I’ve been slacking on posts, I know. I have no excuses apart from procrastination. Big time procrastination. So as my comeback, I decided to write about my bag essentials. As a disclaimer, I’d like to point out that these are things I have in my bag; this is not an essentials bible.
Nail Files
Broken or chipped nail? No problemo! These printed emery board by Dirty Works are the perfect fix for better looking nails!
![dirty-works-printed-emery-boards-_500x500](https://itshonestlyclaire.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dirty-works-printed-emery-boards-_500x500.jpg?w=359&h=359)
Pen & Notepad
I’m a writer, and get inspired everywhere I go. So a notebook and pen are always carried around with me. The ones I’m using are by Gorjuss, and they actually are gorgeous!
Magazine
Whenever I’m stuck on the bus in traffic, a good read is always a good company. I’m currently reading Glamour Magazine with Reese Witherspoon on the cover.
![rs_634x876-151029072114-december-cover-photo-credit-tom-munro](https://itshonestlyclaire.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rs_634x876-151029072114-december-cover-photo-credit-tom-munro.jpg?w=267&h=369)
Sunglasses
Where I live is sunny sunny sunny, so a pair is always in my bag. I’m currently obsessed with these cat-eye sunglasses from River Island!
![680678_main](https://itshonestlyclaire.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/680678_main.jpg?w=248&h=248)
Tweezers
I carry these with me because… well, you can never know when you need an eyebrow fix. The ones I use are these slanted ones by Dirty WOrk (can you tell I’m obsessed with this brand?)
![slanted-tweezer1](https://itshonestlyclaire.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/slanted-tweezer1.jpg?w=425&h=425)
Nail Clipper
Because my nails suck, and if one is chipped or broken, then off they all go! I use Ms Manicure’s nail clipper with the grip so it’s slippery-free.
![msm-02694-1](https://itshonestlyclaire.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/msm-02694-1.jpg?w=310&h=310)
Lip Balm
Since the weather here is humid and very dry, lips often get dry and chipped in a blink of an eye. Pearly Shine by Nivea is the perfect lip balm for those dry lips, so pucker up ladies!
![2933-nivea-pearly-shine](https://itshonestlyclaire.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2933-nivea-pearly-shine.jpg?w=264&h=264)
Hand Cream
Yas, ma’am! Like I said, with this weather we’re having, your skin is bound to get dry, so I use this hand cream with shea butter, which I got from H&M, and I haven’t used anything since.
![img_6862434](https://itshonestlyclaire.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_6862434.jpg?w=471&h=353)
Compact Mirror
Obviously, you need to check yourself before you wreck yourself (sorry, got carried away there). I use this cute one from Katty Miyoko
![13569903_10154376224108487_2133756632_o](https://itshonestlyclaire.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13569903_10154376224108487_2133756632_o.jpg?w=205&h=365)