Prom Spot - Prom Accessories: 5 Lifesavers You'll Be Glad to Have

Let's face it -- sometimes, disaster strikes. (And somehow, someone always has a camera ready -- but that's a different story!) It's all the more reason to make like a Boy Scout and be prepared. We've found five lifesavers that will help ensure a smooth evening -- even if trauma comes knocking.

Give Tired Tootsies the Boot!
There should be a warning on party-worthy shoes: "Objects on your feet might be more painful than they appear." That's why we love Foot Petals Tip Toes. Designed to both cushion the balls of your feet and keep 'em from sliding around in open-toe shoes, these are a must-have for girls on their feet. Best of all, unlike your typical inserts, these keep on the DL (but if you do plan on taking your shoes off, just pick one of their fun patterns -- no one can diss the zebra stripes!). Foot Petals Tip Toes, $6.95, TheKnot.com/shop

Fear No Mascara!
We all know that dancing (and sweat) can be hazardous to your eye makeup, but that's no reason to stop the music. So we're thinking Nobel Prize for whoever is behind the ingenious design of Swab Plus Eye Makeup Remover Swabs. These look like plain ol' cotton swabs -- but don't be fooled. Inside each stem lives a drop of totally gentle eye makeup remover. Snap one side open and the liquid comes out the other end, leaving you with just the right amount to erase that unruly mascara. P.S.: They've also got swabs full of nail polish remover, cuticle conditioner, lip treatment, and tons of other quick-fixers. Swab Plus Eye Makeup Remover Swabs, $3.79, drugstore.com

Nix Broken Nails!
It's practically a law of nature that when you're out on the town (or wearing stockings), you're bound to get a snag. And the phrase, "Oh! I broke a nail!" should never be uttered by a fabulous girl trying to keep her cool. That's why there's Ms. Manicure Matchbook Emery Boards -- a mini pack of nail files that promises to stop snags, rips, and chips before they take over the evening. Tear one off and you're good to tackle any mani disaster. Ms. Manicure Matchbook Emery Boards, $1.95, adiscountbeauty.com

Banish Bad Breath!
Chicken smothered in 40 cloves of garlic? Onion soup? You might be able to kiss your mother with that mouth, but not your date. No worries. Listerine PocketPaks Oral Care Strips are equipped to kill even the most offensive breath odors. These powerful little sheets melt right on your tongue and kill 99% of odor-causing bacteria in only 30 seconds. In four coooool flavors, that's a breath of fresh air. Listerine PocketPaks Oral Care Strips, $3.99, drugstore.com

Never Be Left Hanging!
There are lifesavers, and then there are lifesavers. Bring along a mini notebook to stash digits including your closest pals' cell phones, a local cab company, and the nearest police station (911 on a cell phone can be unreliable). Let's hope you'll never need it -- but you'll be so happy to have it if you do.

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--Joanna Saltz