ACCESSORIES

WALLET: A MUST HAVE ACCESSORY FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.

A wallet is a small flat folding case, usually made of leather or plastic, which holds paper money and credit cards and is usually carried in a pocket or purse. Wallets have been in use for a long time, especially by women. In today’s world, it has become an accessory any man or woman must have. Men and women need fashionable and stylish wallets to create a classy impression. Wallets can be used to keep basic items in an organized manner.  Wallets also can impact a person’s first impression. So, apart from being well dressed you can also need to have a classy wallet to show off your high status and create a good impression.

THINGS TO ALWAYS CARRY IN YOUR WALLETS

1.      EMERGENCY CASH : In this century, we know that transactions by credit or debit cards have become the order of the day even in Nigeria, but it is still important to hold cash as you never can tell when you will be in need of cash. You might go on a lavish shopping and max out all your cards. Being stuck in this scenario is the last thing anyone wants. Also, you don't want to use your credit card or debit card to make small purchases like gums and sweets.

2.       ATM CARD: This is another important item one must have in a wallet. You never can tell; you might go for shopping and run out of cash when you still have something important you want to buy. With your ATM in your wallet, you can quickly get cash from a nearby machine.

3.      COMPLIMENTARY CARDS: Meeting is an opportunity to give out business cards, so make it a habit to carry your business cards in your wallet. Maximize every “chance” meeting. You never know when you might meet someone who can help you. Family, friends, or social events could produce unexpected encounter with people. For instance, you are going to a birthday party for your friend’s kid, you never know who you will meet. Also, you can advertise your skill or services with a complimentary card.

4.      NATIONAL ID CARD OR DRIVERS LICENSE: You may be embarrassed at your goofy driver’s license photo, but that card and National Id card are very important. They serve as easy ways for identifying yourself in case you run into trouble. Also, information on them could be used to trace a victim’s relative incase of accident or crime.

5.      A PEN OR A PENCIL: It is important to have a small wallet pen just in case you need to jot something down. You might think your phone can do that, but you might have a low battery. You might just want to write a number down before you store them after returning from a night outing.

6.      THE PHONE NUMBER OF SOMEONE WHO CAN BAIL YOU WHEN IN TROUBLE: You most likely have already memorized the phone numbers of close friends or relatives, but imagine for a second that you are accidentally drunk and are arrested. Do you think you can remember your phone number in that situation? It will even be more difficult remembering another person’s own.  So, it is better to have it written down on a card or piece of paper in your wallet.

7.      AN EXTRA SIM CARD: A spare SIM card is important in your wallet. Who knows, you might misplace your phone or lose your phone; with extra SIM card you can easily get a new phone at a nearby shop to make contacts.

THINGS NOT TO EVER CARRY IN YOUR WALLETS

1. Don't keep anything in your wallet that has expired. This includes old credit cards or membership cards. Just because they've expired doesn't mean thieves will not try to use them. Remember most of them have at least your name on them, and probably your address and other personal information. The more information you can keep out of the hands of others, the better.

2. Don’t carry your spare key in your wallet. A lost wallet containing your home address (likely found on your driver's license or other items) and a spare key is an invitation for burglars. Instead, keep your spare keys with a trusted relative or friend. If you’re ever locked out, it may take a little bit longer to retrieve your backup key, but that’s a relatively minor inconvenience.

3. Most importantly, don’t over stuff your wallet. That overstuffed wallet of yours can’t be comfortable to sit on. It’s probably even too clunky to lug around in a purse, too.

Think about your wallet as a must have accessory. For your next gifts to a lovely one, you can give a wallet as a surprise gift. This wallet being a daily used item will remind them of you whenever they use it.

BY:  FATIMA DAMISA