For the last 20 years, Bravo’s Real Housewives has dominated the reality TV space. There have been dozens of franchises, from Miami to Dubai, with some spanning 15 seasons or more. And with so many beloved spinoffs and personalities, it can be hard for new ones to break through.
But that’s exactly what the latest addition, “Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” managed to do in its first season. And that’s in part thanks to the breakout star of the series, Alicia Carmody.
From the jump, she captured the audience’s attention with her thick New England accent and one-of-a-kind anecdotes (for example, she shared that she doesn’t like to drive because she “ran over a woman”). But what really endeared us to her is her authenticity and passion for the things she loves. The list of things that she has proclaimed her adoration for on the show includes, but is not limited to, crackers, summer, pizza chips, “Janes Fonda” videos, games and horses.
“When I really like something, I love it,” Carmody tells Shop TODAY. “I can’t fake liking things. [If I like something,] it just comes from my soul; it just screams out of me.”
So naturally, we had to ask her about some of her current favorite things that she loves and keeps with her at all times — and yes, of course, crackers are on her list. Keep reading to discover everything the Real Housewife keeps in her purse.
What’s in my bag: Alicia Carmody
We spoke with Carmody to discuss her partnership with Baileys Original Irish Cream in celebration of the brand’s perfectly portable new Chocolate Minis.
“I love this so much, it’s so cute,” she says of Bailey’s small bottles. While the original flavor is a classic, she’s a big fan of the chocolate version as well. “I love chocolate; I love a sweet.”
If you’ve watched the show, you know that Carmody loves a “crackah,” and in true Rhode Island fashion, she keeps the classic oyster crackers in her bag. “I love my crackers; you never know when you’re [going to be] hungry and I just keep them with me all the time. [They’re a] quick snack.”
She adds, “They’re a cute, dainty, perfect snack.”
“I love my Summer Fridays lip gloss,” she shares. She’s a fan of the tint, which she says is a “rosy color,” and appreciates that it’s hydrating. “Especially in the summer, my lips get really dry from the sun, and I talk a lot.” She adds, “I love this one, so cute.”
“I’m always putting peppermint oil on me,” Carmody shares. “It helps with my nausea, headaches, PMS, neck pains, back pains. Just don’t get it in your eyes.” She adds of the scent, “It just kind of awakens the room, you know?”
She also keeps her YSL lip liner close by. “It makes my lips look bigger,” she says. “If I look tired [but] my lips look bigger, you can’t tell that I’m tired.”
“You never know when you need a peppermint gum,” she shares. That’s why she keeps a pack of Orbit in her bag. The popular gum is sugar-free, and the small packs are easily portable, so you can bring them with you on the go.
