Stassi Schroeder, Star of Vanderpump Villa, Shares The Products She Couldn't Live Without During Her Summer in Italy

If you’ve never heard of thermal water, let Stassi be your glowing guide. Pre- filming in the sweltering Italian summer, she was doing her own glam (because yes, she’s that girl), when an Italian makeup artist came over for touch ups and—without warning—spritzed her entire face with water. Cue panic… until she looked in the mirror. Her makeup was so refreshed, radiant, and straight-up luminous. From that moment on, she was hooked. She didn’t just ask where to get it—she sprinted to the nearest store and grabbed a bottle of her own. And she didn’t go a single day on set without using it.

According to Stassi, if she looks tan, trust that it’s totally fake. After trying countless bottles and brands, her go-to self-tanner is this magical mousse. She swears by it and doesn’t board a flight without it—yes, even when headed to sun-drenched Italy. Because honestly, who has time to lay out all day when you’re filming and chasing two kids? It’s easy to apply, smells shockingly good, and leaves the most natural, just-spent-a-week-in-Capri glow after you rinse it off. She uses it on her face and body for an even, bronzy base that looked flawless on camera all summer long.

Without fail, Stassi always has cuticle oil on hand when she’s filming. Dry nail beds are an absolute no-go. It’s one of her biggest beauty pet peeves—and something she swears the camera picks up on (even if no one else notices). Cuccio’s Cuticle Oil is her go-to, but she’s also obsessed with a good cuticle pen ($22) to keep in her bag at all times, because hydrated cuticles are a tiny detail that makes a big difference—especially in close-ups.

Whether sweating, swimming, or crying, this foundation does. not. move. Stassi is ride or die for Double Wear—it’s basically cement for your face in the best possible way. Full coverage, flawless finish, and zero movement, no matter what reality TV chaos is going down. She swears she wasted eight years of her life not using it—she fully believes she would’ve looked better on Vanderpump Rules if this had been in her makeup bag back then. Now, she refuses to film without it.

Tubing mascara is another product Stassi wishes she had on VPR. Traditional mascara somehow always ends up smudged by midday—the worst. But tubing mascara is a total game changer. This one from Merit lifts, lengthens, and stays exactly where it’s supposed to. No flaking, no raccoon eyes, no post-lunch panic checks in the mirror. Once Stassi made the switch, there was no going back.

If Stassi were stranded on a deserted island and had to film a show, she’d only need three things: her Dyson Airwrap, her Double Wear foundation, and a tubing mascara. That’s it. That’s the list. The Airwrap is that important. It smooths, curls, and volumizes—basically turns your hair into its best self with way less heat damage. And for someone who films in humid weather with glam on lock, this tool is her ride-or-die.

Stassi loves how lightweight and effortless this highlighter is—no brushes and no harsh blending, just swipe and glow. It gives her that dewy glow that looks just as good on screen as it does in real life. It adds the perfect amount of depth and dimension, with a soft, natural sheen that catches the light in all the right places.

Italian summer fashion is all about simplicity done right. For Stassi, it’s a linen dress, sandals, a clutch, and some earrings—easy, elegant, and totally effortless. You don’t need a whole look every time you leave the house. The vibe is relaxed, polished, and refined which is exactly why Stassi loved linen dresses like this one all summer long.

Stassi lived in The Row’s Dune Knot sandals during her dreamy Italian summer—so comfy, so chic, and worked with every outfit. The only catch? They're almost sold out everywhere (tragic, we know). But these lace-up beauties from Reformation give off the same effortlessly cool vibe. They're sleek, versatile, and basically scream “summer in Europe.” Consider them the next best thing.

If Stassi wasn’t laced up in her gladiator sandals, you can bet she was slipping around town in these ballet flats. Chic enough for a long lunch in Italy and comfy enough to walk miles without a single complaint. Whether chasing toddlers or cobblestones, these flats handled it all with zero fuss and full style.

Stassi lives for a basket bag—and honestly, she wants it to be her whole personality! It’s effortless, timeless, impossibly chic, and just screams “I summer in Italy.” This one from Clare V is the perfect blend of structured and sweet, making it a go-to for everything. Basket bags are forever, and Stassi’s fully committed to the aesthetic.

When it comes to jewelry, Stassi’s all about chunky earrings like these. In the scorching Italian heat, necklaces and bracelets? Nope. While she would love to bring statement necklaces back into the mix, the reality is, when you're sweltering, the last thing you want is anything weighing you down (even delicate jewelry). These bold gold earrings are perfect for adding flair and keeping the look far from boring. 

Stassi’s secret to staying sane while living out of a suitcase is color-coded packing cubes. Total game changer—especially as a mom. Her son gets a color, her daughter gets a color, and she has her own. It makes unpacking, repacking, and finding that one missing sock approximately 1,000 times easier. This set from CALPAK is perfect—they’re durable, hold a ton, and come in over 15 dreamy colors so you can stay organized and relaxed.

For Stassi, this isn’t just a suitcase—it’s a travel diary on wheels. She’s had her Rimowa for over eight years, and it’s been with her from city to city and country to country. It’s durable, classic, and built to last… clearly. But what makes it really special is that she collects stickers from every destination and adds them to the case, turning it into a rolling scrapbook that’s just as meaningful as it is functional.