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What’s in your bag? The everyday essentials you can’t live without

by Akhona Ndlela
handbag: picture: pexels

With everything you need to face the day with confidence, your purse is like your own little universe. Your bag has everything you need to get through the day, whether you’re doing errands, work, or just hanging out with your friends.

What is in your bag, which ranges from essentials for beauty to useful items, reveals your priorities and personality. No woman should be without essential daily necessities for anything from last touch-ups to managing her schedule.

To ensure you are always prepared for what the day may bring, explore these essential components of the ideal bag:

Lipstick and Balm

Nothing completes a look like the ideal pout, so pair it with a classic lipstick for instant glam and a nourishing lip balm for daily hydration, if you are not the fancy type, Vicks or Vaseline will do.

Sanitizer & Hand Cream

Because we wash our hands so frequently, having a nourishing hand cream and a reliable hand sanitiser is essential for having soft hands.

Sunglasses with SPF

Sun damage is never fashionable, so shield your eyes and skin from damaging UV rays with your favourite sunglasses and a high SPF, preferably 50.

Bobby pins and hair ties

Having a few hair ties and pins in your purse is always helpful, whether you’re going to the gym on short notice or are caught in a sudden blast of wind.

Small Brush & Compact Mirror

For fast touch-ups anywhere, at any time. These little tools are quite useful if you’re checking your makeup or fixing your hair.

Emergency Kit with Safety Pins, Bandaids, and Tissues

An outfit malfunction, paper cuts, or spilt coffee? Having a little emergency pack guarantees that you’re ready for any unexpected events in life.

Also see: Sleek & silky: The best hot combs for flawless hair

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