Nosy question this morning: what do you always have in your bag? Are you a minimalist, carrying only wallet and keys, or are you more akin to Mary Poppins? And do you transfer your “essentials” from bag to bag in a pouch or do you usually wear the same bag on repeat daily?
Curious how my forever-sharp, forever-tactical Magpies handle this — no doubt with efficiency and thought.
I do change my bag regularly, but it’s pretty simple; I just have to transfer a pouch with my essentials, a wallet, my sunglasses, and a pouch full of my keys from bag to bag. Plus whatever book I’m reading — a non-negotiable.
Some staple items I carry with me always:
MINNOW POUCH // CADENCE CASE FOR ADVIL // MINI BRUSH // OUTSET LIP OASIS // BIOM WIPES // GLOW RECIPE MIST // PRADA CARD CASE // GOYARD FLAT POUCH FOR CASH, RECEIPTS, AND CARD CASE // CARLEY FORTUNE BOOK // MR. PEN STICKY BOOK TABS // POST-IT NOTES // PENS // NAGHEDI TOTE // TORY BURCH SUNGLASSES // MINI SCISSORS
A detailed breakdown:
+A book (at time of writing, I just finished this an am reading and deeply enjoying this — will you read with me? I want to formalize our “book club” a bit and will share more soon but am hoping anyone interested will commit to reading the same book as I am each month this year!) and/or my Kindle;
+If I have a hard copy book, I just started keeping these little page tabs in the frontispiece! I realized the other day I use the Kindle “bookmark” function all the time as a way to “earmark” pages I want to be able to refer back to and these tabs are the physical equivalent;
+A small Minnow pouch with sanitizer, Advil kept in this little Cadence container, lip balm and lip color, pocket scissors, a few loose bandaids, a posy of pens, post-it notes, a hair tie or two, and tissues;
+Wipes (still — my kids are 5 and 8 and I need these daily with them);
+Sunglasses (currently wearing these);
+A pouch to corral my many sets of keys;
+The Goyard flat pouch — holds cash, receipts, and my card case;
+Now that it’s warmer, I’ve also been carrying SPF and this glow misting spray around!;
+Snacks for my forever-hungry children;
+A pocket brush (have been toying with the idea of upgrading to this mini version of my favorite full-size everyday brush);
+If I’m going anywhere for longer than an hour, I usually bring one of my Appointed notebooks for me — I never know when I’m going to have an idea!
I feel like none of these things are out of the ordinary, with possibly the exception of the pocket scissors (a Magpie reader suggestion a few years ago and SO HANDY) — curious if you have any amazing things you keep on your person that make your daily life easier?
And a last little note — special launch today: Studio McGee x Tuckernuck! You might know Shea McGee from her ultra-chic interior design firm Studio McGee (and retail brand McGee & Co). This is her first foray into fashion design and it is absolutely delightful — it has a West Coast airiness that I love. They generously sent me the Nora dress, seen below, and I couldn’t help but wear it out to a date night this past weekend with Landon. I find all of Tuckernuck’s house styles run a bit big; I took an XXS in this and the fit was perfect. The other pieces I am contemplating snagging myself: the white eyelet Rue blouse and matching Laurel skirt!
Styled above with my Veronica Beard Dash clutch, Dorsey cocktail ring, and See x Chloe Glyn platforms.
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Dental floss picks, tweezers, and a small magnifying mirror are purse essentials for me. I’m certain YouTube videos of me sitting at a red light plucking my brows must exist somewhere, ha! Nothing more effective than a close up mirror and some natural light to catch a stray strand.
Always carrying necessities-phone, wallet, readers, lip balm (aquaphor). I will start Wild Dark Shore today!! Yes, please and would love the monthly book club. I’m in :))
I have a small zipped pouch I transfer between my purses that holds cash, coins, a key, and a pair of loop earplugs. I usually add a pair of sunglasses, a small sunscreen, a lip balm or lipstick, and maybe a hot wheels car or pop fidget for my kids. But I’m still in my stroller era so the stroller has most stuff for the kids!
So I very rarely even carry a purse!! I use my iPhone for everything, If and when I do (going out, events, etc) I am very minimalist, just the basics and necessities, and of course if I know I am going somewhere like a cafe/restaurant/bar, i will throw my kindle in :). I just hate the feeling of being tied down and uncomfortable. As far as books and book club! YES PLEASE. I read and LOVED Wild Dark Shore and would love to discuss. Currently reading (And highly recommend, this book feels very YOU) THe Bright Years by Sarah Damoff. So emotional and beautifully written!!