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MARKETPLACEwomen’s × Closet CaseA ThingFor BlingBridget Marquardt opens her shoe closet andshares her love for bedazzling. by gerald floresWhen it comes tofootwear, BridgetMarquardt is afashionable girlnext door.The formerPlayboy bunnyand reality staris a lover of all things dainty. “Mypersonal style is very feminine,” shesaid. “I love pink and girly stuff withlots of color.”Although Marquardt has hightaste when it comes to her stilettos— with luxury labels such as Pradaand Christian Louboutin — she alsolikes mixing it up. “I don’t mindbuying a shoe when there is somethingcool or different about it,” shesaid. “Whether it’s shopping at SteveMadden or getting something fromWild Pair, you never know whereyou’ll find something you like.”The TV personality, who recentlysigned on as a spokesperson for thecondom brand Durex, likes to turnshopping into quality time with herboyfriend. The couple can oftenbe found browsing their favoritedepartment stores in Los AngelesBridget Marquardtand Las Vegas.“We have a great relationshipbecause he likes to shop. In fact, Ithink he likes to shop more thanI do,” Marquardt said. “I’m prettyquick because I can walk into a storeand tell instantly if there’s somethingI like or if I’m just going to hitthe road.”Pairs owned: More than 300Brands represented: ChristianLouboutin, Converse, Dolce Vita,Jimmy Choo, Prada, Reebok andSteve Madden, among othersGo-to pairs: “My black Louboutinsin crepe satin that go witheverything. And I have a pair ofDolce Vita slingbacks in nude.Whenever I’m in doubt, I know oneof those pairs will go with my outfit.”Most unique pairs: Hot-pinkBarbie Louboutins. “When I sawthem, I said, ‘Oh, my God! I haveto have these shoes, even thoughI don’t know what I’ll wear themwith.’ I also have a maroon pair ofPrada peep-toes that change colorwhen I look at them. I love juststaring at them on my feet becauseof the way they change colorswhen I move my foot around.I’ve been caught before, just staringat them.”Favorite places to shop: Macy’s,Barneys, Nordstrom. “I love theNordstrom at the Topanga Mall [inCanoga Park, Calif.] because theshoe selection is incredible. All theNordstroms have good selections,but this one is amazing. ”Most expensive pair: “MyLouboutin knee-high boots. Theywere $1,600. I get a lot of use out ofthem. They go in the winter with ashort dress or over skinny jeans, soI can wear them quite a bit. Theyaren’t super-comfortable, though, soI have to determine if I’m going to bedoing a lot of standing.”Best for the gym: “For workingout, I have a pair of Reebok ZigTechs— the new ones that have the crazybottoms. My boyfriend custommadea pair for me [online]. So it’s areally cute black-and-hot-pink pairthat says, ‘Honey Bee,’ on the back.I wear those for working out, andthen, of course, I have Converse foreveryday running around.”Preferred looks for men: “[Myboyfriend] always wears Converseand Creative Recreation shoes. He’svery casual. He wears skinny jeanswith tennis shoes and a black T-shirt.I like that look.”Sexiest pair: “Oh, gosh, it’s a realtoss-up. Probably those hot-pinkBarbie Louboutins. But it dependson my mood. It could be those blackboots, too.”Biggest shoe regret: None. “I loveall shoes. I don’t have any regretsabout buying any of my shoes, otherthan a little bit of remorse because ofthe expense of some of them.”Must-have trend right now: “I likethe sparkly look. I love bedazzlingmy own shoes. I totally get out all thecrystals, jewels and glue and sit downto do my own custom-made shoes togo with my outfits.”Favorite shopping cities: “I knowthey have incredible shoppingin New York, but I haven’t foundmy style there yet. I haven’t spentenough time to find those cuteboutiques. So I’d definitely sayLos Angeles and Las Vegas. I knowthose two cities really well.”PHOTO: cOurTesy Of deja jOrdan76 | | NOVEMBER 28, 2011FN1128P76.indd 761121201114062611/21/11 2:05 PM