So, what does school have to do with me blogging? Good question. I've been super busy! I had my first week of classes and I'm just trying to get settled in and enjoy my college experience without overwhelming myself. I took Sept 2nd and 3rd off from work to get some school shopping done and prepare myself physically and mentally for the loads of school work that I was expecting to be thrown at me. If you're looking for copybooks or school supplies I got mine from Wal-Mart, they're really cute and super cheap.
Mead Five Star 1-Subject Notebook, Two Pockets, College Rule, 100 Sheets
- $3.12 ea.
You could get cheaper notebooks, these are just the ones I prefer. They're very resistant and last through the entire year (there's even a guarantee). I bought four of them and my total came to approx $13.00. I also picked up some pens, the inky ones are my favorite, and an agenda book. I can not stress enough how important an agenda book/planner is during school. Most people seem to think that having an agenda book is a waste of time, but trust me on this one.. they come in handy. Write down EVERYTHING you have to do for homework and check it off as you go. Also, schedule some of your daily obligations and hobby's in there. It ensures that you keep a tight schedule and definitely ensures that you will follow it. If you're planning on meeting up with some friends for coffee one day, write it in your planner; it will make you want to go and not cancel on your new college buddy. The agenda book I purchased is also from Wal-Mart. 
They currently do not have it listed on Wal-Mart's website right now, I'm assuming it's sold out, but I think I paid around $12.00 for this. And keep in mind.. that you could get planners just about anywhere! Even your favorite designers (Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Coach) carry agenda books!
I know this may seem like a lot of stuff to carry around with me and trust me, it is! Which is why I was very careful picking a bag to use for school. Now, I tend to rotate a lot and match the bags with my outfit but for the last two days I've been carrying..
This bag is from last summer and is currently not available anywhere (or I would provide the link to purchase). I love this bag because it's HUGE! I can fit everything in there, especially my books. It's extremely versatile, it matches with almost anything and you can carry it around your arm with the mini handles or around your shoulder with the large strap. The inside is filled with pockets to store your everyday essentials in. Now, I'm not telling you to go out and purchase a $400 bag and I'm not bragging about mine either. I got this bag as a going away gift specifically for college use. If you're looking to save money or don't like this particular style for school you can check out two of my previous blog posts.. "Back to School Backpacks (On A Budget)" and "Back to School Bags (On A Budget"!
On Tuesday the 3rd, before my very first day of class, I decided that I wanted to treat myself to a new dress in honor of how hard I worked all summer. I also wanted to ensure that I looked my best for the first day. I went to my local mall with one of my great friends and drove the poor girl insane! We shopped for 4 HOURS! But I couldn't stop until I found the PERFECT outfit. Which I, eventually, did.
Charlotte Russe "Strappy Back Printed Challis Dress" - $19.99
I chose this dress because I thought it was exemplary for the end of summer and I was loving the detail across the upper back! It was simple and the mint blue-ish color really made my olive skin pop!
Urban Outfitters "Kimchi Teen Dream Oxford" - $39.00
I decided to wear a pair of oxfords from Urban with the dress. Oxfords just scream studious and there's a teeny bit of pink in the dress that matched perfectly with the shoes. When I purchased these amazingly comfortable oxfords I paid $19.99 for them and they were on sale. Since UO decided to carry them over to the fall season they put the shoe back at it's originial price. Other colors available.
As I was shopping, I noticed that Charlotte Russe had a GREAT deal going on! "Buy One Dress Get One For $12.99" (available online, too.) so I couldn't resist! I caved and bought another dress! I wore this fabulous dress on my second day of classes.
Charlotte Russe "Geometric Print Shift Dress" - $26.99
How the deal works: Charlotte Russe takes the dress with the lowest price and adjusts the price to $12.99. In total I paid around $40.00 for both dresses. Which means each dress was (technically) only $20.00! I was happy with the purchase, especially since the dresses were made out of great material and I knew they would last me awhile.
Since I wore closed-toe shoes the day before I knew I definitely wanted to wear a cute pair of sandals and make the most of the scorching weather before it turned cold.
Kennith Cole Reaction "French Braid Sandal" - $39.20
I loved my shoes, outfit and bag for the first day! But more importantly, I loved my classes and professors! The campus was beautiful and I really enjoyed walking from building to building and meeting new people!
To wrap up this very very long blog post, I had a great first week of classes! And I hope you did, too. The start of a new school year means the start of hard work and new beginnings, so, make sure you put school first! School is very important. When you wake up in the morning, just think that you have the opportunity to learn and grow; an opportunity that not everyone has. Since school will be taking up a lot of my time, I've decided to blog on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.. So, stay posted and check back! Have a great week!
How was your first day of school? What did you wear? Comment below to share!
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