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DoraMarr Mon 27-May-19 20:23:09

Purse, notebook and pen, lipstick and eyeliner pencil, tissues, reading glasses, sunglasses.
At least, that’s what should be in there, but a quick look in today’s bag reveals two more pens, only one of which works, vintage till receipts, a card I have forgotten to post, a dummy, a toy car, Rennies, a rubber band, two hair clips, a cinema stub and a couple of shopping lists written on the backs of envelopes. Time for a tidy up.

BBbevan Mon 27-May-19 20:09:13

I don't often carry a handbag but pockets have lists, pencil and purse. Don't drive now ( eyesight) so DH has car keys.
If I do have a handbag I carry a comb, handkerchief, purse, lipped and spare glasses

BlueSapphire Mon 27-May-19 20:03:37

Purse, bus pass, keys, lipstick, mobile, tissues. lens cleaners and a spare pair of knickers!

MiniMoon Mon 27-May-19 19:24:22

Darning needle.

MiniMoon Mon 27-May-19 19:23:28

In my handbag I have, purse containing coinage, National Trust and English Heritage cards, bus pass and Taste card. Separate card case containing my bank cards, handkerchief, emery board, pen and notebook, sewing scissors, earning needle and crochet hooks.
When I go to Knit and Natter I also take wool. My handbag is quite commodious.

phoenix Mon 27-May-19 19:08:29

I haven't put a lipstick in my bag since 2012, and even then it was only gloss.

Actually, I haven't even worn lip stuff since then blush

Izabella Mon 27-May-19 18:59:38

handbags? Not for this gran.

SalsaQueen Mon 27-May-19 18:49:24

In my handbag, at all times.... my make-up bag, hairbrush, 1 or 2 Tena lady (just in case!), a couple of pens, a notebook, Paracetamol, compact mirror, mobile 'phone, tissues, hand cream, purse (bank card and about £10 cash), a few plasters, and my reading glasses.

crazyH Mon 27-May-19 18:49:19

Driving Licence, phone, credit card, debit card, rosary, purse, spare panti liner, ventolin inhaler, ibuprofen , vanity mirror, hand cream.

EllanVannin Mon 27-May-19 18:37:53

Goodness knows but it weighs a ton !

Esther1 Mon 27-May-19 18:35:05

I have my ‘going out all day bag’ packed with emergency contingencies- but it can stay in the car (hidden) if I have to carry it any distance. Absolute essentials are in a small ‘bag within the bag’ and never leaves my side. The small bag has phone, bank card, a few notes and pound coins, pain killers, baby wipes, lip balm, reading glasses, sunglasses. But the ‘day bag’ has ............ pashmina, sunhat, suncream, umbrella, spare spectacles, tissues, nail file, fold away shopping bag, spare bank card, plasters, tweezers, disinfect wipes, safety pins, pen, notepad, emergency toys for grandchildren! I like to be prepared!

glammanana Mon 27-May-19 18:33:41

annepi always buy a handbag with a discreet zipper compartment inside for any embarressing little items wink

annep1 Mon 27-May-19 18:24:58

Oh dear glammanana. I have that to look forward to ?
Wouldn't it be awful to spill your handbag!
Sodapop I do actually use makeup plus wrinkle cream and concealer, and lipstick to outline my disappearing lips. Its hard work trying to look good.

Charleygirl5 Mon 27-May-19 18:21:27

OMG- purse, phone, diary, lipstick, door and car keys and tissues.

glammanana Mon 27-May-19 18:12:00

Mine has car keys house keys lipstick and spare supply of tena lady.

sodapop Mon 27-May-19 18:07:27

What no condoms or make up annep.? Know how you feel though, mine has pandadol and doggie bags .

annep1 Mon 27-May-19 17:56:45

Getting ready for an evening out. (Katherine Jenkins). Important items to put in handbag..voltarol, gaviscon and panadol. How times change!?