• A hidden slim pocket inside gives easy access to ID, debit card and cash.
• Pack bulkier items — lip gloss, mascara and keys — at the bottom.
• Pliable items like earphones go on top. (
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In a playful nod to the less-is-more spring aesthetic, major designers — including Louis Vuitton and Céline — have shrunk their signature handbags. The upside? Less to pack and carry. And everything is cuter when it’s mini. As a big fan of this micro-trend, I’ve learned to edit my day-to-night essentials. I’m currently in love with this Rebecca Minkoff “Mini Box” handbag ($250 at rebeccaminkoff.com), a gorgeous lightweight, but still practical, carryall. Here’s how to pack it …