Packing For A Tango Marathon- Buffalo Edition

Still a marathon noob. Here are my new tips and tricks for surviving a dancing packed weekend. For my first round of tips check out Packing For A Tango Marathon-Ann Arbor Edition. This article will add to the previously mentioned tips.

Snacks

My food bag was as big as my suitcase…

TIP: Be aware that the venue may not have food you can eat if you have allergies! I made sure to make a tub of hummus, and pack a bunch of veggies and soup. If I want to feel good I need to eat food that makes my body happy.

Miscellaneous/ Very Important / Feet Things

TIP: I keep all of the random important bits in a small pouch that way I feel like the chaos is contained.

Phone: duh.
Wallet: …
Keys: Don’t loose em.
Fan: You’ll get hot and be happy you have it
Lip balm: BITE Beauty makes an amazing balm!
Clothes tape: Has prevented quite a few fashion mishaps.
Thermos: Green tea and a brick of smoked Gouda kept me alive this weekend.
Eye mask: You may take a nap sitting up in the car
Guuuuum.

Foot rollers: My feet will go through a lot over the next few days.
Shoe Powder: In case the floor is sticky.
Massage salve: For my poor tired feet.

Clothes

TIP: Pack more outfits than you think you’ll need. You may have a food baby and rethink the tight dress you wanted to wear… Or a dress may get caught in a zipper and rip. You never know. Can’t hurt to be prepared.

6 dresses

Not featured:
Extra Long Sleeved Shirts
PJs
Necessary Undergarments

Jewelry

TIP: I tried to pack pieces that would match multiple outfits.

Shoes

I wore waterproof black boots to travel.

Tango heels: Of course.

TIP: Bring two different shaped pairs of shoes. I have two different pairs of the same style, in nude/ gold. I only packed one pair, but after hours and hours of dancing the straps were cutting into my feet. This hurt more than my foot exhaustion.

TIP: Buy blister tape- it’s more cushiony than medical tape and less of a pain to deal with than a bunch of bandaids. You can find it in the medical section of your pharmacy near the bandaids.

Toiletries

TIP: Keep it simple, don’t pack the face mask. You’ll be too tired to use it.

TIP: Learn to style day 2 and day 3 hair. I wash my hair the morning I leave so that way I can avoid the pain of washing and drying my long hair while traveling. I may enjoy my hair down the first day, but it will soon get braided back.

face cleanser: Evan Healy rose cleanser. Very gentle on sensitive skin.
rose water: Evan Healy rose geranium hydrosoul.
face oil: Evan Healy Pomegranate Repair Oil
lotion: Evan Healy rose vetiver lotion.
toothbrush: Quip. My sister got it for me for Hanukah. Was it a hint? Thanks sis. I like it, but it is not life changing. I’m not electric toothbrush-fancy but it does have a built in timer, which is always helpful.
toothpaste: Tom’s Flouride-free in Peppermint. I didn’t like the taste when I first starting using it but now I really hate using anything else.

Make up

TIP: Future Dagny– Forget the highlighter and powder, you’re not going to use it.

Makeup remover: oil and water based

clear eyebrow gel: I could have no other makeup on and feel put together with my brows in place.
gel eyeliner: My go-to is the Lancome art eyeliner. I think I have repurchased this 7 times by now. This is hands down the best gel eyeliner. I have tested many and always come back to this.
eyeshadow: I have one “look” so i just need 2 colors- lighter than my eyelid and darker than my eyelid.
lipstick: I prefer to wear lip balm. I haaaate dry lips when I am dancing, and this way I don’t have to worry about getting lipstick on my leader’s shirt accidentally. But I’m a fancy lady so I’ll pick a “my lips but better” neutral shade.
concealer: Dior. Helpful if I have a pimple