This post is all about purse essentials.
Our purse is a style statement, but along with that it carries much of our basic necessities as ladies. I am all about being prepared with essentials in my purse.
Since all of us ladies differ in many ways, it is not a must to carry ALL of these essentials. Simply get inspired and select which ones resonate with you.
This post is about purse essentials that every woman should have in her bag.
Purse Essentials
1. A Good Book
There is something quite charming about a woman that carries a book in her purse.
If she’s out waiting for a friend at a coffee shoppe or simply dining out alone, a good book is a much classier way to keep occupied than scrolling through a phone.
It is important to remain ever-learning as I always say. A woman is naturally inquisitive and curious and she should always fee her curiosity with knowledge.
- In 9 Lady-like Essentials: Subtle Ways To Be More Feminine I mention this little essential that’s quite possibly my favorite tip of all along with the next tip.
2. A Signature Pen
There is a certain elegance about a woman who carries her own pen, even more so if she has a personalized one.
A beautiful pen looks so chic. Take time to select a good one that fits perfectly in your hand that will create your best handwriting.
Practice your handwriting some, this is just a little side tip but such a charming one. Good handwriting is always pleasant to see.
You never know when you may need one, and having a lovely pen in your purse makes for a prepared lady.
3. A Lipstick, Mascara, Something That Gives Confidence
Lipstick is simply my number one.
Just a swipe of it creates a brightness in my face and just gives me a more put together look.
It instantly creates confidence within me. Perhaps it is because I feel that it can complete my look, even if I am at home barely wearing any other makeup.
There is just something about it that ignites a confidence within me. Some women feel this way about mascara or a perfume.
What little essential beauty item makes you feel like the woman you want to be? A lipstick that creates a confident feel? A perfume that makes you feel like a boss woman at work surrounded in success? A mascara that leaves you with the title of seductress?
What ever you may need throughout the day that will give you an incredible and confidence lift, be sure to have it in your purse.
4. A Sophisticated Business Card Holder
If you have a business and carry a business card or are going somewhere where people will be giving you their business card, this is an essential for keeping them neat and preventing them from getting smudged or bent up.
It’s quite classy of a woman to pull out a nice card holder, open it, and hand her card. When a woman has a pretty card holder, it’s a super sophisticated and classy touch to her overall aura.
5. An Emergency Sewing Kit
It’s quite unpleasant to lose a button off a blouse or accidentally rip a hole in a top. Whatever the case may be, having a small sewing kit in your purse will ensure you remain looking put together.
I once snagged a top at work and it was very noticeable when it began to create a hole. After sewing it with my little kit, the blouse looked flawless and I prevented it from being completely ruined as the hole would have continued to grow.
I also once had a strap come off of a dress that was easily fixed with the little sewing kit that tucks away perfectly into a purse. Having this little kit and having a very little basic sewing skill can be quite helpful.
6. A Mini First Aid Kit
It’s always nice to have a little bandaid or ointment with you when need be.
It’s just a little precaution but if you or someone else gets a little cut and need a bandage or disinfecting ointment, you’re prepared. A lady is most often always prepared.
7. Mints Or Some Freshener
Keeping the mouth fresh, especially if you will be seeing people, is an essential.
Carrying some mints, little fresheners or gum when needed can come to the rescue after dining out or when you need a little pick me up.
8. A Nail File
Even if your nails are short, they can still get a chip in them. This is when your nail can snag your clothing or just keep chipping further and expose the skin under your nail.
To prevent this, file away immediately when you break or crack some of your nail. Keeping a small file in your purse can be essential for this reason.
For ladies with short nails, I recommend reading;
I once saw a perfume ad in a magazine that actually inspired me to have short nails as opposed to the long ones deemed as more feminine.
Regardless of their length, nails can most definitely look feminine given the proper care and if you implement the tips in the article.
9. An Elegant Wallet
An elegant wallet in your purse simply looks pretty yes, but an elegant wallet can turn into a clutch if need be.
If you are keeping your purse somewhere and do not need it for the moment, just a few key essentials, the wallet comes in to play.
Select one that’s good quality to last you lengths of time and one that is in a classic color to be able to switch it from one purse of yours to another.
10. A Pretty Case For Feminine Care Items
Of course feminine care products are at times an essential to carry in our purse. If we prefer discretion, keeping them in a small and pretty case is a lady-like way to do so.
If someone happens to see inside your purse or you need to grab an item, it’s discretely hidden in the pretty case or pouch.
11. A Mini Perfume Roller
Scent has the power to invoke a certain ambiance within us along with a spark of confidence when need be.
Because perfume can at times dissipate and there is a need to reapply, it’s an essential to have a small version of our lovely fragrance in our purse.
12. A Mini Lotion For Softening or For Scent
If you do not prefer to carry perfume, a pretty scented lotion is a perfect touch in creating that same essence our perfumes do.
A nice cream for our hands in general is wonderful as hand-washing or dry weather can have our lovely lady-like hands looking rough and not so feminine.
13. A Calendar, Planner or Notepad
I personally prefer a written planner and calendar and do love keeping them in my purse. A notepad is an essential for me as I always have ideas or remember certain things that need to be done.
If it’s not written down fairly quickly, a good idea has the tendency to slip the mind.
Having a nice notepad, personalized or just pretty to look at, goes beautifully with have a lovely pen in your bag. The two just compliment one another and compliment you as a sophisticated woman. Or just a woman who has her things together.
14. A Lip Softener
Ointment, a lip balm, whatever product will keep lips soft and smooth is an essential.
Soft lips are essential as they look healthy and keep lipstick looking smooth and silky on our lips.
Dry lips, though we may all get them from time to time, look un-cared for. Keeping a lip balm in our purse for reapplication throughout the day will keep our lips soft, feminine, and kissable.
15. Something To Keep Your Purse Fresh
Some people use natural dryer sheets to freshen up a bag, so long as it wont ruin the inside of your purse.
A cotton ball with a few drops of an essential oil can also help keep a purse fresh inside.
Do be mindful that these items can have a strong scent to them, minimal use is key. Do not keep these items in the purse if you have gum or snacks as they will smell like the essential oil.
And again I must state, be aware of where and how you place a freshener in your purse. We don’t want to ruin the lovely interior of any bag. A lady always keeps her items looking new and neat.
These were purse essentials for any lady. They are elegant, classy and sophisticated additions to have in your bag.
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