12 essential things a woman needs in her handbag at all times

Portia Arthur

October 24, 2016 11:43 AM

A woman should always be ready, for anything, anyone, and at all times. With our list of 13 things every woman should have in her bag, you will always be prepared.

Handbag

Often, many people are bewildered by women and their enormous handbags which seem to have everything stored in them.

Aside changing handbags to match outfits, every woman needs a few essentials in her handbag or purse which can save the day should anything go wrong, and as we know, things go wrong when we least expect them to be.

A nail file is definitely an item every woman should have in her bag. No need to walk around with a broken or chipped nail, keep a nail file on hand to fix those mishaps.

The list of essentials every woman should have in her bag is not complete without a wallet. The size of your wallet is really up to you, it should be able to carry your cards and some cash.

Bad breath after a meal is really a turn off, a lady should always have some mints or gum in her bag to smell minty fresh.

Add sanitizes to the list of essentials every woman should have in her bag. Not only do they look cute and smell awesome, they keep your hands germ free. It's a no brainer.

The humidity and the heat tend to ruin our hair from time to time. A woman should always keep hair accessories in her bag to avoid a bad hair day.

For the dizzy moments that seem to appear when we least expect them, keep some candy or chocolates in your purse to give you an energy boost.

Pads

Even if you know your little friend won't make an appearance for a couple of weeks, there is always a lady in distress out there that needs a pad.

Sometimes your hands need a little bit of attention. Every woman should have some hand cream in her bag after all, the number 1 beauty rule is: moisturize moisturize moisturize.

Once the sun sets, it is time to put your glasses back in its case and into your purse. Don't leave them on your head.

I don't know how or why, but for some reason, a pen is one accessory that should always be in your bag. You will need it, when you least expect it.

It is all about networking in this era ladies. Always keep a bunch of business cards in your bag.

Whether it is to take the latest movie your friend downloaded, or to transfer documents easily during work, you must have a USB flash drive with you.

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Portia Arthur