Autumn Bag Essentials You Might Need
Whether you love it or you hate it, we are in the middle of Autumn and the days are getting colder and shorter. When the weather gets colder, out handbags get heavier, am I wrong? In order to cope with the cold weather, we carry extra items... we can call these items Autumn bag essentials.
Even though I love how colourful everything gets in Autumn, there're a few things that I don't really like. For instance, did you notice that the bags get heavier in autumn? You have to carry around so many things to keep yourself warm and protect your skin. Unfortunately cold weather is not your skin's friend... What would be your top 5 autumn bag essentials that you have to have?
Autumn Bag Essentials
Scarves
Autumn weather is unpredictable. In the morning it might feel warm and a few hours later, it might be the coldest day of the season. When the weather is so unpredictable, it is best to carry a scarf with you. If you feel warm then just put it in your bag. Seasonal patterns are good, you should add some to your wardrobe!
Hand Cream
We all know that cold is not good for the skin. You should pay more attention to the parts that get affected by the cold more, like your hands. How often do you apply hand cream? You should try to apply hand cream at least 2-3 times a day. Sometimes I end up applying quite a few times just because they feel dry. So it is best to carry around a hand cream in the hand bag. You never know how the cold will affect your hand, so it is best to be safe than sorry!
Lip Balm
If you're struggling with dry lips then you probably carry the lip balm everywhere with you. It is a must have product! You wouldn't want chapped lips. It doesn't only make lipstick hard to apply, it also hurts a lot. My lips get dry quite easily and if I skip applying lip balm then my lips are as dry as Sahara desert!
Lipsticks
I don't like applying lip balm over my lipstick so in order to apply lip balm, I have to remove my lipstick. It means having a few lipsticks in the bag is essential! Since dark berry shades are the seasonal colours, Rimmel 107 and Make Up For Ever M402 are great choice! However when the main focus is the eyes then choosing something like MAC Twig is better.
Blotting Paper
You might be asking, why blotting paper... You use blotting paper to get rid of the excess oil, but did you know that you'd also use it to get rid of the water on your face without messing up your makeup? Think that you have full face makeup and you're outside, then it starts raining then when you go indoor then you might want to fix your makeup. Instead of using paper towels to dry your face, you'd use blotting papers. It is a saver, trust me!
Powder
Powder can save your makeup without having to redo the foundation. After using blotting paper, powdering straight away will make your makeup look better. At least you don't need to worry about your makeup that much.
Perfume
Perfume is an essential in my bag no matter what season it is. Even though I don't use it all the time, it is good to feel safe. Of course depending on the season, I change the perfume in my bag. Whether it is Gucci Guilty Black or Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, I know that I can rely on them. Do you carry perfume in your bag?
Umbrella
This is one of the things I keep forgetting to carry and I end up complaining when it starts raining. Tiny umbrellas are the best to carry around. They are not heavy, so it is best to put it in your bag before you get soaking wet due to the rain!
Earmuffs
If you leave home when it is dark then you know how cold it gets in the mornings. Hats or hoodies might not be enough to keep your ears warm. Just get yourself earmuffs and you won't have that sharp cold pain in your ears.
These are some of my autumn bag essentials. Cold can be as bad as the sun, so it is important to keep the skin well protected. With skipping hand cream or moisturiser, you're damaging your skin more than you know. So let's just take good moisturiser bath before leaving the home... What are your autumn bag essentials? What are the things that you must have in your handbag?
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This is a very handy list, Ela - I also carry a lightweight hat as I tend to get so cold!
A hut is a must have!
Using blotting paper when it rains is such a great idea!! Hand cream is a must too- I find that going in and out between hot and cold temperatures is really bad for your hands and lips Rachel xx http://www.thedailyluxe.net
One time I had no tissue with me and I had to try it, I'm happy that it worked :) x
Oh yes, lip balm and hand cream are absolutely essential in cold weather! I have to have them all times with me :) And scarf, I hate having my neck cold, haha! x <a href="http://www.mummysbeautycorner.com/" rel="nofollow">Mummy's Beauty Corner</a>
I don't know what I'd do without them :) x
Very handy list Thanks for sharing xx https://theonethattravels.wordpress.com/
Thank you! x
Great post! I'm addicted to hand cream and lip balm right now as my hands and lips are SO dry! I love your scarf xxx
I can't do without hand cream and lip balm! I got it from Primark for £4, it's a bargain! x
I've literally got about 10 tubes of hand cream in my bag at the minute, and I cannot get enough of it now that it's so bloody cold! x www.alwaysalice.co.uk
When it is cold and I skip hand cream, my hands get as dry as Sahara! x
I find lip balms and hand cream are definitely essentials to have! Great post :) Lotte | www.lottebeautybox.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you :)
Love this post girl! I always, always carry lip balm in the winter as my lips get dry so quickly! The one thing I always seem to forget is an umbrella, which is something I really need to start packing as the weather in the UK is always so unpredictable! Hayley xo www.frockmeimfamous.com
If I skip applying lip balm, my lips get so dry! Weather is always at its lowest in the North so I have to do my best to keep my skin soft! x
Great recommendations. I totally agree with them all. Gemma x www.jacquardflower.uk
Thank you x
The Rimmel 107 is always a must during autumn/winter :) I have a similar one by an Italian brand and I love it xx aishettina.blogspot.it
107 is a must have :D x
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Yes!
i always have lip balms with me at this time of the year. also, hand sanitizer is a must. ❥ loovelle.blogspot.com
Hand sanitiser... totally agree!
Hand cream and lip balm are a must for me My lips and hands are so dryyyyy it drives me crazy <a href="http://lifeisjustrosie.tv/" rel="nofollow">Life is just Rosie</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeisjustrosie/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>
Ah tell me about it! If I skip applying hand cream one time, my hands are as dry as Sahara!
Lip balm and hand cream is a must for me... that and baby wipes lol. Also always have loads of lipsticks in my bag, always lol Erin || <a href="http://www.makeerinover.co.uk" rel="nofollow">MakeErinOver</a>
I always forget to carry wet wipes, I always need them eventually!
I carry soooo many lip balms with me! Not just during Fall but throughout the year. A big scarf is another must for me because I'm always cold haha :) Paula <a href="http://thirteenthoughts.com" rel="nofollow">Thirteen Thoughts</a>
I carry lip balm with me throughout the year as well, but in a&w, I end up having at least a few of them in the bag :D
I've definitely noticed that my bags are a lot heavier during the colder months, which is so annoying! I love how you simplified what's needed here, all of which I agree. I carry blotting sheets, but I never really thought about how they can come in handy when your face gets wet. It's kind of common sense, but it totally went over my head, thanks for mentioning, haha. I, too, carry perfume with me at all times in case I forget or I'm headed into the ladies room and the smell is less than present when I enter, haha. I don't know if that's TMI, but gosh it comes in handy! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you're having a great week so far! XO, Jalisa www.thestylecontour.com
I don't like carrying heavy bags but yeah it gets heavier in a&w, I'd feel the pain on my shoulder :) I hope you're having a great week, gorgeous! x
This is a great list of things to have in the Autumn handbag Ela! Definitely have to have some hand cream, mittens and a backup lipstick (or a few!) I agree with you that applying lip balm over lipstick is a bit awkward as well. I love the little heat packets that you can crinkle up and will warm your hands if it's really cold out! I think they're called Hot Paws. www.lindseyginge.com
I get heat packets and end up losing them, I don't know where they go but I can't find them anywhere :(
Luckly here it's not so cold to wear earmuffs, but I always take with me a scarf and lip balm against the cold! ^-^ So stunning pics dear! xoxo www.milleunrossetto.blogspot.it
It's already around 0 degrees here so they come so handy :) x
I always have hand cream in my bag, it's become a real staple for me and I start using it in September to make sure my hands stay smooth all winter haha. Big scarves are also super important, and I'd add gloves to the list! :D Julia x Last post: My Autumn Makeup Look | http://juliaspeaksbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/my-autumn-makeup-look-2016.html
I use hand cream throughout the year, but in a&w I have to make sure that I always have it in my bag, otherwise my hands get as dry as Sahara :D x
I really need to get some gloves and scarves and things in my bag, it gets so cold walking around on campus! Thanks for the reminder x <a href="http://www.beautyfromkatie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.beautyfromkatie.blogspot.com
I always forget to carry gloves with me and then my fingers get so cold that I can't even move them! x
I've gotta have a piece of chocolate in my bag. It helps me avoid ordering a big dessert after a restaurant meal. And I always need something sweet when I'm done eating. xx Yasmin http://banglesandbungalows.com
Ah chocolate... I should do that too :) x
I always have to have hand cream and lip balms in my bag. I always have a scarf too because I'm always cold. Ann-Marie | http://facetocurls.com
Yes me too! It gets impossible to get warm when it's freezing outside!
Hi ela! I think my bag is quite heavy all year round :D but I do change to a bigger one in autumn time cause, like you said, the weather is so unpredictable so I always carry a scarf with me! I had no idea you can use blotting paper to dap away raindrops without messing up your base, when this happens I usually jus try to dry it by waving my hands around my face :D, I will definitely start carrying this with me! Have a great rest of the week! ♥ Josune @ Your Beauty Script http://yourbeautyscript.com
I usually carry big bags as well, but in a&w, it ends up being so heavy that my shoulders hurt :D Have a great week!
Oooh this post is giving me all the autumn feels. Especially when my side of the world is facing the opposite. And today was a ghastly 30 degrees Celsius. Blah. I don't know how I'm going to handle the summer months! Sxx <a href="http://bit.ly/12nrdfq" rel="nofollow">www.daringcoco.com</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2g0xhcB" rel="nofollow">COMME des GARCONS GIVEAWAY</a>
I think it is better than minus degrees :p x
Lovely post hun! I have to have so much in my bag at the moment! My makeup is being a pain so I need that! Then hand cream, lip cream, lots of cream! Haha! <a href="http://www.fixmeinfortyfive.com/" rel="nofollow">Fix Me In Forty Five - A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog</a> <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12020835" rel="nofollow">Blog Lovin' </a> // <a href="https://instagram.com/staceylouiseox_/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> xx
Thank you :) x
What?! That blotting paper trick might be gold if it works! And I also have to keep reminding myself of the lip balm, I nearly never use one and I always end up regretting it afterwards! Xx, Lora | http://www.cherrycolastyle.com
It works for me, you should give it a try :) x
These lipstick colors look amazing! Wow! X merel www.andathousandwords.com
They're my favourites! x
Hand cream is the most important product and I always have one with me! My hands tend to crack and I must apply one all the time, especially after I wash my hands!! And of course, I carry with me too many lipsticks (now it's the dark edition haha) in case I have to re-apply! x Yiota <a href="http://pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com.cy/" rel="nofollow">PinkDaisyLoves</a>
Same for me, my hands tends to get so dry and crack if I don't use hand cream in winter! x
The ear muffs look so cosy! My Autumn essentials are hand cream & lip balm! xx <a href="http://www.beautylymin.com" rel="nofollow">Beautylymin</a>| <a href="http://www.beautylymin.com/2016/11/giveaway-review-get-christmas-party.html" rel="nofollow">Urban Decay Bundle Giveaway </a>
When it is freezing outside, ear muffs come so handy! x
Lip balm is my absolute essential. My lips get so dry in the fall, I have to reapply every few hours. <a href="http://lindalibraloca.com/" rel="nofollow">Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking</a>
My lips are dry in general and they get even drier in a&w so I always have to reapply it. I finally got the nuxe one and I'm loving it!
Great picks, lovely. I share your enthusiasm for Rimmel's 107 lipstick, still a staple for A/W for me. If you're feeling brave, check out MAC's Dark Side or Illamasqua's Growl, they're both matte, dark berry shades. Absolutely gorgeous! Lima <a href="http://www.fashionicide.com" rel="nofollow">F A S H I O N I C I D E</a> xo
107 is simply stunning! MAC Dark side is also gorgeous, but I need courage to wear it :) Thanks for the recommendations! x
My lips are a nightmare all year round but during winter they go insane. A scarf, I will never leave the door without haha. Its freezing here and I'm sure you're feeling it too, can it just be summer again! Have a lovely weekend :) tipscapsule.blogspot.com
Even when it looks sunny outside, I can't leave home without a scarf in a&w! Have a lovely week :)
Great essentials, Rimmel's #107 is always a good choice. xox Lenya <a href="http://fashiondreamsandlifestyle.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">FashionDreams&Lifestyle</a>
Thank you! x
Ela, thanks for such a great post! Most of my everyday bags are small to medium-sized, so unfortunately, I can't fit it as many things as I would love to. I prefer to have my scarf on me at all times, since I am always cold, but I keep my gloves in the bag. Hand cream and lip balm are my essentials as well - can't survive the cold season without them. Thanks for sharing again and have an amazing day! <a href="http://www.yuliannova.com" rel="nofollow">Yuliannova</a>
I can't do without a scarf, I'm always cold, at least scarf keeps me warm a little :) Have a great week!
I totally agree, hand cream is definitely a must as the weather gets colder. Great post! I would love to hear your thoughts on my latest xo Jessica
Thank you! x
Hand cream and lip balm, YES. I'm dying for some hand cream right now but can't find mine anywhere. Ha. Corinne x www.skinnedcartree.com
Hand cream and lip balm are my top essentials, without them I'm all dry! x
I never thought about using blotting papers this way! Thank you for an amazing idea, Ela. Also, half of these things are my essentials as well. Well, except an umbrella since I always forget to bring it with me, haha :) -Leta | <a href="http://www.thenerdyme.com" rel="nofollow"> The Nerdy Me </a>
I tried it and it works for me, you should give it a try too :) I always forget to bring umbrella as well and complain about it :)
HAND CREAM YES! My hands always get so dry especially after I wash them, I ran out of my soap & glory one and have yet to restock. A must have for me at all times is definitely blotting papers. <a href="http://perfectshadeofmauve.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Perfect Shade of Mauve</a>
After washing my hands, I have to reapply hand cream otherwise I know they will get so dry!
My absolute fall bag essentials are lip balm and hand cream, as I really hate the feeling of dry lips and hands! <a href="http://carolinapage.eu/" rel="nofollow">http://carolinapage.eu</a>
I can't do without them, my lips and hands get so dry so they would end up being worse than Sahara!
Hand cream and lip balm are my biggest essentials!
Must-have products!
Yes to scarves and lip balm - I carry them most of the year with me! It gets really cold in the office air con in winter so a scarf is a great backup, haha! :) Hope you're having an awesome week :) <a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Away From The Blue Blog</a>
Even in summer I get sick when AC is on so I always have to carry a scarf with me :) I hope you're having a great week :)
I can't agree more to lip balm and hand cream! I have been really good this Autumn so my hands and nails are in way better condition unlike last year. I don't own earmuffs, my husband been trying to get me one but it looks so silly to me. Haha! Shireen | <a href="http://reflectionofsanity.com" rel="nofollow">Reflection of Sanity </a>
I can't skip applying them everyday quite a few times, otherwise my skin will get so dry and then it will be painful! When it is freezing outside, ear muffs come so handy :)
Recently I've been wearing my scarf every day! I have a few from last year, that I didn't get much wear out of. If my neck's warm then I can bare stepping outside lol. Hand cream is also a huge must for me. I get ridiculously dry hands, so E45 is my absolute go-to!! I always forget to take an umbrella anywhere with me! So thank you for reminding me Ela, that needs to be at the top of my list haha.:D xx - www.veebzboo.com - www.youtube.com/veebzboo - Beauty Bay Swag Bag Haul
I can't leave the house without a scarf, it keeps me warm and at least it doesn't get hard to leave the home then :) E45 is one of my favourite, it is so rich and my skin feels so soft straight away :) xx
Such a handy list... Love the shades of the lipsticks xx https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_zn7IqrAY1I44bRuN6dH-Q https://theonethattravels.wordpress.com/
Thank you! x
This is such a great and useful list. I always carry hand cream and lip balm with me. They are so essential especially during this season. I would love to add scarves to my list! -Karishma http://yourbeautyjournal.com/studio-gear-comestics-pro-t-l-s-mascara-gel-liner-and-brush-review/
They are my must-have products :)