Stylist Kit Items List + Solutions

*Items sourced from School of Style Stylist Kit marked SOS

1: Bra Pads - inside bra for lift, but also in shoes too big

2: Label Stickers - label client's belongings, label sizes on hangers, in sole to identify shoe and size, label accessories on dressing table, etc.

3: Strap Trap - Convert bra into racer back to conceal under a garment (pictured under #12) SOS

4: Garment Guard - disposable stick-on pads for armpit seam of jackets + tight dresses to prevent sweat stains SOS

5: Kung Shoe Grip - textured non slip sticker, gentler than sandpaper, many high heels too slippery, prevent falls SOS

6: Thin String - as shoelaces, a drawstring, string together accessories when not in use

7: Tag Gun - Use tag gun to reattach price tag for garments that need to be returned SOS

8: Q-tips + Cotton Pads - Cleaning jewelry, garments, and shoes on set

9: Dr. Beckmann Stain Remover Pen: Great multipurpose remover, because accidents happen! Better than Tide bleach pen

10: Black Marker - write on labels for models/client, hide imperfections (like bleach marks, shoe soles), checklist, cross out rundown list

11: Safety Pins: less for making a garment fit, but adjusting clothes for camera angles, like pinning in back to make a blouse tighter. Can use two parallel rows down back with string to lace for a corset effect, link accessories and attach to hanger or pin on garment

12: Sew-on Snaps, Buttons, Bra Clasps + Clips - on set garment repair, snaps useful for closing gaping in blouse/dress/shirts. Jump rings + clasps - jewelry repair on set

13: Backup Pre-Threaded Sewing Kit Needles and Thread. Not pictured: the small thread spools I usually pack (1x white, 1x black, 1x pink) - repair garments on set, tack down clothes for desired styling effect (gathers, ruching, etc.)

14: Needle-Nosed Pliers - jewelry repair with jump rings, zipping really tight zippers, holding something while I glue

15: Stapler - labelling and sorting wardrobe labels and hang tags, faster than needle and thread if pressed for time

16: Selfie Light - illuminate inside of deep bags, check color + close up details in studio. Not pictured: larger LED strip, super bright, to see wardrobe for nighttime shoots or dark studio corners

17: Foam Circle -  rub off deodorant stains, works great on black fabric SOS

18: Measuring Tape - take measurements, check sizes, on set alterations

19: Muscle Tape for Physiotherapy - tape on skin for styling effects, support/lift/suppress breasts

20: Ribbon + Weight: determine body type by looking at shoulder-hip-waist proportion 

21: Alcohol Spray - clean all the things, most often jewelry and ear pieces

22: Downy Wrinkle Releaser - this brand best to remove wrinkles in combo with a steamer or a blow dryer in a pinch

23: Nail Polish Remover - remove nail polish, superglue, stickers gunk, and black marker, shine shoes

24: Clear Nail Polish - coat inside of cheap rings to prevent green finger, stop run in stockings, secure frayed threads or shoelace ends

25: Tape from L to R: Painters Tape - tape shoe sole to be able to return; Black Electrical Tape - new shoe lace ends, repair belt; Double-Sided Sticky Tape - position clothes, makeshift hem; 3M Sticky Tape - best for clothes to skin, like a mic or low V; Duct Tape - make inside-out loop around hand for removing hair and lint; Not pictured: Toupee Tape - best for securing strapless garments to skin that have more weight, higher performance hold for long shoots

26: Extra Plastic Bags - keep track of accessories or model/client's belongings

27: Spirit Gum + Remover - wig superglue for skin, can use for avant guard styling effects (hair, sequins, feathers, and beads on skin)

28: Gorilla Glue - shoe repair, leather repair

29: Stick-On Velcro - quick change costumes, close gaps, on set alterations

30: Herbal Candy - model/client fresh breath or for sore throat

31: 4 Charges Power Bank and Multi-Use Cords - to charge cellphones, selfie light, etc. on set (often no electricity on location)

32: Blank Business Cards - labelling clothing rack with black marker

33: Empty Plastic Jar - holding model/client own ring or earrings so not lost

34: Pipe Cleaners + Clips - twist onto garment rack and clip Business cards to label rack for organization

35: Hair Clips - clip clothes to adjust fit quick

36: Scissors - pointy in bag, foldable tied on with pipe cleaner to my lanyard for easy access

37: Eucelypus Oil - helps headaches and nausea

38: My Business Cards - pass out on set, network

39: Foldable Phone Holder - hold cellphone for myself or client handsfree, useful for matching reference pics

40: Hand Lotion - Remove static cling, slide off rings, make arms and legs look smoother on camera

41: Petroleum Jelly - lubricate stuck zippers, on feet to prevent blisters, on teeth so lips and lipstick don't stick, clean makeup from skin and clothes, polish sunglasses + belt buckles