School's been back in session for a few weeks now, and we're all finally getting into the swing of things. This year I've made it my mission to be more organized and I've finally devised a system that works for me!
The first step to my organization is my Lilly Pulitzer agenda, which I love and adore (as we all do). I used a Lilly agenda last year and it worked really well for me, so I decided to stick with it this year. Mine is a large.
I created a color coordinated system for my class/activities with my favorite Pentel EnerGel pens. These are all I use. Each class has a color and I write all my assignments in that color, it makes it much easier to spot what I need to do before each class because I'm just looking for one color versus looking in a mess of black ink and possibly missing something crucial.
This is the way I organize my agenda, each day I write my classes for that day and any other obligations or activities I have for the day, in their particular color.
Since I don't have Friday classes, I use the Friday section of my week to write my To Do list of things I need to get done before the week ends.
Another organization thing I've tried this semester is a folder. Ground breaking, I know! I split the folder into a Monday/Wednesday class side and Tuesday/Thursday side. It keeps me so well organized, I have my syllabus's and any other papers I need in those pockets and it makes me life sooo much easier!
I also have notebook in the corresponding color for each class. Maybe a little over the top, but it keeps me organized and these 1 subject notebooks were 17 cents each so it wasn't an investment at all.
Some more of my Back to School/Fall favorites include:
PaperMate Mechanical Pencils:
These are THE only type of pencil I will write with, ever since high school, I can't use anything else.
My NorthFace Jester II Backpack:
I am, have been, and probably always will be a backpack girl. I've brought totes to class before and it's just not for me. I love organization and with my backpack I have a place for everything I need and it's always exactly in it's place!
My pencil pouch!
I love this thing. One it's shiny and sparkly and two it's a nice neat way for me to keep all my pens, pencils, sharpies, and highlighters. I love it!
My monogrammed headband!
I love this headband! It's so cute, it goes with everything, it makes wearing my hair down look even better. I got it on
Etsy, it was a good investment. The only issue is the first few times you wear it it's a little tight behind your ears, but it becomes more comfortable as you wear it! I have it in navy with white monogram!
Vests!
I feel like I keep saying how much I love things, but I LOVE vests! This is my newest vest. I got it at
Old Navy. I love vests so much because you can dress them up or dress them down. Most of my favorite outfits include vests. I love a nice leggings/big cozy sweatshirt/vest combo. And I love the color of this vest because I wear a lot of navy & white stripes which goes really well with this burgundy!
Lilly Pulitzer Call Or ID Crossbody Phone Case!
This is another item I absolutely loveeee! Mine is in Multi Hot Spot, but this is the perfect crossbody! It is perfect because I can put my student ID in the card slot, my debit and other import cards as well as some cash, in the zipper part, and my phone in the back. It's awesome when I go out or go to the store because I don't have to hold anything and no one's going to take my bag if I put it down because I don't have to put anything down!
Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
I don't care what anybody says, this song is a jam.
I Wanna Get Better by Bleachers
This is another song I'm loving this semester. I love when it comes on during my walk to class, it puts me in such a good mood!
Heartbreak Dream by Betty Who
I really really like this song too! I love how Spotify introduces me to new music!
My new running shoes!
I know not everyone in this world enjoys running the same way I do. But man do I love these shoes, I wear them to class almost everyday, they're so comfortable even just for walking and I love how lightweight they are! These are the Saucony Kinvara 5 and they come in yellow, peach, and blue.
Baked by Melissa!
This is another one of my favorites but not just for fall, for all the time! Next time you're in New York City you need to look up this little place and stop by! Or if you know you're not going to the city soon check out their website www.bakedbymelissa.com/ and order some and have them sent to you because they're amazing! I am lucky enough to have an amazing mother and an amazing best friend who each sent me some of these amazing mini cupcakes that I love so much for my birthday this week!
And my final favorite are hair related. I love love love my hair. I recently cut it extremely short, well for me. I really miss my long hair, but I'm working on growing it back super healthy!
Hydrate-Me from Kevin Murphy!
This is my favorite shampoo/conditioner combination I've ever used! I love the way it smells! I love how soft and luscious my hair is after I use it! It's amazing, absolutely amazing!
GHD Gold Professional 1" Styler
I've been using a GHD straightener since I was in middle school and when it finally died on me, after 7 years (!!) I chose to stick with ghd because I love it and it works really well for my hair. It's great for straightening and for nice loose, easy curls. I love love love my straightener and I would never use anything else. It's absolutely amazing.
As for new favorite things in my life, this is about as far as it goes! I hope you all are having a great semester and fall!
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