Purse Organization - How to Organize Your Bag

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I love a good "functional" purse that is comfortable to wear and easy to carry. Here's how I organize all of the contents of my bag! The purse is from The Container Store and is made by Milano. The cosmetic bags are made by Baggallini. I absolutely LOVE Milano (water-resistant, easy to clean, nice zippers) and Baggallini (comes in every color, shape, and size, nice zippers, water-resistant, etc) bags. What's inside your purse? Leave a comment below or create a video response and show me whats inside your purse!
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[@zooneyl2248]

"I'd rather be comfortable than look nice". I love you :)

[@iwanttowatchyoutubenow]

I thought that was only me

[@angelofmusic1026]

I just married into the Gallini family and it's tradition to give each female member a Baggallini . . . it's great. It totally made me smile when you mentioned your pencil case was from that brand. : )

[@s20716]

I think u r the most organized person in the world 👍

[@fahmida2712]

yeah I agree haha

[@fifihappy]

Sarika Hogade hhhhhhh she is..

[@karinarodriguez4000]

Sarika Hogade in the whole universe

[@happyheartslee]

actually im impressed at how you know what you like and what you want. Instead of following what others do (like branded handbags, normal wallets, etc). good job!!

[@erae0874]

I think they know her by name at The Container Store, lol.

[@richardchin4273]

Merbaflerb

[@kindperson1411]

I love the purse. I love a purse with all the compartments and the separate little bags inside!!! People ask why it's so heavy, but I tell them I have to be prepared for anything!! Love your videos!

[@Pompinflompis]

Yes! A vídeo on organizing a car would be great!

[@deidraroberts9956]

I love zippers myself! I am not big on fancy brands either. I like my purses functional and light weight. I do however have a "Couch" over the shoulder bag that works great for me and I definitely am going to try the card holder! Thank you for showing us how you organize your purse!

[@ellabrookes341]

Shes never known the joy of finding £2.00 in small change and 150 hair pins at the bottom of her bag though has she.

[@Blahblahblah769]

ella brookes lol

[@Melissatn]

😂😂😂

[@kaypandey7221]

True that

[@DimitriVegasShmigg]

everytime i learn a new little fact about you (i.e. the fact you are obsessed with zippers working properly - which I guess I could say I am too lol!) I like you so much more haha! I just started watching your videos and I'm just amazed with the amount of organisational tips and tricks you have!! Thanks so much for sharing them all with us Alejandra! love from Ireland :) xx

[@shawnakay9013]

Updated purse video please Alejandra!!

[@ashleyrosewhitney6538]

TY RONDESTVEDT 🖕you we can comment any thing we want to comment and any time we can too

[@shawnakay9013]

Ok I won't comment

[@kimgomes9033]

owl lover 🖕🏻you

[@kimgomes9033]

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[@ashleyrosewhitney6538]

Kim Gomes 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

[@mui1567]

Who's watching it in 2018

[@annettegray3545]

Edith Chan I

[@YotaGreece]

25/8/2018 from Greece :)

[@MsDebs777]

:)

[@alyxfezer8926]

2019!

[@ajlush6304]

2020

[@DoloresJRush]

My mother was getting ready to travel in another country and the travel agent gave her some security measures to purchase before she left. One was purchasing a security purse with lockable zippers (supposedly harder for pickpockets to open them without you being aware of their manipulations). However, open pockets such your cell phone pocket was a big no-no as they would have no trouble slipping their hands into them in a crowded public transport bus. Another thing was having a cross-body handle with a steel wire threaded through it, so a purse snatcher could not cut your purse handle with a palmed knife and snatch the bag as it fell from your bod. The travel agent also suggested two cash wallets, one inside an inside zippered pocket next to your body with the large bills, and a smaller one with less cash for quick take-outs. So now I only use zippered, cross-body handled purses, however, the one I have, the inside lining is beginning to stretch and catch in the zipper at the top which really irritates the heck out of me! :)

[@the_other_katy]

Good to know, thanks!

[@mihaelahuban5287]

I love how you keep all your things separate ( i reeeeealy love having things separate ) and easy to reach and you know exactly where everything is . I like a lot the bag , the separate compartments and the zippers and i like how you organize it. thank you for share

[@audreymeyer6645]

I did the same thing. I made my version of your purse and it is very helpful. I had a makeup bag I used for my emergency kit and I loaded more things in there, even a packet of instant coffee. :)

[@cld9291]

You're my spirit animal. So glad I found your videos.

[@TheMonicagal]

I have enjoyed watching your for years! Could you do an updated handbag video? We would love to see it! Thanks so much!

[@missycaldwell440]

I'm watching in 2017. I like functional over pretty any day. I also like bags in bags like you have. Love your videos! Trying to declutter and organize my home. Your videos really inspire me!

[@Snakecrossing]

After I moved to my new home couple months ago I've been trying to set up organizing systems for everything and get my daily life in order. It has been really fun and helpful to follow your channel! I have to change between bags depending on the activity because my work and hobbies require their own bags. I try to make sure that all my bags have tissues, feminine products and gum etc just in case. I try to put everything else on the entrance cabinet everytime I come home and then grab what I need. I have a little bag for charger, extra battery and headphones. My makeup bag has a mirror+hairbrush, hair elastics and pins, a pillbottle with daily medicine and pain killers, concelear and lipstick of the day and a little container of bepanthen type of balm. When I leave the house I grab whatever I need from the cabinet.

[@dionwan9105]

Hi Alejandra, after I watched your video, I went to the Container Store and bought the bag! I love it so much that I have to retire all my MK bags! Thank you!

[@letsbelegitimate]

Just be careful with your keys and your phone in an open pocket. It's really easy to fall out or get stolen.

[@aj-fatima-pearl]

Cristina P exactly

[@lubaleong9619]

You can wear the purse so that the open compartment faces your body. That makes it harder for someone to pick pocket you.

[@bobtamfalagrady]

I just love your ideas and videos. Great starters for me. Thank you.

[@doogieRN1]

Off to the Container Store for my new bag, I need one, and I agree functionality over fashion is"in" style for me!

[@ettasargent4798]

I just ran across you and enjoy learning from you. I have done the purse organizing and are so happy with it.

[@lynnex4485]

WOW... cant wait to see her 'baby bag' !

[@madamecomtesse6919]

Great tips - thank you! I like the first aid bag idea so I'll use that for sure. One thing I'm never without is a shawl. It's cashmere so it's thin and lightweight and takes up very little space if folded into a square about the size of an Ipad. I keep it in the side pocket of my bag so it doesn't get pulls and tugs from other items. It's come in handy so many times when I've been caught out without a jacket and it's turned cool or the aircon is too cold in a shop or movies etc.

[@babicheslack7457]

I just watched Alejandra go through her purse, it’s 2018 and I like her style. I’m looking for more ease in my life and less clutter. Thank you.

[@angeliquetalbot9284]

Same

[@sarahb8983]

I’m a zipper lover too and functionality and comfort is what I look for also👍🏼

[@MyMaxKitty]

I love this video!!! This is the first Alejandra video I watched when I searched for purse organization ideas, and now it's progressed to two programs! I just joined SimpLESSity and I can't wait to finish it!

[@sunitapinky3789]

I love the way you think that is comfort first then looks or makeups.I love you videos and learn so much more.You contribute to make ourlives more organised

[@neysarodriguez9622]

I love this I hope they still have it 👍🏻 Keep posting more videos. Thanks!

[@IndigoMel78]

Love your bag. I'm a zipper and pen snob too! 😊

[@jesaburgoyne9343]

Hi Alejandra I liked your bag so much that I'm considering buying 3 of them all for different purposes but they will be used well...I'm not a purse snob either but I use all my bags regularly.

[@mayata2915]

Yay!!!! Just when I thought I was the only zipper snob!!! Thanks for sharing! It really was helpful.

[@Mish4Mello]

wow, your bag is really useful for everyday and for traveling! i love bags with so many compartments.

[@twominutetips]

Smart girl. Function over fashion and it can still look great - bravo! BTW may I suggest you consider changing up your chapstick for vaseline? Chapstick and products like it, have ingredients that irritates skin and requires you to continually putting it on. Vaseline night and morning for a few days and you'll see a big difference.

[@lablvr6000]

twominutetips I would agree with you. Vaseline happens to be my best friend ! @Alejandra, you could buy a small travel hand cream container and repurpose it to hold the Vaseline when the hand cream is finished : )

[@the_other_katy]

The tiny Vaseline from the "Nightstand" video is great as a lip balm. They even make a pink tinted one. =)

[@carolineoli752]

Alejandra, I thought this was so funny, had to share with you ! My Husband knows that I love Your vídeos, which I am aleays watching 😊 A few weeks ago I watched the one about your Milano bag, but didn't think he was paying attention. We just got back after 6 months abroad and my first outong was to pick up some items at the container store 😊 My husband immediately vanished and shortly after, emerged with your Milano bag saying : as much as you like order, U think you will really like Alejandra's bag ! 😊 I think it's he best part was realizing he pays attention to what interests me 😊 Now, I am a purse snob because unlike you, I like to dress up all the things me, no matter how uncorfotable 😱😄😄😄 sorry, I can't lie 😄😄 but as I looked I saw how yes, I would like it, so I bought, not sure of when I'd use it 😄😄 well, I started using as soon as I walked out of the store 😄😄 on the way home I put things in it to get a feeling for it, and absolutely loved it ! And since I now knew that he did pay attention to your ur video, I organized it the exact same way, except that I have a tiny make up bag for touch ups, where you have hand lotion and chopsticks, that way if he needs to get anything, he knows where to follow be it 😉 And as for my other bags, I still carry them too, and just put in it what I need for the time I'll spend at whatever location I am arriving, leaving everything I won't need in the Milano in the car 😊 And now that I know that he listens to you, I wait to watch your videos when he's around 😄😄😉 hopefully now he will follow the other sisters too and make my life easier 😊

[@akmendez11]

I am a new fan. I first found your video, it looks like it was professionally made, in the old condo. I was amazed!! I can appreciate home made videos because they're real, I just appreciate the straight-forwardness of the professionally made one. With that tiny bit of feedback, I'd love to leave you with praise and thanks for posting all your ideas, methods, research and genius on here to teach and inspire!!

[@andrealu57]

Found this bag on Ebay. Love all of the pockets. Thanks so much for sharing. Love your videos!

[@LauraEllen999]

Love this video so much! Alejandra's videos are so great.

[@savinginnyc4765]

Thank you for the great ideas

[@ReBK1]

Greetings, I am a recent fan. Ordered the Mia Zippered Tote in the pear color. (really green) from the manufacturer, love it. Got flyer from the Container Store today and the Mia tote is now on sale plus it now has: Back panel slips over the handle of rolling luggage. Thank you for sharing all your tips.

[@creamcuppy]

Great tips! I am so envious of your organisational skills! x

[@katiethomas5889]

I got a baggellini purse the other day, I haven't put things in it yet but I plan to make it my daily bag. I am so excited :D

[@Odennyd]

Agradezco mucho haber visto este video, luego de verlo cambié por completo mi manera de ver mi cartera de salir, este vídeo me ayudó a saber qué quería y cómo conseguirlo...Gracias Alejandra!

[@brittanyhill3480]

Alejandra, just wanted to say thanks for all your awesome videos. I'm so much more organized now then I ever have been. I am surprised there is someone else out there that is so picky about zippers (total zipper snob right here). Thanks again!

[@paul20111001]

omg you were an auditor!!! that's explain everything!!! lol that's why everything has to be color coded and organization is the key. I am an auditor from another big 4...totally understand you now lol

[@xraymdabm]

I'm watching my way through all the videos (such fun and inspiration); so far this is the one that has moved me to comment. For me, I MUST have a purse of a compact size that has an open pocket across the back. I have a holster-style cell phone case that gets clipped to this pocket since I need cell phone access constantly and immediately. So the purse must be a smaller size with an across-the-body strap. Currently I use a vintage Coach. Establishing my requirements has been truly fun!

[@mkennedy6405]

Love how prepared you are! If you ever decide to become a mom, you'll be a great one!!

[@shazey111]

I'd love to see an update on your current bag and what it looks like inside!

[@griselrojas5741]

I love the tip of having little but what you need

[@stacythomas7162]

I use nontraditional bags too. I have two colorful vegan leather pencil cases in bright beautiful patterns. I use one as a wallet/money/coupon holder and the other as a make up/emergency bag. Instead of a regular purse, I use a small VB packpack, and also keep my small hand lotion, BB tinted lip balm, house keys and phone in the front pocket for easy access.

[@nicolestagnaro1269]

I am feel your are a great person,greats ideas !!!!!!! you are saving my live.

[@divine_punk]

I love your videos. Thank you!

[@sj1605]

I am just like you. I need my bags to have function. Love pockets. Finally someone with the same taste as me.

[@gerberagirl5]

i went out and bought the pens you use...they are now my fav also!!!

[@griseldaguerrero7199]

Love your organized pursed. I also love zippers and style. I used to carry a smaller purse, but I'm a mom now and I need to carry more stuff for my son so, I either use my black Storksak diaper bag that has tons of pockets and zippers or a stylish backpack with lots of pockets. I need to have a mini first aid kit, extra diapers, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, wet bag, travel changing pad, a mini cosmetic bag with hair stuff, my monthly femenine essentials (pads, tampons), my small pouch with pens, highers a mini travel stackable container for snacks, drink for my son, my gum, tissue paper, portable phone charger and waller, phone. If I'm running a Rands on my own, I carry a small purse with just, keys, phone, wallet and sometimes a chopstick.

[@AngelBoni]

Avon's "Mark" line has makeup that is collapsable and portable because they come with connectors to make it nice and organized. I have eyeliner, mascara, lip gloss, etc, in my mini makeup bag in my purse thanks to this. I used to carry around a large makeup bag in my purse and I find these to be such a lifesaver. Plus I use a decorative sunglasses case to carry around my feminine products so no one knows the difference. :)

[@sharlyt3557]

I repurposed a cute gifted diaper bag into my everyday purse. Love it! 😎

[@blinketyblinkblink]

Container Store has an amazing Sherpani bag with many many zippers / pockets as well. Love it so much I went back to buy a second one for a relative :) They were in pastel blues and greens last year and the year before, but I think it's only in black now.

[@Jayjay_0707]

Love the purse and how practical it/ you are! :)

[@williamsea10]

it would be nice to see the finished product - inside your bag. all the colorful things are so cool and make things so much simple to see. also it probably just looks nice to look inside your purse and see all those colors.

[@vilmapastorellis815]

You should look at the Travelon RIF protected bags/ purses and wallets. QVC often has sales where you get the wallet or mini and pay options they even have some cute backpacks.

[@the_other_katy]

I love Travelon! I'm carrying have one of their bags right now & have 2 of their wallets. LOL I think it might be overkill @ this point but better safe than sorry, right?

[@xxxxpinkypigxxxx]

I miss your videos! Also I just love your voice it’s so calming!

[@kirchfam]

You are so funny in this video, with your dry sense of humor.

[@emagibril]

amazing!!! loved it.

[@missmurielm5410]

Thanks for sharing! I also do same things as you but was not sure if i'm just acting weird .... now i know i'm on the right track. Great video .... great mind!

[@miettekristofich9286]

Could you do a "whats on my iPhone/organisational tips" video? would be much appreciated as I'm finding it hard to organise my iPhone and find particular apps!

[@monicakamau1681]

I saw u today n I just love u. Soo practical.

[@WonderstruckFearless]

I have a confession to make ... Okay, so the first video of yours that I watched was your house tour and I found you really over the top and unnecessarily organised, I just thought the lengths that you went to were ridiculous but ... after watching every single one of your videos I have to admit I was so wrong, you are THE coolest person ever, you have great ideas and I love your personality and quirks! I've been well and truly converted! x

[@amandarae6255]

Hahaha! I am at home sick today organizing! I suggested my mom cleaned her purse out while I checked my emails just now and saw this video! I just think that is really funny! =) Thanks for the great video!

[@nikkisterling399]

Super great idea's !!

[@esperd]

That's cool, we are similar in what we both carry in our purse. I also don't fuss with makeup in the purse but do love my burts bees and hand cream. I also like my phone and keys in separate compartments in the front. What's different is my inside part isn't in small bags like yours but I want it to be!

[@mummylifestyle]

Have you tried ju ju be bags? They are nappy bags but can totally be used as a regular bag. Super organised, washable and amazing zips and hardware!!

[@fifihappy]

very practical..

[@AMTGurbuz]

I purchased one of these for a long trip, but ended up taking my Baggallini Town Tote as my purse instead because it had more center compartment organization and a wider base. I found the Milano Mia tote narrower and taller. Since my trip, I have moved into a Travelon Nylon City Messenger Bag which has awesome organization, great zippers, and has an adjustable crossbody strap. I use a Kipling Kuji pouch for cash and change (you don't have to fold your bills), and it fits my Google cell.

[@tainavv]

Ty Archie,thanks😃😃😃😃

[@lilaliz1102]

I like so much your bag.

[@foilhead1]

Yes it is the Mia Tote. It was very sturdy but not a heavy bag to carry. I didn't buy it because I couldn't make it a cross body and the inside liner is black too. I don't carry much either but for a daily bag, it wasn't or me. I would recommend it for traveling or for projects though.

[@kakarot9]

I love how you talk :) and i agree with not carry extra bag for make up coz it heavy :p

[@viccyrosee]

I thought all normal zippers open and close or slide or whatever all the same?

[@abpanphoto]

Great video! You can hold so much in there! More Mojo!

[@aly832002]

You did read my mind, I was going to ask you how do you kee your bag organized, what bag and organization you use for work. Thanks. You inspire me.

[@lisa.66]

i literally have everything you do in my purse plus a LOT more...to the point where i simply cant carry it all. being ocdish about organising its very hard to figure out what to bring and what to leave out...there are sooo many options and travel size things for your purse its overwhelming! and i too have to have a couple compartments including a pocket for special things like keys and phone and there are some cute bags that have those!

[@josephinehodge7623]

Hi, I just started watching your video and am hook!!! I live in the Caribbean on an Island divided in 2 name Saint-Martin (French)/Sint Maarten (Dutch), so it’s difficult to get items here. Thanking you for sharing, you have giving me so many ideas.

[@cloeyrockstar9227]

Hey Alejandra! Could you please make a back to school video on how to organize your backpack?

[@mompm]

I so wish I had a container store- sounds awesome

[@beevarela]

2017......it's a Mia zipper tote from the Container store.

[@forceisstrongwithemily2293]

Updated version please!!

[@dollsandcrafts1674]

You have the same iPad case as me!AWESOME

[@mineraline]

Jewerly organizing!

[@daikiry10]

Do more of this organization bag videos Pls

[@kez1rose]

I like your other vids I have seen so far, I I don't understand why the phone is in an open pocket, but you keep your chap stick and hand cream zipped up?

[@monisharmuk]

i bet you were a great auditor because one thing i learnt as an auditor is that you ought to be a very organised and meticulous. love the creativity behind the lill bags.

[@foilhead1]

I was just at The Container Store and monday with the hope of finding the bag. It is not a crossbody or have any way to make it one. I hope that helps. Great quality bag and it is on sale this month.

[@jellygurl27]

I love rocking my coach but you gave me ideas!! I need a vitamin/pill seperator! and a sunglass case.

[@fionasworld82]

Love your video. Was thinking could you do a how I organize my day video or even a day in the life. Also a cleaning routine fav cleaning tools thanks

[@MsStenofairy]

Awesome!!

[@maddiplummer2618]

What's on my iphone and iPad. OMG that would be great. Please do those.

[@karinp555]

It looks so new