So yes, you can take a handbag with your hand luggage – provided you read the fine print like a detective at a crime scene. Check your airline’s website before you pack that bag of ten different lipsticks. And remember: if the gate agent says “that’s too big,” just smile, put your handbag inside your cabin bag, and pretend you’re a magician. Worst case scenario, you wear your handbag as a hat. It’s called fashion, darling.
Now go forth, pack wisely, and may your handbag never be mistaken for a carry-on. Or a weapon. Happy travels, you beautiful luggage-lawyer.