If binging Bump has reminded us of anything, it’s that the new school semester is just around the corner. And in 2021, the idea of going back to school looks… a little different than usual.
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For starters, we’re living in a not-so-post-COVID-19 world where we’re semi-studying-from-home, like, beyond doing your homework in the arvo. School could kinda be shut down at any moment and exams done over Zoom.
So, looking for the perfect items to prepare to go back to school can be a bit challenging. Dw tho, here at Girlfriend, we’ve got you. From laptops to work from home, to adorable lunch boxes and essential notebooks, here are the 30 items you’ll need to not only stay on top of things this semester, but look cute, chic and stylish as hell.
Best Back To School Products Australia
Best School Shoes
Dr. Martens Women’s 8065 Virginia Shoe, $89.99 on Kogan.
Clark’s Venture Star Youth Leather Bow Trim Back To School Shoes, $165 on Kogan.
Dr. Martens 8065 Mary Jane Low Top Shoe, $149.99 on Kogan.
Clark’s Women’s Juliet Palm Shoe, $79.99 on Kogan.
Dr. Martens 1461 Slip Resistant Leather Low Top Shoe, $149.99 on Kogan.
Best School Backpacks
Pink Panther Backpack in Ice Cream, est. $82.62 AUD on Kawaii Pen Shop.
Settlement by Herschel backpack, $110 on The Iconic.
Adidas Originals 3D geo backpack in silver, $29.75 (-57% off) on ASOS.
Sailor Moon Backpack by MuyiFashionStore, $47.69 on Etsy.
ASOS DESIGN backpack in lilac moire with dog-clips, $22.00 on ASOS.
Best School Lunch Boxes
Multi Stacking Cats Backpack + Lunch Box Combo by Eco-Chic, $25 on Peter’s of Kensington.
Monbento Tresor Layered Lunch Box – Hello Kitty Edition, $54.99 on Catch.
Stackable Lunch Box Vanilla in Living Well, $29.99 by kikki.K.
Best School Accessories
My Accessories London Exclusive multipack x 2 scrunchie in satin with stair detail, $16 on ASOS.
Disney Princess-themed Bracelets by RubyMoonKids, $7.22 on Etsy.
Pink Swirl Heart Statement Ring, $179 on Pandora.
Tiffany & Co Mini Double Heart Tag Pendant, $239 on Kogan.
Red & Pink Hearts Clip, $49 on Pandora.
Best School Laptops
13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB storage, $1439 on Apple Store.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7, $1299 on Kogan.
ASUS 15.6” Laptop, $889 on Kogan.
Best School Notebooks & Diaries
Cahier Large Ruled Notebook 3pce by Moleskine, $15 on Peter’s of Kensington.
Classic Hard Cover Ruled Notebook Red Large by Moleskine, $26 on Peter’s of Kensington.
2021 A5 Spiral Weekly Diary, $21.60 on kikki.K.
Washi Tape 5Pk in Fruity by Typo, $9.99 on Cotton On.
Washi Tape 5Pk in Black Grid Combo by Typo, $9.99 on Cotton On.
Best School Stationery
Metal Retractable Ballpoint Pen 3Pk in Blush, $15.99 on kikki.K.
Square Up Highlighter 5Pk by Typo, $7.99 on Cotton On.
Colour Pen Hexagonal (10 Colours Set), $9.50 on Muji.
Mini Ruler by Typo, $2.99 on Cotton On.
Pencil Case in Blush, $19.99 on kikki.K.
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