Back to School - Part 3: In my School Bag

And now for our last installment of our 'Back to School' series-what's in my school bag!

Back to School - Part 1: Our Fall Wardrobe

It's that dreaded time of year again-catalogs slowly trickle in the mail with back to school specials, Target makes a special section to buy binders, markers, and pens, and commercials talk about "fall savings" nonstop. Yup, it's time to go back to school/college. There are some perks though, like new clothes and being able to wear darker prints that wouldn't have been summer-appropriate. Take a peek at what we'll be wearing this fall, maybe you'll get inspiration for what you'll wear on your first day back!

Also, there will be three parts total: what's in our beauty bag for school and what's in our school bag! Stay tuned!

Beach-ready Outfits!

Lani

"Slouching Towards Bethlehem" by Joan Didion, Mara Hoffman bikini, American Apparel top and shorts, Brandy Melville hair thing, Neutrogena beach defense, Karen Walker sunnies

Summer isn't exactly my favorite season but if there's one thing I enjoy, it's laying in the shade with a good book! It's also the perfect opportunity to whip out my Karen Walker sunnies and throw my hair into a messy bun. And, of course, sunscreen is an absolute must although SPF 70 might be a bit overkill. Better safe than sorry, right?

Tara

Allure magazine, Shiseido sunscreen, Reef bikini, Target water (or coffee) tumbler, Rayban sunglasses, American Apparel Sunflower shorts, Sony Cybershot camera

This outfit just screams summer to me- a simple black bikini balances out the bright yellow sunflowers covering my shorts. Of course while out in the sun, sunscreen is a must, along with a pair of cat-eye sunnies to protect your eyes. I'm not too into spending all day in the water, so a magazine along with a ice cold drink are my perfect companions. A tiny camera is perfect to carry along to capture memories and snap pictures of sandcastles!

Santa Monica Clothing Haul

Our trip to Santa Monica turned into a giant shopping expedition! What we thought was just a lunch date at Urth Caffe somehow ended us at Third Street Promenade...oops. Girls being girls (;
Here's a peek at our future summer staples !