Bag: From the eBay shop bag-that-style-6. I lovee this bag, it wasn't too expensive and the colour is amazing.
iPod and Headphones: These are a MUST in my bag...no matter where I go I have my iPod on me. Currently playing Sonic Youth's Goo album. It is amazing. My iPod is only 30GB but enough for me! I can never have too much music on there. I like my headphones, they were about £6 from HMV and I love that they are orange and black...slightly halloween chic..which I love!
Tissues: I lost my tissue pack so I have just one tissue there...for some reason..
Deodorant: Nivea's invisible black and white travel sized spray. I just find this incredibly useful when you need a little fresh-up.
Hand Sanitizer: I keep this at all times in my handbag too...this is is from Carex and it smells like Lavender and Sandalwood...I just bought this because of the Lavender. Its pretty good though and long lasting...great for tube journeys.
Dry Shampoo: I keep this in my handbag for touch-ups during the day, my hair is really fickle and sometimes it needs a dry shampoo to perk it up. The Batiste travel edition is perfect for me. I will admit the smell is a little iffy..but most of them smell horrible to be honest.
Perfume: I ALWAYS have perfume in my handbag...even if I don't have anything else...perfume will be there. I like to change my choices from time to time. But today it is YSL Elle Eau de Parfum 50ml. It is one of my favourites for colder months...and the smell does last forever...plus I love the pink bottle.
Notebook and Pen: I mentioned this notebook before in an earlier post. It's from Paperchase and it was only £3.50 I got a white gel pen to match because I like to be different. This is useful for doodling, writing lists and messages from my friends to me.
Book: I have not converted to using a Kindle yet..I don't think I can actually...I like having a physical book with me...I have always been a bookworm since I was about 4 years old. This current read is called 'The Bolter' by Frances Osborne. It is a historical/biography type thing about Edina Sackville and her life during the 20s, 30s etc... I love everything on the 1920s so this was a must buy for me. It's pretty good so far..looking forward to see how it pans out.
Vouchers: I have a £5 No. 7 voucher from Boots and a £10 voucher from River Island..I am still trying to spend them on something worthwhile so I just keep them on me just in case.
USB: I have a little 2GB micro cruzer from Sandisk. These are SO useful to have on you at all times. I normally keep mine in my wallet..I mean they are good for work or if you need to save something from a friends laptop..etc...etc..
iPod Shuffle: I keep this on me for when I am walking around the Underground...I just find it hard to keep my iPod in my pocket sometimes and this is useful as it clips on anywhere. I also use it for the Gym and I keep my work out/ more dancey songs on there. Current playlist includes a bit of MSTRKRFT and Lady Gaga.
Sunglasses: I have owned 2 pairs of designer sunglasses and I broke both of them. Yippee! Even when they were in the covers. It doesn't matter how much I try to care for them I just cannot handle a nice pair of sunglasses. So I keep these cheapo £1 ones from Primark in my bag. I like them though..they are cheap, and the shapes suits me well. What more do you need?
Keys: Because we need them in our lives. Hahah I like the Union Jack Heart keyring that my friend gave to me and the little pink eiffel tower that I got from my auntie.
Wallet: I don't really like my wallet. I just have it on me because I cannot find a decent one..I am just as picky with wallets as I am with handbags. I bought this wallet like 2 years ago...and then it was in fashion and cool etc...but now I want a different one...I am saving up for something from Mulberry or Marc Jacobs so I hope that I will have a better wallet soon!
Pen: This is my special pen from Cross! I love it, my dad got this for me a while back and I like to think that for important meetings I should have a nice pen. I love that it is pink too!
Hair Elastics: You never know when you might need to tie up your hair...so I keep these on me at all times!
iPod/iPhone USB wire: I keep one of this in my bag for emergencies...I use my phone a lot and well it does run out of battery so it is useful to have one of these on you.
Camera: This is oldddd. I got this for my birthday as my previous one was stolen. Its just a Fujifilm one with 10 MP and all the basics. Of course its pink and awesome. I love my camera though, I use it all the time at gigs and it has a strap. I use it to take pictures on my travels around the UK etc.. and I use it to to film things too. I might need an upgrade soon but I so love this one. :)
Make Up Bag: I keep this on me at all times, I thought that I would mention this last as its full of stuff...
Mascara: Urban Decays Big Fatty. I like this mascara...it gives me lashes enough volume and seperates well. I keep it in my bag because I want to finish it...I like trying new mascaras you see! :P
Lipstick: Rimmel's Moisture Renew in Coralicious. This is one of my favourite lipsticks and perfect for when I want a more dramatic lip.
Hairbrush: This is just the Denham Compact Hairbrush. Gosh I rememeber when these first came out they were so big! I'll admit I NEVER use the brush...I only use it for the mirror! I have curly hair you see and its not frizzy so I dont need to brush my hair...I might need to post a picture of my hair to prove why I don't need a hairbrush lolll
Wipes: I think they are an essential to any handbag..and especially good when you are make up swatching and the counter doesn't have wipes! Plus they can sometimes work better than hand sanitizer. I like the Pets Rock ones because A) The cat looks like Audrey Hepburn, B) there are mini wipes so perfect for travel and C) They smell nice!
Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion. I have so many of the Urban decay eye shadow palettes that I have many of these little travel sized primer potions. It is by far the best one that I have used and it's good tohave one in your bag if you are running late for work and do your make up in the car/train/bus!
Eyeliner: I have two here one of them is the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Zero. And the other one is the L'Oreal Carbon Gloss Liquid liner in black. I just keep these for touch up, you never know when might shed a tear and ruin your make up or walk into a water fountain thus ruining your make-up.
Lipstick: This is from the MAC Wonder Woman collection in Marquis'd. I like this as it is a lustre and the perfect pink nude for day times. I love the packaging, I know that some people dislike it but I like it.
Balms: Vaseline's Rosy Lips and Clinique Superbalm (which I got free from a magazine). I will probably add the Carmex in next time.
Eyeshadow: These are from the MAC Surf Baby collection in Short Shorts and Swell Baby. To be honest I regret buying these...they are not THAT good in texture and application but because I am determined to finish them I keep them in my bag. When mixed together they create a grey/gold which is good for a neutral look at work or anywhere really.
Tinted Moisturiser: Urban Decay's Urban Defense in Bulletproof. I like this moisturiser as it is easy to apply and gives good coverage. It is good for when I am on the go and it protects my skin. I notice a Urban Decay trend here...maybe I should do a favourite make up brand post?
Blusher: Topshop Blusher in Nutmeg. I like this blush because it is the right pinky rose for my skin. It's so easy to apply and use. I love the packaging and the price!
So that was that. I would like to mention that I don't have a handcream...even though I should but I am waiting to buy one from L'Occitane. I did have a travel sized hairspray but I forgot to mention it..aka lost it in my bedroom.
Oh and the my Phone is an iPhone 4 in Black 16GB if you really want to know. I just didn't have a picture of it because I took the pictures WITH it. I am currently writing this blog post in my break at work. So I have my phone all connected to my computer. Huzzah!
I would love to see your own versions and what kind of things you carry in your bag! :)
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love your bag, totally stuck on whether or not to just go on and snap one up for myself! x
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