Ellen Silverman

Tired of trolling the office halls in search of a safety pin or an
aspirin? Fill a divided desk tray or this set of Translucent
Office Drawer Organizers ($1.50 to $3, the Container Store,
www.containerstore.com) with beauty basics and grace notes like
birthday candles that will establish you as the office angel.
Emergency Items
Painkillers Eyedrops Deodorant Tampons Travel-size lint brush Breath mints or drops Antibacterial wipes Safety pins Bandages Aha! Extras
Birthday candles Matches Copies of your house and car keys Corkscrew and bottle opener Plastic silverware Sweetener Makeup Must-Haves
In this zippered mesh case from Walker ($11,
www.walkerbags.com)
or a plastic bag, keep only the makeup you don't carry in your
purse, such as:
Concealer Cream blush Lip balm Lipstick Grooming Aids
Hand cream Clear nail polish (for runs in panty hose, too) Nail file Mirror Small hairbrush Blotting papers Hair elastic or clip Toothbrush and toothpaste