Since I happen to have some experience throwing these things together, I sat down last night for a brainstorming session, armed with nothing more than a pen, a notebook, a bottle of gin, and a lime wedge.

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She also singles out the "ultimate working woman's set": a passport cover, personalized notebook or agenda, lovely pen, chic business-card holder and small makeup bag with some of her favorite things.

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