Happy Friday friends! I don’t know about you, but this week has been a rough one. I’ve been staying up late, up and at ’em early, and very sleepy in between. There’s no better time for the weekend, amirite? My parents are in the ‘hood this weekend which means delicious food, city adventures and lots of quality time with my faves. For a week full of adventures, I have to pack accordingly – so I thought I should share a few of my favorite things in my bag of late to kick off the weekend:

What’s in my bag: 

Kleenex: because spending any time outside means my allergies and I are officially fighting. These pretty pocket sized versions are always hiding in my purse just in case I feel a sneeze coming on…

Zip drive: I don’t know about you, but I hate carrying my work laptop home with me over the weekend. Rather than lugging that sucker across town, I pop all my work for the weekend on a zip drive and go off on my merry way. Definitely a lighter load on my crowded commute on the El!

Hair ties: I mean, we live in the Windy City – so hair ties are always a must! My thin straw-like hair gets tangled and rather narsty after walking outside for more than 5 minutes {no bueno}. Plus, these sparkly ones from Old Navy are affordable and pretty darn adorable!

Business cards: You never know when you’re going to meet someone you want to connect with after a shopping adventure! Plus, any excuses to tout my Kate Spade card holder makes me irrationally excited. 

Lipstick: because a pink lip totally dolls up any weekend causal outfit! 

Mentos: Much needed after cups and cups of fancy lattes from around the ‘hood. 

Chap stick: Is it just me, or do your lips get crazy chapped when the seasons are changing? I’ve been clinging to my La Occitane chapstick ever since we hit more than 40 degrees in Chi-city! At least it’s loaded with shea and smells like heaven – mmmm….

Have an amazing weekend friends! Can’t wait to catch up on everyone’s blogs and check out your weekend snaps! xx

p.s. This post was gracious sponsored by Kleenex & their awesome new Isaac Mizrahi designs check them out here!} Thank you for your support of brands & companies that make Charmingly Styled possible {all proceeds go right back to making this blog even better – and prettier, and sparklier!}