clutch essentials 

That super chic party is coming up and you’ve picked out your phenomenal dress to wear. Your hair is blow-dried and you’re looking fierce. You could get away with just about anything, but still, clearly not any burlap sack will work. What you need is your smallest, finest clutch. Throw your lipstick in and off you go. If you are anything like me, after hours swinging on the dance floor, flirting and flittering from one table to the next, you probably arrive home completely in shock that that flawless face you left with is not the face you return home with. Even Courtney Love would be ashamed. No worries my love, with these clutch essentials you’ll be just as beautiful as you were at the beginning of the night.

Anti-shine

I can hear May say: “Oh my! I had the most awful shine-face during the gala, yuck.” If only she had used the Maybelline Fit Me Anti-Shine Foundation Stick. That is a very handy and tiny stick you apply in stripes and smear with your fingers (no, we do not use a brush, it just doesn’t fit).

Think twice

A lipstick plus a blush. No, that can’t be done. A big thanks to M.A.C, and their always-onto-it problem solving thinking. Especially for me (yeah, yeah Coco, just for you) they developed the Casual Color Lip & Cheek. A creamy substance that both moisturizes the lips as well as giving the cheeks a healthy glow.

The Ini-mini

You often see them at the airport, the (the un-officially termed) Ini-mini makeup packs. You absolutely would never buy these products, right? Well you do now! The mini mascara or eye pencil is perfect for the cosy confines of your clutch. This little Lancôme-set is ideal.  Just leave the make up remover at home.

Testy perfumes

I’ve mentioned this before, but when purchasing a new bottle of perfume, be sure to ask for a little sampler. Or two. If necessary, tell them it’s a gift, then they can not really refuse.

Extra bobby pin

This takes up zero space, but can be very helpful if at the end of the evening. Give your hair a little extra lift or to control those sweaty strands from sitting in your eyes.

Mints

Yeah, duh, take mints! Not only for coming home fresh, but to mask your alcohol breath while conversing with a nice guy or having a chuckle with your girlfriend. This also deserves a fresh breath, right? Pepper Smith is my favorite.