What shape editors can't live without: peek inside the bags of these five Shape staffers—and see their must-haves

Shape, Sept, 2008 by Carly Cardellino

Genevieve Monsma

BEAUTY DIRECTOR

"My weekend essentials include only what I can fit in my Shih leather belt bag ($195; shihshop.com).

That way I always have two hands free: one to hail a cab and the other to hold my son's hand."

"Like many moms, I'm a germaphobe, so I tote around

Momspit Mini No-Rinse Cleanser ($9; momspit.com for stores)."

"These GoSmile Touch Up Mini On-the-Go Smile Refreshers in Peach-licious ($8; sephora.com) brush away coffee breath."

"Even if I'm in sweats, Emilio Pucci Vivara Eau de Parfum ($39 for .33 oz.; sephora.com) makes me feel sexy."

"All I wear on my days off are concealer and Bobbi Brown Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Raspberry ($18; bobbibrowncosmetics.com)."

"Even if I'm in sweats, Emilio Pucci Vivara Eau de Parfum ($39 for.33 oz.: sephora.com) makes me feel sexy."

"Bottled water is boring without Borba Crystalline packs in Acai Berry ($28 for 14; borba.com)."

"I dab Weleda Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream ($10;usa.weleda.com) on my son's cheeks on windy days."

"Kids always have runny noses, which is why I stash a pack of these Sniff tissues ($2; rickysnyc.com for stores) in my bag."

the exercise enthusiast

Jeanine Detz

SENIOR FITNESS EDITOR

"I head to the gym during lunch toting my Puma Phantom Grip bag ($60; piperlime.com). It's roomy enough for all my stuff--and it's cuter than the standard duffel."

"My sensitive skin can't tolerate gym-shower soap; instead I suds with Johnson's Head-to-Toe Baby Wash ($4; at drugstores)."

"I always wear Havaianas flip-flops ($16; havaianasus .com) in the locker room to prevent fungal infections."

"Burt's Bees Muscle Mend ($7; burtsbees.com) helps ease aches."

"For energy I eat a LaraBar ($2; whole foods.com for stores) en route to the gym."

"I detangle freshly washed hair with this So Bright Brush ($4; at drugstores)."

"To keep my ponytail in place, I swear by IM Active.ActiveHold Elastics ($5; studioim.com)."

"After showering I slather on 'Br, Andrew Weil for Origins Body Lotion ($43; origins.com). It smells fresh and sinks in quickly."

"Dove Go Fresh Deodorant ($4; at drugstores) doesn't cake up when I sweat."

"I detangle freshly washed hair with this Goody So Bright Brush ($4; at drugstores)."

the frequent flier

Janet Lee

DEPUTY EDITOR

"Since I'm constantly traveling for photo shoots, I keep my Dooney & Bourke patent leather duffel ($450; dooney.com) stocked with products that help me look fresh and well-rested wherever I land."

"I rarely get sick when I fly, thanks to EO Hand Sanitizing Spray ($5; eoproducts.com)."

"Laura Mercier

Tinted Moisturzer SPF 20 ($42; sephora.com) makes my skin glow."

"My Trish McEvoy

Makeup Page ($15"nordstrom.com) stores my favorite shadows and blush in one spot."

"Napoleon Perdis Tan Enhancer ($33; napoleonperdis.com) helps me fake a tan when I'm someplace beachy."

"After a shoot, I cleanse with L'Oreal Paris Skin Genesis towelettes ($8; at drugstores), then fall into bed."

"I use refillable Le Claire & Bayot bottles ($3; at drugstores) for my shampoo and conditioner."

"To perk up my look, I swipe on Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara ($8; at drugstores) in the airplane bathroom before landing."

"I can only sleep if it's pitch-black, so I always bring this Cris Notti Purple Dragon sleep mask ($20; zitomer.com) on board."

the woman about town

Jacqui Stafford

EXECUTIVE STYLE DIRECTOR

"All my essentials fit discreetly inside this Samantha Thavasa by Tinsley Mortimer evening clutch ($300; Samantha Thavasa, NYC, 212-535-3920)--whether I'm out with the girls or my boyfriend."

"Chanel Glossimer in Coral Reef ($25; chanel.com) has major staying power--through a glass of wine or four-course dinner."

"In case of nail emergencies, I don't leave home without a Paul & Joe file ($5; Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 800-558-1855)."

"I whip out my Nickel Morning-After Rescue Gel ($40; amazon.com) post-party. It instantly wakes up my skin.

"The mirror in the T. LeClerc Pressed Powder Compact in Banane ($50; Barney's New York, 212-826-8900) is crucial for touch-ups."

"I tote Shiseido Oil-Control Blotting Paper ($17 for 100 sheets; sea.shiseido.com for stores) to dab away shine when I'm out dancing."

"My best antidote for a garlicky hors d'oeuvre? Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Mints ($12; victorias secret.com for stores)."

"My signature scent is Jo Malone Cologne in Pomegranate Noir ($50 for 1 oz; jomalone.com). The travel size is so handy."

"I dot Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes waterproof eyeliner ($16; sephora.com) on the inner corners of my eyes to instantly hide fatigue."

the fashionista

Katie Goldsmith

FASHION MARKET EDITOR

"My job can take me from my desk to a fashion show to a photo shoot--all in the span of a few hours. This Rebecca Minkoff leather bag ($630; rebeccaminkoff.com for stores) holds everything I need, with room to spare."

"I dab on Lancome Paris Magicue Blush ($29; lancome-usa.com) for a quick pick-me-up."

"At shows, I take notes on my Kate Spade pad ($7' katespade.com for stores).