UGH is all I can think, say, and feel about summer break coming to an end. I have loved being able to wake up, hang out in my comfy clothes, and work on my blog daily! Plus, vacation/lunch/drink/bathroom breaks can be taken whenever. I think I was meant to work from home! With school (teaching) starting up again in the next few weeks, I have been prepping everything like crazy!
Remember the first day of school: getting new outfits, haircuts, wearing your best shoes? Now that I am a teacher, it’s reliving those childhood school habits all over again. You better believe I get my nails done, wear my best hairstyle, and grab new clothing for the first day back to work!
I have been stocking up on tops that are work/school appropriate while still being fun and fashionable. My favorite types are basic tops, just because teaching involves a lot of moving around and a need for comfort while doing so! I take my Nena & co bag with me everywhere since it fits my computer, but I am thinking of refreshing this year with a Dagne Dover neoprene backpack to carry my supplies! Wearing a backpack doesn’t help my case of perpetually being asked if I am a student, but I haven’t found a better way to carry my work essentials in! I got Spencer a green version of the backpack last year; we both fell in love with it. I am also buying all the comfortable shoes I can get! Booties, casual sneakers, and sliders are all going into my shopping cart for pain-free feet while working!
Photos: Stacie Yue Photography
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Pink OTS Top — this one is similar and on sale | Denim Skirt — also love this one | Vintage Glasses — less than $20 | Brown Platform Sandals — these clogs are even cuter
What are your favorite “BACK TO SCHOOL” essentials? Let me know what I need to be buying in the comments below!
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Kathryn Parry
August 3, 2017Oh! I adore the ruffles on the top. So pretty!!!
Michelle A.
August 3, 2017This is such a cute top.!! Hopefully, you will be ready to get started back to school! Your "style" is so fresh!
Andrea Correa
August 4, 2017I love that too! Super cute!!
Kristina Pacifico
August 7, 2017Love the blush pink top and the glasses!! So chic! My back to school essentials are versatile tops and a good all around backpack!
Ellen
August 7, 2017I am obsessed with your top! My back to school essentials are some good, new pairs of jeans and leggings!
Kayla Stone
August 11, 2017Denim skirts are a personal favorite of mine. Must link back to my elementary school during the early 2000s. It's a very nostalgic beautiful look!
Gentri
August 15, 2017I love love love those glasses and that bag!!! I'm not even in school or a teacher, but I am so sad that Summer is ending! I could cry.
Hannah
August 23, 2017I've been trying to find a backpack like that forever! It's perfect for school and is super stylish.
Lani Redinger
August 28, 2017The off the shoulder top looks cute with that Nena bag!!!
Unknown
August 28, 2017I'm really liking the "boho" vibes that I'm getting from this outfit! I definitely might steal this look 🙂
Katie Fisher
August 28, 2017I really like the "boho" vibes that I'm getting from this outfit. I'm definitely stealing this look! 🙂