In the Bag: Joanna

Don't be fooled by the amount of makeup in Joanna Burish's bag—she doesn't need any of it. As an EMBA student and Director of Finance and Development for Welton Enterprises, Inc., her schedule is hectic, but she pulls off an effortlessly eclectic look. Whether it's rocking leopard print leggings at the office or leather and fur for impromptu dance parties at Maduro, her ethereal, hopelessly positive spirit captivates everyone around her.

Bag?
Bica Cheia

What's in your bag?
Bobbie Brown lipstick in Brownie, Nars lip gloss in sweet revenge, Celebrity Smile lip gloss, Mac pressed powder, eyelash curler, Aveda Caribbean Therapy lotion, PDQ receipt, 1 piece of extra gum, moonstone ring in silver, pack of Orbit spearmint gum, Zone Perfect bar, cross pen, red foldout wallet (we notice with no drivers license and too many store loyalty cards to list), claw hair clip, 3 aspirin and sunglasses

Was it purchased for a special occasion?
Does falling in love with it count? The color and mix of suede and patent leather are delicious. Anthropologie has a great eclectic selection of these handbags.

How old is it?
About a year old

How much does it weigh?
2 to 3 pounds

Most & Least Expensive item in the bag?
Most expensive to my heart are the pictures of my daughter in my wallet. In terms of $, most likely my iPhone. Least expensive may be my lip gloss.

When do you carry it?
When I’m feeling more bohemian, yet still have a full work day. I would say this one falls under the casual-luxury genre for day into evening.

What’s in the inside pocket?
2 shades of lip gloss & an eyelash curler

Favorite spots in Madison to take it?
Magnus...of course! Their vodka kombucha tea drink goes perfectly with this mood.

Favorite places to shop in Madison?
JLamore or online at shopbop

Where would you never take it?
The men’s bathroom!

Oddest thing ever in the bag?
My Lucky stone

Farthest the bag has traveled with you?
Cannes, France

What do you wish you’d find in it?
More Bejamins

How many other bags are currently in your rotation?
I typically wear the same 4-5 for a while, then rotate within my collection. Of course there is the occasion that I’ll fall in love with a new bag to add to the options.

Dream bag?
Hermes Vintage Box Tri-Color Kelly 32 Handbag

What’s the one piece of clothing you can’t live without?
You obviously have not seen my closet