Top 44 Tinsley Mortimer Quotes

Every Thanksgiving, we visited our New York cousins and went shopping at Bergdorf’s and Saks for long dresses to wear to the Homestead for New Year’s Eve.

New Yorkers tend to have a wall up. Being from the South, I didn’t have that. It helped me meet a lot of people. And, as a Southerner, I love wearing color. New York is a sea of black. My popping out in pink was definitely noticed.

I’m designing for women between the ages of 20 and 40.

I think my mother has always understood what a romantic idealist I am, so she’s never had trouble supporting what might be aberrant behavior to others.

I wasn’t going to a charity event in order to get a picture, in order to get into a magazine.

You don’t talk about celebrities in the Hamptons, duh!

People thought that I had all the money in the world and that I was this little perfect princess posing with her hand on her hip and her blonde hair and her curls.

I never saw myself as this big socialite, but from an outsider point of view, there was a lot going on.

Because I am southern, I love serving mint juleps in silver cups with a sprig of mint as guests enter.

Nothing really surprises me anymore. You put yourself out there – you’re open and honest with what you have to deal with.

I’m very proud of what I accomplished here in New York – I had a clothing line, I had a lip gloss called Tinsley Pink, I wrote a book, I had a reality show and I did all these things.

I like pretty things around. I like it to be prissed up. Then I feel at least something is sane in my life.

Having spent many summers in Southampton as a New Yorker, and as someone whose family has a place in Newport, I have a strong affinity for each place.

A good set of eyelashes can fix a lot. Or at least make you feel more confident. I can’t live without them, I’m sorry. I can’t look at myself without them. It’s not that I don’t feel pretty, but they make me feel prettier. And I don’t know why someone doesn’t want to look prettier.

I am not a mean person. I would never hurt somebody.

Many of us are taught to be ladies and keep our opinions to ourselves. But you can be completely railroaded if you don’t make your point known by giving your opinion and speaking up.

For some people, showing up at a bridal salon without a ring or a groom might appear bizarre and quite unusual–but for me, it’s a regular Tuesday afternoon.

I like to feel confident, and I never wear anything that doesn’t feel like me.

I did a reality show. There’s nothing scandalous about that. I did it to further my business and career. I make my own money.

I have – thank you, Mommy – family money, thank you, which is nice.

Few changes are allowed in Palm Beach, making it an anachronistic little village where everything looks almost the same as it did years and years ago.

A sweater around your neck is always a great idea.

If you have a girlfriend who is a fellow divorcee, you share a lot of common ground because you’ve been through the same things.

Make it clear that though you are happy to do anything the host likes, you are also perfectly fine exploring or relaxing by yourself. Give your host his or her space.

Life doesn’t always end up where you want it to go; you have to be an optimist and keep moving forward.

If you have rules the guests need to follow concerning your staff or pets in your house, be sure to kindly let them know so that there will be no misunderstandings.

When you order room service as much as I do, and Postmates, you don’t really need to have a lot of food.

A beautiful soap left in the guest bathroom, some fresh flowers by the bed, or a small gift of chocolates in their room will make anyone feel welcome.

Southamptoners think they are being beachy, but they are far more dressy than Newport. Stylish wedge shoes and sandals for ladies – silk caftans or long casual pants.

I was never made to feel that fashion was frivolous and any old dress would do. Fashion was serious stuff in my house and in my life. In fact, most memories I have growing up involve beautiful dresses.

I always pamper myself with scented candles. They make the room look beautiful and me feel pretty.

Yes, I live in Manhattan – and yes, I’m a cast member on ‘The Real Housewives of New York’ – but deep down, I’m still a southern gal from Virginia at heart.

Everything is groomed in Palm Beach…the lawns, the streets, and the shops are all pristine, particularly those on world-famous Worth Avenue, one of the most fabulous shopping streets in the universe, with outposts of Gucci, Chanel, Valentino, and Louis Vuitton enticing residents and visitors.

When someone is outright nasty to you that hurts. I really try not to have a negative outlook. I mean, I’m not going to say I’m not disappointed when I read something bad about myself.

I haven’t seen my natural hair color in 20 years.

In 2013, after living in New York for 18 years, I decided to leave Manhattan for a fresh start in Palm Beach.

I’ve always loved playing dress up, so I wear party dresses for anything I’m hosting. I think you honor your guests by paying attention to every detail, and this includes your own appearance.

Memories of my Southern upbringing in Richmond, Virginia, always include the smell of good southern food: fried chicken, cheese grits, Smithfield ham, and buttermilk biscuits.

Forget the stress of trying to find a taxi while you freeze. Ubers make you feel like you have a personal driver… a luxury!

I don’t cook. My kitchen is actually very small.

Watching my mother welcome guests in Virginia, where I was raised, taught me that if someone is invited to your home, it is your duty to make them feel welcome and comfortable at all times.

I know when I go out and wear a pretty dress and get photographed, I’m going to be in the press, which will help with my business.

I like Le Bilboquet. I know it’s been around for a while, but it’s a classic. I do love a hotel bar, too. Anywhere dark too is a great place to go. I haven’t dated that much in New York since I’ve been back.

I am not the beachy girl. I don’t wear flip-flops and beachy dresses. I’m not as poufy and girlie, but I am the girl who dresses up.