In Your Bag

In my opinion, the bigger the bag, the better—and if you ask me, that bag better be fabulous! As an editor at InStyle.com, I rely on my giant Chanel CoCo Cabana patent tote to get me from home to work to events and more, and it’s always packed with girl-on-the-go essentials. I carry my digital camera with me at all times—I’m obsessed with snapping candids, and when you live in New York City, you never know what you’re going to see! One perk of my job is getting a look at the hottest items before they hit stores, and having a camera on hand helps jog my memory when developing fashion and beauty stories. I absolutely adore my glittery pink Swarovski crystal-encrusted RAZR cell phone (boasting a sweet cherry blossom motif I designed myself) and depend on it to keep me in touch with my favorite people throughout the day. A true beauty junkie, I always have a sizable stash of shimmery lip glosses with me for quick touchups. And most importantly, when it comes to accessories, I find that my tried-and-true classic Louis Vuitton wallet (a gift from my mom) is the ultimate organizer for my credit cards, cash, ID and more.

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xoxo

Jenn C.

• Straw bag by Kate Spade: I bought it at a sample sale in the Hamptons, and it's perfect for the beach or for toting around the city in warm weather.
• Scarf: I always, always have a scarf in my bag!
• Red leather envelope: I use this as my wallet—it carries cash, credit cards, ID and change so well! And it's big, so I never have a problem finding it in my bag. I began using it as a temporary wallet when my last one broke, but I've stuck with it because it works. :)
• Driver's license: I've been in N.Y.C. for four years now, but I still have a Washington ID.
• Keychain: I love monogrammed stuff, so the big silver "g" is my favorite. Keys include apartment key, mailbox key and office key.
• Tarte lip gloss in Lois and Clark: I LOVE the red gloss on this—it's the perfect shade of subtle, sheer red and it's not goopy or sticky, which I also love.
• Red planner by Kate Spade: It keeps my life organized—I'd be an absolute MESS without it! I'm the kind of person who needs to write everything down, so my planner is (literally) my sidekick.
• Cell phone: It's a basic Samsung cell. To be honest, I'm dying for the new Blackberry Pearl, though. :)
• Makeup Bag by Kate Spade: It's a perfect fit for my makeup.
• Compact: MAC...an oldie but goodie. 
• Powder brush: The PERFECT all-over face brush from Gene Juarez.

Grace