WHAT’S IN MY BAG

Take a look at the basic essentials we keep in our daily handbags.

Nothing’s more frustrating than having too many or not enough of your essential objects in your handbag. Being the busy girls that we are (Dania: a housewife who has an office job, and me: a 9 to 5 corporate gal who tries to balance a good social life), it’s hard to streamline the essentials that we require in an organized way without having to dig in the depths of our own handbags. This FAQ is one that many women want answered because let’s be real, whether it’s a tote/satchel/crossbody, the interior of your sleek leather carryall can get to be a monstrosity if you don’t filter through your must-have items, no matter how many organizational features it’s constructed with. Whether your lifestyle fits Dania’s or mine, we share our most important components that we carry from the work week and into the weekend.  

A Y A ‘ S  H A N D B A G 

A classic Louis Vuitton wallet is definitely an investment piece.

It’s nice to keep a neutral lip color around, like Stila’s Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in the color ‘Bellissima‘.

Green tea: it’s my favorite afternoon drink. I always keep some stowed away just in case!

If i’m on the go all day long, snacks are a must. I keep a Fiber One bar + almonds with me at all times.

My O-Venture Big O key ring is my best friend. I never lose my keys with this keychain. Check them out!

There’s nothing a red lip can’t fix, and I always have two handy. A dark one, ‘Damned‘ and a lighter shade, ‘Dragon Girl‘ (both are lip pencils by NARS).

My oh-so cute haircalf card holder with A2F business cards.

I can never leave the house without a pair of sunglasses that go with everything. 

A pen

Eyelash wands (thanks to The Beauty Loft)

Vaseline + hand sanitizer 

Mini perfumes for a quick spritz

Tissues 

 

D A N I A ‘ S  H A N D B A G 

Wallet: I love my Kate Spade wallet although way out of season. Check this one!

Hand Sanitizer: always looking for at least 60% alcohol.

Make up + Perfume: I always love keeping a perfume roll stick, concealer, and 2 liquid lipsticks just to touch up whenever needed. My go to’s are Acqua di Gioia, Nars concealer in ‘Custard’, ‘Crush’ by Anastasia for a pink nude & ‘Bedtime Flirt’ by NYX for a more neutral.

Pair of contact lenses: you never know!

Advil: not that I’m one to pop pain killers, but I’ve always been the type of person to get easily nauseous when in the car too long (or let’s be real… caffeine withdrawals).  

Dry Shampoo: sometimes if I’m out of the house too long, a nice spray of non-residue dry shampoo can really give your hair that extra boost it needs. Give Oribe a try.

My newly purchased Prada sunglasses

My appointment book + pen

Mini hairbrush

Business cards

A handful of Jolly Ranchers