Orla Kiely Laptop Skins for Back to School Cool

Back to school season means it's time to toss the flip flops and get serious about September style. We love this season's trends, from tomboy chic to after school cool. Pencil skirts and cardigan sweaters are key pieces for all this fall, as are statement accessories.

Don't forget to dress your tech either. Every studios schoolgirl has an army of gadgets, from computers to calculators, but most of them aren't dressed the part.

Don't let dorky laptop bags get in the way of your otherwise flawless look. Orla Kiely has designed a line of subdued laptop skins that both protect your precious hardware and put on a good show. Thanks to her, looking fabulous all semester long is one test that's easy to ace.

Pictured at top: ORLA KIELY Alpine Forest Medium Laptop Skin in Rock ($93.50). The perfect compliment to chunky cardigan sweaters in cool fall hues. Fall fashions from J.Crew. Also shown with ORLA KIELY Alpine Forest Large Tote in Rock ($174.25).

ORLA KIELY Alpine Forest Medium Laptop Skin in Fern ($93.50). Layer textures and colors for maximum comfort and throw in a cool laptop skin for good measure. Also shown with ORLA KIELY Mini Check Stem Frame Purse in Multi ($68). Fall fashions from J.Crew.

ORLA KIELY Tonal Stem Print Large Laptop Skin in Purple ($135 ). Plum, pear, olive and orange are just some of our favorite colors for fall. Also shown with ORLA KIELY Mini Teacup Frame Purse in Ink ($68 ).


By Contributing Blogger - Anne-Marie Scali

Get her look: Zooey Deschanel in "She & Him"

Style icon Zooey Deschanel is at it again. The actress, songwriter, singer, and all around sweetheart has teamed up with M. Ward to produce She & Him, a 13 track album that hit stores earlier this week. With song titles like "In The Sun" and "Lingering Still," one gets the feeling that Zooey's music is as pure and as down to earth as her signature style. The self-professed geek prefers indie labels over runway trends and carefully tailored pieces with mindful details. Her color palette of choice is akin to nature, with lots of earthy tones and soft shades of blue, green and pink. Here, inspired by photos from the "She & Him" collaboration, we channel a bit of Zooey's lingering spirit via our favorite Creative Contrast merchants so you too can get her look.

Look One: CHAN LUU Gold Vermeil Wrap Bracelet on Lawn, $215. CC SKYE Jagger Mini Statement Necklace‏ , $245ORLA KIELY Linear Cutlery Print Big Zip Wallet in Black, $92.

Look Two: Orla Kiely Butterfly Stem Purse, $70. Tolani Honeycomb Chocolate/Tan Combo Scarf, $80. Kenneth Jay Lane Flower Garden Party Drop Earrings, $102.

Anne-Marie Scali, Contributing Blogger

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