Once a Socialite, Always a Socialite?

Published on Tuesday, May 25 2010

Written by Laura Carlson

Accompanied by her BF, Brian Mazza, Tinsley was smoking in a gray mini-dress and rocked a pair of lucite Fendi heels. The secret to her glow? "I have a boyfriend now. A new one, who is very, very sweet. We actually met on the show in the first season," Tinsley confided shyly. The twosome looked very cute and flirty as they sat down next to "Project Runway" star, Laura Bennett, for the show. Tinsley hinted at the Hamptons, for where she expects season 2 of "High Society" to shoot next, and has serious plans on building the Tinsley Mortimer name. "I want to keep working more in fashion because that's what I really want to do -- collaborate with other people and build my brand." And will she use her socialite status to get there? "I really want to be Tinsley -- not 'Socialite Tinsley.' I want people who watch the show to see I work really hard. I don't have time to lunch and shop. That's not my life."

We couldn't help but ask Tinsley about "The City" and if she watches the MTV show that somewhat parallels her own. "You know, I don't really watch the show," admits Tinsley. "I've never met Whitney [Port] and I know Olivia [Palermo] a little bit. I really don't know about it, but I think they are on their third season, right? So that's great."

Laura Carlson began her entertainment reporting career in Los Angeles as a red carpet reporter for InTouch Weekly. Since moving to Washington, D.C., she has had the opportunity to continue covering the entertainment beat. You can follow her on twitter @celebgawking.