How to Pack a Small Purse

The small purse in an essential item in any woman's wardrobe. It can be carried when you're out on the town or even when you run to the market. The hardest part of about having a small purse is figuring out how to fit all of your stuff into it. Downsizing is a must and will save the muscles of your back when you opt to carry a small, rather than large, purse. By keeping only the essentials in your bag, you will be able to use a small purse for any occasion.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Your ID and credit cards
• Cash
• 1 tube lipstick
• Keys
• 1 large paper clip
• Cell phone

It's Time to Downsize

1. Take a good look at your key ring and all of the keys that are on it. There is a good chance that you do not need the majority of the keys. Take off everything but one key chain, your house key and your car key. Place everything else in a safe place.

2. Place your money in numerical order from largest denomination to smallest. Fold this stack of bills in half. Place this stack of money into the side pouch on the inside of the small purse.

3. Use the large paper clip to clip together your ID and your credit cards. Take only the cards that you will need. Leave all other cards on a secure place in your home. Place this clipped stack of cards into the purse.

4. Place one tube of lipstick into your small purse. You only need to carry around the lipstick that you are wearing that day. Change the tube daily depending on what color you are wearing.

5. Place your cell phone in the bag next to the stack of credit cards. Place your downsized keys on top of the cell phone and the cards. Zip up your small purse and be on your way.

Tips & Warnings

• Small purses are easy to change on a daily basis. Purchase a large assortment of bags in colors to coordinate with your outfits.
• Keep a hand on your small purse at all times. It is easy to forget a small bag when you are out. It is also easy for it to be grabbed off of a table.
• Do not over-stuff a small bag. This will end up in you breaking the zipper of the purse.