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We are all guilty of it, leaving the house without the  essentials. You go to grab your lip-gloss or cell phone and it's just not there...
Alternatively, your handbag is suspiciously light as you leave the door only to discover it's because your wallet is back on the kitchen table! Or of course, it can all go the other way, where you take everything with you from that book your reading, to two makeup compacts and your favourite mascara - just in case!
The savvy nzgirl knows exactly what the handbag essentials are, and if you're not already in the know, we show you what the handbag essentials are... The Handbag The most important part of the puzzle is the handbag itself, and choosing the right handbag can prevent a myriad of packing disasters later on. First, it must be gorgeous - after all, it is the little things that make the outfit. Your handbag has to be the right size, not so small you can barely squeeze in your wallet, but not so large your tempted to carry your entire life around with you! Our pick is the delightful velvet shoulder bag ($175.00 from Tamsin Cooper stockists), completed with hand embroidered floral design. The satin lining is a luxe finish but of course, the bag is ever practical with a great size and internal zip pocket.
Handbag Essentials
2: Laura Mercier 2008 Lipstick $47.00 from Adore 3: Tamsin Cooper Lipstick Case in Beaded Flower $30.00 from Tamsin Cooper 4: Dior Skin Matte Luminous Powder $75.60 from Mantrap 5: Business Card Holder Purse in Beaded Flower Winter $34.00 from Tamsin Cooper
6 : Model Co Makeup Bag $25.00 from Adore7: Tamsin Cooper Coin Purse in Beaded Velvet $31.50 from Tamsin Cooper8: Loccitaine Rose Perfume (small) $30.00 from L'occitane 9: Velvet Shoulder Bag with Beaded Flower $175.00 from Tamsin Cooper 10: Skinny Notepad $16.20 from Kiki K 11: Tamsin Cooper Compact Mirror with Beaded Flower (winter) $30.00 from Tamsin Cooper 12: Kleenex Pocket Pals $3.50 for a pack of four from Radius
Making sure you take your keys and then being able to fish them out quickly, is another matter. Make sure your keys are attached to a keying that stands out. We love the 100% silk outer and detailing on this Tamsin Cooper keyring(1) $16.50 from Tamsin Cooper.
Everyone has their favourite lip colouring. I like Laura Mercier lipstick for the ultimate in colour and moisture(2). To keep it safe, try putting it in a lipstick case(3). Be sure to keep your lippy and its gorgie case, along with your pressed powder(4) in a small makeup bag(5) that you can also throw your other makeup favs into. One of my personal must-haves is blotting paper, but tissues(9) are a good idea too. Always make sure you have your wallet, but add in a coin purse(7) to hold bus or parking money. Business card holders(5) are great for keeping your shopping card handy or keeping track of your fav businesses, and can slip easily inside your wallet(13) if needed. Along with the basics like your cell phone, don’t forget your favourite miniature perfume(8), something to write with(10) and an all-important mirror(11)! Anya Merryfield
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