Mini missions to *crush* before the first day

Because who knew you'd ever actually want to think about school during the summer?

You’ve been daydreaming about all the possibilities for this fall since, well, last spring. It may seem like you still have forever to kick-start the changes you secretly wanted to make before your year was cut short, but back-to-school time is (finally!) almost here. Meaning now’s the time to get moving on your goals. That’s why we’ve come up with some cinchy steps to get ’em, no matter your mission.

YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL MISSION:

Change Up Your Look

So you’ve been sporting the same long bob since fifth grade. Or maybe you’d like to add some edge to your outfits. Start playing around with different looks to see what truly suits you. Want to break out of the sea of tees and boyfriend jeans? Take a trip to Goodwill and snag that vintage jumpsuit you’ve been eyeing (see page 74 for inspo). Dive deep into your sister’s closet. Or hit up the sale section in the makeup aisle and test out some different products and palettes. See what works—and what doesn’t. By the time school rolls around, you’ll be confident in your new look. Bonus: You’ll have plenty of flawless outfits test-driven and ready to rock.

YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL MISSION:

Boost Your Energy