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Handbag Organization - Elizabeth Larkin

Reader Submissions: How Do You Organize Your Handbag?

From Elizabeth Larkin

What five items do you always have in your bag? 

Lip gloss

Tissues

IPhone

Moleskin notebook

Umbrella

What's the most surprising item you carry in your bag? 

I always have Neosporin. You never know!

What do you always wish you had but often forget? 

A pen. Now I try to keep one in my notebook at all times.

How often do you clean out your bag? 

Once a week.

What does your favorite bag look like? 

It's a white leather J Crew satchel.

What's the style of your bag? 

I need to have one that opens wide at the top. Since I live in new York I am always changing things in and out like my Metro Card, etc, so I need to have easy access to everything. I also insist on having pockets for my iphone and keys so they are easy to grab.

Tips and Tricks 

  • Clean your bag whenever you have some downtime like watching TV or taking on the phone
  • Don't carry anything to heavy in the shoulder bag - it will eventually take toll on your neck and back.
  • Always have tissues - you never know!

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