14 things every modern woman should carry in her purse

Magazine editors love to preach which mascara or lipstick women should pack in their purse, but honestly, that kind of advice never helped anyone. If you wear makeup, you know what cosmetics you need when you're on the go.

So this is the anti-fashion magazine guide to the essentials of a well-packed purse — things that will keep you organized, fix a wardrobe malfunction, or save you from the pains of new shoes. 

Keep scrolling for the 14 things that will prepare you for just about anything.

1. Safety pins

These are a lifesaver if you pop a button or a seam. Also, a small one can pinch-hit for a necklace clasp if yours suddenly breaks.

2. Band-Aids

Not just for cuts and scrapes, Band-Aids will save your heels from painful new shoes. You can also use them to hide a nail with chipped polish. 

3. Extra earring backs

There's no hack for a lost earring back. You either have a spare, or you don't. 

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