Girls Do What They Want.

There are certain things you never want to be caught without. Your phone, your ID, etc. And then there are other things that you constantly seem to be without when you need them. As a fan of being well prepared, I try to limit those situations as much as possible.

The best way I've found to do just that is to have a small-ish makeup bag stuffed to the brim with simple but ever so helpful items. That way I can toss the makeup bag into my purse, school bag, suitcase, anything.

Here are my personal must-haves:
1. Nail File- Everyone can make jokes about the horror of a nail breaking, but the feeling of the jagged edge left behind by a broken nail is the worst.
2. Rub Relief- One of the common traumatic events I find myself stuck in is having a pair of adorable shoes (usually flats) that rub my heels raw. This product promises to fix that, one swipe and no more terrible blisters. (Rub Relief is made by Dr. Scholl's.)
3. Burt's Bees Lip Balm- I am never, and I mean never caught without my Burt's Bees. But just in case, you know how easy these things are to lose, a backup is always a nice bit of security.
4. Colgate Wisp- These toothbrushes for on the go are perfect for an after lunch breath freshening, or even a early morning brushing. Those of us who are a little forgetful might remember a time where they've run out of the house in the morning only to realize their toothbrush had remained untouched. (Ew, but true.)
5. Bandaids- These can go along with the uncomfortable shoes/blisters thing, but I've found they come in handy on many accounts. As someone working with needles and pins a lot of the time, you definitely get your fair share of pricks.
6. Deodorant- Whether it's for a little touch-up after being in the sun, or another case of being forgetful, I've definitely been thankful to have this in the past. A mini from the travel section at a drugstore is perfect.
7. Lipgloss- No everyone considers lipgloss as much of a must-have as I do, but I always like to apply a little over my lip balm to finish everything off. A nice pink is a good choice when it comes to color, something on the sheer side with a bit of shimmer. I'll usually bring whichever lipgloss I put on in the morning with me, but sometimes things are left behind in the haste of getting ready, and this is another backup I can be happy to have.
8. Tampons- Well, I couldn't leave it out. It felt wrong. Everyone has been in that situation.
9. Hair Tie and Bobby Pins- Face it, there are sometimes you just can't stand to have your hair hanging in your face. And sometimes there is that one piece of hair that just won't stay in it's designated place. I find I often prefer to be able to pull my hair back when I really need to focus. And as a girl with a lot of frizz and unmanageable pieces, bobby pins are a lifesaver.
10. Advil- I don't take medicine very often, but there are those occasional times where unbearable cramps or a dreadful headache creeps up on me, and I find I'm always thankful to have Advil near by. When you're dealing with a bad headache or another pain, it's enough to leave you unable to focus and get anything done. That's why I find it's usually better to take care of it early on rather than trying to wait it out. I waste enough time when I'm not in pain, I need to value the time I have left.