Back-to-school season is always exciting for many reasons. You get to reunite with friends, plan your weekly OOTD lineup, and of course, shop for the cutest school supplies. While it's not exactly necessary to use aesthetic stuff for acads, pastel highlighters and cute stationery make studying a whole lot easier. Plus, there are actually lots of practical yet pretty items that you can buy with a limited budget!
Looking for some recs? Ahead, check out 10 cute pastel back-to-school essentials that you can shop for less than P500:
1. Mofii M3 2.4G Wireless Mouse
To make your cram sessions extra productive, invest in a wireless mouse that's compact and smooth. Mofii's lightweight mouse even comes in the most adorable kitty theme!
M3 2.4G Wireless Mouse, P479, MOFII, Lazada
2. Thunlit Pencil Case
Aside from being ultra-pretty, Thunlit's pencil case is also spacious. No more misplaced pens!
Pencil Case, P420, THUNLIT, Lazada
3. Sunnies Face Jelly Pouch in Coconut
Store all your campus beauty staples in a functional pouch like Sunnies'. Grab another one for your bestie while you're at it!
Jelly Pouch in Coconut, P295, SUNNIES FACE, Lazada
4. STABILO Pastel Set
Isn't it so satisfying when all your notes are in one color? That's exactly why this pastel set from STABILO is a must.
Pastel Set, P130, STABILO, Shopee
5. Deli A5 Spiral Notebook
It's not surprising to see why TikTok is obsessed with clear binders. They're neat, simple, and extra convenient!
A5 Spiral Notebook, P289, DELI, Lazada
6. Kokuyo Harinacs Staple Less Stapler
Yup, you can actually staple papers together without staple wires. Just grip and bind away!
Harinacs Staple Less Stapler, P425, KOKUYO, Lazada
7. Deli A119 Gel Pen
Gel pens are non-negotiable if you love taking handwritten notes during lectures. This inexpensive 12-piece set from Deli will last you the whole school year!

A119 Gel Pen, P299, DELI, Lazada
8. Juju Club Riley Hair Clip Big
From hot afternoon classes to cram sessions at the library, a big hair clamp will never let you down. We especially love Juju Club's candy-colored Riley clips!
Riley Hair Clip Big, P249, JUJU CLUB, Shopee
9. SeamiArt Gradient Halation Scenery Sticky Notes
These gradient sticky notes will prettify all your daily reminders! They're also small enough to fit in your pocket!
Gradient Halation Scenery Sticky Notes, P50, SEAMIART, Shopee
10. Tombow Mono Graph Pastel Mechanical Pencil
If you can't be bothered with sharpeners, go for a mechanical pencil. This Japanese one from Tombow comes in seven delicate hues.
Mono Graph Pastel Mechanical Pencil, P210, TOMBOW, Shopee
*This story originally appeared on Candymag.com. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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