Planning to step out en femme? Don’t forget your handbag! More than just a stylish accessory, your purse is a toolbox for your female self.
While a cluttered bag isn’t chic, there are some essentials you shouldn’t be without. You never know what life will throw at you – and a lady is always prepared!
In this blog post, I share 15 transgender / crossdressing items to keep in your purse when you are on the go.
1. Cell phone
Needless to say, you should never leave home without your phone. Besides, you never know when the perfect selfie opportunity will arise!
2. Lip Gloss or Lipstick
A moisturizing lip gloss or lipstick in your favorite shade is a female essential.
3. Mints or Gum
Freshen your breath on the go by keeping a stash of mints or gum on hand.
4. Nail File
There’s nothing more annoying than a broken nail, so throw one of these babies into your bag.
5. $20 Cash
Even though most of us rely on credit or debit cards, you never know when you might need some cash.
6. Hand Cream
Keep your hands feeling soft and feminine with a tube of hand cream.
7. Blotting Paper or Powder
Reduce shine on the go with blotting paper or pressed powder.
8. Bobby Pins
These come in handy if you need to secure your wig or tame some loose strands of hair.
9. Compact Mirror
A must-have for checking your teeth or makeup.
10. Stain Removal Pen
The sooner you treat an unexpected stain, the less likely it is to be permanent.
11. Band-Aids
Not just for cuts and scrapes, a Band-Aid can relieve blisters caused by new shoes.
12. Safety Pins
Those can be a lifesaver if you break a strap or pop a button.
13. Emergency Info
Not to be a downer, but if anything should happen, this could literally save your life.
14. Advil or Tylenol
Keep a couple painkillers on hand in case you get a surprise headache.
15. Healthy Snack
Hunger can sneak up on you, so keep a healthy snack bar or some nuts in your bag.
What are YOUR purse essentials?
They say you tell a lot about somebody by what she keeps in her purse! Are you a stylish survivalist or do you prefer to travel light?
I’d love to know what YOUR purse essentials are, so please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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I always carry a jar of nail polish. Not just for my bails, it is invaluable for stopping a run in pantyhose or stockings. I also put in a pair of butterfly twists which are a lifesaver if there is an accident with your heels or just rest feet after a long day in heels
to Claire and all you women you half to chk this out its fabulous for high heels it adds a ton of comfort. I have bought 6 pairs already Heavenlysolesllc.com there also coming out with a stop runs in hose. They sent me a sample to test it a 100 times better than nail polish.
A bit off center topic, but what are men supposed to do? There have always been things men need -and not everything can go in your pockets!
Women wear pants, suit coats, ties, baseball hats, T-shirts, drive pick-up trucks, and a hundred other things that “belong to” men, and no one cares. Yet just let a guy put on so much as a pink shirt with a flower on it -let alone anything more- and everyone wants to haul him away in a net!
“crossdressing”? HA! Women have been doing it for decades and no one ever says anything. Why have men never “evened up the playing field”?
My mother wore men’s pants, shirts, t-shirts, short hair most of the time. She did not wear a bra. She did not carry a purse. She had a small wallet, like a man’s. She rarely ever wore a dress. She did have a drawstring leather thing, when she needed a purse. Maybe this is where my TG genes come from.
My wife got tired of all my change on the bed stand. I said I need to carry to much stuff after I got my Ipad a few years back. I said I needed a man bag, so we worked together to get a fem one. I carry it everywhere while in male mode. Everyone looks at me. They can get over that, my ponytail, and my boobs from hrt. Be yourself. Gender expression is in. GG’s have even complemented me on my bag in male mode.
No more change on the dresser. No more ‘Where is my keys, Where is my phone, where is my brush, where is my wallet… ect ect… A bag fixes everything.
Stand up and demand equality..
Get a bag.
What are you talking about? Who do you think we are out here?
I always pack protection for a little moisture guards to prevent any accidents. Thank you for all the suggestions I watch them very closely and determine if it’s something that I could do or use thank you
I carry makeup for sure, in case I have to touch up somewhere, as well as a small perfume sprayer/tester bottle. I also carry another pair of pantyhose in the shade I happen to be wearing. I had an instance in a club where this CIS female tore up the pair I was wearing out of spite, first pretending to just ‘feel’ my legs. Then her nails dug in and did total damage!
Lip gloss, lip moisturizer,lipstick, eyebrow tint, Cheeky Physique Lip Plumper, small bottle of massage oil and small bottleor tube of lubricant
for sponatneous situation preparatin.; in addition to everything else you and rest of girls added.
My BUXTON SNAP cigarette case with clasp on top for my cigs and pouch on side for lighter
Love your suggestions. I’ve been full time for almost a year now and have found all of the items you listed to be required, and I would add the following:
Tissues – you never know when you’ll have to comfort someone (or dab tears from your own eyes)
Pepper spray – as Alicia stated
Tampons – as Christy stated – I became an instant hit at work when one of the girls in the office needed one. ‘Course, I was immediately asked, “Girl? WTF?” I just smiled and said I knew someone was going to need one at some point.
Eye drops – clears up red eyes from crying. Something that happens a whole lot more often since starting HRT.
An extra house and car key – ummm, well, personal experience.
Stay girly, everyone!
Love your responses, Amber Lee. You sound like a happy, fun girl to be around! Keep it up!
I also have a small repelent spray in mine so when somebody don’t understand No i can freeze him…