Over the years, I've learned that on most days, just carrying a purse isn't enough for me. Usually, if I have an event that I want to just carry a purse or clutch to, I wind up bringing a whole bag of things, with the clutch inside, and make a split-second decision as to what can be left in the car/person's house we're leaving from/on the floor under my chair in the original bag. I am a bag lady, and I've come to terms with this.
Here is what makes it into my bag on a normal day. Most of these things fit into my purse, but my lunch and usually my work shoes (that I don't wear to walk to work) don't, so I bring a larger bag, so I can fit those very necessary things.
1. Kindle (Amazon) -- I stopped carrying it for a while, but I'm back to bringing it. So I can read at lunch. And sometimes at my desk. I'm working my way through everything Michael Crichton ever wrote, pretty much.
2. Planner (Vera Bradley) -- With a similar pattern to my kindle sticker. Totally unintentional.
3. Umbrella (Target) -- Because I live in Seattle, and it's usually at least misting. I bring it even when the forecast says it's supposed to be completely sunny all day. Because the weather people? They lie.
4. Minimergency Kit (Ms. & Mrs.) -- This is a save-all pack. It has mini hairspray, mini clear nail polish, nail polish remover pads, emery board, earring backs, mini sewing kit, stain remover towelette, deodorant remover towelette, breath fresh drops, tampon, lip balm, band aids, floss, clear hair ties and pain reliever. You have no idea how often I get to say 'I have that!' when someone asks. And they sell refills, so you don't have to buy a new one when you run out of stuff.
5. Emery Board (Paul and Joe) -- My nails break often, I need to file them. Sometimes, I chew on them when I get nervous or stressed out (it's a bad habit I haven't quite fully been able to quit.) I file them. It's useful.
6. Spray Hand Sanitizer (Cleanwell) -- This stuff is great, and this mini bottle lasts forever. It doesn't have alcohol (it uses plants!) so it's super kid and pet safe, and smells much better than the traditional stuff.
7. Roll-On Perfume in 'Pink Sugar' by Aquolina (Sephora) -- I have regular, spray perfume at home. But if I forget to put it on, or just feel like I need a good-smelling pick me up during the workday, I can use this!
8. Pen -- So I always have a pen. Because they're useful. And then if I'm signing up/in for something, I don't have to wait for everyone else to finish (it was very handy for group job interviews, back when we first got to Seattle.)
9. Lip Gloss (Archipelago) -- For when I want shine. It also smells good, but not like candy, so I'm not tempted to taste it when I put it on.
10. Kiss of Smoothness Lip Balm (Nivea) -- This stuff is the BOMB. I always have it. It's the only thing I've found that doesn't stop working after three applications (cause my lips are always chapped, no matter how much I hydrate.)
11. Redness/Irritation Eyedrops (Visine) -- I wear contacts. I wear contacts for way longer than is recommended by the packaging. So towards the end of their life, they get dry. And I think my eyes are overly sensitive when I don't get enough sleep...which is always. So they're red, and they need help.
12. Lavender Hand Cream with 20% Shea Butter (Pre de Provence) -- Lavender is my favorite scent and this stuff is awesome. The tube has lasted me for a long time, although that might be because I don't use handcream often enough.
13. Compact (Sephora) -- This handy little buddy came with the giftcard my sister sent for my birthday last year. It's got a nice big mirror inside. I don't usually carry my makeup with me, but it's nice to have a mirror, every once and a while.
14. iPhone (not pictured) and Headphones (Apple) -- I cannot live without my iPhone.
15. Wallet (Big Buddha) -- Wallets are one of my weaknesses, but I love this one. It's got plenty of space, it's fashionable looking and it's big enough to find easily in my bag. Unlike everything else I carry.
To quote a little Capital One commercial: What's in your
-C
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