10 More Lockdown Essentials You Need Now More Than Ever!
Now is the best time to upgrade your current supply!
It has become clear that we will have to wear and incorporate lockdown essentials in our wardrobe for the foreseeable future. We really cannot predict when the pandemic will be over that's why its best to always be ready and layer up on safety! Contrary to popular belief, our daily must-haves such as face masks, face shields, bag organizers, and the like, are not just for their function but these should look and feel like an extension of your wardrobe as well. How can you trust an item to last for months when it doesn't even meet your personal style or standards? Don't worry if you need to refresh or upgrade your supply because there's no need to compromise when you have the best of best.
In the gallery down below, we give you 10 more lockdown essentials you will be needing for the rest of the month/year. From the aforementioned must-haves above to things you probably didn't think you'll need such as a face mask pouch, a brass touch tool, a wearable PPE, and more.
Click the related articles down below if you're sick of having the lockdown blues. We rounded up the best fashion pieces to shop right now together with a look book inspired by the moody weather. Call a friend if you have to because we're going shopping!
Lockdown Essentials
Lockdown Essentials
Air Purifier Necklaces
These ionizing air purifiers are linked to many health benefits including protection from airborne pollutants like bacteria, viruses, pollen, smoke, molds and dust mites and it's even linked to relieving depression! Talk about an all-in-one must-have you can literally carry around as a necklace.
Photo Credit: Photo from Clean Plus
Face Masks
Face masks have been around for as long as we can remember. We're still seeing new iterations that are almost just as safe as the medical grade ones. This cloth face mask from Wear Anika is self-tied and is layered with cotton linen, polyester peachskin, and a filter sleeve. We absolutely love how this puts an interesting touch to our wardrobe!
Photo Credit: Photo from Wear Anika
Here's the best way to do the double masking technique! Wear a medical grade surgical face mask and double up with this two-way scarf from Unif0rm. Worn by the likes of Heart Evangelista, this new-found lockdown essential of ours is a real life saver.
Photo Credit: Photo from Unif0rm
Face Mask Chain
Tired of shoving your face masks in your pockets, pouches, or bag whenever you're out? Try the face mask chain if you haven't already! This trend is for all minimalists or maximalists out there. You can choose from simple gold ones to multi-colored beaded ones on several shopping sites.
Photo Credit: Photo from Vogue
Face Mask Pouch
If you still prefer to have a mask pouch with you, this leather made piece from Kaayo is perfect for you! Store an extra face mask here or keep it handy by wrapping it around your bag handles.
Photo Credit: Photo from Kaayo
Face Shield
Just when you thought face shields couldn't get any more better, here's the prettiest face shield we've ever seen on the market. This item from Island Girl is made to be worn every single day. Finally we can wear something else other than a plain boring face shield!
Photo Credit: Photo from Island Girl
If you want to take your game up a notch, here's the viral Louis Vuitton face shield as seen on Heart Evangelista and Jinkee Pacquiao. In case you don't know it yet, this costs a whopping P48,471!
Photo Credit: Photo from Louis Vuitton
PPE
Although we won't be needing PPE suits for everyday anymore, it's best to be ready with a wearable one for times when you feel like you need another layer of clothing. This stylish and lightweight PPE from Seek The Uniq is chic in so many ways. Say goodbye to looking boxy because this PPE has a belt! Can we please talk about the number of pockets in this suit as well?
Photo Credit: Photo from Seek The Uniq
Touch Tool
We know what you're thinking, why buy a touch tool when you can press the ATM machine or the elevator buttons with your keys? This brass touch tool from Braviss not only can do those but it can also open doors and even open bottles. Don't you think this will look cute as a keychain too!
Photo Credit: Photo from Braviss
Hair Scarves
For germaphobes out there or anyone who wants to still look put together, here's a trick to protecting your hair and looking fashionable at the same time. These hair scarves are absolute must-haves during these troubling times. Wear this while you're running errands and immediately take them off and disinfect once you're at home. You never really know where the virus sticks so best be prepared with something like this.
Photo Credit: Photo from Harper's Bazaar
Bag Organizers
If your go-to bag is made out of leather or other materials that are hard to disinfect such as suede, this bag organizer will be your best friend. Store all of your essentials here and easily take it off once you're ready to disinfect or throw it in the wash! This bag organizer from Organized Chicas by Shaina Magdayao is almost always sold out. It's best to get your hands on this right now!
Photo Credit: Photo from Organized Chicas
Tote Bags
Say hello to only tote bag you'll probably ever need. Bagsey offers an array of prints and colors to choose from! Big enough to store just about anything from food, books, to clothes, these are a definite must-have even after the pandemic.
Photo Credit: Photo from Bagsey
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