7 Handbag Essentials

A few little things that make everyday handbags prettier, more practical and easier to organise! 👜

I’ve picked seven lovely handbag essentials, including one of my own handmade Elm & Finch bag charms, alongside useful everyday finds from Amazon.

Browse my favourites below and find something lovely for your handbag.

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1. Handmade Bag Charms by Elm & Finch

Add a little colour and personality to your favourite handbag with a handmade Elm & Finch bag charm. Each one is thoughtfully made with pretty beads and decorative details, making it a lovely little treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for someone special. 💗

2. A Little Zip Pouch


A little zip pouch is perfect for keeping handbag essentials organised. Ideal for lip balm, hair ties, plasters and other small bits that always seem to disappear to the bottom of your bag. These handy little pouches are compact, practical and easy to wipe clean. 💗

3. A Foldable Shopping Bag

A foldable shopping bag is one of those little things that’s always handy to have in your handbag. Perfect for unexpected purchases, popping into the shops or picking up a few essentials on your way home. Lightweight, reusable and easy to fold away, it takes up hardly any space but can be a real lifesaver when you need an extra bag. 💗

4. A Compact Phone Charger

A compact portable phone charger is a handbag essential for busy days and unexpected low batteries. Perfect for travelling, shopping trips or long days out when you’re away from a plug socket. Small, lightweight and easy to carry, it’s a handy little backup that gives you peace of mind wherever you go. 💗

5. A Small Pill Box

A little pill box is a handy way to keep everyday medication or vitamins neatly organised in your handbag. Compact and discreet, it’s perfect for keeping essentials close to hand without carrying bulky packaging. A simple little accessory that takes up hardly any room but can be incredibly useful when you’re out and about. 💗

6. A Compact Mirror

A pretty compact mirror is a lovely little handbag essential for quick touch-ups throughout the day. Perfect for checking your hair or make-up when you’re out and about, without relying on your phone camera. Small, lightweight and easy to tuck away, it’s both practical and a little touch of everyday luxury. 💗

7. A Bag Organiser

A handbag organiser is a brilliant way to keep everything neat, tidy and easy to find. With handy compartments for your phone, keys, purse and other everyday essentials, there’s no more rummaging around at the bottom of your bag. It’s especially useful if you like swapping handbags, as you can simply lift the organiser out and pop it into another. 💗