the best part of buying a new purse is filling it with stuff, right? along with the obvious (phone, wallet, lipstick), there are some things that we just can’t leave the house without…

1. water

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yes, we keep saying it, but that’s because it’s so true! guzzling plenty of H2O is the easiest (and cheapest!) way to get brighter, healthier skin. if you struggle to drink enough water, investing in a cute re-usable bottle for your handbag can be a good incentive. we love the BKR glass bottles because they’re environmentally friendly, come in cute colours and can be cleaned in the dishwasher. that’s a win from us!

2. music

spotify and headphones are daily essentials for us, especially during a commute, in case Mr. Impossibly Loud decides to have a phone conversation on the train to work. seriously, who does that?

3. sunscreen + sunnies


and not just in summer, either. sorry to be a downer, but it’s really important to wear SPF daily to block the two main ultraviolet rays – UVA and UVB. UVA penetrates deep into your skin to the dermis layer, damaging the elastic tissue that keeps your skin stretchy and taut. this kind of damage leads to premature aging and wrinkles. UVB rays impact the top layer of skin, which causes your skin to produce more melanin to protect itself. melanin is what gives you a healthy looking tan, but exposure to these rays long-term increases your risk of skin cancer. boo.

as for sunglasses, they just plain look cool and hide a multitude of eyeliner disasters. simple as.

4. notebook


and pen. essential for jotting down extremely important information on the go, like shopping lists and a definitive ranking of the Game of Thrones actors in order of attractiveness. no judgement.

5. snacks

at THE TEN SPOT hq we love nomz energy bites. not only do they taste delish, they’re also healthy AF. the super simple ingredient list includes nuts, dates, cocoa, and coconut oil, so they’re vegan and paleo too. we love that they’re so easy to pop in your purse for an on-the-go snack. if that wasn’t enough, the company was created by women in Toronto (just like us!) can you tell we’re a bit obsessed?!