What's In My Bag?

I am a massive sticky beak. When asked what superpower I would possess if I had the chance, I always choose invisibility. Why? Because I would love to snoop through peoples houses and handbags, that’s why. Imagine just being able to breeze right through Lauren Conrad’s house and see her amazing decorating skills up close. Better yet, what about walking right into your neighbors’ house and smashing their stereo with a cricket bat. You know the one I’m talking about? They live on the corner and play ‘Anaconda’ by Nicki Minaj for hours on end. No? That must just be me.
I may not be as exciting as Lauren Conrad or my bogan loud talking neighbours on the corner but I’ll let you have a peek into my bright orange Kate Spade handbag to see what I carry around on a daily basis.

Wallet

This bright green Kate Spade New York wallet is a perfect fit for me, I can even fit my phone in there when I go out without being too bulky. It’s also pretty to look at, so it is a wallet winner.

MAC Fix+ Spray

This. Is. A. Lifesaver. I cannot NOT have this in my handbag. It refreshes makeup and locks it in place.  Oily? Fixes that. Dry? Fixes that. Dull? Fixes that. My cherry ripe addiction? Hell, it fixes that as well.  Fix+ is enriched with green tea, chamomile and cucumber to calm and soothe the skin. If you don’t have one of these in your handbag you are really missing out on it's makeup refreshing goodness.

Hand Sanitizer

I am one of those compulsive hand washers. Every time I touch something I have to scrub my hands. Unfortunately when I’m out in public I can’t carry around my bathroom sink and pomegranate Dettol hand wash, so hand sanitizer comes in a close second. I have one in every handbag as well as one in my glove box and another on the back seat of my car for a backup. I found that Purell is the best one that cleanses without being too drying or having a harsh scent.

Hand Cream

Because I’m a compulsive hand washer my hands get dry really easily.  This hand cream is cheap and absorbs instantly without leaving your hands too greasy which is all that anyone wants in a hand cream.

Keys

I hate having too many keys. I do not know how people have hundreds of keys when I only need two. One to my house and the other to my car, both of which sit on my Swarovski key ring my mum got me when I got my license.

Concealer

The Nars Radiant Creamy concealer is permanently homed in my handbag because it is the perfect touch up for foundation and is also thick enough to cover spots and dark circles. And because it is on a wand and not in a pot, it is a lot more hygienic. Boy do I wish they made this formula in big bottles of foundation.

Headphones and Case

Apple headphones are the worst to have floating around in your handbag. That is, until I found this little beaut on the gift table at Portmans for 50% off last year. It is the perfect size and keeps them wound nicely without getting tangled throughout your bag. The only downside is that I can’t remember the brand, but if I did I would buy so many more because they are so clever!

Compeeds
I’m a massive wuss when it comes to blisters, like a massive wuss, and these are the only blister plasters that have helped. I’ve tried all the other brands and none of them even come close. They are perfect for when I’m working a 9-hour straight nightclub shift at work to stop my shoes rubbing. I will always, always have a packet of these in my bag. Always, I’m that dedicated.

Perfume

I love perfume, but I do not love the fact that my everyday perfume is in a delicate glass bottle that Dior does not make in a travel size. So that is why I’ve got a separate perfume for when I’m out and about, See & Be Seen Sasha by Benefit Cosmetics. Perfect mini size, very lightweight and smells like a fresh field of flowers. Benefit also make lots of other beautiful handbag sized scents, my other favourite being Laugh With Me Lee Lee.

Lip Balm

The Laqa & Co. Lip Lube is perfect for carrying around in my handbag all day. It is the most perfect neutral pink colour, is hydrating, not sticky, comes in a wind up tube so it is not messy and also has a mint scent to keep your lips looking and smelling fresh.

Gum

Mint scented lip balm can’t always do the trick, especially if you have eaten a falafel wrap from that vegan café that has an aura of garlic. This little tub of mints is perfect for your handbag or car and not only freshens your breath but whitens your teeth. But beware; they are super minty, almost to a Fishermen’s Friends level of intensity.