Back to School : Pencil Pouches Must Haves

Pencil Pouches Must Haves by forevergina featuring a stationery

Bags case
billabong.com

Office supply
fredflare.com

Office supply
urbanoutfitters.com

Office supply
target.com

Stationery
urbanoutfitters.com

Office supply
officedepot.com

Writing Correction Supplies
walmart.com

Dixon Ticonderoga No. 2 Pre-Sharpened Pencil, 30 count
walmart.com

Acco Mega Clip Paper Clips, Gold, 5 Count (A7072536)
amazon.com

Pentel of America, Ltd. Hi-Polymer Medium Size Block Eraser,...
walmart.com



Here is my opinion on what should be in your pencil pouch so you will be prepared for school and won't be the one snooping for supplies from your peers!

1. Pencils: The obvious essential for school! Either mechanical or wooden barrel works. Just remember if you have mechanical pencils to keep lead in your pouch so you won't be asking for lead (I remember doing that...I kinda annoyed people with that)! For wooden barrel I would keep a small pencil sharpener in your pouch so you won't have to get up in the middle of class and squeak sharpen. Plus school sharpeners don't sharpen pencils, they eat them. 

2. Pens: Another obvious essential. Blue and black ink is basically a necessity for school. I like getting cute, fun pens because they make me happy to use them and keep my motivated (lame I know).

3. No. 2 Pencils: Taking a test on a scan tron? ACT? Did you forget that you had a test and now scrambling for a No. 2 pencil? Yep I know that feeling. So keeping at least one or two No. 2 pencils will ensure minimal stress when test day comes around. Also, I know that some "No. 2 pencils" do not work on scan trons so keeping the original (Ticonderoga) would be good.

4. Sticky notes/Tabs: Perfect for quick notes, marking important pages and etc. Plus cute ones make it fun to study or remember.

5. White out: For those days when we make mistakes. I know I make a ton of them because I use pens a lot and yep white out is my savior. Liquid or tape is fine. I prefer tape because I don't have to wait for the liquid to dry.

6. Highlighters: I live for highlighters! They help me keep organize in my notes, planner and calendar! They are great study tools and getting many colors can keep you organized!

7. Paper clips: I think these are perfect for organization too with homework and notes! Keep these in handy when you might need a little organization during class! For maximum organization, colored ones are perfect!

8. Colored pens: Okay these are as important for your pencil pouch, but for me they are. I just love colors so these help me study and keep me motivated. They also help me stay organized because I can just assign a color to a certain subject or topic.

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Back to School Quick : Inexpensive, Cute Notebooks/Journals

Picked up these adorable notebooks and composition journals at my local Walmart for below $1.00 each!

Spotted at local Walmart.

Cute, very inexpensive notebooks, folders, and composition notebooks.

Chic simple patterns with vibrant colors.

College ruled and wide ruled options

Flexible covers

Below $1.00 (about $.97)

Great deal. Great design

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Dress Up Your...Plain White T-Shirt

Dress Up Your...Plain White T-Shirt by forevergina featuring long skirts

Witchery v neck t shirt
$36 - witchery.com.au

Hollister Co hollister co
hollisterco.com

H M faux fur vest
$39 - hm.com

Forever 21 purple vest
forever21.com

Citizens of humanity
theoutnet.com

Topshop
topshop.com

Forever 21 hi low skirt
forever21.com

Long skirt
$23 - aeropostale.com

BaubleBar beaded jewelry
baublebar.com

ALDO turquoise pendant
aldoshoes.com

Dorothy perkin
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Dress up a staple item for your closet, the plain white tee, with some accessories and clothing items that can turn your outfit from bland to pa-zam! Here are some of favorite pieces to accessorized the plain white tee just in time for back to school:

Denim Vest: I love denim vest because it gives such a chill, relaxed feel. When paired with denim jeans it brings back the era of greasers and denim on denim. Denim vest can paired scarves too that is perfect for football games, tailgating, etc.

Faux Fur Vest: Fur vest are perfect with cigarette pants and ankle booties. This stand out vest is perfect to keep warm while looking glam. 

Faux Leather Motor Vest: This type of vest is perfect for a biker, edgy look. Pair with combat books or tone it down with some heels.

High waisted shorts: These are perfect with a plain white tee because it gives an effortless hip and chill still. High waisted shorts are currently in trend. Bonus if they are colored and more bonus if they are patterned because the white will help let the shorts stand out.

High waisted skirts: Same as the shorts but gives a quirky and girly look!

High-low skirts: These trendy skirts add that goddess flow that shows leg while keeping in the school code.

Maxi skirts: Since wearing bustier with these are prohibited in school dress codes (middle school & high school). Wearing a plain white tee will not only keep to the code, but also give that relax, effortless, chill feel!

Layered Necklaces: Perfect to cover up the single color and give it a pop!

Statement Necklaces: Same thing as the layered but more simpler while giving a statement in your outfit.

Scarves: My pick is the infinity scarf because they are not much of a hassle with the tassels being uneven and such, so infinity scarves are fuss free. Also, scarves can give your outfits variety with varying patterns and can be layered to be dressed up or down.

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Back to School : Agendas

Back to School : Agendas by forevergina on Polyvore

2014 kate spade new york 17-month agenda
lifeguardpress.com

Lilly Pulitzer® Floral Print Jumbo Agenda
nordstrom.com

Vera Bradley 2014 Student Agenda
verabradley.com

Artist Circle Daily Agenda in Back To School Stationery at Sakroots
sakroots.com

Amazon.com: Horseshoe 2013-2014 Academic Planner (August-July): Office...
amazon.com

2013/2014 AT-A-GLANCE® Academic Hollyhock Weekly/Monthly Appointment...
staples.com




My favorite thing about going back to school are the agendas! I just love writing, highlighting, color coding or doodling in it! Agendas are the perfect way to stay organized during the school year and are highly recommended. Here are some of my favorite agendas:

Kate Spade 17- month agenda ($36.00) : hard cover, cute design, monthly calendar, celebration section, elastic for closure, interior pockets, and tabs. However the writing space isn't that much. Also, this agenda is bit on the pricey side.

Lilly Pulitzer Jumbo Agenda ($34.00) : hard cover, 17 month agenda, again cute design, monthly calendar, sticker sheet, pocket folder, and tabs. This jumbo agenda is perfect for people who write a lot in their agenda and need more writing space!

Vera Bradley Student Agenda ($18.00) : 20 months agenda, pockets, stickers, schedules, fun holidays and conversion tables, note area, flexible cover, elastic band closure, tab,  and cute patterned design.

Artist Circle Daily Agenda at Sakroots ($20.00) : Nature feel, address book, notebook,  hard cover, 17 months, elastic closure, and stickers. However again not enough lines for detailed notes.

Horseshoe Academic Planner from Amazon ($20.00) : three year snapshot view, note pages, special days, future planning, telephone/address section, hard cover, and 100% recycled paper. However, the inside isn't as pretty as the other planners, and there is no tabs with the months on there. I like the exterior though. So cute!

At-A-Glance Academic Planner ($17.99) : 12 months, past and future months reference, holiday listings, 3 year overview calendars, event calendar, contacts, notes, tabs, and more writing room. This planner company was what I used in the past and absolutely loved them. Their tabs are laminated for they won't rip and they have cute interior design.

Some places to shop for inexpensive academic agendas: 
Target (cute planners there! and moderate price)
Walmart (cheap, good quality, adorable planners there! both small and large)
Staples/Office Depot (a bit  pricey, but good quality planners..dupes found at Walmart)
 Barnes & Nobles (last I check, they had a table full of planners)

How to make your own agenda:
1 journal, small notebook, notebook, etc.
pens

Write the date on the lines of your notebook or journal, and write the subjects and homework there. That simple!

Making your own journal allows you to customize, have as much room as you want and doesn't constrict you in fitting stuff in certain area! This can also act as an "extension" planner for those that doesn't have much lines to write details about assignment, appointments, etc.

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First Day of School! (Part 1)

*not my video, from youtube

** cuteness :) hopefully your first day of school went well

First day of school today.....let me tell you, 5.30 am is not a good time for me and now it is all over, my last first day of high school :( Today was an eventful day, the school didn't turn on the air conditioning, we have new very strict rules, and my locker is on the other side of the school! Oh, did I mention I already have a ton of homework? Yeah, just my welcome gift I need. However, I do have some good new....I PASSED MY ROAD TEST!!!!! *raise the roof* Finally! I was so happy when I finally passed; it was all about confidence which taught me to always feel confident in what I do and not to give a care what other people think. Well its 10 pm and I'm sitting here trying to finish my essay....not going so well and I feel like I am going to pull an all nighter...on the first day, yay. Well I did have a can of Mountain Dew and a cup of coffee so I am buzzed with coffee! I might be able to start my A day homework...ha. Here is a play by play if you guys are so interested in what happened on my first day :)

1st hour: Was actually early to Chinese, came about 10 minutes early, but actually stepped into class about 3 minutes before because I walked around with my friends. Found out we had new rules which include no eating, drinking, or chewing gum while I had half a pb&j and water out on my table....awkward. Had to do a 2 minute presentation demonstrating we did our summer homework....more awkwardness. Found out my locker was on the other side of school...moped

2nd hour: Sat in a room of 40 kids in Biology that was a sauna. Got 4 homework assignment and freaked out when we were going to get quizzed randomly... :/ 

3rd hour: Sat seriously contemplating whether or not to drop to SL Chemistry after hearing how the seniors last year did on the exam. Died a little when I didn't understand what was going on and died a bit more when I learned I had more homework. Dropped my nectarine on my planner while attempting to write something and eat my nectarine.

4th hour: Had an early dismissal for my road test while telling everyone it was really for a doctor's appt. 

Road Test: Sang to myself while parking, freaked when there was a ton of cars on the highway and I was told to merge.

Well yep now I am trying to finish my essay and hopefully get to start on some homework. Wish me luck and hopefully you had such a great first day or if you are like me great first day part 1. 

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Back to School Series: What to Carry on Your First Day Back to School

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   For some of you the first day of school has already happened but for me the first of school isn't until September 4th, which is the same day as my 2nd driving test....eeep talk about the nerves. Well, since we don't get school supply lists like in elementary school, we don't know what to bring on the first day back to school. So over experience this is my what to bring to the first day of school so you won't have to carry to much or panic when you don't have what you need on the first day back.

1. Backpack: Carrying a backpack is essential to hold all your stuff and even your lunchbox if you don't want to carry so much stuff and didn't get a locker assigned prior to the first day back (which is what is happening to me). Even if you carry a purse, carrying a backpack can help you keep your hands free with a jumble of school stuff and enable you to meet and greet people. 

2. Folder: Carrying a pocket folder is essential to hold all the classes syllabus and summer homework without getting it wrinkled and torn apart from your hungry backpack or the shuffling of books in your hands. You don't want to make a bad impression on your teachers on the first day back. I would carry one folder for the first day but feel free to carry more if you want. I love getting an adorable folder because it would make me happy and motivated, and after the first day you can use it as a homework folder for your classes.

3. Notebook: Since you have no idea what is going to happen on your first day, notebook comes in handy when the teacher want you to do something and you don't have your class supplies yet. It can be used to write done school supply list or hopefully not on the first day, lecture notes. Bringing one would be good enough unless you know that you will need a separate notebook for each class. Again bringing a good looking notebook will help motivate you...well it does for me.

4. Pencil Pouch: Bringing a pencil pouch is something you need to keep with you for the whole school year, it essentially keeps your life in there. Bringing pens, pencils, highlighters, etc. for the first day will make you look more sufficient and if there is a cute guy needing a pencil, you have one right with you(:

5. Agenda: For the first day, an agenda is key because first day is when the teacher tell you important dates to remember and first homework assignments and it is good to have your agenda to write down everything instead of trying to remember in your head because so many thing is going on and you can't remember everything. Also, clubs will be posting dates and you need to remember that as well.

6. Water Bottle: Sitting for 8 hours a day is a long time and we need a good 8 cups a day. Drinking water will help keep you hydrated and glowing throughout the day. A water bottle is not only good for water; it also can be used to keep juice or drinks without making you look suspicious.

7. Book: This is really the most optional option depending whether or not you are a reader. If you are then bringing a book with you is good for classes when the teacher talks for about 5 minutes and then gives you the rest of time to do whatever, or even if you are stuck without a car (me) and have to take the bus, having a book with you is good to kill time and check up on reading.

8. Snack: I cannot stress how much snacks are so important. I love to eat constantly and not knowing when lunch is until the first day make it important to pack a snack in case you get a late lunch and you get very hungry like me. If you forget to pack a snack, you could always steal bit out of your lunch.

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Back to School Series: What I Carry in My Makeup Purse

I don't wear much makeup to school, only BB cream, eyeliner, eyeshadow and lipstick/lipgloss. The hard part for me is keeping it on the entire school day. So I carry a makeup bag in my purse to touch up in between class or when I am in an emergency to clean up my face. So here are what I pack in my makeup bag to school and keep in mind that I don't wear foundation or go full out on makeup products.

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.....My makeup bag for school....

The makeup bag is from the Sephora Perfume collection and that $50 perfume sampler is a good deal because some of the perfume sampler's actual sized perfume is more than $50 and you get it for free. Also, you can use the perfume sampler's for school.

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1. Pop up hairbrush w. mirror: This is a two in one great item to have. It's both a mirror and a hairbrush. Before, I had a compact mirror and a hairbrush in my purse and it took up a bit of space, so this is a great item to have to help save space and use. Plus, it isn't expensive at all!

2. Hair Ties: I hate having my hair in my face when I am working or performing a lab, so I keep hair ties with me so I wouldn't have to go around asking people for one or use a rubber band. Also, I keep more than one because people always ask me for a hair tie and never return them so it's good to keep extras.

3. Bobby Pins: I have bangs and with my hair tied back the bangs keep falling in my face and totally makes me irritated so my handy dandy bobby pins help pin back those extra hair falling in my face. Also, they help in case you have a hairstyle and have a piece of hair coming out and you need to pin it back. They are like a lifesaver for making your hair not becoming a disaster throughout the day.

4. Lip Balm/Chapstick: Whether you call it lip balm or chapstick, this is a must have in your purse. They help keep your lips from chapping throughout the day and you don't want that chap feeling hanging around you throughout the day. Also, they give a little gloss so they also can act as a lip gloss for you lips. If you want a two in one, go for the Revlon Lip Butter or L'Oreal Colour Riche Lip Butter which gives you a lipstick, lipgloss and lip balm all in one!

5. Lipstick: I always keep a lipstick with me to touch up on my lips after lunch or during the day when my lipstick comes off from snacking or drinking water. So, it's good to retouch on those lip to give a pop of color or in my case, I like to stick with nude to pinky because I'm not a huge pop of color gal and neither is most people in my school. Apply chapstick/lip balm before to prevent your lips from chapping!

6. Lipgloss: I use lipgloss for on top of my lipstick to give it a shine, but don't over do the lip gloss because no one likes over shiny lips or to kiss the stickiness of your lips! Also careful that they don't chap your lips by making your lips peel.

7. Hand Sanitizer: Throughout the day, there is a ton of germs everywhere, and with the flu season coming, you don't want to be sick and miss those dances or parties. So, SANITIZE! Keeping a pocket/mini hand sanitizer in your purse will help you if you are in a hurry to wash your hands. I like to sanitize after every class and before lunch to help me be sick free! You can even get a yummy smelling one to make sanitizing fun.

8. Travel Hand Lotion: Lotion is a must! They help keep your hands moisturized in the winter and they can be yummy smelling and act as a perfume too. Keeping lotion will not only help your skin and help cover up some dry patches throughout the day, the can even be a conversation starter by saying, "Oh, that is some nice smelling lotion" or "Can I borrow some lotion?". (: Instant friends!

9. Perfume Atomizer or Perfume Sample: Perfume Atomizer are perfect to carry your perfume without bringing the whole bottle. They help refresh yourself before class or an important meeting because image is everything! If you don't have a perfume atomizer, perfume samples work as well. Plus you can get them at your makeup counter! Sephora perfume collection for $50 gives you a ton of samples plus a free full size perfume and a mini bag! Score(:

10. Neutrogena Cover Up Acne Stick: This is so useful for those zits that decides to come up during the school day and can ruin your day. So this stick is portable and will not only cover up the stick but will help eliminate that zit so you can go zit free in the future.

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Back to School Shopping Haul Part II

Last friday, I went on my outdoor mall with my best friend to help her shop for her senior picture outfits as well do a bit of back to school shopping. However, I did not get as much as I did with my sister, but regardless I did get some clothing for the fall season.

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1. Smitten Kitten tee | dELiAs   (white)  $19.50 > $5.99   I wanted to get some quirky, cute tee and there was a sale for buy one get one free, so I found this adorable kitten shirt that said "Smitten Kitten" on it. Even though it was a size medium, once I tried it on I loved the loose feeling and it crop just right. I got another by the same company that said "Smart Bunny" with a quirky bunny with glasses for my sister. The "Smitten Kitten" tee is so comfortable and soft which I love and the kitten is very adorable since right now I'm like obsessed with kittens, especially the Himalayan doll face kitten(:

2. Divided Oversize Cardigan | H&M   (maroon)  $29.95 > $15.00  So again, I couldn't find the link for this, but this purchase to me was worth it. I was at first not going to buy it, but my friend convince me that it was a good investment for a cardigan. I bought the cardigan in a way bigger size than I am to get that oversize effect that I wanted. It didn't wasn't longer; it was just baggier looking. My friend got one in blue, but in her size and it was fitted on her. So it depends if you want one that is fitted or baggier. I personally like baggier to give me a comfy, casual feel.

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Back to School Series : How to Organize Your Agenda/Planner

Even though some of you have started school already, I haven't start school yet but will soon. So, I've decided to do a back to school series that will hopefully help you in school and get you ready for a new year.

Organization is key to having a successful year and with homework, projects, extra curricular activities, and tests, we have a hard time remembering everything which can lead to forgetting something important. What better way to organize your life then using a planner, either electronically or by hand. Personally I use both since I always carry my phone, but I'm obsessed with my planner and love writing in it. So here is some tips I found useful for my planner(:

Deciding on what size planner is based on whether you like to carry your planner in your purse or with your notebooks and binders. Since going to an IB high school, I've been using my own planners rather than the planner they give to us because now the planner they give to us require us to write in the dates and frankly I don't really like it. So from 9th-11th grade I have been carrying small to medium size planners like the one on the left since it was easier to carry it in my purse, but for senior year I decided to go for a large planner because IB senior year = more things going on. The pros of having a smaller planner is that it is able to fit in your purse, but it will also weigh your purse down. A bigger planner has a more space to write but will require you to carry more. I have decided that beside a large planner; I would be keeping a pocket planner in my purse only for major test and events so I would have a quick glance of upcoming important events.

Here is an example of my planner from 10th grade and how I organize the calendar portion which is what I look for in my planner since I like to write major events down and be able to glance at what is going on within the month. Using label stickers, I assign a sticker to a certain subject for example: red = test/quizzes/exams, blue = CAS (for IB), green = school events, and yellow = special events. However with my new planner, I am now highlight the event the different color category instead of using stickers. Also, I highlight the date to signify that I have something that day that I need to pay attention to. For very special events like holiday or birthdays I like to do something special around the box to really point out for myself. For test/quizzes/exams I write them in red pen to really signify to myself. As you can tell I like to decorate the calendar with stickers, it makes it look festive(:

So for each subject, I write down each subject I have and the homework I need to do and highlight the homework due the next time with the same highlight color I used to highlight the subject, which signifies that I have something for that subject. With upcoming test and quizzes, I would write it in a different color and even put a symbol, (T), saying that I have a test coming up for that class. I also on the way top put the event going on that day and write in blue pen for "Homework" on one line and then all the subjects. In black pen, I write the homework for that subject. I really love highlighters so I highlight the different subject alternating based on my A and B day classes. I also don't like to repeat highlighting pattern so I try to mix it up. On right corner I like to also make a short to do list of other things I need to get do beside my homework. 

The same goes for my calendar on my iPhone. I have different colors for each event similar to the label dot system. Also, I like how I can add more information on there like notes, reminders, and times. The reminders especially are helpful because it will remind you before whatever happens, happens. However, sometime I do neglect to type it in my phone because we aren't allow to be using our phone during class, so usually I would have to do it after which makes me tend to forget or neglect to type it down. 

Key thing to remember for organizing your planner:

1) Categorizing events by stickers, highlighter, etc. is a good way to keep track which is happening

2) Highlighting homework and the subject reminds you that you have something due

3) Test/quizzes/exams in a different color like red will be a bold reminder for you

Trust me, taking time to write/type stuff down onto your planner either by hand or electronically will definitely help you organize your life much better and help you be more efficient during the school year and even with your life (:

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Back To School Shopping Haul Part I

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Back to school is right around the corner for me, and I figured I needed to get some shopping done for the fall. That is why I focused on looking for fall/winter pieces instead of my usual hunt for summer pieces. Also, it is great to go shopping now before school starts because it is a great way to score bargains with many store doing huge sales for school.

1. Neon Heart Top | Forever 21 : (neon yellow/pink)   $17.80   This actually has a funny story to it. So I was on a hunt on for these sweaters I found online, and I was debating between this sweater that I bought and this other one in my new favorite color, mint green (click here to see the other sweater I am talking about). For the fall/winter season, I didn't want to stick with the warm colors, but instead wanted to go bright and bring some color into the cold seasons. When, I was at the store, I found the mint green sweater, but it was in a size large. My sister saids that it was okay because oversize sweaters are good for being comfy. I tried it out and it wasn't looking good. So then there was no more sizes, which was sad. On our way walking to the front, my sister spotted the neon heart sweater on a mannequin. I couldn't find it in the store, so my sister just pulled it right off the mannequin! I didn't even tried it on or think about it. It was just in my size and felt soft as ever! Luckily, there was an abandoned hanger laying on the table with the mannequin, so we just slipped it on and paid. I did try it on at home and it felt like we were meant to be! Bought this for $9.01 with a gift card I received, saving myself $9.86.

2. Lace Trim Hipster Panty | PINK by Victoria Secrets : (T38 - Pink floral)   $9.50  Victoria Secret does make some of the comfiest, stylish lingerie and clothes, and I have gotten in the mail from them this card for free underwear and so I gotten these. Bought this for $0.00 with a card from them in the mail, saving myself $9.50.

3. Oceanside 14.5 oz. 3- Wick Candle | Bath and Body Works :   $19.50 > $9.50  I love candles, but was never allowed to burn them in my room. So I decided I wanted to get a candle for my study table downstairs because I gotten these coupon cards of 20% off entire purchase and a free travel size signature item. I at first wanted to get a small candle in Autumn for a fall scent and it was my favorite of all and not as strong to the point that I could not stand the smell. So, we found these 3-wick huge candles in summer scents on sale for half off, and so I decided that it would be a better investment because that was the same price as the fall scent. So I got Oceanside because it reminded me of this time at the lake last month which was pretty memorable (that is another story(; ).  However, I did receive another coupon for 20% entire purchase during September, which I going back to buy my Autumn candle. Bought for $8.27 with a 20% entire purchase card, saving myself $16.70.

4. Carried Away Travel - Size Body Lotion | Bath and Body Works :   $5.00  I wanted to get a travel size lotion for my locker so I could moisturize my hands when I stop to grab my books from my locker because I did that freshman year, putting the lotion in this locker container I bought at Meijers. It was perfect timing that I received a coupon, and my sister recommended this scent since she bought it a long time ago.  Bought for $0.00 with a free travel size item coupon, saving myself $5.00.

5. Scarf | H & M : (sparkly taupe)  $9.95   So, I always wanted a chunky scarf that would look full around my neck and not thin and skimpy. Also, I have been in love with sparkly items like sweaters and scarf, but the kind that is woven and does leave a sparkle trail behind. This scarf felt amazing and I absolutely loved the sparkles, so I had to buy it. The picture doesn't do this scarf justice because it fails to capture the gold sparkles in it. It is perfect to give your clothes the extra points for style and class while staying cozy. Had a 20% entire purchase coupon due to the Teen Vogue Back to School Sale, and therefore saved some money. *note: the link shows the same style & price of the scarf I bought, but couldn't find the exact color I bought in store, but I do like this coral color which is what I was planning on buying again when I go back.

6. Divided by H & M Cable Knit Sweater | H & M : (bright pink)  $24.95 > $7.00  I found this sweater on sale and was so happy that it was in another bright color which is my favorite, pink. I tried it on and loved the way it fitted on my body and wasn't lumpy or baggy. Also, it was comfy and cozy with the cable knit, and the neckline showed just enough skin. The length is short enough so I can put it over a dress or show off my belt on my jeans. Had a 20% entire purchase coupon due to the Teen Vogue Back to School Sale, and therefore saved some money.  *note: I could not find a link to this sweater on line due to it being on sale, so maybe you can find it at your local H & M sale's rack.

STAY TUNE FOR BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING HAUL PART II when I go to an outdoor mall with my best friend (:

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Teen Vogue Back To School Deals!!!!

I haven't taken my back to school shopping trip yet and thank goodness I haven't because O-M-G when I found out about this on teenvogue.com, I was jumping with joy!!! If you haven't heard of this like me then be prepared for a really awesome back to school shopping deals! Certain stores such as GUESS, American Eagle, Gap, Aeropostale, and more are giving exclusive discounts for readers of Teen Vogue. I'm talking 20% entire purchase at H & M or 30% and free sunglasses when you purchase something at Aeropostale, and these are the legit deals, I didn't make them up! It is very easy to get these deals too. All you need to do is download the Teen Vogue Insider App onto your iPhone and bam! Instadeals for you!!!! However there is a catch, all these deal are on one day only, and that day is tomorrow, August 11. 2012, which is why if you download the app today the deals won't open.

If you don't have an iPhone, don't fret, because you can Teen Vogue also posted it on their website, which is how I found out, and all you need to do is take the promo code they posted on there. So click here to be directed to the Back to School Saturday deals; however you will be limited a bit because some require an app so hopefully you can borrow someone's iPhone (: . So start making that shopping list and browsing through all the online website and get ready to go back to school shopping with Teen Vogue!