Long gone are the days when your crayons came with a sharpener and your Elmer’s Glue was of the glitter variety. Now school supplies are high-tech and practical, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still be cute!
You’ve already splurged on your school clothes, now it’s time to figure out what to take to class!
Planning for Success
1. Large Agenda, Lilly Pulitzer, $28
Lilly Pulitzer was a lady who knew how to have a good time, and her agendas are a great way to schedule all of your good times, study times, and more! With laminated tabs and a page of stickers, this agenda is a fun and useful statement piece.
2. Faux Leather Classic Planner, Mead, $9.99
A sleek, (faux) leather agenda will fit nicely into your purse or stack with your books. The professional look will never go out of style!
One Bag to Haul it All
3. Broseyy, Steve Madden, $54
Do three people in the dining hall have the same bag as you? Free yourself from confusion with a cute, floral backpack that’s sure to stand out.
4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Backpack with Colored Masks, Target, $39.99
Jenna Marbles rocks the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle backpack—do you dare try it out? This fun bag is sure to get attention. Bonus: It comes with four masks, so you’re set for Halloween!
5. Hiking Bag, Gregory Imlay, $49.95
For the adventurous collegiette, this backpack can easily store your laptop during the trek to class or a day’s worth of supplies for a weekend hike. The bright yellow color will also keep you cheery you through the gray winter months.
Color Me Organized
6. Color Pen Set, Staedtler, $22.79
For the pages and pages of notes that you’re sure to take while your professors are dictating, spruce up your life with some colored pens. While you may not be able to turn in homework written in lime green, it sure makes studying more fun! It also opens up the possibility to color-code your new agenda.
7. Fluorescent Highlighter Tape, E.Z.C., $9.35
Annotate your textbooks with highlighter tape this year! The tape is removable, so you can still resell your books in the “like new” category online at the end of the semester.
8. Retro Floral Binder Clips, Jonathan Adler, $10
Collect your papers and thoughts with these retro binder clips. With designs like 1980s boomboxes, they’ll make you smile as you get organized!
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Most Notable
9. Ruled Notebook, Moleskine, price varies by store
Moleskine notebooks are the Instagram of note taking: everything looks more regal and vintage when written in the timeless pages. It’s a surefire way to make your molecule drawings for chem look a bit more artsy.
10. Fiesta Cactus w/ Sombrero & Guitar Spiral Notebook, Zazzle, $14.95
Make homework a party with this spicy notebook. Either reserve it solely for your Spanish notes, or use it ironically in any other class.
11. Large Spiral Notebook, Rollbahn, $13
They may be sold in the men’s section of J.Crew, but these Japanese notebooks have playful colors and a great design that transcends gender.
12. Talking Bubble Notes, Kikkerland, $2.79
This year, break away from yellow, square sticky notes and make a statement. These notes are perfect for leaving reminders around your room and in your notebook.
On the Go
13. MIMOBOT USB Flash Drive, Mimoco, $19.68
Even The Force can’t delete your essays with this memory stick as your ally! Store your files on this Star Wars-themed USB and store the USB on your keys. It’s a great way to let your fun, nerdy side shine through.
14. Personalized Monogrammed Travel Tumbler, AbigailLeeHome, $29
All the cute school supplies in the world won’t get you to your 8 a.m. class better than a cup of joe. A monogrammed travel mug is the best way to jumpstart your day!
What are you buying to get ready to go back to school? Let us know in the comments below!