Keeping your handbag from becoming a catchall for your daily life can be difficult. Here are the things I've deemed essential enough to transfer every time I change handbags.
I've spent a lot of years searching for the perfect wallet and this one comes closest. It's gorgeous, and it fits nicely in your pocket if you want to run out without your whole bag.
Folded Multi-Card Wallet
A friend gifted me this Liberty of London card holder and it's just the right size for my business cards.
Iphis Travel Card Holder
These glasses make me feel like my private chopper might arrive at any moment to whisk me away to the yacht...
UNICORNY
Sadly I now need readers to order from most menus. These come in lots of styles, are difficult to destroy, and are reasonably priced.
Peepers by PeeperSpecs
Keeps your lips hydrated and comes in a wide variety of sheer colors.
Sugar Lip Balm | Lip Treatment
This lip gloss freshens up your look and is long lasting.
MAC Lipglass | Oh Baby, Oyster Girl & More
These lipsticks are good for your lips and really do last all day. Look at how many shades they come in!
Legendary Serum Lipstick
This is my go to lotion and I like to carry it wherever I go. The small bottle is perfect for your handbag and easily refilled with the refills they sell.
Creme de Corps Body Moisturizer - Nordstrom
The pandemic might be over but this hand sanitizer spray still comes in handy. It also smells great, not overwhelming.
Everyone for Every Body Hand Sanitizer Spray, 2 Ounce (Pack of 6), Travel Size, Ruby Grapefruit , Plant Derived Alcohol with Pure Essential Oils, 99% Effective Against Germs
This sturdy organizer has enough room for pills, antacids, and bandaids.
Double-Sided Pill Box
These cheerful bandaids make cuts, scrapes, and blisters easier to deal with on the go. And you can fit more than a few in the double sided pill box!
Welly Bandages
Because you never know when you might be invited in a boat ride.
Dramamine
I don't do sugar free foods or chewing gum so I keep these in my purse. Extra bonus: kids love watching them make sparks in their mouth – it's really true.
Amazon.com: Wintergreen Lifesavers
This cute little nail file stays protected in its travel case and is small enough to tuck into your bag or a pouch.
Nail File & Travel Case - ULTA Beauty Collection
Don't tear at that hangnail, we all know it never ends well. Having these on hand helps.
Tweezerman Fingernail Clipper Stainless Steel
It never hurts to have a pair of tweezers on hand and if you're like me, keeping a pair in your purse will help you to always know where to find them – even when you're at home.
Tweezerman Slant Tweezer - Red Model No. 1230-RR
Harrod's makes the best pouches and they help keep things like your tweezers and nail file organized inside your handbag.
Harrods Shoreditch Cosmetic Bag | Harrods US
Sometimes it's nice to have a little bling that you use everyday.
GUCCI Key holder Key ring Key chain Bag charm Rare Gold Butterfly Rinestone F/S
Great for opening amazon packages and cutting off tags.
