The morning rush to get out of the door and get to work can be hectic, especially if you have to waste time searching for your work-day essentials.
While most people are used to their 9 to 5 grind, it is still 8 or 9 hours outside of the house and staying focused on your daily tasks, which means there are certain essentials you just can't leave the house without.
Keep your bag prepped the night before with your work essentials to save time in the morning, and have more time for yourself. Put these 10 essential items in your bag, they are handly to every working woman to help her get through her day with comfort, ease and feel prepared.
10 Ear Pods
Earpods are today's trendiest headphones, but realistically any model will suffice. The point is that sometimes you just need a little peace and quiet throughout your day. From the metro ride to work or while your co-workers are on a call, it is helpful to give yourself some headspace.
Plus, you need them if you need to take a call or just to listen to your favorite podcast during downtime.
9 Hydrating Lipstick
Lipstick is a day-to-day makeup essential whether you go for a barely-there look or do a soft glam for your workday makeup. Make sure to have a go-to shade that you can rely on for day-to-day makeup, but that is also hydrating. There is nothing worse than applying lipstick to dry lips, and making them worse, especially in the winter months.
You can add a hydrating lip balm to your lips in the morning and again at night, but invest in a reliable formula lipstick that is helpful, not harmful.
8 Notepad & Pen
You never know when you are going to have a great idea, always keep a place for notes, even if nowadays it is on your phone.
Plus, it is important to make a daily to-do list to check off all your tasks and keep everything from work to life admin in check. Having a place to keep track of your day, thoughts and schedule are vital for any working woman.
7 Stylish Wallet
Having a stylish wallet might not seem essential, but that is where you keep your most valuable items, if it isn't stylish it at least should be functional.
People overlook the importance of what kind of wallet they have, but really think about how you use your wallet before buying a new one. Do you prefer a longer and slim wallet or a shorter and thicker one? What needs to go in it? Are you someone who carries everything or only essentials?
6 Charger & Electronics
There is nothing worse than being at work, your phone dying and not being able to text your friends for happy hour. Although these days, almost everything is electronic so you may have several charges such as for your laptop, headphones, smartwatch, etc.
If you are more of a tablet person than a notebook person, make sure to slide it into your bag in the morning.
5 Reusables
Reusables are easily one of the most forgotten items when it comes to the daily grind. This is your sign to not forget your reusables and even invest in a brand that is long-lasting, leak-proof and compact.
StoJo is one of the trendiest brands for its compact cups, bottles and food containers. But reusables also include your reusable shopping bag for after-work errands.
4 Claw Clip
Every working woman needs the freedom to put her hair up, take it down or simply pull it out of her face with a half-up look, all of which is easy with a claw clip.
This essential hair accessory is preferred to a scrunchie because it does not disturb your hair's natural texture such as destroying curls or causing dents in straight to wavy hair. You can change your hair up throughout the day depending on what you need with a claw clip.
3 Silk Scarf
A silk scarf is mostly to decorate your corporate outfit, but it also has many uses. You can tie it around your purse to add some color to your work clothes and your work bag, and when you feel like it, you can use it as a hair accessory, scarf or even an after-work costume change.
Silk scarves have too many uses to leave at home when you are going to be busy throughout the day.
2 Hand Cream & Sanitizer
Keep your hands clean, and soft, by always keeping a hand sanitizer and cream in your bag. If you work in an open office space, keeping your hands clean to prevent the spread of germs is vital.
Even for folks who have a commute and use public transport, now more than ever it is important to keep your hands clean. Everyone knows the rule: after using sanitizer, always use hand cream to keep your hands from drying out.
1 Sunnies & Eye Wear Essentials
No matter what time of the year, keep some sunglasses in your bag just in case you decide to take your lunch break outside. For folks with additional eye care whether it be glasses or contacts, always keep a glasses case, cloth and cleanser, or your contact fluid and case to be able to care for your eyes if necessary.
