Handbag Must-Haves

Women have the instinct to be prepared wherever they are. Of course, it is impractical to go back to the house or office every time they need to touch up on their makeup. Thus, they carry handbags.As a woman, your handbag is your best friend. But it could also be your worst enemy if it weighs you down with all sorts of unnecessary stuff. Therefore, the next time you shop for women's essentials, you should also purchase only the needed things for your handbag.

First, evaluate your beauty and hygiene routine. For example, if you wear makeup each day or if you go out frequently, you may carry a makeup bag or kit. But if you rarely wear makeup, you can just carry basic items like lip gloss, blush-on, powder, and eyeliner.Tuck in a travel toothbrush, a small tube of toothpaste, dental floss, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer for hygiene. If you are having your period, place inside a sanitary napkin and tampon.It is also important to carry a small box of pain relievers, headache pills, and other medication you might need. You do not need, however, to carry a complete first-aid kit.Of course, you should also include your wallet, ID, cell phone, and the keys to your house and car.

Another tip is to miniaturize and consolidate items. For example, you can save weight by downloading e-books into your PDA or phone rather than carry different books. You can use a four-way pen rather than having a bunch of different pens.If you have extra room, you can place in some personal items such as a craft kit if you want. However, the things above are the essential ones that you should have in your handbag.