Handbags are both pretty and practical and are more than simply a fashion accessory. Handbags are a necessity for carrying the tools of the trade, everything a woman needs to get through the day or a night on the town. Don’t leave home without the 5 things every woman should have in her handbag.
Mobile Phone
This one is a bit of a given but there are a couple of simple tricks to follow. Carrying a mobile phone in the same pocket of your handbag each time it is carried can make it easier to answer quickly when a call or text comes in. Instead of tossing your cell into a large open handbag pocket, secure it in a small interior pocket if possible.
Emergency Sachet
Pack a small pouch or sachet with the essentials including plasters, pain reliever, a panty liner/tampon, a safety pin, clear nail polish and a needle and thread. When an unexpected emergency occurs, or a headache appears out of nowhere, an emergency sachet has everything to fix the problem. Replenish supplies as they are used.
Money
In addition to your purse with cash and credit cards, stash a few extra pounds in a handbag pocket out of sight but not forgotten. A little extra cash comes in handy on a day that an extra pound is all you need for that last cup of coffee or for buying a snack from a vending machine to hold you over until dinner.
Stain Stick
This is probably one most women don’t think about. Spills can’t be prevented but stains can. Carry a small stain stick for days that an unexpected dribble makes its way onto a freshly pressed white blouse. Applying a stain-fighter when the spill occurs saves time later.
Tissues
The days of handkerchiefs are long past but disposable tissues still have a place in every purse. For runny noses or unexpected spills, tissues are handy and disposable. Specialty stores sell decorative packages of tissues that are practical and pretty.
A well-packed handbag can be a lifesaver. Whether it’s a fancy clutch or a leather hobo bag, pack the 5 essentials that every woman should have in her bag and be prepared for whatever comes your way.