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Last-Minute Items You Need for Essence Festival

Don't leave home without these must-haves! 
Last-Minute Items To Grab Before Essence Festival
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 23, 2020

As the 25th annual Essence Festival comes our way, it’s essential to remember those small but useful items that’ll make our lives easier during the event.

We know you’ve got the major pieces ready to go, but just in case you needed a refresher on the last-minute essentials you’ll be grateful for, we’ve got you.

From shower wipes that’ll refresh your sticky skin to the clear bag that you absolutely need to live your best concert life at the Superdome, we’ve rounded everything up.

Shop below and let the Essence Festival games begin!

01
Shower Sheets Large Body Wipes, $15
Don’t let that New Orleans heat get you! Keep your skin cool and fresh with these shower wipes!
Last-Minute Items To Grab Before Essence Festival
Sephora
available at Sephora $15 Shop Now
02
Stainless Steel Tumbler Blue, $9
Stay hydrated and stylish with this cool blue tumbler!
Last-Minute Items To Grab Before Essence Festival
Target
available at Target $9 Shop Now
03
Classic Travel Pillow in Camo, $30
Protect your neck with this camo-printed pillow.
Last-Minute Items To Grab Before Essence Festival
Bed Bath & Beyond
available at Bed Bath & Beyond $30 Shop Now
04
Wash Me Travel Bag
Draw a clear line in the sand between your dirty clothes and your fresh pieces with this handy laundry bag.
Last-Minute Items To Grab Before Essence Festival
Shopbop
available at Shopbop $15 Shop Now
05
Pirassa Ballet Flat, $30
When your strut isn’t quite the same because you’re just tired, whip out some flats and go on about living your best NOLA life.
Last-Minute Items To Grab Before Essence Festival
DSW
available at DSW $30 Shop Now
06
ESSENCE Festival Chain Bag
Don’t forget your clear bags!! It’s imperative that you snag a clear bag for entry into the Superdome! Read more about the clear bag policy here!
Last-Minute Items To Grab Before Essence Festival
Shop Essence
available at Shop Essence $40 Pre-Order Here
07
Denim Jacket, $118
Stay comfortable even when the A/C blasts on the airplane or in the convention center with this chic Madewell jacket that comes in standard and curvy sizes.
Last-Minute Items To Grab Before Essence Festival
Nordstrom
available at Nordstrom $118 Shop Now
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