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As a nosey Irish woman, I miss the “What’s in my bag” videos from a few of years ago. Celebrities would divulge their personal belongings to camera, or their own products as a PR stunt. Either way I was hooked.
I think it’s an important insight to our psyche. Are you the girl who consistently has Nutri-Grain crumbs at the end of her bag which inevitably end up gathering around your sticky lip-gloss tube? Or maybe, like my editor, you’re a working mother who needs to be sure her note book is always present in their tote, along with a rogue children’s toy your toddler has decided is the must - have accessory of the season. Or, like many Irish men, you rage against the man bag, choosing to put everything in your jean pockets until the denim wears and we all see the outline of your wallet.
Regardless of who you are, it’s time to do some bag inventory. Haan soothing lavender hand sanitiser 30ml, €7.95, industryandco.
com To begin with, and in a post-Covid world, hand sanitiser is a must and, if you’re like me, the squeezy Dettol bottles just don’t do it for you. You need Haan hand sanitiser, which you can find in Industry and Co. The spray bottles are flat thus easy to fit in your handbag, plus they’re refillable! Safety pins can rescue an outfit on a night out This may just be the stylist in me but personally I think safety pins are essential.
On two occasions I’ve helped women in club bathrooms who have fallen victim to fast fashion falling apart during the night. Before panic could set in, I pinned their tops back together and sent them on their merry way to the dancefloor. Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm, €22.
60, Glowrecipe.com Lip balm is an obvious one, unless you’re a sociopath who doesn’t need to re-apply every hour. My lip balm de jour is Glow Recipe’s Plum Pump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm.
It is high shine and leaves a nice protective coat on your lips. Glossier You solid perfume, €42, glossier.com I adore a good scent but I’m unwilling to give up too much handbag real-estate to it so full size perfumes are out of the question.
The Glossier You Solid perfume is a compact fan favourite for all ages and is guaranteed to get you a compliment. Guess heart pouch, €35, guess.eu I love a functional accessory; enter the Guess heart handbag chain.
If you pack your bag to the brim and need some extra room, or you don’t want to scramble through your purse for your smaller items this key chain is a great fix. Pop in your card and keys for easy access! Fiona Franchimon hair pins, €45.95, brownthomas.
com I love a claw clip but my long hair means I need a chunky one to keep my locks in place so I’ve now opted for the stream-lined hair pin which you can do a beautiful French twist with. Ooh la la! Finally you need a note book (and pen, duh!). In a world where we’re overwhelmed with information, I rely on a notebook to act as my brain.
As soon as I have a thought, I put it straight down on my pad to unburden myself of the task of remembering. The pad knows all! What your August Night mini frill tote bag says about you..
. You’re unwilling to give up beauty for the sake of utility, and you don’t have to. The August Night tote bag gives you enough room to fit all your essentials while remaining the talking point of your outfit.
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