Jenna's Packing Advise

Hello all of my sisters!

Per many requests, I have decided to include my packing list for those who may be traveling for their first time, those who may simply forget something, or those who might be looking to add to their own list. I have been the 17 year old at Miss California who is lost and kind of scared. My first year I knew no one, besides hearing what my committee had to say, I didn't know what to pack or to bring to rehearsals, so this is my way to help.

I must include that this is a compilation of many years of past Miss Californias' advice, local titleholders advise, advise from my Sweetheart sisters, my own experience, and beyond. Starting with my very first notes from Nicole Lamarche's speech of what to expect way back in 2004, to Veena Goel, to Melissa Chatty, to Jackie Geist, to Stephanie Schutt and Mary McCaman... this list has grown from the advice around me every year. But I have found it has made my life so much easier to plan out my week using this as my guide, and I hoped you might, too!

Miss Gavilan Hills

Wardrobe Checklist:

MAYOR’S RECEPTION:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry _______________________________

• Outfit _________________________________

• Extras ________________________________

COMMITTEE LUNCH:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry  _______________________________

• Outfit _________________________________

• Extras ________________________________

FAMILY LUNCH:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry  _______________________________

• Outfit _________________________________

• Extras ________________________________

FAMILY AND COMMITTEE LUNCH #2:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry  _______________________________

• Outfit _________________________________

• Extras ________________________________

 OPENING NUMBER:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry  _______________________________

• Outfit _________________________________

• Extras  ________________________________

 VISITATION #1:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry  _______________________________

• Cocktail _______________________________

• Extras ________________________________

 VISITATION #2:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry  _______________________________

• Cocktail _______________________________

• Extras ________________________________

 VISITATION #3:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry  _______________________________

• Cocktail _______________________________

• Extras ________________________________

 VISITATION #4:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry  _______________________________

• Cocktail _______________________________

• Extras ________________________________

  INTERVIEW:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry _______________________________

• Outfit _________________________________

• Extras ________________________________

  TALENT:

• Shoes _________________________________

• Jewelry  _______________________________

• Outfit _________________________________

• Extras  _______________________________

               SWIMSUIT

•   Shoes _______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Outfit _______________________________

• Other  ______________________________

         

           EVENING GOWN:

• Shoes _______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Gown _______________________________

• Other ______________________________

         

           ON STAGE QUESTION OUTFIT:

• Shoes _______________________________

• Jewelry______________________________

• Gown _______________________________

• Other_______________________________

         

           WALK ON GOWN #1:

• Shoes _______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Gown _______________________________

• Other ______________________________

          
            WALK ON GOWN #2:

• Shoes _______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Gown _______________________________

• Other ______________________________

           WALK ON GOWN #3:

• Shoes _______________________________

• Jewelry______________________________

• Gown_______________________________

         
           GALA GOWN:                                

• Shoes ______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Outfit ______________________________

• Other ______________________________

         
           Misc Outfit:                         

• Shoes ______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Outfit ______________________________

          
             Misc Outfit:                          

• Shoes _______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Outfit _______________________________

          

             Misc Outfit:                          

• Shoes _______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Outfit _______________________________

Misc

  Misc Outfit:                         

• Shoes ______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Outfit ______________________________

          
             Misc Outfit:                          

• Shoes _______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Outfit _______________________________

          

              Misc Outfit:                          

• Shoes _______________________________

• Jewelry _____________________________

• Outfit _______________________________

             8 REHEARSAL OUTFITS:

    SATURDAY____________________________

       ______________________________________

    SUNDAY______________________________

      ______________________________________

   MONDAY _____________________________

      ______________________________________

   TUESDAY _____________________________

      ______________________________________

   WEDNESDAY__________________________

      ______________________________________

   THURSDAY____________________________

      ______________________________________

   FRIDAY_____________________________________

            ______________________________________

   SATURDAY _____________________________

       ___________________________________________

             OTHER:

• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________         

 

 

Packing List

·         “Rehearsal” tote bag

·         Blanket

·         Blanket for theater

·         Pillow

·         Pillow for theater

·         Zippy Sweatshirts for theater

·         Chapstick

·         Special Snacks

·         Books/ pageant binder

·         Interview note cards

·         i-Pod/ speakers/ *headphones

·         Slippers

·         Robe

·         Shampoo

·         Conditioner

·         Body Wash Loofa

·         Face Wash

·         Face Moisturizer

·         Razor & extra blades

·         Shaving cream

·         Exfolient

·         Make-up

·         Make-up remover

·         Eyelashes/ glue

·         Baby Wipes

·         Sunscreen

·         Deodorant

·         Self-tanner

·         Lotion

·         Perfume

·         Nail stuff

·         Garment rack

·         Liquid hand soap

·         Curling iron

·         Straightener

·         Hot rollers & clips

·         Blow-dryer

·         Bobby pins

·         Safety pins

·         Traveling sewing kit

·         Hair ties

·         Hairspray #1 for room

·         Hairspray #2 for theater

·         Hairbrushes, comb, teasing comb #1 & 2

·         Hair Gel, Styling Spray #1 and #2

·         Hairnet

·         Extensions

·         Plug in air freshener (for hotel)

·         iPod and speakers

·         Tampons

·         Medicine (Advil, Ibuprofen, Midol)

·         “Emergency Pageant Kit”

·         Scotch Tape

·         Duct Tape

·         Clear packing tape

·         Hem tape

·         Toupee tape

·         Butt Glue

·         First Aid Kit

·         Collapsible hamper

·         Bottled Water

·         Vitamins

·         Splenda and Liptons tea

·         Propel Waters

·         Snacks

·         Towel to stand on while changing

·         Kleenex

·         Notebook/Journal

·         Clipboard to write on

·         Sleeping mat/ yoga mat for theater

·         Sally Hansen Air brush legs

·         Uh-oh sunless tanner removal from Sonona Tanning

·         Alarm clock

·         Sleep mask/ earplugs

·         Piano/ big headphones

·         Laptop and charger

·         Picture printer for gifts

·         16 gig thumb drive

·         Extra rhinestones/ glue

·         Hot glue gun

·         Cotton Balls/ q-tips

·         Toothbrush and toothpaste (2 of each)

·         Food cooler for hotel room (so you can fill with ice)

·         Steamer for hotel room

·         Lighted Mirror

·         Full Length Mirror (for room)

·         Full Length Mirror (for theater)

·         Hand mirror (2) 1 for room/1 theater

·         Tall plastic organizer drawers for room

·         Plastic Organizer for theater

·         Plastic box

·         Plastic drawers for hotel

·         Sheets for bed (if tanning)

·         Extra Bath Towels

·         Wash cloths for hotel

·         Thank you cards

·         Mayor’s gift

·         Gift for roommate

·         Hostess Gifts/ small E.D. gift

·         Cell phone charger

·         Camera

·         Camera Charger

·         Extra Camera Chip

·         Extra Hangers for the closet

·         Strip cord plug

·         Strip cord plug #2 for theater

·         Surge protector

·         3 prong extension cord

·         Jacket (fancy)

·         Jacket (for theater)

·         Underwear

·         SOCKS!

·         Bras, strapless, racer-back, regular

·         Long pants for theater

·         Sweatshirts for rehearsals

·         Tennis Shoes

·         Pajamas

·         Swimsuit (extra)

·         Cup inserts

·         Nylons

·         College t-shirt

·         Purses/ clutches for appearances

·         Workout gear for gym (if you want)

·         Copy of judge’s bio’s

·         Miss CA Schedule 

·         Extra casual swimsuit (just in case)

·     Pageant Kit:

o   Tweezers

o   Scissors

o   Sewing Kit (needles, thread, measuring tape, safety pins)

o   First aid kit (alcohol swabs, different size band aids, Neosporin, blister pads)

o   All medications (Midol, aspirin, ibuprofen)

o   Extra tanning lotion

o   Extra bobby pins/ hair clips

o   Extra Q-tips, cotton pads

o   Tampons

o   Ear plugs

o   Hand sanitizer

o   Tissues

o   Extra buttons/ rhinestones

o   Nail touch up emergency colors

•    
• Make-up:
  Face- foundation, cover up, bronzer, powder and blush
  Applicators- sponges, brushes, Q-tips
  Eyes- shadows, liners, mascara, eyelashes and glue
  Lips- liners, lipstick, sealer, gloss
  Sharp stuff- tweezers, small pair of scissors, small sewing kit, safety pins, nail file