Burlesque Survival Kit

Last night, Rockalily performed at Babylon with a few special guests. The event was to raise money for Planned Parenthood Ottawa, and did we ever! It was a success for everyone involved and we couldn't be more thankful to our friends and fans who came to show their support.

Backstage at a burlesque show, we are constantly asking to borrow things from each other; scissors, titty tape, gloves, etc. A few months ago, I took a large makeup bag (A cute little Betsey Johnson that my mom gave me for Christmas, actually) and stuffed it with often overlooked burlesque necessities.

Here is what I keep in my burlesque survival kit, and I must say, if Survivorman Les Stroud had to endure 5 hours as a burlesque performer, he'd be damn proud of my emergency kit.

• safety pins
• bobby pins
• scissors
• a red lipstick
• an extra set of pasties
• an extra set of tassels
• double-sided body tape
• miniature hairspray
• an extra pair of stockings
• eyelash glue (great for stopping a run in stockings, as well as applying eyelashes)
• an extra pair of evening gloves
• a large container of silver craft glitter
• several wetnaps
• a few mini packets of superfine makeup glitter

What would you keep in an emergency kit for a burlesque performance?