13 Cool Beauty Bags For Your Essence Festival Weekend

For those hitting Essence Festival for the first time, the anticipation of all the excitement and wonderful experiences to come might be overwhelming. In all that excitement it’s easy to overlook the small stuff, including the Superdome’s clear bag policy. To sum it up, it states that your bag must be clear if it’s larger than a clutch. For Essence Festival, and pretty much any festival, you want to travel with an easy load anyway.

A small bag or clutch is key to keeping your bounty light, especially in the sweltering NOLA heat. Whether you want something that’ll fit inside your clear bag just to keep your personal items discreet (because you like to tell select people about your love for The Honey Pot Co, but you don’t want to show everyone), or you need a cute clutch that fits the Superdome guidelines, we found some great buys that you can get in time for the big Fest.

01

Mirabelly Transparent Holographic Cosmetic Bag

If you love a clear bag but you want to keep your contents somewhat discreet, try a small holographic clutch with a touch of color.

available at Amazon $12 Shop Now

02

eZAKKA Vintage Canvas Makeup Bag Set

With four options to choose from, this set of canvas makeup bags are small enough to fit in your clear bag, and big enough to hold your Festival daytime essentials.

available at Amazon $9 Shop Now

03

I Came, I Saw, I Contoured Makeup Bag

Conquer that contour and everything else during Festival and beyond, and carry a pouch that preaches it proudly.

available at Mika Mugs $21 Shop Now

04

I Like My Eyelashes Makeup Bag

This is aggressive, but straight to the point and let's everyone know how you're moving. But please play nice during Festival.

available at Sparrow Hill Lane $10 Shop Now

05

Kate Spade New York For Minnie Mouse Minnie Comic Medium Bella

Throw back to a cartoon classic with a clutch that speaks to your inner-child, and hides your beauty candy at the same time.

available at Kate Spade New York $98 Shop Now

06

Snarky Sayings Makeup Bag

Carry your beauty goodies and all other things you find suitable in this small bag so when someone asks what you've got in there, you can just point to the words.

available at Snarky Sayings $8 Shop Now

07

Makeup Brushes Personalized Canvas Cosmetic Case

Whether you want this for your makeup products, brushes, or other special items, you can put your own stamp on it, literally.

available at Personalization Mall $15 Shop Now

08

Society 6 Oh Bloody Hell Pouch

Sometimes Aunt Flo sneaks up on you while you're enjoying life. Be prepared with everything you need inside this funny little bag.

available at Society 6 $17 Shop Now

09

Stella & Dot AMOUR Pouch

You'll love this little clutch that can double as a makeup bag for travel, and a day clutch once you've touched down.

available at Stella & Dot $49 Shop Now

10

Roxy and Cash Tampon Case

You can be completely discreet with this tampon case, and make sure no one knows what you have in there.

available at Roxy and Cash $16 Shop Now

11

Mod Party You're Like Really Pretty Makeup Bag

If you're carrying this complimentary little clutch you can tell yourself you're pretty, and pretend like you're saying it to everyone else too.

available at Mod Party $9 Shop Now

12

Forever 21 L'Amour Embellished Clutch

For the bold, and the daring, and the ladies who are all about transparency, this clutch is cute and Superdome compliant.

available at Forever 21 $28 Shop Now

13

Wrapped In Purple Pouch

This clutch screams black girl magic and is the perfect beauty buddy for all your cosmetics, feminine, and personal needs for Festival and year-round.

available at Shop Essence $25 Shop Now