Published: Feb 12th, 2009
Category: How-To

Organize your purse without pockets

COMMENTS: 399515 CommentsOrganize+your+purse+without+pockets2009-02-12+18%3A00%3A00FB+%40+FabulouslyBroke.com

I am definitely not an original in suggesting this, but I thought I’d pass on the tip just in case any of you were like me.

I usually have a medium-sized purse and organizing everything in there is a mess because it doesn’t have more than one zippered pocket.

..enter, the little makeup bags. (All from Etsy. Just search for “Makeup Bag”)

I don’t actually own these beauties, but they’re right about what I put in my purse.

Of course, I do have loose items that don’t need a bag like:

Pad of tissues (am considering a handkerchief instead)
Pen
White pad of paper/Post-Its
Keys
Sunglasses

Then I carry for electronics:

Cellphone (which I always put in a little holder by the side)
Palm T|X (PDA system)
Digital Camera
Apple Shuffle MP3 Player

I am hoping the Palm Pre will get rid of everything above, except for the Shuffle which I find quite handy to be separate from a phone.

And money of course. I sometimes like using a slim cigarette holder case for cards and some money instead of a full bulky wallet.

Anyway, on to organization!

I have one bag for each of following under these categories:

“Responsible Snacking”

Mints
Gum
Hard Candy
Floss
Starbucks cup holder*

*I have those corrugated cardboard cup holders because I had briefly entertained the thought of buying an actual cute, fun cup cosy from Etsy.

Then I realized I could just save the cup “cosy” from Starbucks in my purse instead.

Not as cute, but it saves me around $10 (shipping included), and I’m re-using! *turns greener around the edges*

Green Pockets – Gray & Yellow Cup Cosy – $8.50

“Big Primping“

Lip Balm
Lip Gloss
Slim mirror
Compact Translucent Powder for shine (pending purchase)

“What the fuzz happened?“

Extra contact lenses
Tampons)
Wet wipes
Hairbands

And I could have more little bags, but that’s all I need for now.

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399515 ResponsesOrganize+your+purse+without+pockets2009-02-12+18%3A00%3A00FB+%40+FabulouslyBroke.com to “Organize your purse without pockets”

Katelin
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 3:05 PM:

oh those wallets are so cute. love it.
Frugal Fundamentals
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 3:29 PM:

ohhh… i wish you didnt post these. now i HAVE to buy a wristlet! theyre perfect little purses and at a really reasonable cost. thanks FB!
Fabulously Broke
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 3:41 PM:

Katelin: I like the first one the best…
Anny
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 3:44 PM:

wh0a how long do you normally leave the house for that you need so much sustenance and amusement? LOL
Always Pretty in Pink
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 4:25 PM:

Those bags are cute!

About your electonics: You need to get the Palm Pre as soon as it comes out. I need you to blog about it, so I can know whether to get one or not. I have a Treo 650, and I haven’t liked anyother phone enough to switch. Even though my contract has been up for months. Your honest opinion on the Pre would be really helpful.

Even if you don’t get the Pre, I recomend the Treos. They are great.
Natalie
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 4:53 PM:

i love that cup holder! How cute.
Mandy
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 5:28 PM:

every clever. i use mini bags just for makeup. inever thought about it for gum and candy…since i have so much
Tee aka The Diva's Thoughts
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 5:40 PM:

Do you really carry all that stuff with you in your purse? I thought I was bad. No matter how small or large my purse is I always end up running out of room.
Fabulously Broke
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 6:58 PM:

Tee: It is actually not a lot of stuff!

My purse is quite small, it's just that I have never found any electronic (even Blackberry) to replace the functions of my camera, cellphone & PDA…

Hence the Palm Pre salivation

And when I don't have my PDA or camera, I regret it.

Always Pretty: I am on it!! I will seriously buy it once I get in the States and make it my new toy and blog all about how awesome it is and how I named her Precious.
Money Minder
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 7:47 PM:

I use make up bags to organize my purse, too. I don’t buy these cute designer ones, though. I guess I am more frugal than fabulous
Saving Cents in the City:
on Feb 12th, 2009
@ 9:10 PM:

my purse is so completely overloaded. I definitely need to something about organizing it soon, because it is INSANE. i would be way too embarassed to list the contents of my purse. lol
kacijohanna
on Feb 13th, 2009
@ 1:50 AM:

I NEED some of those little bags, I just haven’t found any I’ve liked enough… and I was intentionally avoiding Etsy because it is SO easy for me to find about a million things I *need.*
graduatedlearning
on Feb 13th, 2009
@ 7:47 PM:

oh man, so cute! etsy is a dangerous site…too many things I want to buy!
prinny
on Feb 14th, 2009
@ 3:46 PM:

I use a “very intelligent pocket” by Tintamar and must say it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made. It’s basically one little bag with a lot of compartments that holds everything inside your purse. The double advantage: if you switch purses frequently (which I do), all you have to do is place it into another purse, and everything is there. Plus, it keeps your purse really organized and you never have to dig for your pen, business cards etc. I can only recommend it. http://www.tintamar.com/categorie.php?cat=1
Michelle
on Feb 16th, 2009
@ 2:17 PM:

I want a reusable sleeve, but I cannot touch my mastercard! It’s only for my car. No touchy, no touchy, no touchy.

*resists urge*

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