Spending long days in the office, or at university, are made possible by being well prepared. When you are away from home for hours, there are several essentials one can need. I often have my work tote packed with essentials. You do not have to carry your house, just some much needed items. Currently, I am carrying a large pink suede leather tote. Before, that my work bag was the pink heart shopper tote by Betsey Johnson. I am always on the lookout for a cute and sturdy work tote. Over the years, I have really narrowed down items I ultimately need in my day away from home. Here are my essentials:
Work / University Tote Bag Essentials
These essentials will range from cosmetics products to hygiene products to stationary.
Cosmetics & Makeup
I prefer to wear foundation sticks, so I carry the L'Oréal Infallible Foundation Stick and the Makeup Revolution Foundation Stick. I mix the two for best results. I do not wear foundation everyday as I am very big on skincare, but I carry these two sticks for the days I do wear foundation, or for the days I need to conceal a blemish.
I carry one sheer shimmer tube lip gloss and one mauve pink, full coverage, lip gloss by Ruby Kisses. I also carry an eyeliner pen and a tube of mascara. I use the lip glosses more often than the eyeliner or mascara on a routine day.
I carry a small sample of the Olay sunscreen I wear daily and my Cover Girl face powder with a Wet'n'Wild blush brush. Most days, I tend to put on my face sun cream and then brush over a bit of powder when the cream dries. This gives my skin some light coverage, while not having the feel of full makeup. I have found this formula works well for me on most days.
Hygiene & Accessories
A non-negotiable is carrying feminine products. After that, I carry a comb, oral strips, compact mirror, bandaids, painkillers, small sample of vaseline, bobby pins, mini hair clips, and sunglasses.
Stationary
I carry a gel pen, two colorful highlighters, and my planner. This is just for me to check off my tasks and keep on track. I also tend to carry the current book I am reading. This way I can read through any dull gaps in my work.
Other than this, I have my keys, wallet, and phone. These are all the essentials I keep in my work tote.
I try not too carry too much as it can make my bag heavy. But, I still carry all the necessary items I could possibly need through out my day.
What do you carry in your work tote?
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