Carnival Packing List

Travel sewing kit with double thread. [ link to buy ]
A pack of safety pins of all sizes. [ link to buy ]
Monistat Chafing Gel. This is great if you choose not to wear pantyhose.
Makeup setting spray. You WILL sweat! [ link to buy ]
Makeup Blotting sheets. [link to buy]
Makeup gems / rhinestones, etc if you plan on wearing them. [ link to buy ]
Eyelash glue or spirit gum and remover for your makeup gems. [ link to buy ]
Insoles. Bring a few packs of your favorite insoles for all shoes. [ link to buy ]
Small glue gun and glue sticks (mandatory). [ link to buy ]
Clear nail polish (to stop runs in stockings). [ link to buy ]
A road purse. This can be a wristlet (especially for frontliners), or a cross-body. [ link to buy ]

Basically, your clothes will get DESTROYED. So be prepared to trash everything you wear.

A bottle of baby oil to keep the paint from sticking to your skin. Use generously :) [ link to buy ]
Cut off shorts, bikini bottoms or boy shorts..
Dedicated bra and underwear as the paint, water and powder will stain through.
A headscarf you like or some even wear a cheap and fun wig. Most bands will give you a scarf, but always bring a backup. If you don’t want to wear anything, bring a heavy-duty/clarifying shampoo and a good conditioner + oil to wash out all the paint like this one from EDEN Bodyworks.
Sneakers or boots you don't mind destroying. These MUST have a good rubber sole as the streets/grass can get slippery.
A water-resistant/water-proof fanny pack or pouch. [ link to buy ]
Waterproof phone case if you plan on posting while partying. Trust us. [ link to buy ]
A black towels if you are staying in a private home/rental villa. Most hotels will have wash-off stations, but use a black towel so that you don’t destroy your private property’s linens. [ link to buy ]

Spray sunscreen. [ link to buy ]
Insect Repellent. [ link to buy ]
Daily vitamins & supplements.
Alka Seltzer - great hangover cure [ link to buy ]
Neosporin - for insect bites [ link to buy ]
Bobby and straight pins + your favorite hair accessories. [ link to buy ]
EmergenC packets and any other electrolyte/hydration tablets or packets such as Nuun, Drip Drop or Pedialyte. These are road life-savers! [ link to buy ]
Turmeric. Yes, turmeric! If your fingers or feet swell in extreme heat, turmeric works almost instantly to bring it down. Just mix with water! [ link to buy ]
Tiger Balm for muscle aches. [ link to buy ]
Advil, Tylenol, Zyrtec/Benadryl.
Aloe Vera Gel for sunburns. [ link to buy ]
Hand sanitizer (wipes or purse size bottle) for fetes and mobile bathrooms. [ link to buy ]
A phone ring. Consider getting a ring which makes holding your phone much easier! [ link to buy ]
A stain pen a la Tide (bring 2). [ link to buy ]
Facial moisturizer with sunscreen. [ link to buy ]
A compact mobile charger. [ link to buy ]
Earplugs (for loud sound systems on the road). [ link to buy ]