What's in my Bag or What IS in my bag?

Baby Jane is in My Bag!

They say that when all else fails in getting a man's attention you should spill the contents of your purse. Someday I will test this!  Marisol and I's bags have always been enormous since we've had to have one that could take us from 8 AM - 9 PM without ever stepping foot back home since age 8. As a ballet/dance kid you have everything in your bag; bobby pins, food, hairspray, extra tights/leotard, shoes, bandaids, second skin, make-up (always the make-up), icy hot, homework, live cultures.

Like most busy girls, we still need a bag that will take us from 8 AM-? without ever setting foot back home and take us from work to meetings to workout to dinner/drinks most nights. So, we need the bag to be organized, go with everything, have everything, and make us smile when we look at it. So what's in your bag to get you through the day? Here's what's in mine:

Ziba's Bag Contents:
- Bag within the Bag for make-up, jewelry & small stuff- This is a MUST! I also like to use a small clutch as a make-up bag in case I don't want to lug around the big one all night.

- Fake eyelashes- This is an oxymoron because I'm relatively low maintenance, i.e. I don't carry a hairbrush,  but I recently rediscovered fake eyelashes. Try them, the world is nicer to you.

- Pencil eyeliner- This pretty much is my enitre 90 second beauty routine for daytime.

- Nars Orgasm Multi-wear stick- I love wearing this later in the evening or if I'm having a paler day than usual.  I don't usually need it when I go out after MaZi classes since I get a rosy after-glow!

- Chapstick & Bold lip color- With all the talking I do my lips get really dry and the Cherry/Strawberry Chapstick gives them enough color for daytime. The bold lip color is for when all else fails and I need something to make a big difference QUICK! A current fave: Tom Ford's Cherry Lush!

-Nike FuelBand- I am big on metrics and competing with myself and this allows me to do just that!

- Truvia- I am very sensitive to sugar so I need to bring my own in case I'm in a situation where they just have "agave" or "Equal". Asparatame is the devil and agave is nonsense in my opinion.

- Business cards/business card holder- Pulling out a card from a nice holder makes me feel special!

- Pedicure foot foam seperator- Since I'm on my feet all day in sneakers and usually crammed in my high heels to the tip of the toe, using a to seperator encourages my entire foot to relax and the muscles. It's easy, cheap and prevents tons of foot pain.

-  Accessory and jewelry options; multiple hoop options, dangley earrings, a necklace that can be worn as bracelet if need be- Since I'm going from place to place, I can easily dress it up if I have the right piece of jewelry. I try to carry items that I can live without that are more statement than sentimental.

- MaZi Trail Mix- Vitamin M (motrin) for emergencies, Flaxseed Oil to prevent inflammation, Calcium chews for bone health, also encourage ATP in muscles which allow you to efficiently use them, EmergenC is great for when you need a little immune boost and feelng run-down , herbal tea bags  are a great comfort snack or midday destressor,  Altoids to be kiss ready after your work-out. ;)

- Meal Bar- sometimes I just can't get to a meal!I'm loving the Gluten-Free Bar right now, and usually change them up. I look for balance in these; some protein, some fat, some fiber and good flavor!

- $20 in cash- This is just enough for a cab ride to most places in the city. For some reason cabbies put evil spells on you when you pay with cards.

-Multiple CTA cards with no credit- I don't get to ride the CTA often enough to be disciplined about which of my cards is charged, somehow I can never sort it out.

-1 CTA card with credit- 

- "Lucky" Metropolitan Museum of Art mirror- Marisol and I got these matching mirrors on our first visit to NYC where we crashed Ritz Hotel on Park that same day. We sat there for hours dreaming and this memento always reminds me of that special day!

- Origins Lavender roll-on perfume "de-stress" - My perfume of choice is Viktor & Rolfe's Flowerbomb but I don't like to carry it in my purse. This roll-on gives me "something" of scent while brainwashing me into thinking it's calming me.

-Phone-charger, Aviators- Instant celeb status, extra pair of socks & undies.

- Tennis ball- If it were up to me, I would get a massage everyday. Really. Everyday. This is the closest thing I've found.

-Dr. Dre Beats- I am constantly choreographing for classes or MaZi Dance Chicago. When I am it requires me to listen to song over and OVER again. Nobody else needs to hear that. :)

In terms of the actual bag.....M and I have a weakness for Michael Kors because they're nice and big, cut well and take a beating and you can squeeze sneakers in most of them! Other favorite spring 2014 collections here:
1) Tory Burch
2) Nike
3) Lucky Magazine picks


Tell us.....what's in your bag? What bag are coveting this season?
- Zi