It’s time to trade summer beach days for classroom lessons because school is officially back in session, which means it’s the perfect time to update your wardrobe and show off this fall’s trendiest styles! Whether you’re channeling your inner preppy girl, or ready to throw on sweats for that case of Monday blues, we’ve got you covered on how to do it all looking chic AF this season. Here’s our roundup of the best picks to go back to school in style.
By Kinya Claiborne & Aphua Larbi, STYLE & SOCIETY
Forever21 x K-SwissLooking to level up your back to school style before the bell rings this fall? Forever 21 teamed up with K-Swiss to launch a capsule collection! Giving us all of the 90s vintage vibes, the Forever 21 x K-Swiss collection combines cool cable knits and preppy logo patches with tennis skirts or sweat-sets, that are guaranteed to land you a spot in this year’s “Best Dressed” list. The size-inclusive range, comprised of women and men’s styles, is available online and at Forever 21 stores nationwide and retails from$15 to $40. Pair it with sneakers from the Clueless x K-Swiss Limited Edition Collection.
FabFitFun’s fall beauty subscription box includes a partnership with Meghan Trainor and her charity, City of Hope!! This season, FabFitFun is encouraging their members to feed their curiosity and follow their passions alongside Meghan Trainor, who encourages fans to live their dreams and champions female empowerment. This fall, FabFitFun subscribers will enjoy a curation of back to school beauty, fashion and lifestyle products available for a limited time including an Anthropologie Travel Yoga Mat, an amika Strand Perfect Ceramic Styler, a Kate Spade Lunch Tote, Baublebar Farah Ear Crawlers, trèStiQue Mini Eye Essentials, AVEDA Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair and much more. FabFitFun boxes are available quarterly for $49.99 each, or as a yearly membership for $179.99.
College exams already got you stressed out? Slip into a zen state of mind with the mind-clearing magic of the Original Buddha Board. The Buddha Board is a relaxation tool that encourages creative expression, being in the moment, and letting go using only water, a bamboo brush and a clean slate. With each brush stroke your worries are transformed into a work of art and then sent off into the universe as the water dries and the image disappears.
Being a busy student is challenging and figuring out what to wear while wanting to look cute on campus can be tricky. Comfortable while on trend, Smash + Tess is known for the stylish, yet comfy loungewear, rompers and sleepwear made from a bamboo and cotton blend that ensures total softness and durability. The collection features light and breezy designs and fabrics that will keep you cool and comfortable on the go.
After the late night frat party, elevate your nightly routine with a mask that does the work of hydrating and helping revitalize skin as you sleep. Acai Berry extract helps firm and brightens skin with a cocktail of powerful antioxidants and fatty acids, while Jojoba, Squalane and Macadamia Complex deeply hydrate skin and help balance sebum production. The mask boasts a unique almost-whipped, jelly-balm texture that melts into skin and absorbs quickly.
Got late nght study sessions with and major bags under your eyes? Try the Cold Brew Eye Recovery Stick. One swipe instantly delivers a cooling feeling and illuminates the eyes for a brighter, de-puffed look. Cucumber Extract imparts a cooling effect while Caffeine + Green Tea help skin look tighter and reduce the appearance of puffiness. Other key ingredients include Kiwi and Tumeric Extract.
Sterling Forever jewelry team up with the non-profit organization All Womxn Project to support and spread inclusion, diversity, and self-love. One dollar from every purchase of this collection will be donated to AWP directly to help empower, educate and advocate for girls and womxn across the globe. Self-acceptance and inclusion aren’t a natural gift from birth – so AWP and Sterling Forever are making sure every girl has access to it.
VICI is a haven for all your back to school needs including apparel, accessories and everything between. Elevate your back to school look with the Val Chain Convertible Backpack and love its sleek design. This backpack features a gold chain accent with a suede front flap closure. Fashioned with a faux leather fabrication and a fully lined interior. There are inner pockets, adjustable straps and outer zipper features that can create a more structured look.
Going from the classroom to date night? The Shashi Leela Clutch is stunning and incredibly intricate in detail with beading and coin medallion embellishment throughout. The burlap fabrication is perfectly accented with fringe on this clutch that also features an optional cross body strap! Pair it with statement sunglasses and your favorite boyfriend jeans.
No back to school outfit is complete without Seychelles off-white boots! Bring your fall look to full attention in the Irresistible lug sole combat boot. It’s designed with a lace up front topped with double hooks and studded loop on the back. Color blocking adds a fresh perspective to the No One Like You ankle bootie. The sleek smooth leather is complete with a pointed toe and wrapped heel that will make you look instantly more polished on campus.
