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Many of us in Northern NJ and NYC’s boroughs rely solely on public transportation (train, bus and ferry) for our weekly commute to and from NYC for work. While there are times I hate having to ride with a bunch of strangers, it is quite efficient, convenient and affordable. It even can be relaxing if you put your headphones in and turn up Spotify, catch up on email or finish the book you are reading. Think: not having to drive yourself in the morning, not worrying about finding a parking spot and not having to sit in stopped traffic for an hour or more for just a 12 mile ride, i.e. my old life in Los Angeles. No, thank you.
While it is useful having public transportation at our fingertips, it’s very easy to become the ‘crazy bag lady’ as a commuter – carrying multiple, random bags of all shapes and sizes. I stay away from the multiple bag situation and focus on ONE bag packed accordingly. If I have multiple bags with me, I’m prone to lose something and leave it in a random location. As well, people walking behind and around you in NYC will get frustrated. I’ve definitely been that person before that kindly pushes a stranger’s random bag out of my way… It’s just how we live here – we’re in a rush and have places to be. You can’t take it personally.
Being that I’m always on the go during the week, my large purse (which is now a leather backpack) is my best friend and is filled to the brim with many necessary items. My cute backpack acts as the trunk of my car, but much prettier. Consolidating all of my go-to, travel size favorites has come with serious practice these last 5 years, especially when the weather is cold. Don’t even get me started on that. Thankfully, we’re at the tail end of the cold weather here! I’m so damn excited for the warmer temperatures, outdoor sidewalk seating at my favorite restaurants and bike rides along the Hudson River.
Hope you get some inspiration to consolidate, pack accordingly and find the perfect bag/backup that will work for you! It’s a great way to start out your Spring.
Items Featured Above:
- S’well Water Bottle
- Madewell delfonics pouch
- NARS Audacious Lipstick – Smokey Rose
- NARS Lip Gloss – Anjelika
- NARS Lip Gloss – Shocking Pink
- Smith’s Rosebud Salve Balm
- Burt’s Bees Lip Balm
- Laura Mercier Finishing Powder
- Mini Wet Brush
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
- Chloe Rollerball Perfume
- First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hand Cream
- drybar Detox Dry Shampoo – Mini
- Prada Wallet
- Dentyne Ice Gum
- Kind Bars
- Altoids
- Apple iPhone 6 Accessories
- J.CREW D’orsay Flats
- SHAG Shoe Bag
- Prada Heritage Sunglasses
- Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses
- Elizabeth and James Leather Backpack
- *I always typically have my work laptop as well, which fits perfectly as well.