The Notepad: 9Lines

Saad Shahid and Hassan Iqbal Rizvi of 9Lines round up seven must-have back-to-school items that will leave you feeling too cool for school

Notebooks



Smart people love notebooks and going back to school without a few quirky ones isn’t the best idea. The quirky spirals, diaries, notepads, and adorable journals are perfect for your back-to-school stationery kit. Pick from a range of funky designs including the Audrey Hepburn and Ingrid Bergman designs.

Passport holder



You may be getting ready to go back to school but it’s always useful to have your passport handy. Update your travel essentials with this passport holder and customs officials won’t even notice your smuggled macaroons. Next stop: the moon!

Water Bottles



Sip your way to happiness with these popular water bottles!! Take your drink to go or keep your water bottle at school or work when you need to look cool. It’s the coolest back-to-school style statement that you can make. Plus, it holds 20 ounces of your favourite drink, so fill’er up. Sip sip hooray!

Sunglasses



These sunglasses will automatically add the cool factor to your summer outfit without even trying. You’ll wear them so much that you should probably just buy two pairs now...right?! It’s a good thing they have so many colours and styles to choose from.

Eye Masks



All eyes on you, girl. Well actually...this time all eyes are on these cute eye masks! If you’re home alone, this little guy makes a great companion for binge sleeping after a long hard working day at school or work. Some might find the idea of wearing eye masks a bit fancy but we believe in taking care of ourselves! Self-love before everything.

Bags



Let us tell you ‘bout our best friend...and yes, our best friend is a bag! All 9Lines’ bags are your go-to, carry-everything emotional support system. Featuring backpacks, crossbody bags, briefcases, box bags and even laptop messengers. What more could you need in a friend?

Mugs



Nothing spruces up your desk like an artsy mug, and these ceramic mugs are perfect for adding some colour to your work space. They’re the kind of mugs that would be a major score if you found them in a thrift shop, except they’re shiny and new. Whether you’re thirsty for love or for power, these babies will hold it all in style. Drink up!