15 Must-Haves for Dorm Decor
A few things we think are just great for students (and moms)!
Plaid to the Bone
Two iconic brands, Pendleton and Gap, have come together for a singular plaid-accented collection. This fun twist on the classic jean jacket is just one of the happy results.
(Gap x Pendleton 1969 Icon denim jacket, $80; available September 12 at Gap.com)
Safe and Sound
Consider this little guy your undercover security. At first glance, it's a convenient portable charger and flashlight. But pull the top ring for an ear-piercing 100-decibel panic alarm that can be heard up to 200 yards away.
(Power Protect, originally $25, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH; Rayovac.com)
Easy Rider
Game day MVPs: stainless steel thermoses for keeping cocoa nice and hot, and a roomy organizer for tailgating, all personalizable. Score!
(Car organizer, $59, and retro thermoses, $49 each; MarkAndGraham.com)
Pack and Stay
Where to store your kid's suitcase when her dorm room's the size of a...suitcase? Anywhere, with this spacious 31-inch travel bag, which folds to a compact 18 by 14 by 5 inches.
(ZipSak 31-inch MicroFold upright spinner, originally $100, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH; Biaggi.com)
Shelf Help
A smart fixture for small spaces with hooks for coats, a shelf for keys, and a place for last-minute food-in-the-teeth checks before heading off to class.
(Saltröd mirror with shelf and hooks, $60; Ikea.com for locations)
Team Player
This cheeky cross-body keeps your hands free and your school spirit front and center.
(Go Y'all denim clutch, $95; DraperJames.com)
Hip to Be Square
Do you secretly harbor a desire to organize, label, and color-code everything? Step away from the labelmaker and snatch this colorful desk organizer with a hidden drawer for treasures (or your snack stash).
(Color-coded drawers, $110; LandOfNod.com)
Spot On
Cash, ID, and credit cards fit neatly in these polka dot pouches that are almost too cool for school.
(Polka dot ID cases, originally $25 each, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH; LillyBee.com)
Sitting Pretty
Part seat, part (lockable) storage, and it ships already assembled? These hot wheels get an A+.
(Stash sliding-door rolling locker with Stash pad, $244; Poppin.com)
Liquid Courage
Perfect for all-nighters and hangouts on the quad, this durable, lightweight, portable coffeemaker brews a cup in 75 seconds and works with any single-serve pod. Ventis all around!
(Coffeeboxx, originally $250, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH; OXX.com)
Sole Sisters
Cause a ruckus on campus with these neon-trimmed wool statement kicks.
(Dallas sneakers, $245 per pair; FrancesValentine.com)
The Skinny
You'll be tempted to slip it in your back pocket: Billed as the world's thinnest notebook, it weighs less than three pounds and features an edge-to-edge HD display and an Intel Core processor.
(HP Spectre notebook, originally starting at $1,170, now 15 percent off with code OPRAH; HP.com)
Head Master
When it's deep in the fourth quarter and you're too cold to cheer, these stadium-chic cashmere hats are a strong defense. Bonus: They come in 16 collegiate color combos.
(Unisex cashmere watch caps, originally $98 each, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH; SlaterZorn.com)
Photo courtesy of Emerson Street Clothing Co.
Jam Session
Sweet dreams are made of these ultrasoft nightshirts, embroidered with one of 14 school logos. Who are we to disagree?
(Pima cotton button-down nightshirts; $65 each; Fanatics.com)
From the
September 2016 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
