Not because you need them to be “a proper lady,” but because they can make everyday life a little easier.

For me, a few girly essentials would be:

💄 A lip product you actually love

Lip gloss, lip balm, lipstick or your favourite lip combo. Something you can quickly put on when you want to feel a little more put together.

🧴 A body moisturiser

Because nobody wants to be walking around with skin feeling dry and uncomfortable.

🌸 A fragrance

You don't need an expensive perfume. Just having a scent you enjoy and feel comfortable wearing can be such a nice finishing touch.

🪮 A small personal-care kit

Comb, hair ties, mirror, sanitary products, wipes and other little things you may suddenly need when you're outside.

🩷 Period essentials

Pads, liners or whatever menstrual products work best for you. Keeping an extra one in your bag can save you from that “oh no!” moment.

💊 Basic health essentials

Not a bag full of random medications, please. Just knowing what you personally need and having appropriate personal-care items available when necessary.

And honestly, one of the biggest “girly essentials” isn't something you can buy:

Knowing how to take care of yourself.

Your hygiene.

Your health.

Your skin.

Your body.

Your boundaries.

Your rest.

Those things matter much more than having a particular lipstick or perfume.

I took this picture of my chocolate + peach lip combo because this is definitely one of those little things I like having around.

Now let's hear from the ladies 👀

What's ONE girly essential you almost never leave the house without? 🎀

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