Back to School faves/must-haves

I know it's still summer, but school is right around the corner...as upsetting as that sounds. UGHH and i keep putting off the summer reading book + essay blah. Anyways, here are some things that I need for school and some favorites of mine. Not all of them are school supply stuff cause bleh that's boring. hahaha I like being cutesy for school :P You don't necessarily have to get all these items...they're just what I like personally (hope u like them toooo!!!!) :)

1. a cute little, compact notebook or planner (to doodle, jot down stuff/hw/things to do)
2. pretty folders that don't tear (you don't want to lose papers!)
3. highlighters ( i don't really know why, but it's always much more informative and fun..*pshh*..highlighting what you read instead of just zipping through it plainly)
4. a good pair of neutral flats...(they're comfy, cute, match with anything, and easier to walk in than heels)
5. colorful or cute sticky notes-(for anotating, remembering things..etc.) sticky!!!!
6. big notebooks (i prefer spiral) UO 2 for $10
7. sharpies (can't get enough of them) UO
8. pens 7yrpens
9. cute boots (i just got new biker boots) here
10. cardigans (trust me, you'll wear them quite often if you live in colder climates)
11. burts&bees honey chapstick (much easier to apply in the mornings if you're in a rush)
12. a backpack..or in my case...a tote bag (big enough to carry my binder/small enough to not give me scoliosis)>>i highly recommend backpacks, it does so much more justice to your shoulders and back. Totes are cute and all, but they get too heavy:(