If you looked inside my handbag right now, you’d see several smaller bags. Like a true organizer, I like to keep things clustered together so I can find things more easily and switch purses without leaving something behind.

I’m also going to start using this strategy when I pack my carry-on. Instead of having to reach into my purse or laptop bag for my headphones, a granola bar, my hand sanitizer, etc. I’m going to pack all of those things in one smaller makeup bag (maybe one of these 7 stylish choices) that I can stash in the seat pocket in front of me.

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