Back To School Essentials 2017

Hello, everyone and welcome back to styledbymckenz! I am back today with another addition to my Back To School Series. Despite posting one of these last year, I have received so many requests asking for another Back To School Essentials blog post, that I figured what harm could another one do?! So here I am sharing with you my essentials for my junior year of high school. Enjoy!I’m starting off with some foot wear because for me that always makes or breaks an outfit. And my outfit sets the mood for my whole entire day. Therefore, I like to get it right the first time. To begin I totally would recommend having a sandal that is versatile for all situations. I like the Target block heels because they are low enough (and comfortable enough) for every-day wear but could easily be dressed up for a girl’s night or even a school dance! A trusty pair of sneakers are a total must-have as well. My slip-on Vans are always being reached for. They are easy and are the perfect shoe to wear on an everyday basis and for events like football games or pep rallies. My last shoe essential is definitely a pair of booties for the summer to fall transition weeks. I am crushing over this heeled pair the I recently picked up from Target! Back To School Essentials As far as clothing goes, white jeans are a total essential for days when you need to look a bit more presentable or instantly want to dress up a look. I also am always reaching for cardigans at school as classroom temperatures can be super unpredictable. I keep my white and black ones on repeat throughout the fall. Back To School Essentials A white tee shirt is another obvious essential for me. Whenever I’m in a clothing rut or am simply in a rush I’ll throw on a white tee, jeans, and some sneakers and head out the door! If you don’t have the perfect white tee in your closet, now’s the time to get one! And lastly for the clothing essentials, a clothing piece that you always feel confident in. For me, that’s my overalls. Simply because I always feel myself in them and I’ve never worn an outfit with overalls that I didn’t like. Find a piece of clothing that makes you feel comfortable and confident and then keep that piece on repeat. Back To School Essentials Jewelry is super essential for me because it’s an easy way to change up an outfit. My go-to’s throughout the school year are my classic ‘M’ necklace, my Kendra Scott, a simple gold watch, a neck scarf, a stack of Alex and Anis and a few chokers. As far as makeup goes, I’d totally recommend finding a face primer that works for you. School’s can get hot and sticky throughout the day and nobody wants their makeup sliding all over the place. My favorite is the Nivea Men’s Shave Balm; it never fails me! For long school days followed by cheer practice outside, I always reach for the Loreal Pro Matte Infallible Foundation. The consistency of the foundation is amazing and it’s super long-wearing, making it perfect for my average school day. And my last makeup essential would definitely be a water-proof mascara. It gives the lashes a little something extra and won’t transfer throughout the day. Back To School Essentials And for my holy-grail, ‘I could never live without’ essential…. a planner. I have used a Lily Pulitzer agenda for the past few years and it has been a complete lifesaver for me. It’s so nice to keep all of my thoughts organized and in one spot. Between school activities, games, assignments, blog work, and cheer events I’ve got a lot on my plate in the Fall time so my key to staying sane is by using a planner each day. Back To School Essentials Did I miss any essentials?! Be sure to let me know what you can’t live without throughout the school year below along with any other questions, comments, or requests you may have for me. Wishing you all the very best Friday and a super successful school year! With love, McKenz