The Syllabus

(don't worry - I grade on a curve)

I always loved going back to school.

For the record - the first day excitement was never about the schoolwork (that enthusiasm, unfortunately for my parents, never really showed up). It was about seeing my friends and the lead-up of a new grade. Late August as a middle schooler meant long calls on the landline about homeroom assignments and half-hearted attempts at summer reading.

I’m laughing now at how excited I got for the annual Staples run with my favorite babysitter and best friend. 711 slurpees in hand, supply lists ready, we’d pick out new mechanical pencils, textbook covers, and locker décor. Were the locker mirrors and magnets unnecessary? Sure, but try telling me that then.

That same excitement still shows up every year around this time. Only now it’s not about school supplies at Staples, it’s about the staples in my closet. So let’s flip open the course catalog.

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PSA to new readers: everything is linked in TDR’s ShopMy shelves - The Syllabus Edit (which includes “same but save” options / or click the blue/underlined words to shop links directly

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First Period

Let me start by saying I’m not reinventing the wheel here. But we are beginning with the basics:

A navy sweater over a white tee with straight denim and ballet flats; swap in this striped knit I can’t stop wearing

A good grey hoodie (same but save option) with my favorite Mother denim; add in a sharp bag

Study Hall

I’m talking desk to dinner. Don’t even have to second guess it:

A monochromatic look with this tee and trouser and a burgundy knit (same but save option), flats, sneakers, sunnies

My absolute favorite button down with grey denim and a good color textured knit, bag, earrings, sunnies

Bringing cords back with these pants + a cute everyday top and the chicest shoes of all time

After School Special

And now let’s elevate the basics a bit:

A structured black top (fall friendly option) with dark wash denim and patent loafers; slingbacks + good lipstick

Add a fun layer like this beautiful shearling jacket with gold earrings

The coolest velvet chocolate pants I absolutely will be ordering, a tailored top, with a bold tote

a chic navy jacket plus statement earrings and ballet flats you will wear all fall. Then don’t forget a good boot (similar but save) that sits perfectly under any pant

Extra Credit

And of course, to bump you up to that A+ I’m giving a few newly added event looks.

Class dismissed!

Xx,

LVR