School Supplies
Products you'll need for your dorm, apartment, classes and more
by Kandace Power Graves and Kara Nelson
Photos by Cheryl Gerber
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Art and function come together in this framed 'Ain't Dere No More" collage that has a fleur de lis and hooks on the artwork as well as hooks at the bottom by local artist Monet France, $35 at Judy at the Rink (The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 891-7018). |
| Peanut memory stick holder by Built comes in several designs and can be clipped on to your backpack or computer bag, $8 at Gentry (6047 Magazine St., 899-4223). |  |
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The North Face backpack has plenty of room and pockets for everything you need to tote around campus, and includes a padded pocket for your laptop, $85 at Massey's Outfitters (504 N. Carrollton Ave., 754-7467; 816 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, 985-809-7544; 3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-1144; www.masseysoutfitters.com). |
| Walk all over campus (and beyond) comfortably in New Balance walking shoes for men, $89.99 at Massey's Outfitters (504 N. Carrollton Ave., 754-7467; 816 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, 985-809-7544; 3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-1144; www.masseysoutfitters.com). |  |
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This gray T-shirt tunic has a black Asian design by Paul 'n' KC and can take you comfortably from classes to after-school activities, $27 at The Runway Boutique (4030 Canal St., 309-0593). |
| A sleek, dark wooden CD case holds more than two-dozen discs of movies, music or class projects, $20 at Judy at the Rink (The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 891-7018). |  |
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Colorful straw bags come in several sizes, colors and patterns. The smallest will make a good handbag, and the larger ones can be used as shopping totes or to store magazines, towels or whatever in your room, $24-$57, at Belladonna Day Spa (2900 Magazine St., 891-6483; www.belladonnadayspa.com). |
| The U.K.'s hottest fitness shoe combines comfort and style by FitFlop Walkstar (available in several colors), $49.95 at Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-0225; Premier Centre, 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., 899-8555; www.earthsaversonline.com). |  |
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Magnetic strip bulletin boards that you can screw into the wall or attach with a self-adhesive strip come in an array of colors, $8 each (larger size also available) at Scriptura (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 219-1113; 5423 Magazine St., 897-1555; www.scriptura.com). |
| Look great on campus or off in this turquoise crinkle-smock tank dress with navy designs by Glam, $60 at Ah-ha (3119 Magazine St., 269-2442). |  |
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Decorate your walls New Orleans-style with framed color photographs of city scenes by artist Jim Nilsen, $49 each at Cameron Jones for Your Home (2127 Magazine St., 524-3119). |
| Perk up your beverage center with a set of eight vintage Hawaiian glasses in a wooden carrier, $56 at Neophobia (2855 Magazine St., 899-2444). |  |
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Add style to your room with a crown-shape metal clothes hook, $13at Agora (2240 Magazine St., 525-2240) |
| Filofax planner in a leather binder (available in several colors) has a calendar, day planner, and places for addresses, notes, financial info, a pen, credit cards and more (refillable), $120. The smaller pocket planner gives you a week at a glance, $8. Both from Stationer of New Orleans (3947 Magazine St., 895-4868; www.stationernola.com). |  |
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A molded-plastic folding table, $30, and matching stool, $16, mean you always have a place to dine, available at Plum (5430 Magazine St., 897-3388; www.plumneworleans.com). |
| Haier 1.7-cubic-foot refrigerator-freezer comes in red, cool blue or passion pink and is a great size for a dorm room, $99.98 at www.walmart.com. |  |
