Bella B How To’s: Easy Back-to-School Outfit Formulas

 

The final bell has rung and the back-to-school season is officially here.  It’s time for endless library visits, coffee runs, and late nights. But, a new school year also brings new starts, new opportunities, and new first impressions.  We always plan our favorite outfits for the first week of school, but once that week is over…we’re back to square one.  We’ve put together some easy and cute back-to-school outfit formulas that you can follow for those days when you just don’t know what to wear.  Most of these items will probably already be in your wardrobe so you can just throw them on and run out the door!

Product Information: Cardigan

We love this formula because it’s the perfect mix of girly and tomboy.  Pairing your favorite dress with a slouchy cardigan and more masculine accessories like a watch and some combat boots will give the dress a tougher, cooler edge to it. You can also play with textures and patterns.  Pair a patterned dress with a plain cardigan or a plain dress with a textured cardigan, like the crocheted one we’ve featured. Try this look with your hair down or half up half down to play on the girly side of it.  We also love this outfit with a fresh faced make up look: rosy cheeks and a simple eye.

Product Information: Hoodie, Leggings

This formula is perfect for those days when you wake up just a little too late and have to get ready at lightning speed or those days when you just can’t be bothered to change out of your comfy clothes.  Throw on your favorite pair of leggings, your most comfy tee, and your warmest hoodie.  Don’t fuss with laces or shoes with straps.  Just slip your feet in some moccasins and you’re set!  Throw your hair in a messy bun or a ponytail and apply a quick layer of mascara and you’ll be ready in no time!

This formula is great for those cooler days where you wanna stay warm, but still look girly and feminine.  Throw on your favorite pretty blouse and skinny jean combo but throw on some tall riding boots and a cozy scarf to stay warm.  We love the idea of pairing a patterned blouse with a simple scarf and bag to let the blouse be the statement piece.  You can wear your hair up in a messy bun for a laid back vibe or down for a more polished look.  This outfit is also the perfect opportunity to break out those fall lipsticks, like a berry or a wine shade, since it’s a little bit more dressy. 

 

Let’s Go Back To School Shopping!

Summer is half way over which means that it is time to start your back to school shopping. Embracing your own fashion will bring out your confidence to be a back to school bombshell, but if you are looking for this Fall’s biggest fashion trends we are here to help! This Fall is going to be all about the COLOR POP.

An easy way to brighten up the halls is with a pair of bright, fun colored jeans. Neon or pastel colored jeans will make you standout instantly. If you do chose to go with this look make sure you pair the jeans with a neutral top. Let the jeans demand all the attention and make sure nothing upstages them.

Another way to to add a color pop to your back to school outfit is with multicolored accessories. Try accessorizing with colorful bangles. Feel free to layer up your bracelets and include as many colors as you like. You can pair them with fun colored necklaces, scarfs, belts, or other accessories. Having little bursts of color in your accessories can make your outfit original and is great for any day of the week.

Adding color to your backpack or purse is another way you can brighten up your outfit and your studies. The books inside your backpack may be dull, but that doesn’t mean that your bag has to be boring too! This Fall get a bag that is a playful color or has a eye-catching print.