Ever have a day when absolutely Nothing goes right? We all have. Some of us more than others. Sadly, you can usually tell when someones day is going straight to the dogs. We need an intervention of some sort, a rescue, a tiny miracle, a new outfit, a personal assistant, a fairy godmother - something.
Since you can't count on a super hero to fly in and fix your immediate issue, you need to be prepared to work your own itty-bitty miracles when it has to do with your appearance. That is why the Closet Fairy is here. To keep you ready to craft your miracle fix.
I was reading today about a stylist in Europe who had a list of 5 must-haves in your bag. Her list was great if you are a model and heading straight for the runway. One of her must-haves was a leather hole-punch to add an additional belt hole to your outfit. Really - this is what you need to carry in your purse all the time? Not necessarily. It is a great tool to have at home so that you Can add an extra hole to your belt (or more likely, to your shoe strap). But you need to be a bit more practical with the real necessities to tote with you all the time.
Baby wipes (they make travel size) - they are perfect for wiping up outfit smudges if you have a minor accident, or see later that you have left your deodorant streaked on your top. Just make sure that they are not ones that leave lint all over the place. What is the use of wiping a shirt to clean it, if you leave a giant, linty, fuzzy-white mess instead.
Lint brush or lint roller (they also make tiny travel size) - Speaking of the lint you just left all over yourself, use this to roll yourself fresh. Dark, solid colors show nasty lint and make you look unkempt and dandruffy (never good).
Safety pins - Grab some of different sizes and you are set to pin yourself back in place - hook your waistband together after a hungry-man sized lunch; pin your blouse in those gaping areas that expose your intimates; hook anything to your keyring when necessary; make a boutonniere from various and sundry items.
Tape - Double sided tape works best to mend hems; tape overly-exposing-scoop-necked tops to your chest area; it comes in small rolls or tiny sheets that are pre-cut that you simply peel off.
Clear nail polish - If you wear hose or tights, it is indispensable to stop a run; not to mention actually fix your fingernail issue.
Sewing Kit (tiny travel size) - they still make them? Yes. You can grab one from any Dollar store - for just a buck (imagine that). I keep one that is in a zippered pouch - the hard plastic cases Always break and crack - avoid them. The zippered pouches are clear, have plenty of different thread colors, several needles, itzy scissors, a needle threader (So important to those of us who no longer have perfect vision), and a few buttons. (Throw those safety pins in this pouch too).
Chap stick - This is great for everything. Your lips; your cheeks - if you need a tiny glow just smudge some there (and it actually helps prevent chapping during windy weather); if your ring won't go on (or come off), rub it around your finger and the ring will move; or use it on the pin of a brooch that seems unwilling to go through your fabric.
An emergency set of gold and/or silver earrings. This would be a pair that are small and not your 'go-to' pieces. These are some that you will always carry in your must-have kit - when you realize that you forgot to put some on or you lost one you were wearing. I actually carry two sets of earrings in gold and silver, a ring for my finger, a simple necklace and a collapsible bracelet (not a big solid round one). That way, if I have forgotten to grab something that I realize my outfit needs, I am prepared.
Something for your hair - it can be a pony wrapper, a headband, a clip, a barrette, scarf, whatever you might need to fix yourself up quickly. If you are out and realize that this morning would have been a perfect time to wash your oily hair, but you didn't do it - you seriously need to have something to pull your hair back before folks appear in haz-mat attire to sop up your oil spill.
All of these things fit into a tiny make-up bag! This will pull you through almost any fashion disaster. A few more things that I throw into my make-up bag (no joke, a Lot will fit in those things): a spare pair of pantyhose (taken out of the packaging, of course); spare pair of undies (gals, when you reach a certain age, just make sure you carry a spare); extra toothbrush; tiny travel body spray; AND travel size first aid kit. Yup. All of that.
Ahh, can't you feel the stress just flowing away from your body? If you are ready for anything, people will actually notice. You will become the go-to person for almost everything, if you are prepared for yourself. So go make your emergency kit (I call them ditty-bags) and be your very own super-hero.
God bless you richly. I know that He has blessed me!
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