Abigail Spencer’s Favourite Issues, From Trend to Meals

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Abigail Spencer has lengthy embraced her wanderlust. Whether or not it’s for work or for pleasure, she’s gotten good at residing on the go.

“It needs to be simple, and it has to have the ability to journey,” the Fits actress mentioned of her stylish — but sensible — on-the-go summer time fashion. “All the pieces to me is, ‘How do you create a system for journey?’” Working example: After wrapping author/director Jake Allyn’s Clear Fingers in Georgia alongside Zach Braff, Spencer then headed to upstate New York to movie the Fox medical comedy, Greatest Medication, with costar Josh Charles. Between the 2 initiatives, the County Line Florals founder made a pit cease in Los Angeles in late April to host French skincare model Bioderma’s thirtieth anniversary occasion at iconic lodge Chateau Marmont.

“I like to throw a celebration,” mentioned 43-year-old star, who crafted the blooms herself by her firm, County Line Florals. “I really like internet hosting and making a floral story for a model.” She additionally referred to as up associates, former co-stars and magnificence insider friends to have fun: Zooey Deschanel, Melanie Lynskey, Kim Raver, Camilla Luddington, Amanda Kloots, Maggie Lawson, Nasim Pedrad, Chriselle Lim, Ashley Madekwe, Nichelle Hines, Kelly Zafjen, hairstylist Vincent Pelletier and others joined the festivities with Bioderma North America CEO Jeremy Bayen, advertising and marketing director Iryna Bilodid, model supervisor Marie Roland-Gosselin and PR and influencer partnerships supervisor Esther Kim.

On the starry magnificence soirée, Spencer revealed her introduction to Bioderma got here when she was filming overseas.

“The one means anyone takes their make-up off in Hollywood is due to Bioderma,” Spencer defined. “I used to be taking pictures my first nighttime sequence on the air, Angela’s Eyes, because the lead. I used to be in make-up for 18 hours a day. Previous to that, I began growing below pores and skin pimples as a result of I couldn’t get all of the make-up off of my pores and skin. I began having to do numerous issues to strip my pores and skin and regulate it. It was horrible for my pores and skin. It may need gotten rid of the below pores and skin pimples however [it was] stripping my face. After I was in Canada taking pictures Angela’s Eyes, the make-up artist launched me to this model that I had by no means seen within the States earlier than —Bioderma. I [have been] utilizing it ever since. The wipes have saved me many an evening coming residence from an occasion. I simply preserve them by the mattress to get the make-up off.”

Bioderma launched overseas in 1995, but it surely solely turned out there in America at Ulta, Goal, and CVS final 12 months. The corporate is additional increasing its footprint within the U.S. by opening its first company workplace in Houston subsequent 12 months. To have fun the milestone, the skincare model steered co-hosting a cocktail party in tandem with Spencer, whose firm, County Line Florals, additionally dealt with the occasion’s flowers and hospitality.

Spencer additionally co-hosted a second June occasion for Bioderma in Toronto. Between upcoming initiatives overseas and summer time plans, THR figured who higher to ask about journey fashion necessities? “Wherever I am going, [I think], ‘How can I preserve issues enjoyable, simple, easy, and reusable?’” she shared. “You’ll see the coordinating of all these items. All of them go collectively.”

As for the place her travels will take her subsequent, Spencer joked, “The place will it not?” She has upcoming jobs in Italy and Paris in addition to plans to go to her residence away from residence of Ojai, “[which] isn’t too far-off but it surely feels a world away once I’m up there. It has change into my second residence and therapeutic place.”

In honor of the starry magnificence occasion, Spencer shared her summer time must-haves and journey hacks. Forward, store her listing of dozens of things — from her favourite Bioderma product to Joanna Vargas’ prime serum; clothes from La Ligne, Agolde, Anine Bing and Tory Burch; beach-ready equipment from Janessa Leone, Karl Lagerfeld, Amanu and Freda Salvador; the newest from the Maya Brenner x Abigail Spencer Retreat necklace assortment; and far more.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Make-up Remover

“I don’t journey with out it,” Spencer says. “I preserve it in my automobile. I preserve it in my purse. I preserve it on a aircraft,” Spencer says, including that along with eradicating make-up, it’s additionally her hack for clothes stains. “In the event you spill crimson wine or chocolate, put a bit Bioderma Micellar water on it with a bit Q-tip. It’ll get it proper out. That’s the larger secret that I’ve discovered about Bioderma. It’s [great for] my pores and skin, but in addition stains.”

Joanna Vargas Rescue Vitamin C + Squalane Serum

“Of all of the serums I’ve used, this vitamin C serum leaves essentially the most [beautiful] glow, and [I love] the odor of it. I’m a vitamin C individual, and that is my favourite vitamin C and my favourite serum [Joanna Vargas] makes.”

No Make-up Make-up Basis + Brush Duo

“I don’t wish to appear to be I’m carrying make-up [in the summer], however I wish to look a bit higher than I do with out make-up. It’s the simplest . With the comb, it blends proper into my pores and skin. It evens out my pores and skin tone, and that’s all that I’m carrying this summer time.”

EltaMD UV Each day Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

“I’ve cystic pimples, so I can not use sunscreen on my face. It breaks me out. The one one I’ve been in a position to make use of is Elta MD. It’s made particularly for an anti-acne expertise, and it’s the one sunscreen that doesn’t break me out, so it’s good for summer time. It’s mild, too. However [I don’t use] the tinted, you’ve obtained to go along with the common .”

“I found Agent Nateur at We Care [Spa in Desert Hot Springs, Calif.]. They’ve a fairly stringent coverage round which merchandise they’ll deliver into the area on the market. They must be pure, vegan. It’s the lightest , but it surely has a brilliant glow. It nearly appears to be like prefer it’s placing a bit colour into my pores and skin however there’s no colour and likewise it has a tightening facet to it. It’s an ideal summer time physique balm as a result of it tightens. I’ve seen an enormous distinction. It’s all pure and it really works. It’s my go-to now.”

Surratt Relevee Lash Roller

“I at all times say if I used to be on a abandoned island what’s the one magnificence product I’d deliver? This eyelash roller. I don’t put on mascara within the summers because it’s too messy. So, I am going to Kristie Streicher to maintain lashes and brows summer time [ready]. After I use the Surratt eyelash roller, I get requested if my lashes are actual. [It’s the] greatest on market I’ve discovered.”

“Janessa makes a extremely nice journey bucket hat, however this one has the tie. I used to be in Indonesia with Jules [Hough] and Nina [Dobrev], and all of us had our Janessa Leone bucket hats. However they didn’t have a tie. Mine simply flew off into the ocean — by no means to be seen once more. I spotted, ‘Alright, we want a necktie from right here on out.’ This one is dainty and female and likewise protects from the solar. It’s like a bit defend.”

“[These] flower sprinkles from As Ever are like pleasure in a bit can,” she says of the at the moment sold-out edible flower petals from shut good friend Meghan Markle’s new way of life model. The sprinkles could be added as confetti to any confection: “You place it on every part. I put it in drinks. I put it in salads. It’s good for me. After I can’t have County Line Florals, I’ve my As Ever flower sprinkles.” Simply add your title to the wait listing for when it’s re-released.

Smileactives Vibrite Sonic Energy Blue LED Gentle Electrical Toothbrush

Smileactives Tooth Whitening Gel for Toothpaste with Medical-Grade Hydrogen Peroxide

“SmileActives is a brand new discovery. I’m obsessive about having white tooth, however I’m not keen to do the strips as a result of my tooth are so delicate. It has blue mild expertise. I journey with it and have it on the airplane. It has a bit little bit of a whitening gel. It’s the best system to make use of.” She added, “I imply, who doesn’t love being a bit tan and having white tooth in the summertime?”

Billiecart-Salmon Champagne Le Rose

“I usually don’t like a rosé champagne, however that is one of the best one I’ve ever had. [This tastes like] summer time to me. We went by years of rosé all day, you understand? And now I really feel like champagne rosé all day is the place we’re headed.”

Sakara The Necessities Bundle

“I used to be in Georgia taking pictures a film final month, and [there weren’t] loads of nice, wholesome choices to maintain my power sustained. After I’m taking pictures, I are likely to not eat meat. I take out loads of processed meals. I would like all of my power, and so I discover {that a} gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, plant-based [diet] is one of the best for me once I’m taking pictures. I don’t have loads of choices in Georgia, so I began ordering Sakara. It was really easy and such a recreation changer. They [also] have all these dietary supplements that assist with power, that enhance metabolism. They actually do work. I additionally like liquid nutritional vitamins. I really feel prefer it will get [to] your system quicker. They made it tremendous simple. [I also like] the necessities package for journey. I at all times really feel like when summer time rolls round, I’m like, ‘Oh, I’ve started working out once more and preserve it proper and tight. So what are the methods to try this?’ That’s a strategy to do it.”

Plant Folks WonderBurn Gummies

“That is one other new discovery for me. They promote at Erewhon and Complete Meals, but it surely’s a small firm. I like liquid nutritional vitamins, and I’ve actually gotten into the gummy craze. All of them style nice, however the WonderBurn [is my favorite]. They assist with urge for food cravings and actually settle your system. They usually’re all pure. It’s an ideal younger founder [Gabe Kennedy with Hudson Gaines-Ross]. I really like discovering corporations like this.”

New Period 2025 MLS Kickoff 9Twenty Adjustable Hat

“That is my L.A. hat. If you’re an Angeleno, you want a bit piece of L.A. with you always — particularly as we proceed to heal and get better from the fires. And I do love L.A. Soccer Membership. It’s my favourite L.A. native sports activities group. You may get [this hat] in all kinds [designs], however I really like LAFC.”

La Ligne Fiona Mini Costume

“I’m right into a jean gown this 12 months, I’m going again to my Southern roots. I additionally like help, and what I really like about this jean gown is it’s a bit corseted, so it retains every part in place. You may put on it with tennis footwear or you’ll be able to gown it up. It’s cute and well-proportioned. It’s an ideal summer time gown.”

“La Ligne is a perpetually staple [in my wardrobe]. What I really like about their worth level is you get a Celine-level aesthetic for a way more affordable worth. They make this gown with the sweater prime and backside. I’ve been carrying it on a regular basis. It’s my uniform. It’s a nice journey gown. I wore it in Georgia. I’m carrying it in L.A. I’ve been carrying it in Ojai. I put a sweater on it.”

La Ligne Strong Mini Marina Cardigan

“A summer time sweater is at all times a factor for me. You know the way in the summertime issues can really feel heavy on the pores and skin? [This doesn’t], but it surely has nice protection. I really like a navy with every part. So as an alternative of [wearing] black or white, I believe navy is a superb summer time sweater. I’m like, ‘Have I been carrying this sweater an excessive amount of?’ Nevertheless it’s good. That is my go-to sweater proper now.”

“I’m going to Italy to shoot a film later this summer time. I simply began [thinking], ‘What would I wish to [wear]? What’s the good traditional Italian summer time look or summer time vibe?’ I noticed that gown, and I used to be like, ‘There she is. She’s proper there.’ So if you wish to deliver an Italian summer time to your life, that is La Dolce Vita. It’s so well-priced and it suits nice. I’m not usually right into a shorter gown however this one is proportioned effectively.”

Heidi Merrick Ginger Costume in Dandelion Linen

“I’m obsessive about Heidi Merrick. She’s not solely certainly one of my nice associates, however she is ready to bridge this easy California class with surf tradition. And that’s my childhood as effectively. I’ve this gown in cream. I’ve this gown in black, however the marigold is such an ideal selection. Yellow is among the colours of summer time for me.”

Else Nano Underwired Bodysuit

“I began carrying bodysuits nearly completely. That is my go-to physique swimsuit. I’m carrying it now below my T-shirt and denims … or clothes. It additionally doubles as a swimsuit.”

“It’s the right jean. I largely put on Khaite denims throughout the board. It’s an ideal match. They’re an funding. They final perpetually. It’s so comfy. I really like the excessive waist. You may roll it up and put on it with sneakers, however it’s extra enjoyable to placed on with tall boots. You may put on it with heels. It’s essentially the most comfy, most flattering jean that I’ve tried this 12 months.”

Maya Brenner x Abigail Spencer Retreat Necklace

Spencer says her Retreat necklace — from her collaboration with good friend and jewellery designer Maya Brenner — “is my staple piece. It’s not only a piece of knickknack. It’s a means of being. How do you discover retreat in your on a regular basis life? What do you do to retreat again to the start? Generally we are able to’t get away. We are able to’t for no matter [reason], however how can we invite retreat into our on a regular basis lives? Whether or not it’s by therapeutic, happiness, move, braveness, safety. Every bit has a which means. It’s such an ideal journey piece, too.”

“I return to this jean jacket many times. I find it irresistible outsized. It’s mild. All the assorted manufacturers make a jean jacket, however, to me, this one is the right jean jacket.”

“I’m carrying them now. They proceed to be the right day-to-day journey tennis shoe. I’ve them in cream. I’ve them in white. They’re so comfy. I really like how they incorporate the suede, so there’s some texture. They’re my good on a regular basis sneaker.”

Nike Air Max 90 Footwear

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“I’m an Air Max lady for exercises. My secret is I don’t prefer to tie my footwear. These slip out and in so effectively. I really like the white with the pink. Like my [Clic Barbour] jacket, I’m loving a bit pop of pink. I really like these footwear for summer time, and it will get me out of my black on black on black each day [look].”

Freda Salvador Jules Mary Jane Flat

“These footwear have been a shock for me. My toes must be comfy for me to be a cheerful individual. These didn’t give me blisters. [They] put this hidden layer within the sole that provides you a bit little bit of inner top. And I really like the colour. I’m loving an all black or a darkish summer time look however with a lightweight shoe; so I just like the raffia impartial. You pair it with a raffia bag like The Looking Season basket [below]. I’ve been utilizing that basket as my purse and it enhances the Freda Salvador footwear.”

The Looking Season Medium Basket

“That is my summer time purse, I’m obsessive about this. I’ve the all-white one with me. Particularly throughout summer time, you may wish to have a bottle of wine and a few glasses or a bottle of Billiecart-Salmon and a few to-go cups in your purse. You wish to have flowers, however then I additionally wish to put my pockets and a baseball cap in there.”

Minnetonka Ladies’s Two-Button Softsole Boot

“I really feel such as you want a summer time boot. [This one is] going again going again to my roots. I’ve been a fairly spiritual Minnetonka wearer for a very long time. Possibly it’s the Ojai in me too. I at all times want some form of moccasin-type boot for summer time. I like pairing it with a white summer time gown. However don’t sleep on Minnetonka. It’s coming again. I take advantage of them as set footwear, too. Often the set shoe is an UGG-type boot, however in the summertime, when it’s sizzling, like once I was simply in Georgia, I used to be carrying my Minnetonka boots as my set footwear.”

Tory Burch Kira Sport Sandal

“I don’t get blisters from [these Tory Burch sandals], I’ve been strolling in all places in them. I like them within the leopard and I’ve them in black as effectively. They go along with every part. They’re flattering on the leg. They offer that little little bit of top, however they bend within the sole, in order that they transfer together with your foot as an alternative of being overly flat, which is what I’m at all times searching for.”

Autry Medalist Low Sneaker in White and Platinum Leather-based

“I’m new on the scene [to Autry sneakers]. They’re in all places in Europe, however they’re fairly new to the States. It’s simply another choice [I wanted to share] as a result of loads of those that I’ve mentioned are for extra arched toes like mine. That is nice for a extra flat foot.”

Karl Lagerfeld x Amber Valletta Tote Bag

“It is a good [alternative to the bag above]. That is simply an even bigger [version]. That is your summer time Mary Poppins bag. I’d go to Paris or Costa Rica with this bag.”

“These are my second favourite [style],” says Spencer, explaining they discontinued her authentic favourite fashion, the Webster Nylon. “Since you can’t get the all black Webster, you’ll be able to nonetheless get these. These are an ideal form. Krewe doesn’t promote in Europe but. A good friend of mine who lives in France flipped for these glasses. She [said], ‘I can not get these anyplace. These are the right glasses,’ and I mentioned, ‘Take them.’ Generally I give them out to individuals who can’t get them as a result of they’re so nice.”

SunBody Hat Oak Tear Drop 4” Brim

“Throughout summer time, you must have one thing with a tie in your neck for wind — for those who’re on a ship, for those who’re touring. This hat is from a small Houston-based cowboy hat firm. You would trip horses in it, you possibly can go to the seaside, or you possibly can be in Paris. It’s a low worth level and it’s completely made. It’s [a] real-deal cowboy [hat]. I’ve had mine for nearly 10 years and the leather-based continues to be [good].”

Amanu Model 22 The Kigali

Of stylist Anita Patrickson’s made-to-measure sandals from her model, Amanu, Spencer says, “They’re lovely. They’re a murals in your toes. I are likely to put on loads of black, so what I really like about these is that pop [of color] on the toe. As you understand, for my Maya Brenner Retreat [necklace] assortment, I really like incorporating any sort of stone. So I believed this was a wonderful strategy to gown merely [but with] a bit persona on the foot.”

Roseark Wire Spiral Wire Ring

“I at all times say, ‘The way in which that I gown is like at any second a dance occasion might begin.’ This ring is the embodiment of that. It strikes like a second pores and skin. It strikes with my finger, It’s so cool within the mild, too. It gleams.”

“Roseark is a neighborhood L.A. firm. I really like investing in corporations which are L.A.-born and bred and female-founded. Roseark is for the eclectic style. All their items are left of heart. I like a cuff. This additionally appears like a bit little bit of a defend. As a mom, you’re in warrior mode. So, it’s like a warrior cuff, however isn’t too heavy, and it’s simply lovely.”

Ecksand Conch Jacket Earring with Hoop Studs

“Ecksand is a female-founded model that I discovered about in 2020. She’s out of Montréal, Canada. I’ve at all times wished to put on an ear cuff, however my ears are tiny and delicate,” Spencer says, explaining the designer beneficial this fashion to her as a result of it’s made for delicate ears. “She was proper. … It’s very stylish, very understated, and it’s all ethically grown. It’s a cool second piece if in case you have delicate ears and wish to put on a cuff, however usually can’t.”