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Stylish accessories ease the transition back to school
Ever educating for conspicuous consumption. In the www.violet.com catalog, you can select gifts by type: agraraian, bllue-blooded, calculating, cosmopolitan, courteous, ethereal. And so on.
You can start 'em young for the consumer rat race with a $22 astronaut pen.
Anastasia Hendrix
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Drawing up your list of must-haves for the classroom needn't be a dreary affair. The secret is to keep it cheery and chic. Eschew standard-issue items and keep things colorful - you're sure to be fashionably forward as you (or your kids) head back to school (which might help take the sting out of saying goodbye to sleeping in and lazy summer afternoons).
1 SIGG water bottle, $18.99, http://www.mysigg.com.
Lightweight and lined with a seal that prevents any metallic taste from getting into juice, milk, water or other beverage, the bottle resists residue buildup, is easy to clean and is more environmentally friendly than sending a new plastic bottle of water every day. Available in a multitude of colors and patterns, including one with a glow-in-the-dark skull.
2 "Roswell" calculator, $35, http://www.violet.com
The orb-like design adds to the appeal of this practical tool, which is multiplied by its functionality. Plus, it looks out of this world on your desktop.
3 Astronaut pen, $22, http://www.violet.com
Pressurized gas inside allows you to write at any angle - even upside down, in the water or in freezing or super-hot temperatures. You can also point out to your trivia-loving pals that it was created for the Apollo 7 space mission and was featured on an episode of "Seinfeld."
4 Plumier colored pencil set, $18, http://www.violet.com
Twenty shades from which to choose, and the lid on the sleek aluminum case holds a sharpener so you never need be dull.
5 Letterpress subject notebook, $12, http://www.dauphinepress.com
Everyone will note how delightful homework assignments seem when written in an elegant little book such as this.
6 Cloth-covered journal, $28, " http://www.violet.com
The inspirational phrase on the first page, "Life just gives you time and space - it's up to you to fill it," says it all, especially since 200 blank pages follow.
7 Fairfax backpack, $35, http://www.potterybarnkids.com Super sturdy, with a grommet at the top for earphones and a conveniently placed MP3 pocket that makes listening to music on the way home easy as a song.
8 Lunch box, $32, Rainbow Grocery, 1745 Folsom St., San Francisco
Stacking boxes keeps sandwiches and fruit from getting smushed, and there is an actual silver lining inside that helps keep things cool, which is very cool indeed.
9 Book labels, $40 for 120, http://www.iomoi.com
Remember the tags Grandma used to sew into the back of your sweaters? These stickers do the same for your books, or order them just with your name and put them on anything at all.
0 LL Bean Fleece-Lined Camp Hoodie, $34.50, http://www.llbean.com
The faux-fur fleece lining of this versatile sweatshirt is so cozy, it's sure to turn any wearer into a happy camper, even in the classroom.
— Anastasia Hendrix
San Francisco Chronicle
2007-08-19
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