In Her Bag

Welcome to another edition of In Her Bag - our mini-series where we go behind the scenes (and inside the bags!) of the Ela & Earth team.

This time, we’re chatting with Hayley, our Influencer & Affiliate Coordinator. From connecting with creators and organising gifting to managing partnerships and keeping the content flowing, there’s never a dull moment! Her days are busy, so naturally, her work bag has to be ready for anything.

Her everyday pick? Our Shiraz Odyssey Tote Bag [Large]

With plenty of room for everything she needs throughout the day, plus a fully insulated interior, it’s the perfect combination of style and practicality for Hayley’s workday essentials.

We caught up with Hayley to find out what she never leaves home without, from beauty essentials to her go-to lunch and everyday must-haves.

Keep reading to find out what’s inside Haley’s bag, or head over to our TikTok to watch her “What’s In My Bag?” video here!

What is your go-to work bag and why do you love it?

My go-to is definitely the Shiraz Large Tote Bag. I love how spacious it is without feeling bulky, and Shiraz with the gold detailing is just such a beautiful combination.

There’s room for everything I need during the day, from my laptop and water bottle to my lunch, beauty essentials and all the little extras that somehow always end up coming with me. I also love that it’s insulated, so I can pack my lunch and snacks knowing they’ll stay cool throughout the day.

What is one thing in your bag you always have with you?

My Shiraz 1L Water Bottle is definitely one of them. I’m always trying to drink more water throughout the day, so I take it everywhere. I love that the Odyssey Tote has a dedicated water bottle holder, so my bottle stays upright and doesn’t roll around in my bag.

Then there’s my phone, keys, earphones and lip balm — the four things I’d immediately realise I’d forgotten if I left the house without them!

What are your everyday beauty essentials?

I like to keep my everyday beauty essentials simple. Lip balm, deodorant and perfume are the three things I never leave home without!

I love keeping them all together in my bag, so I can freshen up throughout the day whenever I need to.

What do you typically pack for lunch/snacks for your workday?

I’ll usually pack something easy like yoghurt and muesli, along with a few little snacks to keep me going throughout the day.

I love using our Removable Silicone Bento Box because it makes packing everything so easy and fits neatly into my tote. And with the tote’s insulated interior, I don’t have to worry about keeping my lunch and snacks cool throughout the day.

Are you a minimalist or an over-packer?

I’d probably say I’m somewhere in the middle! I like to be organised, but I’m definitely guilty of adding a few “just in case” items to my bag.

I think that’s why I love the Odyssey Insulated Tote Bags so much - there’s enough space to carry everything I need without having to carefully choose what makes the cut!

Whether she’s coordinating with creators, organising gifting or running around behind the scenes, Hayley’s Odyssey Large Tote Bag is always close by - packed with her workday essentials, lunch and everything in between. Because a great work bag needs to do a lot more than just look good.

Ready to find your new everyday work bag? Explore our range of totes, backpacks and more to find your perfect match.