15 Prom Essentials

Sure we all remember the dress, perfect heels, and jewelry. But what about everything else! Prom can be an exciting time, but no night is going to go perfect. Making sure you've packed a few beauty essentials into your prom bag can help you keep your cool and stress-free. Here are fifteen recommended products to take with you on your big night:

Face Products to Put in Your Purse for Prom Night
1. Mirror. It's always a good idea to have a discrete pocket mirror on hand in case you need to check on something instead of going into the bathroom.

2. Blotting Sheets. Used to minimize the visibility of oil and to control shine, blotting wipes or pads can come in handy.

3. Compact. Having your favorite powder (I like translucent) with you at prom can help your skin stay beautiful and oil free all night long.

4. Tissue. Hopefully you won't have to pull out your tissue in front of your date and actually blow your nose, but it's better to have it just in case. Tissues also can help fix make-up and clean up small spills.

Hair Products to Have on Hand
5. Bobby Pins. Depending on your hair style and length, you may also want to throw a few clips and hair ties into your prom purse as well.

6. Mini Hairspray. To play it safe, go ahead and pack a miniature bottle of your hairspray to use in the event that your hair needs some touching up over the course of the evening.

Mouth Aids for the Evening

7. Mints or Gum. Having mints on hand can give you a quick way to freshen up and share with others.

8. Floss. Hopefully you won't need it, but what is worse then spending an entire evening with food stuck in your teeth?

9. Chap stick. "Whereeee's the chap stick?" You will be every one's best friend if you are the one who remembers to bring chap stick, so hopefully you won't mind sharing.

10. Lipstick or gloss. Pack your chosen lipstick or lip gloss to touch up.

Body Products to Carry with You

11. Deodorant. Particularly if an outfit change will occur between prom and some after-after-prom activity, you may want to bring a travel size deodorant or antiperspirant with you to reapply.

12. Perfume. Packing a small bottle of perfume in your bag can help ease any odor-worries.

13. Lotion. Keeping a skin-hydrating agent around can also help you feel and look your best. Lotion is especially important if you have a spray tan. I like to pack shimmery lotion for prom.

14. Tampon or Pad. Even if you're not expecting to be on your period, it's always good to have some protection on hand in case the need arises for yourself or for your girlfriends.

15. Medicine. I like to keep a small pill container with Advil and allergy medicine to have just in case.

Lastly, throw in some keys, your cell phone (that is fully charged), plastic bandages, safety pins and some cash & a credit card--and you're ready to go. Have fun! Hopefully this helps you on your prom night like it did on mine!

xoxox

Emily Margaret