Home 34 Stylish Back-to-School Supplies That Deserve an A+ By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 29, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Ban.do Before we know it, the summer fades quickly into a new school year. A lazy lake or beach day becomes nothing but a sweet, sweet memory and students everywhere have to trade in the boogie boards for backpacks. There are endless things to stay on top of after summer, but luckily we've found the most stylish back-to-school supplies to make the transition a tad more enjoyable. Since we're pretty sure floppy disks haven't been a thing since dinosaurs roamed free (at least, that's what the kids think these days), we've rounded up a list of fun and cute school supplies to help every student hit the books in style. From in-class essentials with a fun twist like floral binder clips and pastel pencils that tout tiny compliments on the side, to smart accessories that make keeping things organized a total breeze, these school supplies are guaranteed to have the whole class asking to borrow a pen. We think every teacher would agree: These picks deserve an A+. P.S. Not in school? That's okay, we think most of these supplies work just as well at home or in the office. Le Pen Rainbow Set Ban.do Keep your notes and agenda organized with this set of rainbow pens. With 10 colors to choose from, everything in your life gets color-coordinated. Plus, it's got over 1,000 five-star reviews, so you know they're on to something. BUY IT: $18; bando.com Buy Now Jumbo 17-Month Agenda Lilly Pulitzer Is your backpack really ready for the start of a new school year without a little Lilly Pulitzer? This agenda will hold all the notes and reminders as you launch into a busy year ahead. BUY IT: $35; lillypulitzer.com Buy Now Laptop Sleeve Lilly Pulitzer Protect your computer with a fun and flirty laptop sleeve. The signature patterns are just encouragement to tote it with you everywhere you go. BUY IT: $39; lillypulitzer.com Buy Now Monogrammed Letterpress Stationery Paper Source For the thank-yous and other notes you're bound to write, with that fountain pen, of course. 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