Women are often accused of carrying too much 'rubbish' in their handbags but if we didn't carry such essentials then who else would?!
Below we've listed our top 20 items which should live in every woman's handbag - without these items we would be lost!
Money - probably an obvious choice but how many times have you left the house and forgotten your purse? Get rid of your loose change instead of collecting it in a jar at home.
Mobile phone - what on earth did we do before mobile phones were invented? Well I guess we used smelly telephone boxes but that meant that people couldn't get hold of us if they were running late, also it meant that we would have to talk super fast before the beeps told us that the call was ending - urgh.
Credit card- a girl's best friend or a girl's worst enemy depending on how you look at it. Going on a shopping trip? Make sure you take your plastic friend with you for a little day out.
Shopper or old plastic bag - plastic bags are evil. Fact. When out shopping don't a) ruin your outfit by coordinating it with a tacky branded bag or b) add to the ever-increasing land fill problems by using up another plastic bag. Reuse an old plastic bag or use a cotton shopper that can fold up inside your handbag instead.
Book/magazine - you will regret not bringing a book with you when you're sat in a cafe/restaurant alone and have nothing to look at but the smoochy couple sat at the table next to you.
Diary - unless you have a fancy mobile phone you'll need something in your bag which acts as an organiser. Otherwise you'll forget what day of the week it is.
Makeup - how many times have you gone straight from work to a bar or restaurant feeling slightly 'naked' as the makeup on your face has miraculously disappeared? Don't let this happen again!
Tissues - toilets without paper, sneezes, hay fever...we all need tissues.
Tampon/San pads - don't be caught out again, make sure that you always have a tampon with you!
Pen - you'll need this to write in your diary or your number on his arm.
Keys - you don't want to be locked out do you? Then don't forget your keys.
MP3 player with headphones - sunny lunch hour in the park? Lonesome walk across the bridge? This needs a soundtrack.
Safety pins - why doesn't everyone keep at least one in their bag? Safety pins are so handy. Broken bra strap? No worries. Broken bag? No worries. Broken heart? Well we can't help you there...
Plasters - sore feet from painful shoes aren't pleasant at all and can actually ruin your day. Make sure you keep a couple of plasters in your bag. You'll be so grateful the day you need them.
Comb or hairbrush - cave woman chic? We don't think so. Tidy yourself up a little and keep your hair sleek.
Vaseline - great for dry lips, dry hands and getting a ring off your finger if it gets stuck.
Moisturiser with SPF - chapped dry skin isn't fun and neither is sunburn. Make sure you keep a mini bottle or sachet of moisturiser in your bag that contains a medium to high sun protection factor.
Sunglasses - for sunny days, hangovers and those who like to look a little mysterious.
Wet wipes - spillages, dirty hands, armpits - your choice.
Chewing gum/mints - keep fresh throughout the day, for your sake and everyone else's.
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"Quintessentially English" is a term often used to describe Mulberry bags. Mulberry first burst onto the scene over thirty years ago and quickly become synonymous with exemplary craftsmanship and stunning creativity and design. Added to all this was a healthy dose of practicality enabling Mulberry to become a fashion icon and yet not distance itself from the high street shopper.
Over the years there have been many different Mulberry bags launched with some being more successful than others. Even the handbags that did not reach the dizzying heights of success as some of Mulberry's best sellers were still very, very well made leather handbags. Perhaps the difference between a well made bag and a well made bag that becomes a global superstar lies in it's design appeal, providing the right style at the right time.
One such Mulberry bag that became a fashion icon was the Mulberry Bayswater bag. The satchel-esque look of the Bayswater coupled with exquisite detailing ensured the Bayswater became one of the most popular Mulberry bags ever produced.
Fashioned from natural Darwin leather and featuring a rather appealing postman's clasp lock on the outside (even with it's own little key) this Mulberry handbag has gone into fashion folklore as an example of how to make beautiful handbags with commercial appeal.
The Mulberry Roxanne bag quickly followed and was also an international bestseller.
More recently the Mulberry Alexa has been attracting praise from around the world. In part inspired by the earlier Bayswater the Alexa is a more contemporary twist on an old classic. It was named after the British TV presenter, Alexa Cheung, who was well known for her stylish and quirky sense of style. Mulberry's creative director once saw a photo of Alexa with an old, classic men's Mulberry briefcase and thought it oddly looked right! She redesigned the Bayswater to make it cater to a more modern market and sales took off!
Celebrities started endorsing the product but not through sponsorship or advertisement deals but by actually choosing to buy Mulberry bags in their own personal life and of course to be snapped by the paparazzi swinging their bags around town!
Mulberry bags ARE expensive but when you buy quality you only cry once! In other words, after the initial purchase pang of guilt has worn off you will realize you have not only bought a top of the range leather bag but that you've also invested in a wearable and practical fashion accessory that will retain a significant amount of it's value over the years.
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Just because women live and work in what is still considered by many a man's world, they don't need to look like men. In fact, they can make a statement. In addition to proving with the quality of their work just how competent and knowledgeable they are, these womanly trendsetters can strut their stuff with one of the wonderful rolling briefcases discovered by Luggage Reviews
Since there is nothing very ladylike about heaving a big bag onto your shoulder and 'shlepping' it, women who need to transport documents and laptops should use a rolling briefcase. The telescoping handle can generally be adjusted for height, so that - while towing their case - they can walk erect.
Luggage Reviews has chosen three possible options, only one of which could conceivably be toted by a man.
The Rolling Organizer Briefcase for Nurses is plain, compared to the other two. A man might choose it, because there are male nurses, and because it is black in color. What it offers is detailing particularly suited to that profession.
The McKlein USA W Series Willowbrook Leather Detachable - Wheeled Ladies' Case is one of Luggage Reviews favorite rolling briefcases. This particular case comes in a great selection of colors, none of which are masculine. Apparently the black one comes with very red piping!
Users of this this sophisticated, fashionable Italian leather briefcase, from opera singers to lawyers, have given it great reviews.
Finally, the Heys USA eCase Exotic - Zebra lap top case, which also comes in a variety of other wonderful patterns and colors..
This eCase is constructed from an advanced polycarbonate composite. The flexible material absorbs impacts well.. The case easily doubles as an overnight bag. It features a three digit combination lock and comes with a 7 year 'better life' warranty.
In the opinion of Luggage Reviews, rolling briefcases like these make it possible for every professional woman to be a trend setter and make a fashion statement.
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