the writer is towards truthfulness; therefore he must keep his mind and his j... GABRIELLE ROY My great hope would be that Quebec would realize itself fully as a distinct part of Canada, and stay... GABRIELLE ROY Don't be a blueprint. Be an original. ROY ACUFF In politics, being ridiculous is more damaging than being extreme. ROY HATTERSLEY Beauty when unadorned is adorned the most. ROY THOMPSON When you encourage others, you boost their self-esteem, enhance their self-confidence, make them wor... ROY BENNETT Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up. ROY BENNETT