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Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
Me Want Pencil!
Item: Monster Pencil Case
Price: $12.00
Why we love it: It's like taking a fuzzy friend to school.
Where to buy it: Barry's Farm
Help make those first days of kindergarten a little less scary with this fuzzy little monster. Not only will he help keep those pens and pencils safe and secure, he's sure to bring a smile to any little face.
Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
Good Vibrations
Item: Quiksilver Dub Stack Wallet
Price: $18.66
Why we love it: It's totally gnarly, dude!
Where to buy it: Amazon
Made from polyurethane, so it won't get moldy or nasty if your surfer dude hits the surf on the way home. Bi-fold design has plenty of space for ID and transit cards, as well as a bill pocket to stash cash.
Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
Sophisticated
Item: Barcelona Pencil Bag
Price: $7.00
Why we love it: Simple and elegant
Where to buy it: See Jane Work
If your teen wouldn't be caught dead sporting Hannah Montana or Bratz, this lightweight, durable pencil bag may be just the thing. Three separate compartments hold pencils, pens, note pads, even lip gloss.
Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
Keep Out!
Item: Vaultz Pencil Box - Ruby Bling Skull
Price: $10.99
Why we love it: Every kid needs a place to keep their secret stuff.
Where to buy it: Amazon
Keep prying fingers away from that cool pen with this tough lockable pencil box from Vaultz. With steel corners, aluminum reinforcement and key lock, you know this little box means business.
Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
Vroom Vroom
Item: Kids Plush E-Racer Pencil Case
Price: $8.95
Why we love it: You can't go wrong with a Ferrari.
Where to buy it: Amazon
These racy cases are a fun way to transport pencils, pens, even little toys to school. Zips open on three sides and completely machine washable, which is a big plus by the time winter break rolls around.
Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
Pretty in Pink
Item: Coach Poppy Chan Pinky Small Wallet
Price: $88.00
Why we love it: Animé is adorable.
Where to buy it: Coach
Sure, it's a little pricey, but it'll make her feel all grown up. Four credit card slots, inside zip pocket and a removable strap that turns it into a wristlet.
Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
Juicy
Item: TerraCycle Drink Pouch Pencil Case (Large)
Price: $3.59
Why we love it: Reuse rocks.
Where to buy it: Dwell Smart
TerraCycle collects tons of used juice pouches annually and turns them into cool eco products like this generously-sized pencil case. Two cents go to charity for every pouch they collect, so this case helps do good while looking great.
Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
BLT-errific
Item: Bacon Wallet
Price: $16.00
Why we love it: We love bacon.
Where to buy it: Fred Flare
They'll be living high on the hog with this faux bacon wallet that looks delicious enough to eat. Six card slots, three small pockets and two bill pockets hold everything they need.
Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
Fruity-licious
Item: Sanrio Strawberry Slim Pencil Case
Price: $12.00
Why we love it: It's fruity-licious.
Where to buy it: Sanrio
This sweet case is bursting with a fresh strawberry design that's sure to brighten up any school day. Top zip closure with adorable strawberry charm embellishments.
Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
Ahoy, Matey!
Item: Corsario Pencil Case from Haba
Price: $25.19
Why we love it: We never knew pirates could be this cute.
Where to buy it: Moolka
Shiver me timbers, this cannon-shaped pencil case has real wooden wheels that pop on for instant adventures. Zippered, with a convenient carrying hook on one end.
Coolest Pencil Cases and Wallets
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A black pencil skirt is a wardrobe go-to and can be worn for so many different occasions! A few of our favorite runways including Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, and Fendi, showed fresh ways to wear the basic black pencil skirt for Fall. Dressed down with a pair of jelly flats and a white tee or elevated with a bow-front blouse and neutral accessories, watch to see three cool ways to rock your pencil skirt this season.
How to Perform the Pencil Suspension Trick
Learn the secrets of magic with this video, which reveals how to perform a suspended pencil trick.
How to Perform the Floating Pencil Trick
Learn the secrets of magic with this video, which reveals how to perform a floating pencil trick.
How to Make a 2 Cup Pencil Holder
Learn how to make a pencil pot by Marc Vigo.
