5 Things I Always Keep in My Purse (That Save Me Constantly)

Let's be real - your purse is basically your mobile survival kit...

Over the years, I’ve nailed down the non-negotiables I always carry. These aren’t just random odds and ends—they’re the tiny heroes that have saved me from chapped lips, wardrobe mishaps, and awkward spinach-in-teeth moments. Whether you’re a minimalist or your bag’s a black hole, these 5 must-haves are worth the pocket space.

So... what's in my purse?

1. A Lip Product That Pulls Double Duty

   Whether it’s a classic Aquaphor, my go-to nude lip gloss, or that one lipstick that makes me feel put together in two seconds—something for my lips is always in reach. Bonus: Aquaphor also works as a cuticle balm or brow tamer in a pinch.

2. On-Demand Hair Help

   Humidity, wind, or just a rogue bad hair day—I always stash a claw clip or scrunchie, and sometimes a mini anti-frizz oil or hair serum…and for the record, a travel sized comb has never let me down either.

   
   

3. Sunglasses

   I don’t leave the house without sunnies—not just for the glare, but because they instantly level up any look. Here's a few of my go-to pairs whether you like big or small ones.

   
   

4. Floss

   No one talks about it, but getting food stuck in your teeth when you’re out is the worst. A mini floss stick or a cute refillable container lives in a zipper pocket of my bag—always.

   
   

5. A Bleach Pen

   Trust me on this. I know it sounds dramatic, but my bleach pen has saved me when the inevitable happened to my all white outfits. A coffee drip on white jeans? Gone. Tiny makeup smudge on a blouse? Fixed before anyone noticed.

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Mini First Aid Kit (with room for tweezers!)

This one’s not just for blisters. I’ve used my tiny first aid kit for everything from rogue hangnails to surprise splinters and even fixing a necklace clasp (one of my tweezers also hangs out here part time).