The Stylist Kit in the far foreground on-location. — The Stylist Kit in the far foreground on-location.

The Stylist's Kit is your most important possession on a shoot. Keep it well stocked and never leave it behind.

The stylist kit is crucial for on-location shoots. But, what to put in this elusive bag, you may wonder. Well, never-fear! Below is a list of everything you will need to make the perfect Stylist Kit and Mini Kit!

THE KIT BASICS

Gardening or Tool Tote Bag
Ok, you may be thinking, does it really NEED to be this kind of bag? YES, IT DOES.
Think about how many items you're going to need to organize and keep straight, these bags have pockets all around the outside which work perfectly for your lint rollers and shoehorns. They are also durable and stand upright on their own which is helpful when running over to the steamer and tripping over it. If you buy a good bag once, it will last you-make the investment.
Small Crossbody Bag
'What? I need TWO bags?', you may be thinking. But yes, you need two bags. Think about shooting on-location and hiking up a big hill to get that perfect scenic overlook. Once the photographer starts taking photos, you realize that the clasp of the necklace isn't tight enough and you need a safety pin! BUT, because your full-sized Stylist Kit is so heavy, you left it back at the car. Well, after you run down and up that hill and have to clumsily adjust the necklace with slippery sweaty hands all while gasping and panting for breath in the model's ear, you may think twice about needing that Mini Kit. Just sayin', it could happen. Get a mini-kit and fill it with the most important items from the list below (safety pins, mini scissors, needle and thread, clips, etc). Leave the full-size kit in the car and bask in the hands-free freedom that is...The Mini Kit.

THE MEAT & POTATOES

Pop Up Privacy Tent and Small Tarp for 'Floor'
Extra Garment Bags
My Little Steamer GoMini Hand Steamer
Extra Hangers
Shoe Horn
Shoe Heel Cushions
Shoe Insole Cushion
Shoe Arch Pads
BandAid Blister
Moleskin Sheet
Body Glide
Photography Clips and Clamps of Various Sizes
Hair Clips
Chip Clips
Traditional Clothes Pins
Lint Rollers and Extra Sticky Sheets
Lint Brush
Lint Shaver
Neutrogena Makeup Removal Wipes
Wet Wipes Hand Sanitizer Cloths
Liquid Hand Sanitizer
Downy Wrinkle Reducer
Febreze
Safety Pins of Various Sizes
Seam Ripper
Small Sewing Kit (needle, threads, small scissors, straight pins, needle threader)
Nail Clipper
Tide Pen
Fashion Tape
Regular Scotch Tape
Packaging Tape (to protect shoe bottoms from scuffs)
Full Sized Scissors
Small Stapler
Paper Clips
Rubber Bands
Permanent Markers
Pens
Small Notebook
Masking Tape (to label outfits on outside of garment bags or label water bottles)
Tagging Gun and extra attachments
Coupon (Tag) Organizer
Washcloth
Disposable Thongs
Pantyhose (a little rubbing also takes deodorant off clothing)
Socks
Men's Ties
White and Black T-Shirts to Fit Model (s)
Tie Clips
Collar Stays
Hair Elastics
First Aid Kit (Painkillers, All-Day Allergy, Immodium, Antacid Tablets, Bandaids, Antibiotic Ointment)
Toiletry Kit (mouth wash, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss)
Gum
Granola Bar
Small Water Bottles
Entire Jewelry Selection being used for the shoot