We’ve talked about how mini bags are all the rage this season and why downsizing your bag can help in decluttering your life.
Which is why the logical progression is to move on to the things that should fit into these miniatures.
Obviously, you’ll want to squeeze only the things that you really need into your mini bag (read: lipstick, concealer, handphone and wallet).
Come to think about it, your regular wallet may be a tad too big now, right?
Well, we’ve got that sorted out for you. Scroll through our gallery to find some of the most stylish wallets and cardholders that are a size smaller than your regular ones without sacrificing on utility.
You can thank us later.
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When you have 15 cards, plenty of loose change and even more receipts, we know that it’s going to be hard to decide what to bring with you.
Enter this nifty purse, which comes rigged with a zipper compartment for your coins, sleeves to slot up to five cards and a window pocket for you to keep your notes.
Petite purse, $170 by Bonia
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If wallets tell us about a person’s personality, this golden metallic option certainly says a lot of its owner. She’s probably fun, adventurous and fearless when it comes to her fashion choices. She’s not one to stick to a boring all-black outfit for sure.
Small metallic wallet, $19.90 by Zara
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The great thing about this slim cardholder is that it comes “zhnged” up with a silver-toned conical stud and ring; that means you can simply attach it to your bag without fearing that you’ll lose it.
Its neutral beige colour also makes it an easy accessory to match with just about anything from your workwear wardrobe.
$240.31 by Fendi at Stylebop
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Looking for an accessory that reflects your playful nature? Consider this whimsical googly-eyed design from British fashion designer Anya Hindmarch.
Its bold red hue is certainly eye-catching enough (pun intended) so you won’t have to worry about having a hard time finding it amongst the other essentials in your bag.
Embossed textured-leather cardholder, $235.99 by Anya Hindmarch at Net-a-porter
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We all know that real flowers don’t live forever. The gorgeous red blooms that you see on this leather cardholder, however, will outlive any other flower in the world.
The best part? They don’t even require you to water them.
Leather cardholder, $230 by Dolce & Gabbana at Matchesfashion
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It’s hard to be adventurous when it comes to office wear, so it’s no wonder we’re always sticking to safer hues like navy, black and white.
But if you want to experiment with colours, we suggest starting small with this green card case that’s just a tad bit more attention-grabbing (but still very professional looking thanks to its streamlined design) than its funkier counterparts.
Panama leather card case, $195 by Smythson at Matchesfashion
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If you’re the kind of girl who brings a flamingo or doughnut float to your resort stay so that you can take pretty Instagram photos at the villa’s pool, you’ll fall in love with this equally colourful cardholder. And yes, those are watermelon prints.
One word: Cuteee!
Printed textured-leather cardholder, $396.12 by Prada at Net-a-porter
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You know what’s more adorable than a mini bag? An even smaller purse of course!
Loewe fans will find this design very familiar: The Spanish luxury fashion label has downsized its striking Elephant bag and turned it into a mini coin purse.
Leather coin purse, $543.24 by Loewe at Net-a-porter
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Want a foolproof cardholder that you can use for both work and weekends?
Look no further; this simple and seasonless design from Bershka has a zip slot for spare coins and four pockets to slot your cards in at the back.
Credit cardholder, $16.90 by Bershka
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Let your inner rock girl come out to play. The studs dotted along the edges of this purse add a tough and chic appeal for the ladies.
More importantly, black and gold is a combo that transcends time; this means it’ll still look just as good a few years (or decades) down the road.
Palle mini stud purse, $23.90 by Topshop
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