How to rock your school year: my essentials
Translation: How I survive
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| Credit: Evelyn Henson Prints |
For me, school started two days after my birthday, yes a total drag I know. Most kids have already gone back to school and are starting to get back into the swing of things. Summer is ending and school starting automatically means endless stress, cramming, and drama. Wow that whole beginning sounded like a total bummer didn't it...sorry but as you all know, school isn't really somewhere we want to be for the next 10 months. Even though most of us dread the idea of going back to school, it doesn't have to be all that bad and I'm going to give you some of my ways on how to "rock" your year, or at least try to survive. I have also managed to throw in some essentials for the school year in there, because hey, who doesn't like cute clothes?
1. My Planner
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| Lilly Pulitzer large agenda in Wild Confetti |
Yes, this is my number one essential and is way more important than you think. No matter what age you are, even if you aren't in school, I think you should always keep a planner. My Lilly Pulitzer planner is my Bible for goodness sake, it in all honesty keeps me sane. I write down all my assignments, when things are due, and important dates in this planner and it really keeps me organized to the max. Plus, a cute, bright planner really makes me look forward to writing things down in it. My Lilly Pulitzer planner has beautiful pictures, stickers, and happy little quotes in there. I am a firm believer that writing things down really helps you remember things and since I've kept a planner, my spastic brain doesn't forget much.
2. Optimism
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| Credit: Jasmine Dowling |
Honestly, sometimes school can really put me in weird moods and places. I'm sure all of you have felt the same way, maybe you bombed that test or you didn't get into that college you wanted to go to. Also, school is a place where you can always find ways to put yourself down. You might feel stupid compared to that girl who was a 4.5 GPA, or you'll never look or have the clothes like "her." Really, you are going to have those bad days, but you really have to find that positivity deep down in you. No matter how much we sometimes want to be miserable, there's going to be some great memories made in school, that you can never forget. So just keep pushing on and I promise you'll make it, try to be your biggest fan.
3. Cute Binders & School Supplies
I know this sounds really typical girlish, but who wants to carry around a bunch of dull school supplies all year? No matter what your style is, there's always ways to perk up your binders and notebooks. You can print monogram inserts online, a free website I found that has free inserts is, chicfetti.com/monograms . I also put some photos I loved and taped them inside my binder, of course you can even make collages. Washi Tape also adds a really fun affect to binders, and you can use it to name your binders for your classes. Plus, you can reuse the binders later and just peel off the washi tape. I also survive off colored pens for note taking, color coding really helps me study and keep notes organized. If you want to really make your supplies kick butt, Check out this DIY video from youtuber, Aspyn Ovard.
4. The Classics
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| Sweater: J.crew Button Down: Ralph Lauren Embellished Sweatshirt: Loft Jeans: Loft |
School can really be a place to show off your outfits and clothes, so I recommend to do just that. Although, I rely on some classics to be comfortable and practical in. I love a good striped sweater and a decorated sweatshirt. They are both really comfy, plus you can layer and create so many outfits with them. I also rely on a holy grail pair of jeans that I can wear with anything, and a good ol' button down.
5. Good Friends
These essentials aren't in order, because some great friends would be at the top of my list. Lasting friends will get you through anything your going through and always be there through your stress. But most importantly, you'll make lasting memories with them, as I already have made so many. School is great in the aspect of meeting so many new people and learning from them. Without school , I wouldn't have made some of the great friends I have today.
6. Good makeup & Accessories
To make it through a long day still looking fresh and somewhat okay, I really need some good makeup. I love light coverage foundation and bright blush so my skin can look clear and bright. I'm also a huge fan of lip butters, because I'm a huge lipstick junkie and they come in really fun colors. I also love my Too Faced natural eyes palette and my NYX eye base to keep the beautiful shadows on.
Next, I highly recommend purchasing a watch if you don't already own one. My watch I received as a Christmas present and it is probably my most used present ever, you should always have access to the time in school. Especially if you have gym or dance (art school perks). I also would always keep a rollerball with you, so you can always smell good and not gross. Those pearls earrings are mostly just a me thing, but I recommend something, like a little trademark, that makes you, you. (wow all those commas though.)
7. A Sturdy Bookbag & Awesome Kicks
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| Taupe oxfords: Urban Outfitters Tan Loafers: Old Navy Tan Oxfords: Wanted Shoes Black Loafers: Gap |
Freshman year of highschool , there were always those kids that used one of those small cutesy bookbags that you see in Target. Well, halfway through the year, all of them blew out and were replaced. I bought a really well made bookbag by Vera Bradley that I've used for two years now, so go buy yourself a bookbag that lasts.
Now for shoes, I love almost quirky shoes that aren't really practical in anyway,sneakers just aren't really my thing. I love oxfords, because they go with almost anything and just look extra polished. I also love loafers, because they have that same effect and just really match my style.
8. Avoid drama & Be Confident
Drama is mostly unavoidable in school and sadly, it'll hit you sometime, no matter how much you try to avoid it. Most of the time it's out of your control, but you really have to learn to avoid toxic people and situations. People are going to turn on you and be rude to you, but you really have to learn to not be effected by it. Be confident in the person you are and the choices you make and focus on bettering yourself. I promise that what that person said about you or what they think about you, isn't important. What's important is who you are and what you want to be.
Have a fantastic school year and always be you,
Love,
Amelia
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