Scout scout scout it all out.

Well, Wildcats, it's about that time again. The dog days of summer are drawing to a close, and those of us ill-fated to the quarter system are resigned to watch our home friends trot happily back to a world devoid of curfews, gas money and eight-hour retail shifts. Before you start wishing these sunny days away, however, consider the silver lining: while they're busy slaving away over research papers and bone-dry textbook chapters, we retain the precious gift of free time...time I, personally, plan to fill with Sex and the City, a boudoir overhaul, and - of course - window shopping for fall must-haves.

Digging on lately?



Gold nail varnish (and the entire Chanel ad campaign).



!iT jeans.



Faux nerd glasses.



This Brighton koi fish necklace, inspired by the 2008 Beijing Olympics.





Plum and cobalt skinny jeans.



Shrunken blazers.





Anything zebra or peacock.









Blair Waldorf frocks, tights and headbands.



Sam Edelman moccasin boots.

Kiss kiss bang bang, Northwestern. See you in two weeks!