Unfortunately, we can't lounge around in our pj's, watch movies all day, take exciting mini-vacations, go shopping at all hours that our favorite stores are open, and hang out with our friends 24/7 all year. Spring semester is approaching, and we should prepare ourselves so when we set our alarms for way-to-early a.m. again, we won't go right back to hitting snooze and hiding under our covers. On the bright side, at least spring semester is followed by summer break and the end of the school year.
Half the school year is over, so you are most likely in the swing of things at least a little bit, and have figured out where all your classes are. That means most of the stress is gone, so you can focus on making it more exciting to walk to and sit in class. How, you may ask? With just a few essentials that help make school fairly more enjoyable.
Stationary
Believe it or not, having cute notebooks, pencils, and anything else you would find in your bag makes a huge difference. They're adorable (and probably better than everyone else's), so you will want the chance to show them off. Pick a color scheme that you love, and pick stationary that works well with your personality. For example, mine consists of baby pinks, Tiffany blues, rose golds, silvers, and whites (very similar to the colors on my blog).
No matter what you drink in the morning, whether that be coffee or tea, you without a doubt should at least be drinking water. It will help you look and feel more awake and, as I seem to keep repeating on this blog, it's amazing for you. The fun part is getting a mug or cup that matches your stationary and that you love. I have a few different ones that all match and reflect my style.
The Bag
You may already have one from the first half of the school year, but in case you don't or you just really want a new one, the bag you choose helps add to having a good school experience. Depending on your circumstances, different bags could be of more or less use.
If you are in college walking around campus all day or just have a far way to walk, an actual book bag or messenger bag would probably be the best for you. JanSport carries a wide range of bags like those that are both cute and comfortable to carry around.
Maybe you aren't traveling very far during the day. Well, lucky for you, you can choose a larger handbag. These match cute outfits much better and can help add to them. You can choose from a wide range of textures, sizes, shapes, colors, and accents. Some of the my favorites of this style are at H&M. The bags are big enough to fit all your school essentials and give you a classic, sophisticated look. Target also has an amazing range especially if you are looking for a bag a bit smaller just like mine which is shown below.
Things You Should Always Carry With You
Besides the basic things you need for class, bringing a few extra things with you can help keep you feeling your best. Here is a list of things I always bring with me and what I recommend you do too:
- tissues
- hand sanitizer
- lotion
- chapstick
- headphones
- phone charger
- tinted lip gloss
- mascara
- concealer
- roll on perfume
With all this in mind, maybe you don't enjoy early mornings followed by long days of classes, but hopefully all these tips can help get you through the day with a little more spring (semester) in your step. Feel free to leave a comment below and share this post as it helps me know you liked it! Thank you for reading!
Love Always,
Bree x
