Hello my loves, so I'm testing out a new posting schedule to try and see what will be best for me and for the blog. With getting a new job, my daily routine has shifted and I'm trying to accommodate to both to ensure that I don't stress myself out as well as not to deter myself from working on my blog. Back to the post though, for today's post I wanted to share my handbag essentials. I've been trying to take care of myself more but with my habit of choosing sleep over allowing myself extra time to get ready, it gets a little tough to make time to ensure that I have everything I need. These are a few items I've noticed I always keep in my bag and always reach for when I do have time for myself and throughout the day.
Let's start with the makeup items, I have been wanting to wear makeup more frequently just so I look more put together in the professional setting. As I said earlier though, I choose sleep over everything so it gets kind of hard for me to wake up and put on a full face (nor do I really want to with all the heat and rain in Central Florida recently).
1. Too Faced Melted Matte (Cool Girl): A little under a month ago I bought a ton of makeup (which I will be posting a haul + review on soon) and I may have bought a little too many liquid lipsticks. (Is there really such a thing as too much though?) Most of the colors I got were nudes though because I am just not a bright lip kind of gal, and out of all the products I bought this one has easily become my favorite. I love the consistency and the application of it on my lips. The doe-foot applicator is so easy to guide, even for this unsteady handed person. For me it is the perfect nude lip that doesn't make me look washed out and the scent and taste is barely noticeable. The color is long lasting and barely needs any touch ups, even with lots of drinking and eating, the color will come to a natural and flattering fade.
2. Sephora Waterproof Universal Lip Liner (Clear): Since I have been using liquid lipsticks more often, I have learned (the hard way) that lip liners are very necessary. Feathering and bleeding out of your lip line is just so upsetting and no one wants that. I decided to just stick to this clear one because I can use it with any color lip product and it's waterproof so it will not budge.
3. Kat Von D Tattoo Liner (Trooper): Now this is a product I still have mixed feelings about, if you remember reading my review on the Ink Liner, I also had mixed feelings. I actually ended up warming up to the Ink liner and really enjoying it. After a couple weeks of use I figured out the best way to use it, until I realized that the Tattoo liner actually did exist (I always thought I misheard people saying its name and that it was always just the Ink liner). I was so excited because I thought that the hype was truly on this product and I had just been purchasing the incorrect product. When I finally did purchase this one I realized that it was even more of a disappointment to me. It rubs off much easier and is definitely not as long lasting. The brush tip compared to the felt tip is easier to use and the color is very black, but I definitely see myself going back to the Ink liner once this one dries up.
4. Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm: This has been a handbag essential of mine since the 7th grade. I have tried other lip balms and chapsticks and I always find myself coming back to this item, so I decided to just finally stick with it. It's great and I love the minty tingly feeling I get from the peppermint within the product.
5. Mini Hand Mirror: I got this item from Forever21 probably 2 years ago, but I have kept it ever since. I get dry eyes a lot and need to put in fake tears to help relieve them as well as eyeliner reapplication. Having a mirror in our bag is an essential I believe everyone needs.
The Altoids Smalls are my new favorite mint candy, I used to buy the original Altoids but found the packaging to be a bit too bulky. Once I found out that they had created a smaller version, I immediately hopped on it. It's the same great Altoid flavor but in a much smaller packaging and a significantly smaller mint size as well. The Starbucks coffee technically is not something I keep in my bag but I always have one in my hands. Waking up early, regularly, is something new to me so I always need a little caffeine boost in the morning to get me going and what better way than with coffee.
Last but not least, a pair of sunglasses, one of my favorite pairs as well. I got these about a month and a half ago from Romwe for about $4 and I must say, they were the best purchase I made. They flatter all of my clothes and my face as well and protect my eyes from the sun. What more can you ask from a pair of sunglasses?
What are your handbag essentials for this summer? Till next time.
xo, Carla Mae
Post a Comment