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Peep My Clutch – Beauty Blogger Edition!

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When you’re a beauty blogger it’s not uncommon to carry a massive handbag to hold all of your “essentials”. But what about those times that require a smaller bag? For me, I tend to go for the type of clutch that isn’t too structured. That way, I have a bit of give in the middle to pack in my faves. Since we’re heading into Summer I’m going to show you what I like to pack in my smaller bag – everything from lipgloss to the New U by Kotex Ultra Thin Pad with 3D Capture Core!

Whats in my clutchFor a small bag, more often than not, I reach for a cross-body. You may or may not consider that a clutch, but remember I’m also a mom… and most events & outings are cause for hands-free moments. One of my favorite bags for such an occasion is my Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5-Zip handbag in Mahogany. It’s perfect for a crossbody but the strap is detachable so it can be a clutch as well.

Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5-Zip Cross Body BagLet’s see what I keep inside!

Whats inside my bagFirst up, the easy stuff – places to keep money, cards, coupons…the actual necessities of a bag! I use the black Coach card holder for gift cards. Between me and the two kids, I always have a few on hand. In the rose gold glitter Kate Spade mini-wallet I keep my license, cards, cash, coins… you get the drill. In the small Louis Vuitton address book I have my business cards. You can actually condense this even further by putting just the gift cards you know you’ll use as well as a few business cards in with your wallet. My OCD takes over, though, and I like to keep it all separate so I’m only pulling out what I need.

Card HoldersNext comes the most adorable makeup bag ever. How could you not want this bag? It’s from Benefit and I picked it up at Ulta the other day. It’s got the cutest design and says “Talk Flirty to Me”. I die. It’s the perfect size to keep secret all of my beauty and feminine hygiene products.

Benefit Talk Flirty to Me Makeup BagWhats inside makeup bagA lot of stuff in that little bag 😉 It’s really just the basics – hand sanitizer, a small size of hand cream, my powder, lip glow, a nail file and (because I have kids) a wet wipe and a stain remover pen.

Talk Flirty to MeFinally, always be prepared. No matter how small your bag you must be prepared for Flo. Not the car insurance Flo.. but AUNT FLO. I know you know what I’m talking about. The U by Kotex® offers a full line of feminine care products for periods including pads, liners and tampons. Outstanding protection that keeps you one step ahead.

I love the new U by Kotex® Ultra Thin Pads because they have 3D Capture Core*, a one-of-a-kind center that locks away wetness to help stop leaks (Also available in Cleanwear® pads, AllNighter® pads and Security* pads). We’ve all destroyed our favorite pair of undies so I keep them on hand to #savetheundies! I also always carry extras just in case anyone else has an undie emergency.

Benefit Makeup Bag fullVisit the U by Kotex Landing page and find the samples that best fit your mission to save the undies. Click on the “Get Sample” button and enter your mailing information. Then, sit back and wait, your samples will be on their way!

And there you have it! All of my essentials fit inside the clutch and there is even room for my keys and cell!

Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5-Zip reviewWhat do you keep in your clutch?

***This article is sponsored by Kotex, all opinions are my own.

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Comments

    • Brooke says

      haha my OCD is bad on so many levels… I don’t mention the kids a lot, since I’m mostly beauty. Sometimes they’re on my Instagram 😉

    • Brooke says

      Ulta had several from Benefit with different sayings. I seriously want them all! I never ever buy makeup bags because you can get them free so often but this was too cute to pass up!

    • Brooke says

      Girl I have another one for my coupons hahahahaha It’s from last years Nordstrom semi-annual sale. It’s RM and says I came I shopped I conquered #NordyGirl hahahahahah

    • Brooke says

      I’m a master packer at this point LOL The trick is a place for everything/everything in it’s place! I’ve totally had to improvise and it SUCKS. So I always keep extras. I even pass to strangers in the bathrooms lol It’s like I handed them a golden ticket.

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