Tomorrow, a year ago, I was one of the very happy, increadibly nervous high school graduate students.

Although the day was fun, it was very stressful..

Everything from the party (that I, thankfully, left my family to handle - before making any assumptions; I'll do the same for them!), to the graduation breakfast, what to pack in my purse, stressed me out..

 

A year later, I can proudly tell you what you will need to make it through the day - picture perfect and blister-free!

 

 

 

Gum - no bad breath on this day..

Band aid - to avoid blisters (if you chose to wear uncomfortable shoes - something I'm happy I didn't do!), but even if you are wearing comfortable shoes - they'll be handy!

Pens - to write inside peoples hats and vice versa. Tip: bring multiple pens that WRITE on fabric because you WILL lose them during the day..

Face mist - to refresh your face and keep your makeup put..

Blush, concealer, eyeliner(s), lipstick, powder + brush - you WILL definitely need to pop on some lipstick before the graduation picture, powder your face before running out the doors and put a color on your face with the blush.. The concealer will also be handy.. I only brought one brush and used it for both the blush and powder.

Perfume - it speaks for it self..

Scissors - or nail scissors is always good to have in your purse.. For graduation? In case you have to cut off tags, a broken nail, etc..

Vaseline - soft lips are nice!

Sunglasses - in case the sun is shining. But be sure to bring a pair of sunnies that won't leave a mark on your nose! 

Hair pins, safety pins (thread?) - in case your hair/scarf needs more pinning or your dress rips.. ANYTHING is possible..

Camera - to document the day! I left my 'system' camera with my family - so they'd snap pictures when I was "running" out the doors of my school, and brought a small digital camera with me.

1. It fits in my purse.

2. My friend brought her system camera.

Umbrella - I packed my umbrella last minute and I was very thankful for it.. Why? It started raining while we were walking around town! 

My hair was kept in place and my makeup wasn't ruined (and thankfully it wasn't a heavy rain).