Wardrobe Staples: Teal

The memory of rain reflected over glass: teal is such an appealing color because of how cool its balance between natural and urban settings. The slightly worn shade of this is personally my go-to color for anything- clothing, food, stationary... That being said, whenever I see a teal piece I always have the urge to snag it up despite the pricing XD. Here are some of the great shopping-cart occupiers right now:

(image credit: http://www.cichic.com/green-drawstring-pockets-notch-lapel-cotton-trench-coat.html)

This $29.99 loose drawstring trench coat from Cichic is like an effortless splash of lively color and style to my life. I love that it's so light and made of cooling lapel cotton. Because of the color and trench coat-esque feel, you can wear this piece through the seasons. As it is spring right now, I can imagine myself wearing it with some white skinnies, a worn-grey light tee and matching wedges.


(image credit: http://www.shopstyle.com/p/3-1-phillip-lim-name-drop-backpack-in-mint/445647435?_ga=1.108594754.1347501391.1460674781)

Student life is quite romanticized nowadays as small media personalities look back to their high school and college days, That's what makes this cute leather backpack so appealing. There is no denying the irresistible memory of innocence and timelessness associated with childhood in the face of this backpack. It's $800 by Phillip Lim, currently sold out XD (Good, I need something to stop me!)


(image credit: https://www.fossil.com/us/en/women/handbags/crossbody/harper-small-saddle-crossbody-sku-zb6759116c.html)

If a backpack seems too juvenile for you right now, this light-hearted crossbody might be the thing if you're looking for something young and casual. It's covered in leather and is sold by Fossil by only $148.

Isn't everything so cute? And even if you don't support the leather industry, there are lots of alternatives out there that have similar, timeless designs.