Were you guys members of message boards back in the day? I remember creating a LiveJournal account when I was in junior high and joining a bunch of teen communities. We posted about our crushes, the latest Dooney and Burke bags we were drooling over, and just random teen topics. One of my favorite posts that people would do was a What’s In My Purse post, where they’d photograph all of the contents of their bag. I thought it would be fun to share my own, ten-something odd years later. 😉
I’m a total bag lady. I’ve been trying to use smaller purses during hotter, busier months because if I have extra space I will fill it and I do not want to lug a big, heavy bag around everywhere. My work tote has a hairbrush, deodorant, and sunscreen in it. I try and keep my to-go bag filled with just the essentials. And random, but how cute is this Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C.? Love love love!
My On-the-Go Purse Essentials
Car Keys <— So I can get to where I need to go.
Ray-Ban Original Wayfarers <— ‘Cause I shine so bright I need shades. 😉
Yes To Coconut Lip Balm <— The best lip balm. No question.
Up & Up Hand Sanitizer <— Because I never know what the heck is on my hands.
Kate Spade Mini Wallet (Similar) <— Holds my cards and my home keys!
Tampax Pocket Pearl <— Because Mother Nature has a way of surprising me at the most interesting of times.
iPhone 6 <— My lifeline.
I also have to take a moment to give a shout out to Tampax Pocket Pearl. They have all the protection of my tried-and-true Tampax Pearls but in a miniature version that is perfect for on-the-go. I have a few Pearls stashed in all my purses because you just never know when Mother Nature is going to surprise you. I picked these up last week at Target while doing my usual, walk up and down all the aisles and want to buy all the things routine and can’t wait to switch the regular Pearls out of my smaller purses and replace them with Pocket Pearls. I love that I can still be prepared for anything while freeing up some purse space!
Questions of the Day: Big purses, little purses, or both? What do you always carry in your bag? Are you a fan of Tampax Pearls?
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Lovely, thanks for sharing! xo
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Thanks for reading! 🙂
Your purse is much more compact than mine…Mine literally has everything and the kitchen sink!
Oh my work tote does too! haha I feel like I find half my life in there!
Omg, I totally had a LJ! Those were the daaaaays!
Love your RM and super cute phone case, lady!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Thanks Ashley! My phone case makes me smile every time I see it!
I have a small purse, but not that small. I love it though – it would be perfect for a night out where you don’t want to carry a bunch.
Yes! It’s the perfect going out bag!
I love your purse! So cute. And I recently switched over to small, compact tampons and it is so much better.
–Samantha
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Yes! Way less embarrassment when they inevitably fall out of your purse! haha
I have no clue how you carry such tiny purses, haha! My bag is HUGE! Maybe when my kids are grown I can carry cute purses like you – I’ll have you take me shopping 😉
I need a small purse to keep me from carrying everything but the kitchen sink in it! haha My work tote is where my life goes to get lost basically.
i have that purse! love it! it’s my everyday purse!
Isn’t it awesome? I have it in brown and black and wear them all the time!!
Cute bag! I have always used Tampax and is it weird that when I got my last box of Pearls I was excited because the little wrappers were colorful!? Haha! I guess it’s the little things in life!
It definitely is the little things in life! haha
I have two mini MAC’s! They’re seriously the best purse ever and the perfect size. I am in love with your phone case, and the new wrappers for the pearls are really adorable! (can’t believe I just called a tampon adorable..)
haha It’s one of those things you never think you would say but they really are cute!
I love these kinds of posts! thanks for sharing!
lifeisashoe
Absolutely Celyn! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Total oversized purse which only drives me crazy because I can never find anything! When I go out though I like to use my cross body bag so I can have two hands free. I always have my phone charger in my bag as well… I don’t trust the iPhone battery so I always want to be prepared incase it dies… And I do like Tampax pearls, but I prefer their “sport” line.
I have my phone charger in my work tote! I need a charged phone at all times, which is kind of sad. haha
Love it! That is an adorable little bag you have!
Thanks Liz! I love it! 😀
This looks so much like my purse! I love all of the Yes to Coconut stuff that I’ve tried but I’ve never picked up the lip balm. I might have to try it soon!
The lip balm is the best!! I’m more than a little obsessed! haha
love this post, my purse is just madness lol
XO JNESS
jenessasheffield
My work tote is too! I need to clean that thing out! haha
Wow, These are great essentials for any purse. I carry so much in my purse. I really should try to slim it down.
It’s so nice having less stuff to lug around!
Love your bag! I actually just switched recently from my giant tote to a smaller satchel – it’s life-changing, but I always tend to forget things… I think I still stick with bigger is better when it comes to bags!
xo
Amanda
http://www.fashionablyclearance.com
It is so nice to be able to have everything on you like you can with a big bag but toting it around can suck. It’s a trade-off!
I have that bag and love it, it is so perfect when I need something small but not too small 🙂
Isn’t it great! I have it in black and brown and use them all the time!!
I love these “in my bag” posts, they’re always so fun to read. And what a great bag too!
I love these posts too! I think it’s because I’m so nosy! Haha
Love your purse! I definitely love medium-small crossbody bags the most!
Yes! They’re not too heavy and the crossbody is the easiest way to carry a bag!
Awesome post, Erin! LOVE the photography. I think I’m going to have to make this into a vlog – I’ll be sure to give you a shoutout though :o)
Ohh I’m so excited for that! I love your vlogs!
Such a cute purse, I love your phone cover too.
Thanks Ginny! My phone cover makes me smile every time I see it!
Omg love your essentials! Actually, you carry almost the same things I carry! And gave me an idea for my next blog post as well LOL <3
Ohh I’m excited for that post!!
I love seeing what people tote around with them! Your iPhone case is so pretty!
I love my iPhone case! Every time I look at it it makes me smile!
Great post!!! Loved your purse and cute pictures!!!
XoxoX
http://www.ManicMakeupGirl.Blogspot.com
Thanks Lyndee! I love purses!
I love getting a peek into someone else’s purse! I carry a lot of the same things and I am also a ‘pearl girl’ 😉
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Isn’t it fun? I just think I’m super nosy! haha
I love these posts! And ahh, livejournal! Those were the days. 🙂 I have a regular MAC from Rebecca Minkoff but you totally make me think I need a mini one too!
I love the mini MAC! It’s so refreshing not lugging around a big bag when I use it!
Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. I could not live with a purse that small. I always have a pair of sunglasses, a pair of pumps, a shawl, a quarter bag of necessary, band aids, tide, my wallet and checks, cell phone in my bag.Sometimes even my notebook.
These tampons are so cute and discrete, I’ve used them and they’re great! I also love the other contents in your purse, that lip balm sounds good and I love your floral iPhone6 case. I have the plus and there are just not as many cute cases for it, but I still love it.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com