It’s all in the bag for models

A model’s bag is filled with things you’ve never dreamed of! Here’s a sampling of what you could find if you were to peek into the everyday bag of a working model.

Take note: Every model gets a workout just from lugging the thing around!
Baby wipes
This is a great tool for both cleansing the face and removing makeup. Baby wipes are hygienic (use them once, and throw them away) and gentle to the face.
You’ll find that most versions contain lanolin, which is a skin softener. Purchase the convenient travel pack to freshen up at a moment’s notice. It’s also useful for taking up a stain or deodorant mark.
Garlic and Papaya Tablets
This is an absolute must when it’s necessary to get weight off in a hurry.
Garlic and papaya tablets as a diuretic and can get up to six pounds in a couple of days. Ask your pharmacist for the strongest strength available over-the-counter. Take two garlic tablets with two papaya tablets before breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Eat lightly on these days, staying away from salt. You can buy garlic and papaya tablets in your local drugstore or heath food store.
Chalk
Here’s a natural way to hide stains. Carry white chalk for white clothing, and coloured chalk for different colours of your wardrobe.
I prefer you use these natural treatments over chemical stain removers because they are safer for the planet and many fabrics can be ruined by chemical versions.
White eyeliner
White eyeliner is essential to create a wide-eyed look. Use it along the eyelash line, and softly smudge it with a smudge applicator.
White eye shadow
Most models use it to create a shimmering face base by mixing it with foundation. Stroked just under the brow and immediately lifts the eye.
Vaseline
You can create your won tinted gloss, and save lots of money at the same time.
Simply mix any of your favourite lipsticks with a dab of Vaseline.
Eye redness remover
Have I got a way for you to remove breakouts quickly!
In just the way redness reliever take the redness out of the eye, so does it remove redness from pimples.
Squeeze out a little on a cotton swab. Hold it on the pimple for ten to fifteen seconds, or until it disappears. Models (and the people who hire them) consider it a tragedy to get a pimple, but it’s also important for you when you have that big party, to obliterate those little suckers. This will do it, and quickly.
Pantyhose
What do you think models do with ripped pantyhose?
They make their very own scrunchies. You know, those fabulous hair accessories that pull your hair back so much style, but cost a fortune?
Here’s what you do. Take a pantyhose leg (the more opaque styles provide more elasticity), and cut at two to four inch increments. You’ll find out that these scrunchies will hold the hair beautifully with out any of the stress or split ends that the rubber bands can cause.
Erasers
What do these models do when they loose an earring back?
What do they do when their earring is just too heavy to stand on their ear? We take the erase off the pencil and use it to hold the earring in place. You can use this when you drop the back of your earring in your office, etc.
Hair spray
Hair spray is helpful for keeping those coifs in place, but it also keeps pantyhose from ruining. Spray (lightly, please) a thin film up and down your hose before each wearing.
To keep your makeup in place, close your eyes and, holding the can at arm’s length, spray a light mist of hair spray on your face.
Be very careful if you have sensitive skin
Should you happen to encounter an errant bug in your hotel room, just do what resourceful models do.
Take your hair spray and zap the pest with it. You will paralyse that little pest more quickly than any bug spray ever did. Did you ever dream hair spray could be so versatile?
Satin pillow case
A satin pillow case is necessary to keep that hair style in check while travelling.
Not only will it be essential when you travel, but you will enjoy using it at home. Sleeping on a satin pillow case will prevent wrinkles while you sleep.
Lemon juice
Forget the expensive toners. Models carry lemons in their bags to remover residue from their face and to refresh.
Sometimes we carry fresh lemons, but there’s only one can stuff into those bags. If you do choose to purchase reconstituted lemon juice, make sure it contains real lemons.
Ice water
You’ve heard that models drink lots of water. Well that is so true, but only half the story. To get optimum benefits from water, models drink ice water.
With ice water, the body needs to use more than 100 calories just to warm itself in room temperature to absorb the water. You are actually using more calories than you are taking.
Teething rings
Placed on the eyes. Teething rings will reduce any puffiness, and provide a well-rested, wide-eyed appearance.
Frozen teething rings are soothers for sunburned skin.
Spoons
Here’s yet another way to wake up those eyes.
Run a spoon under cold water. Hold the spoon under the eye for about thirty seconds. The coolness of the metal “wakes   up” the eyes.
Parsley
Parsley is rich chlorophyll. It is a major ingredient in leading breath fresheners. Breath sweetening is more effective when it is done inside the body.
There is a lot of advertising going on to get people to invest in internal breath fresheners. Again, don’t spend a lot for these products. Do what knowledgeable models do to ensure “kissable” breath. Eat the parsley on your plate at mealtimes, or carry dried parsley in your bag to instantly freshen your breath. It will keep your breath fresher and longer than topical fresheners.
Tea
Tea keeps cavities away! Both green and black tea contains fluoride and polyphenols to prevent plaque from adhering to the tooth’s surface.
After models are done drinking their tea, they use their cool teabag to refresh their eyes. Simply squeeze the teabag of so that it isn’t “dripping,” gently dab the bags under the eye area. If your face is clean, run over the face for a quick pick me up!
Unfiltered apple cider vinegar
This is such a versatile product! It’s a great blood purifier when you out a tablespoon in a cup of hot water and drink it.
You can use it as an astringent for both your face and hair.
Avocado body butter
Models run to their nearest “natural” shop for those products.
It gives a wonderful smooth sheen to the skin. Even though it’s a little bit sticky, it’s very worthwhile.
Origins “Sunny delight”
This is a cream for the face that many models can’t live without.
It provides a healthy outdoorsy glow. You can use it with or without makeup.
Toothbrush
Here’s an old model’s trick that everyone can copy. Brush your lips!
Not only does it take away any chapping, but it plumps up the lip temporarily for that sought-after “pouty” look. A toothbrush is a super jewellery cleanser, getting into nooks and crannies.
Tape
Models always carry double-sided tape to tack up fallen hems, make quick repairs in badly fitting clothing, and “quick tack” an accessory.
Candles
Carry around small birthday candles. Use them to get stuck zipper going again.
Colon cleanser
No I do not need to elaborate, but there is something to be said for beauty to really work, it needs to start from the inside – literally!
These cleansers are extremely popular and readily available at health food stores.
Jelly beans
A jelly bean is a quick energy boost and surprisingly low in calories and fat.
Most of these treats contain about 5 to 6 calories each- a pretty good way to snack!
Kelp
Models carry kelp tablets to speed up their metabolism.
Rosemary oil
Rubbed into the temple, rosemary oil relieves pain by relaxing constricted muscles.
Candied ginger
When travelling, models rely on candied ginger to prevent motion sickness.
Dandelion tea
This used as a diuretic. Find this product in natural supermarkets and drugstores. Stay near a rest room!
Surgical tape
Use surgical tape to smooth skin while you sleep. Tape an X between eyebrows, just above the nose.
We often make expressions while we sleep that can cause wrinkling and furrowing.
Lemon peel
This is a great natural mouth wash that is more effective than commercial brands.
Combine it with a small amount of witch hazel and rinse away.
How models get great skin
These are facts that models do to achieve great skin!
* They drink a ton of spring water.
* They avoid fatty food and chocolates before a shoot.
* They boil whole milk and let it cool down. Then they lift the thin film on top and use it as an exfoliant.
* They wash their faces with 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and ? teaspoon of lemon juice.
* They use a tablespoon of honey to their bath as this leaves the skin feeling smooth and silky.
When striking a pose here are some few reminders to make it an absolute success!
* Choose solid colours, avoiding patterns, which grab too much attention away from the face.
* Wear black and white with heavier emphasis on black for blondes and white for brunettes.
* Avoid jewellery that will distract from the face or that would possibly date the photo.
* Avoid clothing that would indicate a season or trend. Stay with classic clothing.
* With makeup do not moisturise under the foundation as it will make your face extremely greasy!
* Use lots of powder but should be matte coverage.
* Line lips, and then dip a cotton swab in powder, and run along the line. This will create a mouth that “pops” out.
* Never use frost or odd makeup colours.
* Avoid over styling or “big” hair as it looks over done.
So what do you think gals? Puh-reety good huh? Isn’t it wonderful to know these “tricks of the trade?” There’s no harm in trying it!