...purse: its whats inside that counts.

There are some things that every woman should never neglect to have in her purse, and for each woman it may be different but at the end of the day it all comes down to variations of the same 10 things. In this post I am going to finally divulge the secret and somewhat personal insides of the ambiguous purse that will make any man scratch his head in confusion. (Beside each product/item I put a link to the particular one(s) I use and recommend).

1. The wallet-Made of a variety of materials from leather to plastic, this quintessential piece of pocketed genius is arguably the most foundational and important item that makes up the most distinctive extension of ourselves. Mine for example always has my debit/credit cards, my VA drivers license, spare cash in case of emergencies, coupons, loyalty cards and a Starbucks gift card. http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=46262
2. The cell phone-can you hear me now? http://sprint.com/
3. Chapstick-It is always important to take care of every part of your body, including your lips. But when you're as busy as most women tend to be it can be easy to neglect the small things when running from here to there and back again. Chapstick is compact, easy and quick to use and these days tastes good too...besides, is it ever a bad thing to have your lips ready for a nice long kiss??? http://www.niveausa.com/products/lip-care/Repair-and-Protection or http://www.evolutionofsmooth.com/products_lip_sphere.html
4. The womenlies- all women have to deal with that week long, bloated, achy, emotional, cry fest, so why not make it a little less annoying by always being prepared. I carry a small pink bag in my purse that has my feminine necessaries such as tampons, pads, midol, chocolate (yes, chocolate), and a pack of tissues for those random tears that occur when happening upon a gorgeous pair of shoes. www.hersheys.com , www.kotex.com , www.midol.com
5. Sunglasses-As important as it is to take care of your lips its it equally as important to protect your eyes. Some say the eyes are the window to the soul, if that's true isn't it a good idea to make sure that your eyes are well taken care of? Plus, its always fun to pull an Elton John and have fun with your eye accessories..I prefer Forever 21 sunglasses, they are major crowd pleasers, reeeally inexpensive, and generally pretty durable. http://www.forever21.com/search.asp?keyword=sunglasses
6. Extra hair helpers-I always carry a few extra pony tail holders, bobby pins, and hair clips ect. in my purse in case a sudden gust of wind totally demolishes my curly tendrils that take hours to finish. dang you wind...dang you... http://www.scunci.com/
7. Pen & paper-you just never know...http://www.bicworld.com/
8. Gum-minty fresh breath is a good thing to have. I prefer the new Trident Vitality Rejuv White Tea flavored gum...its so tasty! http://www.tridentgum.com/
9. Bottled water flavor packets-they make it easy to stay hydrated, because lets face it water tastes like...water. Being hydrated is so important because it helps your body to do all the jobs it needs to do such as staving off illness and digesting food. Being hydrated is also really good for your skin, and staying energized. http://www.kraftbrands.com/crystallight/Pages/default.aspx#/home
10. Business cards-I like to carry a few business cards in my purse of businesses, stores, and people who I believe in. My mom is an amazing professional photographer so I always have a few of her cards in my bag so when the chance comes I can do her a solid and recommend her to friends, colleagues, or whoever I encounter. (Side note...go to Facebook and "like" her page, Tommie Milacci Photography!) http://tommiemilacci.com/
11. Per request: My iPod and headphones-how could I have forgotten that?! We all need a soundtrack to our life, why not make it personal? http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac?afid=p219|GOUS&cid=AOS-US-KWG

Hope you enjoyed the post! Maybe you think the list should be longer, or maybe there are things you carry in your purse that you think belong on the list, let me know! I am glad to hear your comments!