We never would've taken Olivia Palermo for a super spy, but last night on The City, she successfully infiltrated the Chinatown smuggling ring -- and helped take a bite outta crime by bringing back some very convincing Balenciaga fakes! In fact, the social was such a stealth secret agent, we're wondering if she she should quit her day job and start working for the feds full time! Below, the top three reasons we think Liv has a future in the spy biz.
1. She's got a damn good poker face. 'Member when Liv took almost all the credit for that Jessica Alba Elle cover Whitney styled? Well, not only did that little bluff score her a promotion at DVF -- it also landed her on Joe Zee's radar -- which, as we all know, eventually led to a shweeeet staff position (Accessories Editor!) with Elle. What can we say? The girl's got game.
2. She's tougher than she looks. Listen up, you fake Gucci-wearing purse-peddlers! Not only is Officer Olivia gonna blow the lid on your whole (counterfeit) operation, she's also gonna haggle so hard that you're practically paying HER. Yep, pretty badass for a gal who's getting reimbursed by the company, anyway.
3. She has no problem wearing a wire. It doesn't take a criminal mastermind to spot a goon-turned-informant. The reason? It's not so easy to talk naturally when everything you say is being recorded. Fortch, Liv's got a secret weapon: she's a reality TV star! Go ahead, mic her up, put the whole thing on camera. Ha! As if that'll rattle 'er!
+ Think Olivia's super spy material? Leave us a comment about whether you think the City social has what it takes to become the next (female/American vershe of) Austin Powers!