You Can Tell A Lot About A Person By What’s In Their Handbag…
And that’s why I’m ashamed to say that mine used to be an absolute mess. I had loose beauty products, jewelry, and miscellaneous stuff all over my sweet, sweet Beis Work Tote, including a greasy mystery substance that spilled in my interior zip pouch. Aquaphor explosion? Leaky lipgloss? Melted…something? Who knows.
I was trying to get some organization inspo for my bag when I stumbled across supermodel Taylor Hill’s In the Bag episode on Vogue France’s Youtube. I think she is so chic and put together, and her Bottega Veneta bag was no exception. I watched her pull her planner, digital camera, and wallet out with ease thinking there’s no way her bag is that organized. Then, she pulled out a trio of her gorgeous Cadence Capsules.
Let me tell you, these TSA-approved Capsules are so fire. They completely transformed my bag into something I can actually use, not a greasy spill in sight. “What’s in my bag?” just turned into “What’s in my Cadence Capsules?”, and I’m about to tell you.
But First, The Word on Cadence
As soon as I saw Taylor Hill pull these Capsules out of her purse, I knew I had to have them. And so did Steph Hon, the founder of Cadence, when she made them. Hon got seriously fed up with the spilled products and plastic waste piling up after her trips. So, she birthed Cadence, and she wasn’t about to settle for anything less than perfection. It took over 200 prototypes to get them just right. She literally thought of everything – even a later upgrade to the Capsules that includes an extender and alternate sizing in the form of their Flex line.
In a nutshell, Cadence just nails it. Those magnetic Capsules? They’re leak-proof, airtight, and cute as a button. Plus, they’re made from recycled ocean-bound plastic waste, transformed into a tough, BPA-free, dishwasher-safe material. That means you can use them over and over, and they’re so practical and darling, you’re going to want to!
Everyone Always Says…
“Those are sooo beautiful? What are they?”
So, before we talk about my bag, let’s talk about how these little Capsules are so easy to order, you’re going to want to do it right now. I know I did after I saw Mrs. Hill with them.
Customization Is So Much Fun With Cadence
From your colors to your Capsule sizes to your label tiles, everything about ordering Cadence is customizable. You can Build Your 7 or Build a System, and both work like a dream (I should know, I’ve ordered three times already). The website makes it so easy to order your capsules and keep everything organized, so all that you have to worry about is how to personalize them for your life and routine.
Last time I ordered, I built a system of 7 starting at $98 that included two of The 275, three of The 132, and two of The 56. Before you pick your sizes, Cadence has you label your Capsules – they have a bunch of options ranging from icons to anything in the face, hair, and body category. For $2 extra, you can write your own text, and you can mix and match colors for free, too.
The Capsules are hexagonal and snap together magnetically so you can always find them together in your bag. Oh, and the labeled lids are also magnetic and can be swapped from one capsule to another, which is probably one of their most helpful features. But my favorite part about my Cadence Capsules is that there are no sharp edges or corners. That means I can throw them in my purse and not worry about them scratching my phone screen. It also means that I can easily get ALL of the product out of the capsule with ease (even with my press-on nails).
So, What’s In My Cadence Capsules?
Oh…you thought we were going to talk about my bag? Because what’s in my Capsules is SO much better. And the answer is literally everything.
I’ve pretty much used these babies to not only take my purse to the next level, but also my life. I keep a few Capsules at my desk filled with hand lotion, lip balm, eye cream, and safety pins; some on my nightstand filled with melatonin, and, of course, a few in my purse to hold things like Aquaphor, rings, vitamins, deodorant cream, Advil, and hair gel. They’re super multifaceted and useful, literally transforming the inside of my bag (and keeping that zip pouch clean of anymore mystery grease – they are truly leak-proof and life-proof).
If you’re ready to stay organized like a professional, I can’t recommend Cadence enough. Their durable and impossibly easy-to-use Capsules are a girl’s best friend. From the intuitive screw-off lids to the magnetic features, it’s clear that Cadence is going to be a mainstay in my bag.
If Someone Asks “What’s In Your Bag?”, I Always Say Cadence
Next to my airpods, umbrella, and phone, my Capsules are the most important thing in my purse, holding everything from my trusty Aquaphor to my rings to my vitamins. I keep about three Capsules on me daily, and I use the full system when I travel to keep all of my toiletries more organized, since they’re TSA-approved.
They are the ultimate travel accessory, whether you’re traveling to the office, the gym, or your next warm weather getaway (I’ll be taking them to Punta Cana in February).