The pieces I reach for most — the ones that have earned their place through real meetings, real travel, and four kids' worth of real life. If you're building your collection, this is where I'd start.
“My travel bag, every single time. Hands-free through the airport — and polished enough that no one would ever call it a backpack.”
“My weekend workhorse. With four kids in competitive sports, this is what carries all the things — to tournaments, to the field, wherever the weekend takes us.”
“My weekday bag. Something about it makes me feel completely pulled together, even on the days that are anything but.”
“With me no matter which bag I'm carrying. They keep everything in its place, so switching bags takes one motion instead of ten minutes.”
"Always with me — my little catch-all for the things I reach for a dozen times a day. Lipstick, flossers, a rollerball perfume, whatever the quick refresh of the moment calls for. It tucks into whatever bag I'm carrying, so the essentials are never buried at the bottom."
“My everyday makeup case: brushes in the front pocket, makeup in the back. The small thing that makes the whole morning calmer.”
These are my go-to's — the pieces I've reached for, for years. Though I'll admit I love to swap things in and out now and then, just for a different look. Chosen in one palette, they move together effortlessly — so add them one beautiful piece at a time.
— Steph
