I’ve recently made the life-altering decision to trade my haul-everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-tote-bag to an itty bitty clutch to carry around day to day. This required some difficult decisions regarding “everyday essentials,” but I’ve realized that when it comes to your daily luggage, less is more. And my back and shoulders thank me for it, too.
Here’s what I’m workin’ with:
– a bronze frame wallet from Wal-Mart (ballin’).
– the ol’ iPhone with a DLO case I found for $2 at Radio Shack on my last trip to find [yet another] car charger while out and about running errands out of town {where do those things disappear to?}.
– business cards and delivery notice cards for the flower shop. You never know when you’ll have to run a late delivery on your way home only to find there’s no one at the delivery address to receive the order…
– Ahava hand cream. It’s luxurious and smells delicious and keeps my chronically-scrubbed hands hydrated. It comes in a handy travel size that fits my tiny little handbag perfectly.
– Sally Hansen Massaging Cuticle Treatment pen. The second line of defense for my ravaged hands. I think florists’ hands may be second to car mechanics and landscapers in daily abuse.
– Lorac Co-Stars longwear lip gloss in Steamy Kiss. This is my go-to red. I can put it on the morning, and not think about it all day.
– Anastasia Hydrafull glosses in Plastic and Heiress. I love these glosses because they have a lip tint in them, so the color lasts a long time, and even though it’s not a plumping gloss, it somehow makes my lips look extra full. These are my favorite brights for spring and summer.
– Minted Rose Lip Balm, a tried-and-true favorite that I’ve used for years.
– Peppermints. My grandmother always carried them in her handbag, and they were the cure-all for whatever ailed you. Headache? Nan reached in her bag and gave you a peppermint. Indigestion? Same prescription. Now I find myself keeping them in my handbag at all times. Maybe this means I’m a grown-up southern lady.
What’s in your bag?
What do you think?