Revell Carpenter’s Holiday Rules

Revell Carpenter has just been cast in All American: Homecoming on the CW. She is also starring in the upcoming thriller Fit To Kill. Her short film Goodnight, which she wrote, directed and starred in was just selected for the Cannes Film Festival in May

Revell’s other credits include starring opposite Golden Globe Nominee Tom Sizemore and Academy Award Nominee Sally Kirkland in Hell Hole, as well as Lifetime Film’s Malicious Motives and The Nanny Knows. Revell also starred in the short films, Glass Cabin, Thick As Thieves, and Someone’s On The Other Line, for which she earned two Best Actress awards at the New York City International Film Festival.

Revell is a New Yorker who has received her acting training in New York, Los Angeles and London. She is fluent in Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish and is an avid marathon runner and tennis player. Revell also devotes her free time toward working with the New York Public Library, serving on the junior board, to improve literacy throughout NYC. She is also one of the founding members of The Hagley Youth Foundation serving intracity in Wilmington, DE.

Where are you jetting off to next?
My mother lives in south Florida, as does my grandmother. That is absolutely where I will be going for as much of the Spring as possible! With most auditions being self tapes, it’s easy to work from home there. It is absolutely one of the most gorgeous areas, in my opinion!

How will you spend your days?
A lot of tennis and running! I love being outdoors and active as much as possible. And of course the beach as well.

What’s in your carry-on luggage?
I always bring my computer for any work that I can get done while waiting in the airport. I also bring my Ogee face mist so my skin doesn’t get too dehydrated on the plane, some mystery or adventure novel (I love Daniel Silva), and a bag of Ruffles!

Beauty essentials?
I love Ogee products because they’re organic and my skin is never irritated by it. I also like Clinique foundation with SPF and Chantecaille Liquid Lumière for that glow appearance after a pool day.

What do you like to read?
I love thriller novels. Anything by Daniel Silva, John Grisham, David Baldacci, or James Patterson is so addicting!

Best travel tip?
You can never moisturize enough.

Favourite travel memory?
I once was fortunate to stay at Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco. It is the most gorgeous place on Earth. They have animals all around-camels, donkeys, and even peacocks. And you can just play with them. Too much fun.

Favourite hotel?
Hotel du Cap in Cap d’Antibes and Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo are both stunning.

Your vacation style?
Casual and natural during the day (lots of sports)! Then, a flowy dress and sandals in the evening with some statement earrings.

3 packing essentials?
Running sneakers, my Dyson AirWrap, and some big sunglasses.

Your packing advice?
I think packing light is overrated! Especially on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. You want to look and feel your best!

The one beauty product you can’t live without?
Tom Ford Rollerball Black Orchid perfume.

What beauty trend will you be rocking this season?
Everything extra-moisturizing and clean.

How would you define your style?
Preppy, with a subtle attempt at trendy.

This season’s 3 wardrobe musts?
Oversized jackets, preppy skirts, and more colour!

What swimwear trend is a must this season?
I love accessorizing swimwear. I think there’s something so alluring about putting together a fully formed outfit just to sit and relax in the sun. Sunhats, earrings, and chic cover-up pants are always fun!