What’s In My Handbag

by | Lifestyle

I love knowing what other women carry in their handbags. So, I thought some of you may want to know what is in a professor’s handbag.

I think it will be fun to start my lifestyle blog post by sharing what is in my handbag. Let’s dig into my bag!

I change up my handbags to match my outfits depending on what I’m doing and how much I need to carry.

If you spot me around town, I am wearing my Saint Laurent Loulou Bag, a medium size.

  • I carry my Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires Monogram Canvas, which serves a dual purpose; (1) A catch-all inside my larger bag. It keeps me organized since I place hand cream, blot powder, perfume and sanitizer items. (2) I also use it as a handbag.
  • My wallet is a Coach, a good size that fits in different bags.
  • Louis Vuitton key pouch has my keys and houses my Starbucks card
What's Inside My Handbag

All The Other Things…

  • iPhone 8 plus
  • I carry a notebook and a pen; you never know when an idea will be realized.
  • Blot powder from MAC.
  • A sample of hand cream from Jo Malone–Oud & Bergamot.
  • 2 Lipsticks–MAC Stone and Revlon Iced Mocha #315
  • Lip gloss–Lawless, forget the filler overnight lip-plumbing mask. Although it is an overnight mask, I use it as a gloss.
  • Perfumes I have in my handbag are–Voce Viva (Valentino); Coffee Break (Maison Margiela); Idôle (Lancôme); My Way (Armani). Its use depends on how I feel.
  • Prescription sunglasses–Versace.
  • Prescription glasses–Prada (I am short-sighted, LOL).
  • Business card holder.
  • Hand sanitizer: To get rid of germs while out and about.

I often clear out my bits of paper and receipts as I move items from one bag to another.

I’d love to know a few favourites in your summer bag!

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Hi, I’m Ivy.

Associate Professor by day and Luxury everything enthusiast by weekend.

I created “Brilliantly Ivy” to share my experiences, hold-ups, and thoughts as a university professor. It’s a space where I express my opinions on teaching, research, maintaining an academic career, and doing life meaningfully. I love showcasing my style through my lens. My style is pretty simple and classic. I enjoy a well-curated closet, a good handbag, and an americano… or iced coffee. You’ll read about journal rejections, my beauty favourites, and my handbag wish list. “Brilliantly Ivy” reflects my belief that academia is a brilliant and fulfilling career choice and can be more gratifying when you relate with the right mentors who guide, being authentic in what you are looking for in academia- our journeys are different.

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