I'm really drawn to Bobbi Brown cosmetics not just for makeup but also for the aesthetic that Bobbi Brown women are real women. They laugh, they cry, show kindness and joy, and always remain true to themselves. This is such a great video from the Bobbi Brown channel on YouTube...even after a rough day it reminds me that things are never as bad as they seem...take courage and just smile!!!

It's not polite to look in a lady's handbag. But it sure is fun!! So I'm here to spill my proverbial cosmetic beans :-)   This Ted Baker cosmetic bag is the one I travel with. It's not available for regular retail purchase anymore, but a Google search might pull up some options through amazon.com or something similar. I love it because it's got two inside pockets as well as one big outside zipper pocket. Plus the color is one of my favorites and it is the perfect size.

Top row: Nexcare Waterproof Clear Bandages, floss, Korres Lip Butters in Plum and Guava, Bobbi Brown travel makeup brush set, Bobbi Brown Pink and Gold Lip Palette, Dentyne Pure gum

Middle row: hair pins, Goody flat hair elastic, J. Crew small tortoise hair clip, Aquaphor, C.O. Bigelow Lemon Lip Balm, sample of B. Kamins Lip Balm SPF20, Korres Cherry Oil Lip Glosses in #30 and #38, Stila Lip Glaze in Kitten, NARS Pure Sheer Lip Treatment SPF15 in Aurora, NARS Lipstick in Shrinigar, TheraTears, Avene Thermal Spring Water, Tide Sticks

Bottom row: Sephora Matte Blotting Film, mirror, Sephora cuticle oil pen, Sephora glass nail file, Sephora cuticle trimmer, Nivea Creme, Kiwi Express Shine Wipes, hotel shoe mitt