Millissa Mathai

Cute-as-a-button, but with a fashionable eye sharp enough to dissect a fashionista from a block away, Millissa Mathai dishes on all things haute from her post as Editor-in-Chief of HauteMimi.com. This past September, Millissa asked me to spill my beans about all things bag-a-licious for her sight, so I decided that now it would be fun for her to spill open the contents of her bag so we could find out what this gal-about-town deems as her daily In HER Bag must-haves.
 

Dior Diorshow Black Out Mascara Kohl Black 099: I always say that if you’re in a rush and can only put on one thing in the morning, make it mascara. DiorShow Blackout Mascara is by far the best mascara I’ve ever used. I sweep on one coat and Voila! I get Lush Bollywood eyelashes.
Kimiko Lip Stain/Plumper: This lip stain goes on sheer and lasts for hours.
Oversized Vintage Sunglasses: They come in very handy for the times I would like to stay anonymous. I found my vintage Halston frames at Screaming Mimi’s. If they’re sustainable to last the past few decades they’re obviously going to last a few more (even if you accidentally drop them, sit on them or fling them across the room, by accident of course ;)
Ann Taylor Body Mist: I’ve just recently found these mists at the Ann Taylor boutique and now I can’t live without them. My favorite is Sugar Vanilla mist. Great for those times you just want a quick spritz of sweetness.
Laffy Taffy: My favorite candy of all time! My gal pals still laugh when I start devouring them, but they satisfy my sweet tooth without too much guilt.
Apple iPod classic 80 GB 6G (Black)with Video: I love my IPod especially because I can import all my fashion show videos and watch them on the go! My favorite vodcasts include, Style TV and Marie Claire’s Masthead series.
Pellegrino: I’ve been trying to stay hydrated these days and Pellegrino is my water of choice. The carbonation also fills me up so that I don’t overdo the tiramisu.

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