Packing List: Madison Cunningham
"The number one rule is to leave space for a few fabulous items and, most importantly, space for a few souvenirs to bring home.”
At the top of the year, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham kicked off tour in support of her latest album, Ace (a coincidence, we swear). We asked Madison about memorable packing mistakes (never getting the days-to-underwear ratio right), something new she’s bringing on the road (a mini steamer) and the essentials she never leaves home without. Without further ado, here she is:
”Packing for tour usually starts with a frantic display of indecision. Every shirt (and jacket) I own gets laid out on the bed until I can convince myself to part with something. I think it’s the equivalent of my dog hopping in my suitcase the night before I go. It’s this fear and dread of leaving the comforts of home and the ability to change what clothing I’m feeling on a dime.
I usually try to give myself a few days to talk through what the practicals are versus the variables. The number one rule is to leave space for a few fabulous items and, most importantly, space for a few souvenirs to bring home.”
Everyday Oil: To make me feel like I smell classy enough to greet the world.
Salt & Stone Lotion: It keeps my desert skin sane.
Dry Shampoo: For hair survival and confidence.
Dry Brush: A tool to keep skin smooth and the lymphatic system moving.
Vaseline Lip Therapy: It is always in my pocket. I put one in every strange compartment of my bag. It’s a strange addiction at this point but I don’t go seconds without it.
Candle and Fancy Matches: Thankful Greetings matches and Flamingo Estate’s Adriatic Muscatel Sage candle.
Running Shoes: Running keeps my mind agile and makes me speak a little kinder to myself.
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