Mirror, mirror in my bag

Every woman needs a trusty, discreet compact mirror.

Here are some options that would be beautiful additions to your handbag, for making the occasional touch up to your lipstick, or the impromptu teeth check after eating, mission accomplished.

Why not treat yourself to the elegant, timeless and iconic black Chanel mirror, which comes in a black velvet pouch. With a double mirror it’s perfect, one of which being the oh so necessary magnified teller of truths.

Chanel – the Iconic one

Miroir: Double Facettes mirror duo

Chanel

£25

Available at Chanel beauty counters

http://www.chanel.com

Estee Lauder – the Limited Edition one

Star Power Zodiac Compact mirror

A limited edition Estee Lauder mirror to match your zodiac sign? A unique gem clasp, a different colour for each different sign. Each year since 1963, they have launched a collectable compact, making this mirror a worthwhile investment.

£38.50

http://www.esteelauder.com

Cath Kidston – the British one

Elgin Ditsy Pocket Mirror

Cath-kidston-hampton-rose-pocket-mirror

Retro, reliable, from a great British designer, for a fiver.

£5

http://www.cathkidston.com

Lulu Guinness

Red Lips mirror – The ‘wow, where did you buy that’ one

http://www.luluguinness.com (and available at http://www.spangle.co.uk) £60

Victoria and Albert Museum – the Girlie one

Shell-shaped pocket mirror with a pearl printed on the glass, pure class.

An ideal option for a lunch date on the beach.

£3 limited edition V&A

http://www.vandshop.com

Henri Bendel – the ‘NY minute mirror’ range

Got exactly a NY minute to shop? Buy one of these sassy mirrors online @ http://www.henribendel.com £23

Anna Sui – the Dramatic one

Dark Rose design beauty mirror

This black rose Gothic beauty mirror is perfect to slip into your bag. This elegant hinged compact with de rigueur magnifying mirrors would add an understated touch of diva to the make up bag.

£18

http://www.annasui.com

Want something different? – The Tailor made design one