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August 31, 2012

Type-A Chic: 65 Ways to Organize Your Bag and Your Life This Fall

By Veronica Misako Gledhill

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With the hint of back-to-school in the air, the beginning of September instantly makes us want to feel more pulled together, and there’s nothing quite like a disorganized bag to keep that from happening. With Fashion Week already upon us, we’ve gathered a bunch of well-designed items that will help calm your nerves and ensure you stay and look sharp all season long. From the best small pouches, compact umbrellas, colorful notebooks and pens, to a light which makes reaching into a bag a lot less like cave diving, we’ve tried to think of everything. Click through our slideshow for all these plus perfect purse-sized beauty basics (nail polish remover for the errant manicure, travel perfumes) and the best way to keep your headphones from tangling into a ball.

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Paperthinks Recycled Lined Leather Notebooks $7 at Kate's Paperie
Smythson Blah Blah Blah Panama Notebook    $80 at Smythson
2013 Red Moleskine Weekly Notebook & Planner $20 at Paper Source
Gold Mums Batik & Crinkle Journals- Set of 3 $19 at Paper Source
Journals that bring a bright note to your day. Life Noble Ruled Notebook, $24 at Sweet Bella and Top Hat, 245 Broome St, Soho 212-677-4240; Sunbu... Journals that bring a bright note to your day. Life Noble Ruled Notebook, $24 at Sweet Bella and Top Hat, 245 Broome St, Soho 212-677-4240; Sunburst Embossed Journal, $20 at Kate's Paperie
Christian Lacroix Velvet Journal $21 at Paper Source
Kaweco Classic Sport Mechanical Pencil $27 at Jetpens
Pens! For striking off your to-do list and jotting down eureka moments. Capstick Cap-Knock Needle Point Ballpoint Pen, $12 at Jetpens; Marvy 4300... Pens! For striking off your to-do list and jotting down eureka moments. Capstick Cap-Knock Needle Point Ballpoint Pen, $12 at Jetpens; Marvy 4300 LePen Porous Point Marker Fine Point Pen, $1 at Jetpens; Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Mangaka Outline Pen, $2 at Jetpens; Ohto Gold Needle-Point Slim Line Ballpoint Pen, $8 at Jetpens  
Pilot Lucina Fountain Pen with Fine Nib $77 at Jetpens
.375 Bullet Pen $25 at ThinkGeek Writes at any angle, in zero gravity in extreme temperatures and conditions--even front row at some shows-- no... .375 Bullet Pen $25 at ThinkGeek Writes at any angle, in zero gravity in extreme temperatures and conditions--even front row at some shows-- now that's a handy pen.
Martin Margiela Plume Pen $59 at The Future Perfect
Artistic iPhone 4 and 4S Cases   Not upgrading? Then safe guard with these avant-garde iPhone cases, designed by up-and-coming artists.... Artistic iPhone 4 and 4S Cases   Not upgrading? Then safe guard with these avant-garde iPhone cases, designed by up-and-coming artists. ▲ntoniette, $35 by Kris Tate; Carpe, $35 by WRDBNR; Bursts of Light, $35 by Andrea P. Coan; Salt Water Cure, $35 by Tina Crespo; all at Society6
Garance Doré Hilarious iPhone Case $40 at Kate Spade
Kristin Reiter Snow White iPhone Case $150 at Kristin Reiter With front and back LCD mirror screen protectors and a chrome coating, this case p... Kristin Reiter Snow White iPhone Case $150 at Kristin Reiter With front and back LCD mirror screen protectors and a chrome coating, this case protects while doubling as a handy mirror.
Bag light by Fellina Sok-Cham $9 at Moma Store Led light be your guidance.
Prada Document Holder Wallet $595 at Prada
Smaller wallets for throwing into the clutch. Dahlia Alix Zip Wallet, $78 at Lodis; White Mighty Wallet by Terrence Kelleman, $15 at MoMa Store
Full service wallets for organizing everything. Valextra Zip Around Wallet, $1210 at Barneys; Bally  Memna-LG LU Wallet, $350 at Bally  
Comme des Garçons Long Zip Wallet $290.00 at La Garçonne
Givenchy Pandora Compact Billfold $470 at Barneys
Not-your-usual-wallet wallets. Marsell Wallet, $530 at The Corner; Alexander Wang Quillon Compact Wallet, $235 at Barneys.
Earbuds with Microphone $16 at C. Wonder
Kikkerland Bobino Small Cord Wrap $5 at Amazon Supply
Molami Bight Stingray Knotted Earbuds with Microphone $250 at Shopbop
WESC Basssoon Pro DJ Golden White Headphones $132 at WESC
The Appollo Headphones with microphone $70, at NIXON
The best things are sometimes the most basic, like these tote bags. Monserat De Lucca Shopper Tote Bag, $300 at Urban Outfitters; Tote bag with p... The best things are sometimes the most basic, like these tote bags. Monserat De Lucca Shopper Tote Bag, $300 at Urban Outfitters; Tote bag with pocket, $50 at Zara    
Reed Krakoff Gym Bag Metallic-Striped Leather Tote $1090 at Net-a-porter
Baggu Medium Leather Bag in Platinum $176 at Need Supply
Perfect for carrying everything, everywhere. Plum Kinda Wonderful Bag, $40 at ModCloth   Vu De L'Exterieur Fieldguided Tote Bag $25 at Nee... Perfect for carrying everything, everywhere. Plum Kinda Wonderful Bag, $40 at ModCloth   Vu De L'Exterieur Fieldguided Tote Bag $25 at Need Supply
Mini Foldable Bag by Frédéric Perigot $14 at Moma Store
Vertical Rubber Coin Purse $7 at Forever 21
Basic pouches and clutches for hiding items, documents, and other essentials. American Apparel Small Leather Carry-all Pouch, $28 at American App... Basic pouches and clutches for hiding items, documents, and other essentials. American Apparel Small Leather Carry-all Pouch, $28 at American Apparel ASOS Leather and Pony clutch, $51 at ASOS
Organize cosmetics and other small curios into sheer but durable mesh cases. Micro Mesh Case, $7 at The Container Store Nylon Mesh Hard Case, $5... Organize cosmetics and other small curios into sheer but durable mesh cases. Micro Mesh Case, $7 at The Container Store Nylon Mesh Hard Case, $5.50 at MUJI
Steve Mono Special Pocket Wallet With Coin Case $225 at Opening Ceremony
Moleskin Professional Folder $15 at The Container Store
3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Minute Leather Trimmed PVC Clutch $575 at Net-a-porter A 2-for-1 organizer that doubles as a chic evening clutch.
Jewel in the Rough Pouch $58 at Anthropologie
String Closure Envelope $2 at The Container Store Transparency is key, keep receipts from wadding up in your wallet with these clear string clos... String Closure Envelope $2 at The Container Store Transparency is key, keep receipts from wadding up in your wallet with these clear string closure envelopes.
Byredo Perfume Leather Travel Cases $125-$265 at Byredo
Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes $12 at Sephora
Guerlain Rouge G De Guerlain L'Extrait with Mirror $48 at Sephora A combination of lipstick and lip gloss with a tiny mirror for on-the-go touch... Guerlain Rouge G De Guerlain L'Extrait with Mirror $48 at Sephora A combination of lipstick and lip gloss with a tiny mirror for on-the-go touch-ups.
Be zoom-ready with these on-the-go tools for polished hair. No Frizz Wide Bar, $8 at Rickys; Oribe Mini Superfine Hairspray, $17 at Neiman Marcus... Be zoom-ready with these on-the-go tools for polished hair. No Frizz Wide Bar, $8 at Rickys; Oribe Mini Superfine Hairspray, $17 at Neiman Marcus; Mason Pearson Pocket Mixture Brush, $88 at Barneys
Be polished with these on the move touch-up musts. Visine Tired Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, $10 at Drugstore Priti NYC Soy Polish Remover W... Be polished with these on the move touch-up musts. Visine Tired Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, $10 at Drugstore Priti NYC Soy Polish Remover Wipes, $10 at Priti NYC  
Felt Organizer for Celine Mini $40 at Samorga on Etsy A felt bag organizer especially made for your Celine mini? Yes, please.
Barely-there umbrellas Slim Line Travel Umbrella, $15 at The Container Store Bubble Umbrella, $14 at Urban Outfitters
Merde Il Pleut Compact Umbrella $35 at Rain Drops
Burberry Printed Umbrella Need more coverage in a downpour?  Opt for a larger and more luxuious option, Burberry's Printed Umbrella, $425 at... Burberry Printed Umbrella Need more coverage in a downpour?  Opt for a larger and more luxuious option, Burberry's Printed Umbrella, $425 at Net-a-porter
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