Jennifer Carpenter, 33, star of Showtime’s hit Dexter (Sundays, 9 P.M.) is a glass-half full kind of gal. “I carry a deck of self-affirmation cards to help me think positive,” the actress, dating rocker Seth Avett, 33, says of her leather Givenchy tote. “And I have a $2 bill – my sister says money attacks money!” Other essentials?
Getting Inked
“If there’s a great pen at a restaurant or hotel, I ask if I can take it. I don’t believe in stealing them — bad karma! I have one from the Maritime Hotel in New York City.”
She’s Got Game
“I’m addicted to playing Scrabble on my iPhone. My photos and music are also on there. I have Velodyne headphones — they’re awesome!”
Caffeine Fiend
“Coffee is the love of my life. People who really know me give me Starbucks cards. I have a bunch, all with $4 or $5 on them.”
Butter Up
“Korres shea butter lip balm is the best. Delta flight attendants give it out to first class passengers in a case with lotion and a toothbrush.”
Spare Pair
“I’m on a bowling league. I always have some Paul Smith socks with me, just in case I wear sandals to a game. We made it to the finals!”
More Essentials:
Korres Lip Butter in Pomegranate, Quince, and Mango, $12, www.sephora.com
Clé de Peau Beauté Silky Cream Foundation SPF 23, $120, shop.nordstrom.com
L’oreal Voluminous Naturale Macara in black and black/brown, $7.29, www.lorealparisusa.com
MAC eyeliner pencil in brown (coffee), $16, www.maccosmetics.com
