Happy Monday gals! A woman purse isn't just another stylish accessory (although your darn right it will be!), it carries so many essentials to get us through anything our day make bring us.
A purse is a personal thing, it's style should reflect the lady carrying it. Personally I prefer smaller, structured ladylike handbags but I will say this tote Ryan gifted me as a baby shower gift is so incredibly useful to hold ALL the things for any occasion - meetings, play dates, travel ...
Note: I always have the sides cinched for a sleeker shape.
For today's post I'm not going to get into the many styles of handbags a gal can choose from but more about the handy dandy things I carry in mine that, well, are handy dandy!
For every day going here and there I carry a medium sized cross body bag, but when I need to be prepared #momlife I carry a tote with these things always in toe.
I'm not that gal that carries everything but the kitchen sink as I like to keep my bag light (I'm already hauling a 25 pounder on my hip) but these items keep things running smoothly through the daily bumps.
Tip: Keep small items in zippered pouches to stay organized. Or try one of these inserts - my gal pal loves hers. Not pictured: my wallet (I carry a very small one) and my phone (used to take said picture)
Bandaids, safety pins, floss, stain stick, and a nail file are priceless little tools. Bandaids aren't just for when your little scrapes their knee, they're also great for when a pair of shoes is rubbing your feet badly.
Safety pins solve a lot of wardrobe malfunctions or even if your necklace breaks #toddler.
Floss is self explanatory (see also snack pictured) and the stain stick saves the day when that delicious salad you ordered at lunch with the ladies splatters dressing on your blouse.
And have you ever snagged a nail? If you know, you know!
Even if you don't know me IRL it's obvious I have a lion mane for hair, so boppy pins and a strong pony tail must be readily available to tame it.
I ALWAYS carry an ink pen and note pad of some sort with me at all times. I'm an avid, some may say obsessed (can't find the lie), list maker & note taker. Ideas come to me and since becoming a Mamma my brain isn't as sharp at recalling those thoughts & ideas as it once was. Only when attending a meeting do I carry larger items like my portfolio, agenda or computer.
Despite my newest accessory,
the mask, I can not help myself when it comes to wearing lipstick. sigh. I literally find myself applying it before walking out the door or in my car before going into a store. Bless me, this habit can't die. And I clearly like variety. I also like to have some pressed powder to take the shine off and to serve as a mirror.
Sunglasses also live in my car, along with a phone charger, more snacks, a basket toys for Vivian that I can easily throw in and wipes/napkins.
This outfit is my uniform. You will find me most often wearing a crisp white top and jeans.
Dress Beautifully and Be Prepared
XOXO Sarah-Louise
