A Handbag is an essential part of a woman’s dressing, as It gives a perfect finishing to your dressing as a woman. Also, it can help set the tone for the type of outing you are going for. For example, a simple gown with a corporate Handbag will suggest a corporate outing or work outfit. Your gown might be simple but your Handbag will tell everyone where you are headed.
However, apart from being an important fashion item, handbags can also be a “lifesaver” if used appropriately by putting in them the essential items you might need for the day. Packing essentials in your handbag might be confusing, as there is a lot that a woman needs to pack for a day out. But you do not have to worry about this. We have put together a list of essential things that every woman should have in her handbag. Here is the list below:
1. Cash
As a classy, strong, independent modern woman, you should never be caught begging around to have simple bills sorted. Your credit card or bank transfer app might fail you because of network issues, but you can stay on the safer side by always having cash on you. Therefore, simple bills like transport fare, eating out at the restaurant and so on can be easily sorted out without hassle.
Not that we are suggesting that you carry around lots of cash as this isn’t safe but rather having little cash for emergencies can never hurt anyone. For example, as a Nigerian, you should always have a cash of at least N5,000 or N10,000 on you. This way, you don’t risk getting robbed and you are also prepared in case of emergencies.
2. Phone Charger/Power Bank
No matter how small your Handbag might be, it will always fit. As a modern lady who is tech savvy as well, having your phone go off in public without a place to charge it or a means of charging it can be quite frustrating, as there is a lot that the phone is used for daily, most especially for informational and work purposes. Therefore, always try to stay on the safer side by carrying your phone charger/power bank with you everywhere you go.
3. Small Packs Of Tissue Paper
Gone are the days when you had to roll out small tissue rolls from the bigger ones when you were going out, These days, you can easily get pre-packaged small rolls of tissue paper that are easy to carry around.
It is essential for women to always have tissue paper on them because it helps them maintain a tidy and well-put-together appearance. You might get the call of nature unexpectedly, you might catch a cold, you might spill something on your dress and so on, In all these instances, having tissue paper handy will come to the rescue, keeping you neat and fresh.
4. Mint Gum
Having minty gum handy helps keep you away from the embarrassing case of a BAD BREATH!!! Has someone ever walked up to you after lunch or breakfast and you can literally smell what they just had, In a worst case scenario, imagine they just had fish or eggs with their meal? Yeah you don’t want to be the one turning people off this way.
A mint gum will help eliminate bad odors no matter how strong the meal is and apart from this, it will give your mouth freshness all day, which will in turn boost your confidence.
5. Compact Powder and Applicator
In order to keep a refreshed and well-put-together look all day, this is an essential item every woman must have. With a compact powder and applicator at hand, you don’t have to worry about sweating or an oily face, just excuse yourself, find a place to reapply and you will come back looking all fresh, like you just walked out of your bathroom .
6. Lipgloss/Lipstick
Chapped lips are never a good look on a woman. Say no to chapped lips by always having a lip-gloss or lipstick with you. Whether you are a lip-gloss girl or a lipstick girl, always have one with you to always keep a sharp and refined look and to also avoid chapped lips.
7. Sunscreen
As every woman knows, using sunscreen is one of the most important parts of your anti-aging skincare routine. Also, sunscreen should be used “365 days a year”. That is, you should never skip it for a day while ensuring you reapply it every 2–3 hours. Now, how do you maintain this, You maintain this skincare routine by having a sunscreen in Handbag at all times. This way, you conveniently reapply your sunscreen, saving you from sunburn and early stage wrinkling.
8. Hand Cream/Moisturizer
A soft and well moisturized hand is a sign of sophistication in a woman. Always ensure you have a hand cream or moisturizer in your bag for reapplication.
There you have it, 7 essential items every woman must have in her handbag. Which do you always have with you, and which will you be adding? Let us know in the comment section.
