Gretchen Rossi Appears At Water Tower Place

Gretchen Rossi went shopping for a fashion event at Chicago's Water Tower Place with her longtime beau Slade Smiley.

The "Real Housewives of Orange County" star gave fans fashion advice and style tips then signed autographs and posed for pictures.

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Gretchen Rossi Runs Into A Pussycat Doll

Gretchen Rossi and boyfriend Slade Smiley run into The Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin at Mauro's Cafe at Fred Segal. After chatting a bit they part ways as Antin heads out and Rossi and Smiley head inside for their lunch.

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Gretchen Rossi & Slade Smiley: "Fully Charged"

Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley attend the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey's "Fully Charged" premiere held at the Staples Center on July 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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Tamra Barney: I Don't Care What Slade Says

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Yesterday, Slade Smiley spoke with E! regarding Tamra Barney's constant claims that he is a deadbeat dad saying, "she doesn't have much credibility" and "I am still very confused as to why Tamra thinks any of this is her business, and we find it very creepy she would reach out and have a conversation with someone she has never met (his ex, Michelle)." 

Naturally, Tamra Barney is firing back and expaining her relatinoship with Slade's ex, Michelle Aroyo, and of course, adding a few sprinkles of insults to the top!

"We became friends through a mutual friend," Barney told E!'s Marc Malkin. "I feel extremely sorry for her and my heart breaks for her and Grayson. Michelle is a very strong woman and went out of her way to contact me today to tell me that she was proud of me for standing up for her and Grayson and to keep my head up."

But Tamra isn't letting him get her down, "While he accused me of many false and bold lies throughout the entire season, I am not crying to the press about them because his allegations are false. The bottom line is that I don't care what Slade has to say about me. Like Gretchen, he thrives on lies and manipulation."

Watch the Top 3 Brawls From the RHOC Reunion

The Real Housewives of Orange County reunion was just so drama filled that one hour just wasn't enough, so they aired two separate specials, the second of which was last night.

From Tamra Barney storming off set after being verbally attacked by Gretchen and Slade to Gretchen's standoff with Vicki over the late Jeff Beitzel, check out the moments that made for must-see TV above!

Slade Thinks Tamra "Has Gone Way Too Far"

On the Real Housewives of Orange County reunion part 2, Slade Smiley once again found himself having to defend himself to Tamra Barney and trying to prove, once again, that he is not a deadbeat dad. He spoke to E! News about his thoughts on the whole thing.

"I can let everything Tamra says roll off my back for the most part because she doesn't have much credibility," Smiley said. "However, when it comes to making an accusation about me and the support of my sick son in a global manner, I think that is beyond reprehensible and she has gone way too far."

During the reunion, Tamra even got Slade's ex on the phone! "I am still very confused as to why Tamra thinks any of this is her business, and we find it very creepy she would reach out and have a conversation with someone she has never met," Slade says.

Gretchen Rossi Hosts Intervention Pool Party

Gretchen Rossi hosted Intervention pool party at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on June 12, 2011 in San Diego, California. Also pictured, Slade Smiley.

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Gretchen, Victor Paul Team Up To Help Grayson

Gretchen Rossi is tired of the Slade Smiley child support news reports that are erroneous. Now Gretchen and the man who does her incredible hair, Victor Paul, are teaming up to help Slade’s son, Grayson. In recent weeks, both on Real Housewives of OC, Watch What Happens Live, and elsewhere, there have been a series of negative reports about Slade and support for his son Grayson.

Rossi tells news that there is “one person in particular” who is spreading the false reports. Who is it?

“Unfortunately the press and one person in particular have perpetuated this very difficult and frustrating situation for Slade” Gretchen tells news this week. “The press and people stating that Slade is a deadbeat father are ridiculous” Rossi adds. “Just because a man can no longer pay $4,000 a month in support due to loss of a job and financial hardship does not make him a deadbeat father.”

Gretchen leaves Bravo fans to figure out which person is saying this about Slade. But she adds “It has become apparent this story is being told only through one person’s eyes so it can benefit only them, not even taking into consideration how it is affecting Grayson’s health, recovery, and relationship with his father.”

Rossi, however, has her own plan.

In recent episodes, Slade has debuted on the telecast his love of painting. Now Gretchen tells news that she has encouraged Slade to put his paintings to get use. In a statement to fans and news this week, Gretchen reveals she has teamed up with the Victor Paul Salon, often featured on Housewives, to help assist Grayson.

“With that said the Victor Paul Salon and I have decided to put together a charity event in honor of Grayson and help raise money to continue to get this little guy the attention and care he needs.” Rossi tells news that the charity event (click here for details) will feature Slade selling his paintings to help for Grayson’s care.

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Slade Smiley Still Jobless And $130k In Debt

Even though he's squawking about having found a job, Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi's boyfriend has yet to find employment and pay his bills, including child support for his cancer-stricken son.

According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, Rossi's man Slade Smiley owes a whopping $138,857.64 in unpaid child support.

Grayson, his child with an ex-galpal, has brain cancer and medical bills are piling up.

But despite Slade telling his concerned mom on Sunday's show that he's working, he yet has to fulfill a judge's order that he find steady work!

Rossi took to the web this morning to defend her man.

"I see Slade everyday working hard to try and find a good paying job so he can once again meet his obligations and continue to pay for Grayson's medical expenses," Rossi wrote on her blog.

"He submits resumes consistently to companies and has worked with head hunters, etc. Just because a man can no longer pay $4,000 a month in support due to loss of a job and financial hardship does not make him a deadbeat father."

According to the court documents, Smiley claims that his monthly income in 2010 was $416 a month, and in 2009 had no income. Smiley is seeking to have his monthly child support payments to Arroyo reduced from $3500 because he no longer earns the big bucks working in real estate.

"It appears he is currently living with his girlfriend," the court papers read. "The evidence shows that . . . in 2010 he earned $5,000 for participation in another television program. (Smiley) testified regarding his various unsuccessful efforts to find work in the title insurance/real estate industry. He also testified regarding his various Facebook and Twitter entries showing his attendance at various public and social events. He essentially describes these activities as networking with the purpose of securing employment in the entertainment field."

The judge ordered Smiley "to expand his efforts beyond entertainment and title insurance/real estate, and to document his efforts by keeping a detailed log." He's also mandated to contact at least five potential employers every two weeks.

On Sunday's show, Slade also told his mom that he was a consultant for Rossi's handbag and make-up products. Gretchen's version of the consulting: Smiley curled her hair for a television appearance.

Court documents also show that son Grayson's medical bills not covered by insurance now exceed $1 million.

Smiley didn't return a call for comment.

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Gretchen Rossi Studies Lines For An Audition

Gretchen Rossi, accompanied by Slade Smiley, studied her lines for an audition at Crossroads of the World. Gretchen is up for a role in the hit show Hot in Cleveland.

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Gretchen Rossi & Slade Smiley Sued For Fraud

Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi and her boyfriend, fellow reality star, Slade Smiley, are being sued by a former business associate for breach of contract, fraud, deceit and conspiracy.

The lawsuit, exclusively obtained by Radar Online, was filed in Orange County Superior Court by Ronann Myers, Rossi's former make-up artist, friend and business partner.

Ronann alleges that in February 2009 he and Gretchen decided to form a make-up company together with the agreement that the profits would be split 50/50.

She claims that both invested $15k in the venture and filed documents to form their company.

However, Ronann never signed a partnership agreement with Rossi, insisting though that the two had an oral agreement. Ronann says that he tried to have the partnership agreement signed, but claims Smiley put the kabosh on that.

The lawsuit states: "From February 2009 onward, Rossi and Smiley engaged in an elaborate scheme to defraud Plaintiff out of her interest in the make-up Line.

"Rossi and Smiley conspired to exploit Plaintiff's experience in, knowledge of and contacts within the make-up industry to create, design, launch and promote ‘Gretchen Christine Beaute.’ Once Rossi and Smiley obtained what they needed from Plaintiff, they planned to ‘cut her off without a dime.’ Their plan was premeditated."

Myers claims that Rossi took $2183.00 out of the joint business account without permission. Furthermore, Rossi is accused of having any profits of the sale of the make-up deposited directly into her PayPal account, which Myers had no access to.

Myers is seeking $100k in damages, attorneys’ fees, and compensatory damages.

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Gretchen Rossi: NewNowNext Awards 2011

Gretchen Rossi arrives at the 4th Annual Logo's 'NewNowNext Awards' 2011 at Avalon on April 7, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Later that night, her and boyfriend Slade Smiley were spotted at Lexington Social House. Both of her dresses were by Chagoury Couture.

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Gretchen Rossi Isn't Rushing To The Altar

There will be no wedding bells just yet for Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley – and she's fine with that.

"By the time I was 30, I had lived three lives," the Real Housewives of Orange County star, 33, told PEOPLE at Bravo's upfront presentation in Los Angeles. "I'd already been married and divorced, and got engaged again just to lose him to cancer."

And although Rossi is head over heels for Smiley, 37, the fear of failure is keeping the blonde beauty from tying the knot for a second time.

"When I first got married, I thought I was going to be married for life," she said. "I thought that was it and it was really hard to fail at that marriage."

For now, the reality star is "happy and content" enjoying her relationship with Smiley as it is now.

"Spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically, [Slade and I] connect on every level," she said. "He supports me, loves me and is so unselfish. I just feel like the luckiest girl in the world."

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Gretchen Rossi At Star's 'All Hollywood' Party

Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley of the Real Housewives of Orange County attended Star Magazine's "All Hollywood" event at Trousdale on April 3, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.

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Gretchen & Slade Talk About Their 'Bad Rap'

Gretchen Rossi doesn't have it easy when it comes to her dating life on the Real Housewives of Orange County. When we first met her on the show's fourth season, Rossi was branded a gold digger for dating the much older Jeff, who was dying of cancer. Now Rossi is snuggling up to Slade Smiley, a guy who's been around the block with the O.C. Housewives: He was engaged to Housewife Jo De La Rosa in the show's first season and had a previous rendezvous with yet another Housewife, Lauri Waring.

"I deserve the bad rap," Smiley tells iVillage exclusively in our video interview with the reality-show couple.

"Why?" Rossi asks. "Because you're a Housewife hunter?"

"Yeah, Housewife hunter," Smiley replies. "Tell your friends!"

At least Rossi and Smiley can laugh about his playboy reputation. And their openness on the show about their sex life makes it clear that Rossi is the only Housewife Smiley is currently hunting. "We gotta have fun with it. We have so much more than a sex life. There are so many other things emotionally, mentally spiritually that we have. The sex is just icing on top of it," Rossi says.

Plus, there's a good chance that their active sex life will lead to kids in the near future. "I'm 33. I better stop popping them out quick," Rossi jokes. "We want to be on the Brad and Angelina plan and have like six kids."

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Real Housewives of Orange County Sneak Peak

Relationships are tested amongst the ‘wives and their significant others: Gretchen continues to hound Slade during their trip to Palm Springs and Vicki, getting restless in Coto de Casa, wants to sell the house, while Donn is happy to stay put. How will it all play out?

Meanwhile, Tamra’s love life is ablazin’ with her new, younger flame. And when she makes a date to sleepover at his house, we finally meet her new boy toy, Eddie.

All this and more this Sunday 3/20 at 10:00/9:00c on BRAVO’s Real Housewives of Orange County.

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Gretchen Rossi & Slade Smiley At Villa Blanca

Real Housewives of Orange County couple Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley enjoyed an evening out at Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant, Villa Blanca.

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