Bag Check: Michael Angelo
In Michael Angelo's Bag
The Essentials, the Extras, and Everything In-Between
They say you can tell a lot about someone by what they carry with them, so here’s a peek inside beauty expert and artist Michael Angelo’s bag—a mix of lifesavers, indulgences…and quite a few pairs of reading glasses.
Balancing Face Oil
“The heart of my bag is my Retrouvé trifecta - my on-the-go glow-makers. If you’ve contracted premature aging like I have, hydration is everything—and Retrouvé has me covered. A few drops of this face oil, and my skin looks like I just stepped out of a 12-step spa ritual. Hydration? Check. Glow? Double check.”
Michael Angelo shops for his favorite skincare products at Retrouve.com
Hydrating Lip Serum
“The difference between parched and plush, this is non-negotiable for lips that demand soft, kissable attention.”
Michael Angelo shops at Retrouve.com
Dermal Defense Hand Cream
“Because no one wants hands (or elbows) that feel like sandpaper, this cream is my secret weapon for keeping it all photo-op ready.”
Michael Angelo shops at Retrouve.com
CADDIS Reading Glasses
“Yes, plural. I’ve learned that different tasks call for different specs: highlighting hair, tweezing an eyebrow, reading a novel, or searching for inspiring images amidst all the noise of the news all call for a special pair. My current favorites? A fabulous pair of purple frames that make me look like I have my life together, even if I can’t find my keys (which, spoiler alert, are somewhere at the bottom of this bag).”
Michael Angelo's rose-colored glasses are available at Caddislife.com
Madonna: A Rebel Life
“Speaking of reading, I’m currently carrying Madonna’s weighty biography—all 858 pages of it. After nearly a year of diligent (okay, sporadic) reading, I’ve made it to page 700-something. It’s a little like fitness training, except instead of cardio, it’s packed with New York history, art, reinvention, and iconic style.”
Michael Angelo's Madonna tome is available at Barnesandnoble.com
Apple Airpods
“These are my lifeline for music, phone calls, and searching for moments of connection throughout the day. (Why text when you can call a friend instead?)”
Michael Angelo shops at Apple.com
Sketchbook
“For creative inspiration on the go, I’ve got a sketchbook and pencil, because you never know when genius—or at least a decent idea—will strike.”
Michael Angelo's sketchbook is available at Smythson.com
New York Mag
“Sure, it can be a bitchy read, but it’s also brilliant, and I just can’t quit it.”
Purchase Michael Angelo's favorite mag at Casa Magazines in NYC or subscribe at NYmag.com
House Keys
“My house keys are always somewhere… somewhere deep in the abyss of my bag. (Do I need a tracker for them? Probably. Will I ever actually get one? Unlikely.)”
Michael Angelo’s Matt Wiley X Casa Magazines Baggu Duck Bag is available at Casa Magazines on the corner of 12th Street and 8th Avenue in NYC’s West Village. A beloved shop in the neighborhood, Casa stocks well over 2,500 titles from all over the world and is dedicated to keeping print journalism alive. #LongLivePrint
