Fashion Week starts tomorrow, sort of, and we’ve spent the weekend resting, hydrating, exercising, eating and gathering our survival packs.
Some things – water, caffeine, internet access – are obvious necessities.
Everything else – scarves, candy, inspiration – stuffed into our bags is there to keep us sane, smiling and looking at least somewhat pulled together.
Our individual lists of essentials, after the jump.

1. A big black scarf
2. MacBookPro
3. Eddie Borgo Cone Bracelet
4. Moscot Glasses
5 Rosebud Salve
6. BlackBerry
7. Kiehl’s Eye De-Puffer
8. Starbucks
9. Water
10. Giles Cat-Eye Sunglasses

1. Diet Coke
2. The New York Times
3. Vintage RayBan Aviators
4. Big Moleskins
5. Massive Scarves
6. Fresh‘s Sugar Lip Treatment
7. Converse
8. Inspiration
9. iPhone

1. Marc Jacobs Umbrella
2. MAC Blacktrack Lipstick
3. My Leopard Coat
4. Dean & Deluca Chai Latte
5. Vintage Chanel Bag
6. American Apparel Sheer Burnout T
7. Canon Powershot Digital Camera
8. Barneys Cashmere Lined Gloves
9. Nature Valley‘s Oats and Honey Granola Bar

1. Wool and the Gang Hat
2. Cold-Eeze Lozenges
3. Marais Sneakers
4. Stella Solid Perfume
5. Mario Badescu Lip Conditioner