Tuesday, February 11, 2014

What's Inside YOUR Purse?!

For all of you girls who have a dozen handbags that you alternate between depending on the outfit, all of you must have your essentials in your main day bag, right? I've listed some of my staples that I can't live without, especially when I'm traveling. 

Ultimate Direction water bottle: This item is more essential to me than my wallet sometimes. I have a bunch of them at my house and there is always one in my hand or purse. I don't drink soda or juice and it's amazing how much better you will feel overall when you increase your water intake. Having a bottle that can be filled up anywhere is essential for absolutely everyone at all times! 

Mini note-pad and pen: God forbid people actually write things down on paper now instead of their smartphone or tablet. Call me old-school, but I make my grocery lists and to-do lists using an actual pen and paper. They say that the most successful people all make to-do lists. Start making one each day and you'll be shocked at how much you can accomplish!

Body Shop Hemp hand cream: This is another essential for staying hydrated. Skin is the largest organ in the human body and it needs to be protected from chapping, which can lead to infections having open wounds with all of the bacteria our hands are exposed to on a daily basis. This cream is the best and pretty affordable at the Body Shop. 

Ray-Bans: Whether I'm protecting my light blue eyes from the rays of the sun bouncing off the snow or at a golf tournament in a sunny climate, I cannot bear to be without my sunglasses. You only get one pair of eyes in this life, so protect them... and it never hurts to use a little fashion while doing so. Just remember this one very important thing while shopping for sunglasses--they MUST say 100% UV protection. If they don't, then you will actually be doing more damage to your eyes by wearing them. People squint as a natural way to protect the pupil. If the sunglasses are giving us a false sense of protection, then we will be looking straight at the sun with our eyes fully exposed if we are wearing sunglasses without UV protection. 

Eyeliner: Everyone has a favorite feature and mine is my eyes. I like to play them up, so I feel almost naked without eyeliner. It is always in my purse!!

iPad: OK, OK... I know I say I'm old school by writing everything down, but I also love my iPad! I'm a sports junkie so I love being able to follow scores at all times no matter where I am. 

Business Cards: I travel extensively and am constantly meeting new and fascinating people. I love keeping in touch with everyone, so I carry my business cards at all time. Always be sure to follow up with an email soon after meeting someone so to be sure they remember you. 

Lip essentials: Again... hydration is key!! I have lip balm scattered all over my house and in every purse I have. I also have a go-to lip gloss that can add a little bit of color appropriate for day or night in nearly every purse. 

Toothbrush and Toothpaste: I'm a dental hygiene freak! How many people here love tasting their own coffee breath?? Gross!! It's also great to have after a long flight. I can go to the bathroom, rinse my face and brush my teeth to wake up a bit. 

BARE ESSENTIALS:  iPhone with headphones, wallet and keys.  

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