tinsley mortimer

Socialite Tinsley Mortimer has been on a nationwide book tour promoting her novel Southern Charm about a Charleston girl who moves to NYC. Last night's stop was the Trina Turk boutique in LA, where we caught up with Tinsley and chatted all about personal style, favorite designers, and how to get her girlie Southern look. Hear what she had to say, then shop the widget below to nail Tinsley's flirty look.

CelebStyle: How would you describe your personal style?
Tinsley Mortimer: I'm a girlie girl. I love to wear very girlie, overly feminine stuff. I love to wear dresses. I love anything that has ruffles and bows. And I love to wear color. Southern girls love color. When I moved to New York, everyone was not much makeup and very black; it looked cool, but I just can't pull that off. I am better with curled hair and makeup and color and dresses. It's just more fun.

CS: Who are your favorite designers?
TM: For evening I love Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera. There's this new designer I keep wearing to events, his name is Rafael Cennamo. It's gorgeous dresses. Marchesa I love, Versace, Valentino. I also love Alice + Olivia, Trina Turk, Tibi, Milly and all those, too.

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We're always on the lookout for fresh ways to mix textures and patterns, which is why we love how Tinsley Mortimer melded stripes and ruffles in Miami. The socialite tucked a striped T into an eyelet ruffled skirt, then finished off her garden look with strappy canvas wedges and lots of accessories — a multiple-charm necklace, a bevy of bangles, and a killer croc-embossed watch. Come Spring, re-create this ensemble by pairing a striped shirt with a feminine mini and neutral wedges. Don't forget a pop of color via nail polish, a clutch, or sunglasses.

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Style star Tinsley Mortimer wowed in a black and white ensemble at the Spring 2012 Alice and Olivia presentation in NYC. Tinsley donned an embroidered full-skirt Alice and Olivia dress with two-tone t-strap stud pumps. She accessorized with a black patent clutch, diamond hoops, a matching cuff, and burgundy nail polish. Re-create her chic look when you shop our editor's picks now.

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Tinsley Mortimer gave a flirty pose at the Music Unites and Rolling Stone series celebration in New York City wearing a printed Parker minidress. She kept her accessories simple, adding a gold cuff bracelet and brown platform sandals to make a complete look. Shop her exact dress now!

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NYC social fixture Tinsley Mortimer celebrated Memorial Day at the AXE Lounge in Southampton. She looked cute and festive in a very bright strapless dress, which she smartly paired with muted tan Jimmy Choo heels (shown here in yellow). Gold bangles were her only accessories, as her dress said it all. Shop similar items now!

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I barely recognized Tinsley Mortimer here. Have we ever seen her in sporty Summer kicks? She's usually dolled up in heels; I like pared-down Tinsley. She smartly complemented her alice + olivia '70s-print tank dress with some slip-on Chucks. This look is perfect for a concert, tourist adventure, or other active endeavor. My go-to brands are Keds, Converse, Adidas, Puma, and Sanuk's sidewalk sandals, for the sand-loving stylist.