Back to School from Gap

Hey guys, so since my school begins tomorrow, I thought I'd do a post about school-ready wear, brought to you by the ever-so-lovely members of the Gap family.

Starting with the mature and style-conscious high schooler, Banana Republic, we have two pieces that are great for injecting a lot of style with very little effort. There's a silk scarf, that's $26.99, which can easily be tied onto a cute tote or worn around your neck/in your hair for some extra flavour. Even if you're just wearing a black tee and skinny jeans, tying this around your neck will add some pizzazz. Then, there's a really easy-breezy shirtdress in an eye-catching yet still subtle shade of purple that's $24.99. T-shirt dresses are one of my favourite things to lean back on during the school year, when I want to look put-together but not too overstyled. Plus, this one's got a waist tie, which makes sure that you don't look like you're just wearing a purple shapeless sack.



From the stable-minded middle schooler, Gap, we've got a really simple, cute twill tote in a very neutral-chic shade of taupe that's $45.00. I love that the bag has tote handles and a shoulder handle, as each style gives off a different vibe. Plus, it's roomy enough to hold all your books and pencils and whatnot. Then, there's a more edgy tote from the (Product) Red line that's $20.00. This one definitely adds style to your outfit, but I would suggest this for people that are generally pretty laid-back with what they wear to school, as it might contrast weirdly with, say, a button-up cardigan and a pleated skirt.



From the fun-loving lower schooler, Old Navy, there's a really simple shoulder bag that's perfect for people on a budget. It's only $8.99, but it's roomy enough to hold all of your books and stylish enough to take you through the school year looking good. Plus, it comes in two gorgeous jewel-toned colours that aren't neutral but that still go with essentially everything.



Finally, from the newest little baby, Piperlime, we have a pair of fun pink Converse for $40.00. These are great for pulling on when you're having a sweatshirt-and-jeans moment, or for adding extra pop to an outfit. The cute pink colour makes sure that you stand out, as Converse shoes are fairly popular among the schoolgoing crowd.

Glad-to-be-on-Sale Gladiators

It seems like everyone these days is purchasing their own pair of the latest fashion trend in summer shoes: gladiators. At stores like Forever 21, GoJane, and Wet Seal, it's typical to find gladiator sandals that will last you through the summer but may not be able to withstand much wear and tear. Here are a couple of pairs from the Piperlime Lime Tag Sale that may be slightly more expensive than your typical teen store find, but will last you longer (and won't give you uncomfortable blisters).

This first pair comes in gold, black, and white and is only $39.99. It's pretty classic as far as gladiator sandals go, and the thinner straps ensure that your feet won't look too heavy. It is summer, after all! There's a small, 1/2" heel, and it's available in most sizes.




The second pair comes in gold and silver, but gold is the only colour that is on sale. These sandals are for those who want to be more avant-garde with their gladiators, as the strap details are slightly different from most gladiators. These are also $39.99 and are from DV by Dolce Vita.



This last pair comes in bronze and silver, and it is only $32.99. This looks a little more rugged than the other pairs, as the front woven detail looks a bit like regular summer sandals. However, this is also the cheapest pair and would probably do you well if you were planning on doing some serious walking in your gladiators.




I'll post later on the teen store bargain finds, but let me know if you guys spot any other gladiators on sale!