I decided today to do an updated version of a post I wrote a few years ago. What’s in my handbag.
After all we like to be a little bit nosy right? For me I actually enjoy reading these kind of post as it another angle of getting to know the person behind the blog. My mum always used to tell me that you really know what kind of person they are just by looking at their handbag. I don’t know if there is any truth to that. Personally I don’t think there is, as you really can’t define a person just looking at their handbag. If someone has a designer handbag, does that really define you as a person? I mean ok so this person got a designer handbag, does it mean she’s rich and can afford to splash out? For all we know that designer handbag could be a present. Don’t judge a book by it cover ring the real truth here.
Anyway I’m just rambling, I don’t have a designer handbag. It from H&M. I like this bag as it got a shoulder strapped so I can wear it over my shoulder and keep my hand free. And it big enough to keep all my crap in. Let take a look at what I keep in my handbag.
- Purse
- Sunglasses
- Headphones
- Vapo Drops
- Waitrose receipts
- Paracetamol
- Umbrella
- 1 gloves
- Phone
- Spare hairband
A lot of random crap isn’t it. Let me explain it in more details.
Vapa Drops:
Since Spring has popped it head round, I’ve been unable to breath properly. I get this every year, I have SAD – Seasonal Affect disorder. So I take these drops when I’m out to help me breathe a little better. They taste absolutely disgusting. I hate taking these as it tastes like glue but it does the job.
Waitrose Receipts:
A little boring really, I tend to have quite a collection of receipts. I wish more shops does digital receipts, so then it can stop filling up my bag.
Umbrella:
Bog standard really. I’m that girl who can be out and it will suddenly start pouring down with rain and I won’t have my umbrella on me. So I try to keep this on me.
1 gloves:
I lost the other gloves so I now just keep one. It kind of a Michael Jackson tribute having 1 gloves. I alternate between hands when I’m out.
Phone:
God bloody hell, I need my phone when I’m out. So yes this just stay in my handbag. It a Samsung Galaxy s7.
Spare hairband:
Just in case your hair band break for whatever reason.
Purse:
I would be completely stuck if I went out without my purse. I will one day get a Ted Baker purse but for now this one does the trick. It from Accessorize and I also use it to keep my business cards in.
Headphones:
So I can listen to music when I’m out. Any journey would be so dull if I can’t listen to any music.
Sunglasses:
I think the older I get, the more light sensitive I become. I’m blind as a bat without these. These are the same sunglasses I reviewed last year. So far I haven’t lost them.
Paracetamol:
As you never know when you get a headache. I keep these in my bag so I know where to look for some.
And that what’s in my handbag – for now. For fun, answer this: What would be your dream designer handbag to own?
Rhian Westbury
April 6, 2017Complete essentials for your handbag, I tend to keep anti bac hand gel and a hairbrush as essentials in my bag x
robin Rue
April 6, 2017I love when people do these kinds of posts so I can compare. One day I should do mine, but mine is mostly filled with crumbs from the kids discarded snacks, toys, tissues and stuff the kids need….doh.
Anne Clarence
April 6, 2017I really like it! I’m going to do a post on this too XD, thank you so much for this inspiration
Sophia
April 6, 2017I would love to own a Louis Vuitton even though they’re so popular. My handbag rattles like a pharmacy haha, I carry paracetamol, ibuprofen, anti-acids, random vitamins. If you’re sick come to me haha xx
Sophia http://sophiawhitham.co.uk
Nicola
April 6, 2017Pretty normal stuff for a handbag I’d say! I’d struggle to do a post like this as I rotate between 3 or 4 bags depending on what I’m doing and where I’m going. The only things that you will always find is my phone, my purse and my make up bag! Very organised of you to have an umbrella – I never remember mine!
Kristy
April 6, 2017Lots of great stuff in your hand bag, super cool!
Beth
April 6, 2017Last fall I found the perfect purse for me. I was in a camping store. It’s light with pockets and interestingly shaped cubbies for everything, yet small enough to carry comfortably. It’s not stylish but it is functional, like me. I have larger more fashionable bags for when I need, but I love my weird camping purse.
Janel B
April 6, 2017I never understood why some women carry a massive purse with tons of stuff in it. I’m like you and just have the minimal things I may need and carry a light bag.
Amanda Love
April 6, 2017It’s nice to see what fellow bloggers have in their bags. I always make sure that I have my phone and my wallet with me. Aside from the usual, I have a pouch that has all my “lady things” in it too.
Kimberly Clay
April 6, 2017I really enjoyed this. I’m a hsndbag fanatic and yes, I do believe you can tell a lot about a woman from her handbag. My dream bag? Has to be Hermes, the grand dragon of all handbags. Thanks for sharing!
Amanda @ Old House to New Home
April 6, 2017My purse is always so full of junk, receipts, and baby items! I really need to stay more organized!
Jenny
April 6, 2017I need to remember to throw a pair of headphones in my purse. I feel like I always want them and never have them. Also I love your sunglasses case.
Latasha
April 7, 2017I need to remember to bring an umbrella, lol! I always seem to forgot. Thanks for sharing what’s in your handbag.
Terri
April 7, 2017Oh, Lordy. My purse would not be allowed on the internet. It is a mess. All the time. I cannot keep it organized for anything.
Dawn McAlexander
April 7, 2017That is not too much different than what you would find in my handbag. There’s no sense in not being properly prepared.
Cynthia @craftoflaughter
April 7, 2017I keep a pair of ear buds in my purse too. When I actually carry a purse. My random idea notebook is the most important thing I carry though!
Tereza
April 7, 2017I have that sunglasses case too and really love it – I love anything that looks vintagey with maps on it! Our handbags have pretty much the same contents – apart from paracetamol. It makes my nose bleed so I have to have ibuprofen instead haha x
Cindy Ingalls
April 7, 2017I really want a Rebecca Minkoff bag. I love her designs. But if I had an unlimited budget I would probably choose a Chloe or Philip Lim bag.
Brittany @ Everyday Thoughts
April 7, 2017You are so much more prepared than I am. I need to start toting an umbrella and an extra hairband. I never seem to be able to pull my hair back when I need to.
Karen - Kupon Girl
April 7, 2017I would love to own an armani crossbody some day, no rush! I like to save money and watch my dollarsku on items I buy!
Lacee
April 7, 2017Fun post! I have tons of pens in my purse. 🙂
Olivia
April 7, 2017I too carry my headphones all the time, but I never carry an umbrella or gloves… but I probably should take out my random useless stuff and put those in there!!!
Nancy
April 7, 2017I LOVE “what’s in my purse” posts and even YouTube videos. Those are honestly one of my fave posts. I actually carry a Rebecca Minkoff bag (which I won at a Polyvore event, held WITH Rebecca Minkoff herself…) it was definitely a cool experience.
aish das-padihari
April 7, 2017I was smiling while reading your post. I always prefer big bags so that I can dump my life in it. Its always overflowing with various objects.
Seattle Travel Blogger
April 7, 2017I think this is an interesting post to share.
Not everyone is comfortable in dumping out her purse to label items for discussion!
I find it fascinates me to see there are some people who absolutely need to have music and others who do not; This is especially curious when it comes to joggers.
Di
April 7, 2017Not a designer anything person so I wouldn’t want a designer bag. Honestly I don’t even use a handbag all that often. As a personal trainer I just throw things into my gym bag. So I guess my gym bag is my handbag!
nicki
April 7, 2017I think this is a great idea, I would love to know what is in some of my friends bags. I am currently using two bags due to my usual one being a mess. My bag contains lots of receipts because I never empty it, empty paracetmol tablets, a snack bar that I dont actually like, loads of broken crayons and lots of lipsticks as I forget to take them out. You can tell Im a messy person
Roxanne
April 7, 2017After seeing what’s in your “normal” purse I’d be afraid to share what’s in mine! LOL As mom I end up carrying some pretty random stuff.
HilLesha
April 9, 2017My dream handbag is a Fendi, but I wouldn’t mind having another Foley + Corinna. The quality of their handbags is superb!
Ana De- Jesus
April 9, 2017I have a pair from Firmoo and they are one of my favorites, they are so nice. I always carry my phone with me 🙂 xx
Shevy
April 10, 2017I also don’t believe in judging someone by their handbag. Some really cute items you got in there. I also keep an umbrella in mine
lydia
April 18, 2017I like to keep some snacks and a few beauty essentials in my purse at all times!