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Dorm Necessities for Over-packers 🏫💁🏼♀️
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items As a junior in college, I’ve been around the block when it comes to dorm decorating. I was the girl who stuffed multiple cars full of stuff, only to actually use half of it throughout the year. I’ve learned my lesson on college packing, so here is my...
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Just bc it’s a dorm, doesn’t mean it can’t be cute!!
Storage, storage, and more storage!
Staying comfy 💖💖
Things to make your life easier 🤗
Self-Care 🧖🏻♀️
Wall art to spice up the room ✨✨
Just bc it’s a dorm, doesn’t mean it can’t be cute!!
Most dorms don’t allow you to light candles, so this is the perfect alternative! Plus it’s adorable to sit on a shelf and lets the smell out of the candle just as well as actually lighting it! Easy way to elevate your decor and keep your room smellin...
Le Pearl Candle Warmer Lamp
I lovveee adding a fun shaped pillow to my bedding! It just adds so much dimension to a room. This one comes in the cutest shades of pink and blue, a perfect color scheme for a trendy dorm!
Round Decorative Pillow Blue - Room Essentials™: Indoor Corduroy, Teen-Friendly, OEKO-TEX Certified
This rug is literally so trendy right now, and you can never go wrong with a blue color scheme. 5x7 is the perfect size for a tiny dorm room, especially if you’re trying to work with beds or other furniture!
Penelope Toile Digital Printed Rug
Storage, storage, and more storage!
Trust me, you’ll need extra desk storage no matter what! Dorm desks just aren’t super functional on their own. This desk topper is the perfect size for most standard desks, and I love that it has a couple of drawers for extra convenience. I’d recomme...
YGYQZ Wood Desk Shelf Organizer, Hutch Top
Sooo versatile and helpful to have! Throw these in a closet, under a bed, or even use as a nightstand. Not only would they work for clothes storage (if you’re like me and need a lot), I could also see them being perfect for holding some dorm room sna...
Storage Bins with Lids- 5 Tier Folding Storage box with Doors and Wheels, Collapsible Plastic Storage Bins for Closets, Stackable Storage Organizer, Storage Containers for Closet, White - Walmart.com
Perfect size and shape for on top of a closet or under a bed! Keep off season clothes in here, or truly any random things you need to throw somewhere. They come in cute color options too, so you don’t have to sacrifice style for storage!
Mainstays Collapsible Fabric Cube Storage Bin, Pearl Blush - Walmart.com
Maybe it’s just me, but when it comes to organizing jewelry, I always end up needing a place to throw it all quickly. Anything complicated is too much effort. So jewelry storage like this was a MUST for keeping my room from being covered in miscellan...
Jewelry Organizer & Display Stand
Staying comfy 💖💖
Walking around in a towel after a dorm shower will get sooo old, you definitely need a robe! This one is so soft and will last you a lifetime
Papinelle Kate Soft Maxi Robe
Actually the softest blanket you’ll find. Having a blanket separate from your bedding comes in sooo handy: You can haul it to friends rooms, cuddle up when studying, so many things. You can see from the picture of it on my bed, it is so stylish too! ...
Pink Faux Fur Throw Blanket Soft Fluffy
A good pair of slippers is so handy for running down the hall (especially if you have communal bathrooms) or just staying warm in your room! Every single color of these is actually perfection and they are such good quality! I love the cheetah print o...
Maeve Faux-Fur Open-Toe Bow Slippers
Dorm mattresses aren’t comfy so you’re definitely going to want a mattress topper! Of course everyone has their own preferences on how firm they like their bed, but this is the topper that I had and felt like it was just the right amount of firmness!
Ultra Soft Twin XL Bamboo Viscose Mattress Topper
Things to make your life easier 🤗
I know you’re focused on all of the things to bring, but don’t forget how you’re getting them there! These are an investment that will last your forever, and make moving such a breeze. They’re easy to pack in your car, stack, and fold up when not in ...
6 Pack Heavy Duty Large Moving Bags with Zipper
Dorms neverrr have enough outlets or they’re in the most inconvenient locations! If you’re like me, you always have a million hair tools, chargers, or lamps plugged in. Save yourself hassle and have plenty of these on hand!
10Ft Extension Cord Power Strip, 8 Outlets & 4 USB (2 USB C)
The overhead dorm lighting is not good for doing makeup! I got this mirror for my freshman year, and still use it to this day. The light is soo bright and will make sure your makeup always looks amazing!
Fenchilin Vanity Makeup Mirror with Lights Metal Tabletop White 14.5" x 18.5"
Perfect for doing homework in bed or on a couch! Sometimes your desk or a library just isn’t the comfiest spot to study, and this is the perfect solution. Also works great for eating too, when you need a late night snack! Plus it looks adorbs to disp...
Laurie Bed Tray
Self-Care 🧖🏻♀️
Something about the air in old dorm buildings used to just completely dry out my skin, but Rhode helped so much! It really worked to restore moisture, and just felt so creamy and soft to apply
Barrier Restore Cream Comforting Daily Moisturizer - rhode | Sephora
This cleanser has been my go-to for years and was great at fighting the breakouts caused by griming dorm water. It feels lightweight and hydrating, while also working wonders for my skin!
Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid
Wall art to spice up the room ✨✨
Prints are such an easy and affordable way to show your personal style and spice up a dreary dorm room! These sets are adorable, and the pink and green color scheme is so in right now. If I could go back in time, I’d put these in my dorm!
Sage Green and Pink UNFRAMED Positive Wall Art How Lucky Are We Home Decor Trendy Apartment Girl Room Decor Cute Prints Coquette Wall Art
Nothing better than showing a little school spirit in your decor! These prints are customizable to your school, and have soo many cute designs and color schemes to match your aesthetic.
Customizable College Theme Posters DIGITAL College Merch Personalize to Any School or University Made to Order Perfect Back to School Gift