I am definitely not an original in suggesting this, but I thought I’d pass on the tip just in case any of you were like me.
I usually have a medium-sized purse and organizing everything in there is a mess because it doesn’t have more than one zippered pocket.
..enter, the little makeup bags. (All from Etsy. Just search for “Makeup Bag”)
I don’t actually own these beauties, but they’re right about what I put in my purse.
Of course, I do have loose items that don’t need a bag like:
- Pad of tissues (am considering a handkerchief instead)
- Pen
- White pad of paper/Post-Its
- Keys
- Sunglasses
Then I carry for electronics:
- Cellphone (which I always put in a little holder by the side)
- Palm T|X (PDA system)
- Digital Camera
- Apple Shuffle MP3 Player
I am hoping the Palm Pre will get rid of everything above, except for the Shuffle which I find quite handy to be separate from a phone.
And money of course. I sometimes like using a slim cigarette holder case for cards and some money instead of a full bulky wallet.
Anyway, on to organization!
I have one bag for each of following under these categories:
“Responsible Snacking”
- Mints
- Gum
- Hard Candy
- Floss
- Starbucks cup holder*
*I have those corrugated cardboard cup holders because I had briefly entertained the thought of buying an actual cute, fun cup cosy from Etsy.
Then I realized I could just save the cup “cosy” from Starbucks in my purse instead.
Not as cute, but it saves me around $10 (shipping included), and I’m re-using! *turns greener around the edges*
Green Pockets – Gray & Yellow Cup Cosy – $8.50
“Big Primping“
- Lip Balm
- Lip Gloss
- Slim mirror
- Compact Translucent Powder for shine (pending purchase)
“What the fuzz happened?“
- Extra contact lenses
- Tampons)
- Wet wipes
- Hairbands
And I could have more little bags, but that’s all I need for now.
Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver.
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I want a reusable sleeve, but I cannot touch my mastercard! It’s only for my car. No touchy, no touchy, no touchy.
*resists urge*
I use a “very intelligent pocket” by Tintamar and must say it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made. It’s basically one little bag with a lot of compartments that holds everything inside your purse. The double advantage: if you switch purses frequently (which I do), all you have to do is place it into another purse, and everything is there. Plus, it keeps your purse really organized and you never have to dig for your pen, business cards etc. I can only recommend it. http://www.tintamar.com/categorie.php?cat=1
oh man, so cute! etsy is a dangerous site…too many things I want to buy!
I NEED some of those little bags, I just haven’t found any I’ve liked enough… and I was intentionally avoiding Etsy because it is SO easy for me to find about a million things I *need.*
my purse is so completely overloaded. I definitely need to something about organizing it soon, because it is INSANE. i would be way too embarassed to list the contents of my purse. lol
I use make up bags to organize my purse, too. I don’t buy these cute designer ones, though. I guess I am more frugal than fabulous 🙁
Tee: It is actually not a lot of stuff! 🙂
My purse is quite small, it's just that I have never found any electronic (even Blackberry) to replace the functions of my camera, cellphone & PDA…
Hence the Palm Pre salivation 🙂
And when I don't have my PDA or camera, I regret it.
Always Pretty: I am on it!! I will seriously buy it once I get in the States and make it my new toy and blog all about how awesome it is and how I named her Precious.
Do you really carry all that stuff with you in your purse? I thought I was bad. No matter how small or large my purse is I always end up running out of room.
every clever. i use mini bags just for makeup. inever thought about it for gum and candy…since i have so much
i love that cup holder! How cute.
Those bags are cute!
About your electonics: You need to get the Palm Pre as soon as it comes out. I need you to blog about it, so I can know whether to get one or not. 🙂 I have a Treo 650, and I haven’t liked anyother phone enough to switch. Even though my contract has been up for months. 🙂 Your honest opinion on the Pre would be really helpful.
Even if you don’t get the Pre, I recomend the Treos. They are great.
wh0a how long do you normally leave the house for that you need so much sustenance and amusement? LOL
Katelin: I like the first one the best…
ohhh… i wish you didnt post these. now i HAVE to buy a wristlet! theyre perfect little purses and at a really reasonable cost. thanks FB!
oh those wallets are so cute. love it.