Every girl has her own views as to what essentials should be. I personally have various sets of them. Since 2015 is my year to explore the world of minimalism, letting go of MANY things is a tedious task for me.
I’m a big tote bag kind of girl. I just really love big bags. I collect them. Lately though, I’ve learned to travel lightly. Especially being a new mom and all. The less I have to carry the better.
Always keep a scent
I know I’m not the only one who cringes whenever I walk into a public restroom and small nothing but foulness. Like, what kind of women leave horrid smells like that? I have to carry a small bottle of perfume AT ALL TIMES! I also spray after myself. Something mama taught me since the very beginning.
Fragrance: Far Away by Avon -My favorite scent because my late grandmother LOVED wearing this.
Ashiness be gone
Uh yeah, if you don’t carry a travel-sized lotion of some sort, you losing. Sometimes I’ll lotion my entire body and legit forget my hands. Definitely not cute having dry skin between your fingers so keeping a small lotion stays handy.
Cream: Bath + Body Works True Blue Mini Paraffin Hand Lotion
I keep coints hunty
Yes, I meant to use that word… Coints = Money. Thanks for your colorful vocabulary Tamar Braxton. I don’t carry cash often aside from loose change but I always make sure I keep a card as well as other important things like:
- Insurance cards
- Coupons because I gotta save too wherever I can!
- My ID card
- Keys
- Pen
- Mints
Lip moisture on fleek
lol, I seriously need to stop using that word but it describes things so effortlessly. Who came up with that anyway? Well, keeping both a Chapstick and a gloss is a must in my small bag. I’m currently carrying:
Balm: Peppermint ChapStick
Gloss: Ageless Derma Satin Lip Gloss
Don’t forget your phone
Always…always! I never know when I may be the chosen one to call on 911 so my phone is extra essential. Can any millennials imagine life before smartphones? I can’t even recall. I’m rocking with LG tech fabness so if you want to read my thoughts on my new baby, stay tuned for a near future post.
Gadget: LG G3 Gold
What are your must have essentials to keep in your small carry bag?
I've started buying my perfumes from Avon too. I've never smelled far away, but I'm interested now! Lol. Chapstick is always a must…and lipstick if I'm wearing it! I know this might be a given, but whenever I use smaller purses I make sure my keys can fit in there!! I don't want to have to hold anything in my hands!
Oh goodness, Far Away is everything to me. The closest thing I have to my grandmother that I can keep close. I'm with you on the keys, I must be hands-free.
Yaaasss to Tamar's colorful lingo! I stay saying coins and coinage these days. Anyway, I'm also a huge fan of large handbags. When I'm in the mall, I see smaller handbags and they're cute, but I think to myself, "There's no way all of my stuff will fit in there." I did buy a bucket bag from Marshalls last month, and aside from a few clutches I have, it's the only small bag that I own. Yep, like you, I always keep a tube of lotion in my handbag because ash is unacceptable. I also keep my earphones for music, my iPhone, wallet, a pen, and gum because the breath has to be on fresh at all times!
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lol yesss!!! I'm loving that bucket bag! Marshalls have gems for sure! Oh and of course, high five for fresh breath!
I definitely agree with the lotion and lip balm!!! Like ashiness and dry lips cannot happen!
lol I know that's right!!
Gosh, the small bag t'ing nuh really work for me, so I'm glad for this post. I never seem to know what to pack, apart from the essentials like keys, phone, lipstick/gloss/balm, and money/card.
Note to self: Buy travel lotion and small fragrance, 'cause all mi perfume dem big like fridge. :-/
Maybe a large clutch is better for me. I'm a carry-everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-in-my-bag kinda gal. Help!
That's how I am with my big bags! I carry it all so keeping a small bag or clutch helps me break that habit every now and again.
It's definitely time for me to minimize my bag. I carry a big purse that's half empty lol. My essentials are lip balm, a pen, small notebook, phone, and card case (with id/cc/ins/cash etc.). I'll add a lipstick if I'm hanging out.
Mine would be very similar to yours. Phone, purse, lip balm, hand cream, sanitizer gel and a couple of makeup items for touching up xx