the models bag

Ask a model what she carries in her bag and you are bound to hear her include something you have never heard of carrying before. What you need to have in your bag will vary from job to job. Sometimes, the client will request specific items. If you are working with a make-up artist or hair stylist, you generally won't need to carry hair or make-up products, however, they are great to have just in case. The following is a pretty complete list of everything you might need.

Hair:

- Headband, rubber bands, bobby pins
- Brushes, combs
- Hair appliances (curling iron, rollers, straightners)

Skin:

- Skin cleanser and moisturizer (though you should arrive bare-faced for shoots with make-up artists)
- Make-up kit
- Body make-up
- Cotton balls and cotton swabs
- Mirror
- Body lotion for dry skin
- Clear or nude nail polish, clippers, nail file, polish remover

Clothing:

- Shoes in neutral colors (dress and flats - black is a must)
- Different colors of sandalfoot nylons (black, nude, tan) and include toe-less if you can find a pair.
- Flesh toned undies (one should be a thong)
- Body briefer, control undergarments, or padding (be sure you have body briefers in black and nude)
- Assortment of bras (black, white, nude, and strapless)
- Plain black and white socks

Other:

- Safety pins, small sewing kit, clothes pins, clear nail polish (for runs)
- Light dressing robe or open front, easy to remove, clothing
- Scarf or make-up mask to prevent make-up transfer
- Dress shields or clear, non-scented deoderant
- Emergency items (Tylenol, antacid, tampons, razor, bandages, etc.)
- Music, books or magazines for downtime