You know how you need to get dressed at the last minute because you’ve been caught up doing anything but getting ready to be at your next appointment/date/whatever and you pull out the new dress that still has the price tag attached and the hem is too long? No? What! Am I the only one who does everything last minute?
Please tell there is SOMEONE out there who understands me!!
Oh! Great! I see one hand out there! Phew!
So, for you one reader, you’ll really appreciate my fashion emergency kit to help you with those last minute disasters that happen when you’re running late and still need to look fabulous.
Let me tell you why I created this kit. I was frankly fed up with running around my bedroom/office/kitchen/living room trying to get my outfit in perfect order when I was already short on time. I needed a single place I could go to to grab the tools I needed to cut off the price tag or hem a pair of jeans. Note that this is not a repair kit. I rarely need to do any sewing when I’m getting ready. I mean, if it’s missing a button or has a hole in it, I’m just not going to wear it that day.
Without further ado, these are the contents of my fashion emergency kit.
1. SCISSORS
I keep a small pair of scissors to cut off price tags off new clothing, the occasional itchy clothing label, or a loose thread. I also labeled my scissors with “M Bedroom” so it doesn’t walk off somewhere else. I use this item the most in my kit.
2. DOUBLE STICK FASHION TAPE
These are great for button-up shirts at the chest area where the shirt tends to pop open. They also work well to hem skirts or pants in a pinch. Remember, this is a kit for quick fixes so you can get out the door quickly.
3. LINT REMOVER
I keep a lint brush and an adhesive lint roller in my kit. I think they each excel in different areas of the lint removal department. I find that the lint brush is great for picking up lint, like fiber transfers, and the lint roller is great for picking up hair. I usually use more of the lint brush because it’s a reusable tool, whereas the lint roller requires disposal of the adhesive tape that would run out and need to be refilled later. And I’m all about less waste!
4. LEATHER HOLE PUNCHER
I have a few belts that are too big for me because I might have bought them to wear around my loose jeans, but occasionally, I want to wear that same belt around my waist (which is smaller than my hips). I tried the cheap method of punching holes in the belt with a nail, but that only created an uneven, crappy hole. I also didn’t like how this seemed to damage the leather of my belts. This leather hole puncher is the trick to properly adding more holes in your belts. It comes with different size holes to match those in your belt. It cost me $20 at a fabric shop and I don’t use it very often, but it’s completely worth it to avoid looking sloppy.
5. SHOE INSERTS
This idea came from my Wedding Emergency Kit. So many blogs suggested including shoe inserts in the Wedding Emergency Kit that I thought it made total sense to have some in my Fashion Emergency Kit. How many times have I put on a pair of heels that didn’t fit my feet perfectly resulting in my feet popping out of the shoes as I walked in them? These heel liners solve that problem for me, so I don’t have to choose a different pair of shoes to go with my outfit.
6. ELECTRIC LINT SHAVER
This is a wonderful tool to take off the pills of sweaters or shirts. It shaves off the pills from the surface of the material, leaving it looking brand new again. It works in a more powerful way that the lint brush and lint roller can’t do. I’ve even used it to depill linens. I bought my electric lint shaver for $8 at Superstore (a grocery store in Canada), but I’ve seen them sold at other big box locations like Wal-mart or Target.
7. FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS
I keep a few sheets on hand to remove static cling. I also use hairspray, which I keep in the bathroom. (I always know where that is.) The sheets are stored in a Ziploc bag so they don’t get lost in the basket.
8. STAIN REMOVER PEN
And what Fashion Emergency Kit would be complete without a stain remover pen? Do I really need to explain what this would be great for?
All the tools are corralled in a basket that I keep in my bedroom closet. This is also a great basket to have by your side as you’re folding clothes on laundry day. There’s no law that says you have to keep your clothes in good condition only when you’ve put it on and running out the door. Maybe if I do better with keeping my clothes better cared for as I see the problem, I won’t need to freak out as much when I’m getting dressed at the 11th hour.
Have I missed anything in the Fashion Emergency Kit? Do you have any other tools to add?
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