{"id":1533,"date":"2021-12-28T22:10:18","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T22:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womenmag.net\/fashion\/christine-quinn-gets-candid-about-shoes-pick-me-girls-and-lauren-conrad\/"},"modified":"2021-12-28T22:10:30","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T22:10:30","slug":"christine-quinn-gets-candid-about-shoes-pick-me-girls-and-lauren-conrad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womenmag.net\/fashion\/christine-quinn-gets-candid-about-shoes-pick-me-girls-and-lauren-conrad\/","title":{"rendered":"Christine Quinn Gets Candid About Shoes, Pick-Me Girls, and Lauren Conrad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Christine Quinn is the ultimate villain. The perfect villain, complete with blonde extensions and a low tolerance of lying. Selling Sunset <\/em>realtor<\/em> <\/em>It was made in a reality television show factory. Between spitfire quips, scenes from a \u201csexual Phantom of the Opera<\/em>\u201d-themed engagement party, and not being able to operate a Keurig because of her fresh manicure, Quinn easily won over viewers despite her traditional mean girl stereotype. She was able transform her brand from being inadmissible to completely likable due to her self-awareness. Davina, however, is another story. <\/p>\n

Quinn unapologetically and wholeheartedly embraces being a bitch. But she does so with a positive twist. \u201cI really think that \u2018bitch\u2019 is a word that should be embraced,\u201d she told ELLE.com over the phone. Until our chat, she didn\u2019t know what a \u201cPick Me\u201d was at all, and somehow that makes sense: \u201cI\u2019ve never heard of that,\u201d she said. \u201cIf anything, I think of the \u201950s when I hear that phrase. But I don\u2019t listen to my husband ever, so I\u2019m not the right person [to ask].\u201d<\/p>\n

Quinn’s theatrical confidence extends to Quinn’s style. Quinn is a fashion icon, adorned in designer logos and power colors, and glammed up by the time she gets to work. Even if you don\u2019t like the aesthetic, you can\u2019t Not<\/em> love Quinn for walking backward down a staircase, because otherwise, she\u2019d snap an ankle. Quinn made selling million-dollar homes in six-inch heels her brand, and she\u2019s taking it even further with her latest business venture. Today, she launched a shoe collection that is as theatrical as her. She partnered with Shoedazzle. Quinn spoke to us about her tips for teetering with stilettos, her favorite reality shows, and the upcoming season. Selling Sunset <\/em>Below<\/em>. <\/p>\n

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\tShoedazzle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What was your goal when you teamed up with Shoedazzle <\/h3>\n

That\u2019s the number one thing\u2014people think that, in order to be fashionable, you have to spend $500 on a pair of shoes. I have hundreds of pairs of shoes. I would say that the more expensive ones are just a small fraction of what I have. I love to mix and match, and sometimes you only wear one look. I was so happy about the affordability and the fact that anyone could own a pair and still look great in them.<\/p>\n

What was the design vibe you were trying to achieve?<\/h3>\n

This was going to be out around the holidays, and I knew it. We wanted to do something glamorous and fun. [and] glitzy. You can wear them to the office, but you can also go to a party. That was our goal. So that\u2019s why we incorporated a lot of glitter and sparkles and fun elements like that.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$14.09<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

You claimed you own hundreds of shoes. What\u2019s the highest heel that you own? Do you have any tips on how to walk in 6-inch stilettos<\/h3>\n

Six inches. Everyone\u2019s like, \u201cHow do you walk in those shoes All day when you work?\u201d And I don\u2019t walk in them all<\/em> day. When I\u2019m in houses, if I\u2019m not doing meetings, if I\u2019m sitting at the office… so when I don\u2019t need to wear them, I put my flats on. It\u2019s just all about saving your feet. That\u2019s my biggest trick. <\/p>\n

Did you feel like you were being cast as the villain during filming? <\/h3>\n

I was cast in that mold, and the producers said to me multiple times, \u201cWell, you\u2019re the villain.\u201d So this is what people want to see. I don\u2019t really feel like I\u2019m the villain in real life, because I\u2019m the only one who\u2019s willing to express my opinion. I think I\u2019m just very confident, and unapologetic, and really genuine. But in a TV world where we have so many characters who are afraid of defending people, I can see how it can be perceived that way, but I really wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. <\/p>\n

The thing that affects me mentally is when people watch the show and then they\u2019ll come back and they\u2019ll say, \u201cOh my God, I can\u2019t believe you did this.\u201d And I\u2019m like, \u201cSeriously, this is a television show.\u201d<\/p>\n

How did your reality TV obsession influence your approach to this topic? Selling Sunset<\/em>? <\/h3>\n

The nice people are not what matters. I noticed that people who did well in their career were the ones who stood out and had opinions. This is how I came back to The Hills<\/em>,<\/em>I was looking at Lauren Conrad, as well Heidi Montag. They both stood out to my eyes. And Lauren\u2019s had such an amazing career, but she\u2019s always been one who will say things that other people don\u2019t necessarily want to hear. That’s something I love about her. So for me I was like, \u201cOkay, if I\u2019m going to be remembered, people aren\u2019t going to like me.\u201d And that\u2019s the way I went into it.<\/p>\n

You have a book called How to Be a Boss Bitch<\/em>, and you\u2019ve said that the word \u201cbitch\u201d is a compliment. What\u2019s the difference between being a boss bitch and a toxic one?<\/h3>\n

As women, we\u2019re constantly in an environment where you\u2019re too sexy, or you\u2019re not sexy enough. You\u2019re too skinny, or you\u2019re not skinny enough. And so I feel like the word \u201cbitch\u201d embraces that overall theme that we deal with in this world where women are still not treated equal. I think it starts to become a toxic environment when you are knocking down people for their physical attributes, or things that they can\u2019t help. That\u2019s where the line really gets crossed. <\/p>\n

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You recently shared some very intimate and difficult details about your pregnancy. Why was it important to share this side of your story?<\/h3>\n

It was a malpractice matter, without going into too much detail. As a woman, I had an intuitive sense and knew something was wrong. Two days later, I informed my doctor that this was not the case. And she assured me, \u201cNo, you\u2019re fine. You\u2019re fine.\u201d And sure enough, I\u2019m put in a position where all of a sudden my water breaks, and I\u2019m rushed to the hospital, and I\u2019m 10 centimeters dilated. <\/p>\n

So when this happened, a lot of people around me were like, \u201cGosh, I see this all the time.\u201d And it\u2019s so frustrating. I wish people would openly talk about it. I\u2019m glad that I talked about my story because I feel like it sheds light on the fact that us women need to trust our bodies. <\/p>\n

The trailer for the show has dropped and it suggests that someone is dating your ex. Do you have any dating advice for shady men <\/h3>\n

Yeah. This goes back to intuition. I knew something was wrong and was lying to my boyfriend. I gave him the benefit of doubt, but I believe that when things keep happening and there are questions, there are no coincidences. Go with your gut as a woman, and if stuff doesn\u2019t add up, don\u2019t give him a pass. Because you will never know the identity of someone. I was with someone for years, and I didn\u2019t know who he was.<\/p>\n

Last question: Have you ever discovered what a cabin is?<\/h3>\n

Yes, I did learn what a cabin was. I really didn\u2019t understand the difference. I was like, \u201cOkay, so it\u2019s just made of wood, I guess?\u201d I think of cabins and horror movies! <\/p>\n

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Shop Christine Quinn\u2019s Shoe Collab at Shoedazzle<\/h2>\n
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\nAlekto Rhinestone Heeled Boot<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$26.99<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n<\/source>\"Menelaos<\/picture>\n
\n\t\t\t\tMenelaos Embellished Pump<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$15.89<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n<\/source>\"Kaleen<\/picture>\n
\n\t\t\t\tKaleen Embellished Bootie<\/p>\n
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