“If winter means layering yourself to stay warm and cozy, then summer probably means a heavy handbag filled with countless essentials.”
Summer means beach outings, shopping sprees, a lot of ice cream, and unlimited parties. It also means that you should look flawless and ready almost all the time. However, surviving summer is easier said than done.
With the heat and humidity, staying refreshed throughout the day becomes a daunting task. Perhaps, you might start to look dull and exhausted with each passing hour. That means by the end of the day, your whole energy is probably drained.
Fortunately, there are a few things that can help you survive this season without much trouble. And the best part? You can carry all the essentials in your handbag.
So, without further ado, let’s start!
Sunglasses
Sunglasses are a must when going out in the summers. It’ll help protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun. It also means that you need not squint your eyes to see things clearly during the day hours.
Moreover, wearing sunglasses is a style statement as well. You don’t have to wear a lot of accessories to go out. Just use sunglasses in different ways to look classic and fashionable. In fact, if you feel a bit lazy to do eye makeup, you can use sunglasses to cover it up.
Wet Wipes
Wipes are literally the best friend of a woman. It ensures personal hygiene along with providing a refreshing and cool feeling (which almost everybody loves during summers). You can use them to remove/fix makeup, clean the sweat and grime off your face, and disinfect surfaces. Besides that, there are numerous other ways you can use a wipe.
Not to forget that it is the most affordable and easy-to-use skincare essential. So, a packet of wet wipes is a must in your handbag.
Perfume
Talking about refreshment, one of the bad things about summer is sweat. However, sweat is natural and also essential for health as it removes toxins from the body. The main issue is the smell that comes with sweating. For that, you need to have perfume.
But, there are numerous fragrances available in the market. So, how will you discover your “Feel Good” fragrance? Don’t worry, it’s very simple. Just search- women's perfume near me over the internet, and you’ll get your answer. Moreover, there are various companies that create customized packaging for the perfume. So you can look for that as well.
Nonetheless, make sure to get a mini bottle of perfume, as it will easily fit into your handbag.
Scarf
Another thing that you should have is a scarf. With the evolving fashion trends, you can use the scarf in multiple ways to create unique and stylish cloth. Moreover, you can also use it for styling your hair, creating a neck accessory, or just for protecting yourself from the sun.
The options of using a scarf are endless. Besides, it doesn’t occupy enough space in the bag. You can even use it to style your bag, which will help save space.
Compact
If you have oily or combination skin, you must not be a huge fan of humid days. It makes the skin more shiny and sticky. Washing your face, again and again, can harm the skin and make it extra dry. Besides, there is also a possibility that you don’t have any source to wash your face.
Therefore, you should carry a compact, preferably with high SPF. It is an easy fix to give a matte finish to your face and look more refreshing. Moreover, the SPF present in the compact powder will also protect your skin from the sun. Furthermore, it is lightweight, so your skin will not feel heavy.
Tinted Lip Balm
Generally, women don’t like to wear heavy makeup during summers. If you are also one of those, you should carry tinted lip balm in the bag. It will keep your lips moisturized along with giving a tint of color.
In addition, you can also get a multipurpose balm and use it as a cheek tint and eyeshadow. It will help create a chic yet subtle makeup look that you can pull up while going out for parties or meetings.
Water Bottle
Lastly, you need to have a water bottle in your bag. Your body must stay hydrated during summers. Thus, having a bottle will be a reminder for you to drink water. Moreover, it will also have numerous health benefits for you.
Wrapping up!
These are some of the summer survival essentials that you should have in your handbag. These will ensure that you look beautiful, smell good and stay hydrated throughout the day.
