Back to School Essentials

The new school year is fast approaching, which means it's time to get down to grabbing all those things that we absolutely must have. Here's my list:

Some of you guys might remember my slight dilemma about which tote to add to my collection this year. (If you haven't, you can read about it here.) I've made my decision, and the winner is...the L.L. Bean Boat & Tote! I'm getting the pink one in the Extra-Large size with long handles, and of course it'll be monogrammed!

Of course, I couldn't live without my MacBook. Since I got it, I've been protecting it with a plain bright pink sleeve. But Marley Lilly makes these super cute monogrammed sleeves that I'm totally loving! You have the chance to get one for free here, with the College Prepster giveaway!

Flair pens from Paper Mate are a staple in my pencil case. I love the bright colors and they write so smoothly.

And speaking of pens, I keep them all in a Vera Bradley Brush and Pencil case. Shown here in Mocha Rouge, I actually have it in Purple Punch (retired), which I use for pens and pencils,

as well as Cupcakes Pink (also retired), which I use for my makeup essentials.

These uber-preppy bins from PBteen are perfect for storage on your desk and bookshelf. I'll be getting some pink ones in both the Mini and Medium sizes. They also come in Khaki and Blue.

Also from PBteen, I'm lovin' this pinboard.

And possibly the most important item on this list, a Lilly Pulitzer organizer. I used one last school year and loved it, so of course I'll be getting one again this year. I like the Docksider print (shown here). What can I say? I'm a total sucker for sailboats!

What's on your list of essentials?

XO

North Shore Prep

Preppy Room Makeover

So I might have gotten a bit carried away when Mama told me I could order new bedsheets...

But my room currently looks somewhat like this. (As far as the bed and wall color goes.)

But personally, I think it's time for a change of pace. My walls have been purple since I was 6 and I'm a bit bored with it as of late. I'm feeling this color from Benjamin Moore. I'd love to do that color with a white stripe about a third of the way up the wall and separate it from the solid color on top with white molding. EDIT: Actually wait, as much as I do like that color, I'm thinking it might be a little bit much, as far as the pink goes. I was just complaining about how I thought I was growing out of the purple right? So maybe something like this?

So keeping the bed I have (PBteen):

Let's go with some crisp white sheets

And this duvet and the matching shams:

In pink of course, with the monogram (duh!):

And while we're going crazy, throw in this chair, yeah?

With this pillow on it, please.

And this desk:

I'd love a whole mess of these bins, in both sizes :)

And oh my, a matching pin board:

And I'm almost done. Let's top this off with this vanity:

And oh gee, that means I need a stool for it, doesn't it? Well, if you insist...

And a makeup caddy?

And a bedside table! How could I forget?

Okay, I'm done. That was fantastic. Wait. Drapes.

Alright, now I'm done. Thoughts?


XO

North Shore Prep