I've got a major thing for handbags, and it's been a really long time since I invested in a new one which has me lemming a little gander around online...to stop myself from doing that and to keep myself in saving mode I thought I'd throw up my very first 'what's in my handbag' post! I love taking a peek into what others tote around with them, and although I adore large handbags a recent bout of back problems has made me switch to this old and very loved faux-leather crossbody that fits in (most of) the everyday essentials. I still can't help but stuff it to the brim and I'm known for carrying far too many lip choices around, but the reduced weight is definitely a plus for my health right now.
This is a pretty standard lot for me, but generally accompanied by receipts and a snack which is usually some cheese and cracker Dippits or a muesli/nut bar. I keep all of my loyalty and gift cards in the zip compartment of the bag alongside my work badge, and the latest addition is the Nando's card which was spurred on by Sarah Cooks post! Two of the Rimmel lipliners were only purchased the night before I took this shot (at Chemist Warehouse for half price!) and the rest of the lip products are pretty much always in there as an option. The Laura Mercier 'Sweetheart' gloss and Chanel Rouge Coco Shine 'Boy' are part of my current project so I'm trying to remind myself to use them over all others until they're gone!
If only I had a Mary Poppin's bag that could fit my giant water bottle and a novel inside without adding extra weight to the handbag...#handbaggoals
How much do you keep inside your handbag?
-Emma
I love having a peek into other peoples handbags hehe! I love that coin purse, it's such a cute design! xx
ReplyDeleteSweetaholic Beauty
Isn't it fun? I love being a nosey person haha. How cute is the coin purse? Perfect size too, I take it with my phone inside when I do coffee runs at work and all!
DeleteI love this idea too Emma !! I might put one up of my handbag. My iphone screen is smashed though & it looks so crappy in photos lol
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely post it - I think a shattered iPhone is too common an occurrence to worry about, I don't think it would detract from the photos :)
DeleteThe coin purse looks interesting! Will keep an eye out for something like it :)
ReplyDeleteGloss and Magic
It's really cute isn't it? I love the mix of solid and print like that!
DeleteI LOVE your phone cover!! My handbag is always so full. With 2 children I need to pack the whole house in my handbag when we go out!
ReplyDeleteOh thanks - a cheapie that I haven't got around to replacing yet!
DeleteLol, I love that you carry Lifesavers around. And a random mini easter chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI like my bag minimal and try not to carry more than one lip colour, blotting sheets and a powder compact. It's my wallet that's really the heaviest thing though, between the coins and a gazillion retail cards. But every time I try to leave something out, I end up needing it that very day.
I'm a snacker, what can I say?! I love having something sweet with me in case I crave it, saves me from buying unnecessary food when I'm out and about :)
DeleteI don't keep a lot in my bag - more baby stuff than anything else, really. I'm glad I'm not that into bags either. I always think how much Tom Ford I could buy with the money used to buy 1 handbag. HAHAHA!
ReplyDeleteAlways the baby stuff, and it adds up to a heavy bag doesn't it?! LMAO I do like a good bag but don't have the means to buy it guilt free right now, so I'm holding off ;)
DeleteI keep on changing what I have in my bags, and I say bags because I do chop and change between 3 different bags now. 1) for date nights - small bag that fits my essentials for the night 2) everyday bag that holds my essentials and then some 3) my bag for uni that HAS to fit my laptop, notebook, more essentials and drink bottle.
ReplyDeleteI have a bunch of bags I rotate, but for work I tend to want the same stuff so it works :) uni bag used to be the worst as the books get so heavy to lug around! don't miss the soreness I had back in those days
DeleteLOVED this post :)
ReplyDeleteI love seeing what other people keep in their bags.. I keep a LOT of stuff in my handbag... It is crazy at times to be honest :D
The lip stuff looks amazing :)
xx
Thanks Anna! I love big handbags most of the time, lol!
DeleteNice little stash you have there! I have to be careful because I keep loading up my bag until it's heavy enough to cause shoulder strain - water bottle? Sure! A few magazines maybe? A ridiculously bulky wallet? Hmmm...and some random lip products too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vita - I load up my bag quite heavily too but working close to home means it doesn't strain my shoulders too much - I have to offload a whole lotta stuff on my days off when I carry my bag around for errands all day!
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