FRIDAY

        You did it! It's finally Friday. The first Friday of the semester often leads to some bar hopping, and some drinks. Be prepared for that by putting on a no-fuss dress, and some comfy sneakers. You can easily transition from lecture to lagers.

Here's my Friday Look:

        This dress is thrifted, with unfortunately no distinguishing tags. But I loved the body con fit, wit the longer hemline and long sleeves. It makes it feel more day-time and school appropriate, while still showing off a bit of your summer body. I made the look more casual with my trusty Old Skool Vans, and threw on my Matt & Nat Brave Backpack. Syllabus week was great and all, but now it's time to really celebrate. 

Dress: Thrifted

Sneakers: Old Skool Vans

THURSDAY

        It's almost there, the week is almost done. I don't know about you but the first Thursday of the semester is approximately when I stop giving a shit and transition into my true form, which is a procrastinating slob that still wants it to look look like I'm trying but in actuality you woke up minutes before your lecture. This is why during the semester I'm excessively casual with my style. Is it trendy streetwear, or pure laziness? The world will never know.

Here's my Thursday Look:

        I got these Uniqlo jeans the same day I got yesterday's fuzzy sweater, and I'm damn glad I did. I've grown out of most of my other loose jeans, so they are no longer comfortable enough for me (yes I am a 22 year old woman who is still growing out of clothes). I decided to use this chain that's been sitting around in my jewelry collection as a jean belt and I'm glad I did. Threw on my trusted skull t-shirt with a knot and called it a day. 

  

T-Shirt: Second-Hand

Jeans: Uniqlo

Sneakers: Steve Madden

Backpack: Matt & Nat

Chain: Thrifted

WEDNESDAY

        It's day three, and you're starting to get into the groove of things. Comfort is key, but now you might feel a bit more adventurous. Show some legs, a cute skirt, (optional: maybe put your hair up into double buns?) and a compliment-worthy teddy bear sweater really adds to the cute factor.

Here is my Wednesday Look: 

        My mom and I went shopping at Uniqlo recently and I fell in love. Everything is so simple, minimalist, and priced fairly. I got this IRRESISTIBLY soft sweater there, and I'm probably going to go back and get some more. I thought playing with textures would be fun, so I paired it with this thrifted pink velvet t-shirt. Throw on a cute buttoned skirt (mine is from F21), any sneakers, and you're set. And today is the first day I've shown my backpack, which is my absolute necessity during the school year. It's by Matt & Nat, their Brave Backpack. It fits my Macbook Air perfectly, and I take it everywhere. 

Sweater: Uniqlo

Skirt: Forever 21

Tshirt: Thrifted

Sneakers: Converse 

Earrings: Brandy Melville 

Backpack: Matt & Nat

TUESDAY

        And here we are! Day two! You've ripped the bandaid off, now it's time to get comfortable and start meeting new people.

Here is my Tuesday Look:

     Today you want something that is put together, and won't kill your feet when you book it to your second class. You want to feel put together, but still casual and approachable. 

     What I love about this white polo with the black stripes is how simple it is to style and throw on. You don't even have to think about it. But to make it more eye-catching, you gotta add the details. The simplicity of the shirt can be taken advantage of by adding checkered slip-on Vans along with a punctured belt and distressed Mom Jeans. Subtle H&M hoop earrings can we swapped out for something more daring, like my favourite Brandy Melville star hoop earrings, or a geometric style.

T-Shirt: Thrifted

Jeans: American Eagle

Sneakers: Vans

Belt: Thrifted

MONDAY

        As shitty as it is, September has finally come around and that means all students are back to school. Whether it's university, college, or high school, there are always anxieties going back to class. Whether it's "Will I know anyone in my lectures?" or "Attendance will count for the how much of the final grade!?" to "How the hell am I gonna figure out where all my classes are?", believe it or not, we're all thinking the same things. 

        I know a huge source of anxiety for me is first impressions. I want to be looking cute for tutorials, but also comfortable. I want to feel confident enough to start conversations, and not blend into the crowd (getting your profs and TA's to notice you in the beginning of the semester is a huge advantage). 

        So, I thought I would make a "2018 First Week of School Look Book" and post Monday to Friday, sharing an outfit for each day of the week. These looks all serve a purpose, and all have their benefits. If there's anything with the coming looks that don't work with you school's dress code or not in your comfort level, feel free to tweak them as you see fit! 

Here is my Monday Look:

        I wanted to style something that was not only bold and eye-catching, but also super comfortable so you weren't nervously tugging and pulling of seams and necklines throughout the first day.

        This button-up is an old thrifted find of mine that by a vintage brand called Koret City Blues. I decided to pair it simply with a pair of black shorts underneath (because no one is trying to flash everyone on the first day of classes), with my new Little Burgundy Women's Clara Boot in Black. Modest H&M silver hoop earrings for a little bit of accessorization, and of course those overpriced textbooks to complete the look. 

Button-Up: Koret City Blues

Boots: Little Burgundy

Earrings: H&M