Congrats on the new school year! No matter how old you are—you could be a freshman in high school or entering your junior year in college—there is one uniting factor for every fashion-inclined student across the globe: back to school shopping. As one of my favorite past times growing up—obvi—it is my honor to steer you in the right direction on this mission…

Since education is extremely important, it should be treated and celebrated as such with a well-defined wardrobe. An appropriate starting point is to find a stylish and sturdy carryall for your text books and notebooks—I love Topshop’s Leopard Bag, but a sophisticated backpack à la Fossil’s Vintage Resurfaced option is cute too! Oh, and don’t forget an eye-catching laptop sleeve.

Next, invest in versatile pieces that you can wear with a variety of outfits like Sanctuary’s Military Schoolboy Blazer (a blazer is key in any studious ensemble), Ash’s Parody Booties and Urban Outfitters’ Thigh-Hi Socks. Finally, finish off the look with a few thoughtfully-chosen accessories and an oversized watch…and don’t be late for class! xoRZ

Great question! In the same way that I approach creating a red carpet look, I have devoted my full heart and mind into styling my home…every last detail counts. The modern yet cozy environment (with a touch of boho) that I have created is attainable on every budget.

For a quick update, I recommend first improving your interior space with home accessories. Aim for sleek and bright pieces such as Pablo’s Yellow Lamp, Jonathan Adler’s Sven Vase— fresh flowers are a must—and Kim Seybert’s Picnic Serving Tray to achieve a stylish setting.

Then, to keep things from feeling too structured, incorporate some relaxed items into the mix— I personally love the texture that a faux fur throw brings to a room. Add some additional color by adorning your space with a patterned pillow or two—I LOVE Fabricadabra’s Ikat Pillow Covers—and of course, a cool coffee table book, like The Hermès Scarf.

Once all of your accessorizing is done, you can focus on the larger decor items like furniture…but we’ll get to that at a later date. In the meantime, open up the windows to let the light in and enjoy your decor makeover! After all, there is no place like home. xoRZ

Not unlike the back to school excitement that is currently circulating in the air, I am beyond thrilled to dive into fall fashion. Switching gears between seasons is destined to be a delicate undertaking, but with the right approach—ahem, today’s hand-picked 20 Transitional Trends Under $250—I promise you will knock it out of the park from now ’til the leaves are off the trees.

As my latest—and possibly, greatest—20 guide to date, this Fall Forward compilation has everything you need (and want) to segue from summer to autumn with flying colors. A peek at what you will find inside…T by Alexander Wang’s Maxi Dress, DVF’s Powerstone Belt and Missoni’s Zigzag OTK Socks. Intrigued? Come along with me now on a full virtual shopping tour and let the “ba-na-nas” begin. xoRZ
Availability: Fall Forward into the new season with The Zoe Report’s 20 Transitional Trends Under $250, exclusively on RachelZoe.com.