It’s that time of year: new szn, new term, new beginnings…

Whether it’s school, university or work, returning to ~real life~ is that lil’ bit easier in September when paired with a bunch of new essentials.

Here’s your guide to the best bits to shop for back to school szn

ALDO Sport Club Collection

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Why you’ll 💘 it: We always need a new pair of trainers before the start of school, and ALDO is setting y’all up for a fresh lineup of women’s and men’s styles. It presents a new take on ALDO’s fashion athletics category, and they’re perfect for a walk to campus or the office.

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Steve Madden Ballet Flats

Steve Madden Modesty-s Bone Silver Gold, Dhs449, stevemadden.me

Why you’ll 💘 it: We’re headed back to school in the trendiest new flats out there. Level up your fit with these cute ballet flats.

SHEGLAM’s Crystal Glaze Moisturizing Lip Care Set

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SHEGLAM, Crystal Glaze Moisturizing Lip Care Set, Dhs88, sheglam.com

Why you’ll 💘 it: Having crusty dusty lips during the school year is not it. These are the perfect on-the-go companion. Thank us later.

Fujifilm’s Instax Mini LiPlay 99

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Fujifilm, Instax Mini LiPlay 99, Dhs899, grandstores.ae

Why you’ll 💘 it: Camera and smartphone printer = the ultimate handbag essential. Snap some memories this new term in three new trendy colors, including Matcha Green, Misty White, and Deep Bronze.

DesignWorks Ink’s Santorini Journal

DesignWorks Ink, Santorini Journal, Dhs30, namshi.com

Why you’ll 💘 it: Since we always reminisce every summer, this notebook the perfect way to keep you dreaming of that Euro summer vaycay whilst you’re working away (YAWN).

Kipling’s Banana Minions Furry Pencil Case

Kipling, Banana Minions Furry Pencil Case, Dhs199, virginmegastore.ae

Why you’ll 💘 it: This summer was a Minion summer because of the release of Despicable Me 4, and Kipling’s collab with the Minions franchise is the perfect way to keep your inner child alive.

Herschel’s Settlement Printed Pencil Pouch

Herschel, Settlement Printed Pencil Pouch, Dhs50, an-ae.6thstreet.com

Why you’ll 💘 it: Strawberry stationary is the moment. This pencil case is so spacious, too, that it could almost double up as a makeup bag.

CASETiFY’s mochi composition book by sleepydaze

CASETiFY, mochi composition book by sleepydaze, Dhs290, casetify.com

Why you’ll 💘 it: We get it. You take notes on your iPad (!!). Level up your notetaking with this cute case.

Marc Jacobs’ The Denim Large Tote Bag

Marc Jacobs, The Denim Large Tote Bag, Dhs1316.09, revolve.com

Why you’ll 💘 it: Hello…we all need a stylish new bag for the new season. Plus, this tote is stylish AF with the denim patchwork and it’s so unique.

alo’s Foxy Sherpa Tote

alo, Foxy Sherpa Tote, Dhs575, aloyoga.ae

Why you’ll 💘 it: A fuzzy tote bag is what we all need. This bag is so versatile and spacious that it could fit your whole life in it.

MUJI’s Wooden 2 Mm Mechanical Pencil

MUJI, Wooden 2 Mm Mechanical Pencil, Dhs35, muji.ae

Why you’ll 💘 it: MUJI has some of the best quality pencils, which, by the way…actually matter. P.s. these babies are also refillable.

Tinc’s Pastelicious Scented Gel Pens

Tinc, Pastelicious Scented Gel Pens, Dhs45, mumzworld.com

Why you’ll 💘 it: These pens are just so nostalgic, and your color-coded notes will love these.

BoxFetti’s Macaroons Scented Erasers

BoxFetti, Macaroons Scented Erasers, Dhs19, boxfetti.ae

Why you’ll 💘 it: You simply can’t go to lectures with plain old boring white block erasers. Cute erasers = productivity, right?

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