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Ignoring the extreme wind/rain/snow outside, my walk to the mailbox yesterday had a major spring feel. It was a little difficult to ignore the wind in my springy tribal wedges, but I managed.

I was surprised to find a “sorry we missed you” note from my mailman. Naturally I had no idea what this meant. An insured, certified parcel with return receipt and delivery confirmation/signature required? What is a return receipt? Can I return this thing if it isn’t something I actually want? Did the mailman at least leave the receipt so I can return it, if that’s even possible?!

Then it hit me. My new handbag! The super hip cross-body I ordered for my mom’s birthday, but then changed my mind and decided to keep for myself! (Don’t worry, she still got a fab pair of cutout flats.)

It was only 4:15 and the Post Office was open ‘til 5:00. I figured that would give me enough time to go pick it up. I ran inside, ransacked the office for the receipt I printed off when I ordered the bag because apparently the Post Office requires receipts as proof of purchase in case I want to return the item, then hopped in the car and headed to the P.O.

It was a 12 minute drive, leaving me with plenty of time to decide what items I would stash in my new handbag at all times so I can one day fulfill my dream to be just like Michelle Pfeiffer in One Fine Day. Or Mary Poppins. Scratch that, Michelle Pfeiffer's oversize tote was sooooo much more stylish than Mary's carpetbag...Where was I? Oh, right. Filling my new bag with the bare essentials. Of course I added more last night. Then I decided to subtract from my list of 37 necessities and narrowed it down to this:

Great Wallet. I like my wallets to have separate areas for coins and cash, and organization-friendly pockets for credit cards, business cards and my driver’s license. I also keep a couple of clear Band-Aids in my wallet — perfect for when those nasty little blisters appear whenever I am breaking in yet another pair of adorable spring sandals.

Cell Phone. No explanation required. Oh, and if you’re planning on using that phone while cruising in your car you’ll need a Bluetooth headset for the road. It's smart and it's safe!

Digital Camera. I recommend keeping a compact digital camera in your handbag so you’ll always be prepared to snap photos of memorable moments. Also comes in handy if you happen to get into a little fender-bender. Insurance companies love photographic proof. This Sony Cyber-shot will double as your cell to save purse space (bonus: you can add an additional item to your top ten essentials list!)

Plenty of Green. By “green” I don’t mean money. I can see how you’d think that. I’m talking “green” as in a reusable shopping bag (folds up tiny). Okay, and I also mean money.

Chic Shades. Without them I am blinded by the sunlight reflecting off my vampiresque complexion. (If a sexy vampire world really existed I’d be welcomed with open arms.) I also have incredibly long eyelashes, which you'd think would be an asset right? Well, when it comes to sunglasses they are a bit of a nuisance — always hitting the lenses whenever I blink. But thanks to these gorgeous shades from Cinzia eyewear, I am not only totally chic and stylish in the sun, but also not visually impaired whenever I blink! So many fabulous styles from retro to sporty to über-chic!

Mini-Makup Kit: This includes lip balm, lip gloss, pressed powder for shiny-face days and mascara. Oh, and don't forget a great little moisturizer — especially one that happens to fit inside my little makeup bag. Rather than carry full-size mascara and lotion tubes, go for sample-sized. I adore this little purse-size kit from tarte. It has absolutely everything I need, and it's adorable to boot! It’s all you need for a quick touch-up and will save space.

Gum or Mints. I don’t feel compelled to explain this one. But I do feel compelled to link to my new fave breath-saver (The Freshmaker!).

Hand Sanitizer and Fem. Items. These are grouped because I wanted to fit them both into my “top 10” list. Yep, I cheated. Hand sanitizer is more useful than one might think. Just get some. And the fem items can be tucked into an adorable little tote-of-it's-own, instead of rattling around in the bottom of the bag collecting lint.

Pen. It seems like any time I don’t have a pen handy I really need one, so now I do my best to have one at all times. Hubby is totally brill and bought me this pen with paper so I wouldn’t have to worry about carrying yet another item in my bag. Then I found this über cute wallet pen; it’s my backup.

Mini Flashlight or LED Keychain. This can seriously come in handy. What if your cell falls under the seat? And speaking of keychains I have a fabulous little trick to keeping my keys organized and always where I can find them. A carabiner! I use it as a keychain, then I can clip my keys to one of the little loops that seem to be in all of my handbags, or I can clip them to the shoulder strap, or I can even clip them to my belt loop! No more rummaging around in the dark for my keys! And everyone thinks I am a total rock climber extraordinaire when they see the carabiner, even though the closest I have come to scaling peaks is wearing my new summer sandals!

With these items neatly stashed in your handbag, you’ll be ready for almost anything! Especially if you take advantage of the great deals out there and snap up an adorable spring handbag or two. I'm thinking this gorgeous slouchy hobo is ideal for everyday use and this sleek white leather satchel is exactly what I need for dressier occasions.

Oh, and as it turns out the whole “return receipt” business had nothing to do with me returning the bag, which I never will because it is so gorgeous. I’m so glad I didn’t give it to Mom!

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