My Must Haves

Life is busy and I find myself constantly reaching for tried and true items to get me through each day. From my staple Cuyana tote and insert that keeps me organized on-the-go to my most worn outfit—black Madewell jeans, a Loft blouse, a denim jacket, and flats or booties—keeping things as simple as possible is key for me.

I would be completely lost without my Cuyana Classic Tote in caramel. It’s large enough to carry everything I need and works weekdays through weekends.

The Cuyana Tote Insert provides added functionality to my tote. Everything has a dedicated space, including my water bottle, laptop, keys and more.

I’ve basically lived in my Eddie Bauer Kona Trench the past few weeks because the rainy days have been endless. I love the shape and style of this trench because it’s great to dress up or down and it’s completely waterproof.

Madewell Jeans 10” High Rise—I don’t know how I lived without these jeans. They are as amazing as all the reviews say.

A Loft blouse is always a go-to for me. They fit great, wash easily, never need to be ironed, and go with jeans or skirts.

I couldn’t function without a denim jacket. I wear one year round. In summer, they are great to block the arctic freeze of indoor air-conditioning, and in fall they are perfect for chilly mornings and warm, sunny afternoons.

This makeup bag keeps my makeup organized and it’s wide enough that I can see everything without having to dump the bag’s contents all over the counter.

I’m still addicted to a paper planner. Sugar paper makes my favorite ones because of all the extra note-taking spaces they have. This planner is currently 50% off!

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