School Essentials

Being away at college is a completely different experience than staying home, living in your parents house and commuting. 

I will always persuade people to go away to college because it'll be the best four years of your life.

Nonetheless, being away at school is not just partying and living on your own; you still need to attend class and be a prepared student.

Aside from the typical dorm supplies such as mattress pads, bins, shoe racks, and an adorable comforter, I still love having all the great essentials needed for class.

1. Lilly Pulitzer Planner

I've expressed my love for this planner more than once. It's amazing

and it keeps me CRAZY organized. I'm in love!

2. Maybooks

Another thing I've gone overboard with talking about. I always feel the 

need to have at least one extra notebook on hand at all times.

I have an excessive problem of making lists and sometimes

you just need more room to write other things; Maybooks

is perfect for that.

3. Vera Bradley Tote Bag

I have a bag problem; I would much rather spend money

on a good bag or tote than clothes any day.

My Vera tote is PERFECT for school; not too big,

not too small and they come in so many different

styles and patterns. Plus, because of the fabric it's made with, the straps

don't hurt your shoulders. I LOVE my Vera bag!

4. Eco Friendly Cup

I like bringing coffee or water with me to class and my Lilly Pulitzer

eco cup is great. I had a smaller one last year but I drink

so much water, I just had to keep refilling it. The Lilly cup

is so pretty in Navy Bloomers and a lot bigger than most

cups. 

5. Vera Bradley Laptop Case

If you don't have a laptop case to protect your precious baby, you

are stupid. Seriously, it's necessary to have a good laptop case to carry 

your laptop around campus in. Vera's cases are cute, pretty big, and

a great material. Basically anything from Vera is a A+ in my book.

6. ID Carded Wristlet

This is #1 in my book; all I carry on campus is my Lilly Pulitzer

Wristlet. I don't carry a bag (unless I'm headed to class) or a wallet, this is all you need.

It fits your phone, ID, cash, and credit cards, even a slot for a little lipgloss.

It's awesome!

Aside from these essentials, a great pencil pouch, a tiny makeup bag, and the typical stuff 

like pens, notebooks, and a great binder.

These things will keep you more organized and ensure that you'll 

have a great year.