Dorm Haul: Part 2

I've been shopping for the last month or so (right after I graduated high school) and I've gotten most of my dorm items! I finally got to taking pictures of all of my purchases for this haul. Please bare with me as this post will be pretty long, BUT I promise you it'll be worthwhile. I got pretty much all of my items for AMAZING prices and I am more than happy to share where I bought the items and for how much. 

You've seen part one of my haul, now here's part two!

Bedding

In the picture to the top, there is an Ikea bag full of linens and things for my mattress. I chose not to take individual pictures of each item because they're all just essentials. In the bag I have an Egg Crate mattress pad, mattress cover and a sheet set that I bought in a value pack for around $45 from Dorm Co. I also bought another set of sheets from my local Target for $15, which I'll use because its quality is a lot better than the one that came in this value pack.
In the bottom picture is my comforter which I am VERY excited to start using. I bought this Plum and Bow Duvet cover from Urban Outfitters when it was on sale for only $39! Sadly, it is now sold out and I forgot the design's exact name.

As for the actual comforter, I bought mine from Amazon for $44 with free shipping because I have a Student Prime account (which I absolutely love). 

And I bought my pillows from a local Kmart for $7 each.

Closet

I bought these Heavy Duty Velvet Hangers because they were the most suggested item on multiple College Checklists. I bought this huge box on Amazon for $30. 

These adorable hooks are from Urban Outfitters for $14. I bought them to place on my closet door to hang my towels, coats, purses, etc. They have a felt covering so they won't damage or scratch the door. I plan on sharing these with my roommate if she needs them. 

I've had this shoe organizer for years now, and I'm bringing it along to college to keep in my closet to hold my shoes, scarves and wallets. I cannot recall where my parents bought this, but local Targets usually sell them for $7 each. 

Laundry

In this picture, there is a Woolite delicates bag ($7), Woolite Bra Bag ($9) and a Laundry Hamper ($12) all to do my laundry with. I chose to get delicates/bra bags because I've heard of so many stories of people getting their undergarments stolen or socks getting lost. Also, this will prevent me from dropping socks and underwear all over the laundry room floor.

Also, what I love the most about my laundry bag is that you can fold it down so it's tiny (like in the picture), but when you open it up, it's pretty huge. 

Bathroom

Every college student's essential. I got this even though I'm going to be in a suite and only sharing a shower with one other girl. I don't know if there'll be shelving in the actual shower stall. I bought mine on Amazon for $14. 

(Can you tell what my favorite color is yet?) 

I bought these towels on sale at my local Kmart. The large towels were only $2.99 and the small ones were (I believe) $1.99. And the loofah was regularly priced at $1.50. 

I got this bathrobe from a relative as a graduation present. I love it, it is very plush and soft! Also, many people on blogs, checklists, etc, have advised people to bring a robe just to avoid having to walk from the shower back to your room in a tiny towel.

Kitchen/Dining

This is the cutest dorm dishes set I have ever seen. Not only are they non-breakable, they're also made from plastic leftover take-out containers, so they're earth friendly. I bought my Preserve Dining Set for $16 when they were on sale -- however, they're back up to $24. 

This flatware set was from my local Kmart for $12. I love how it comes in a little holder and there are 4 sets -- one for each of the girls who live in my dorm. 

The little plastic rectangle leaning against the flatware set is my little portable set of chopsticks for my ramen. It came in a lunch kit that I got years ago but I never used. 

I got both of these both of these a while ago -- so I'm sorry I can't give you any information where to get them or etc. On the left is my Contigo Mug (which is amazing) and on my right is my trusty Camelbak. I also have another Camelbak that I'm bringing with me that has a filter. 

Others (that I can't categorize)

I know that you can get these Ikea bags from an actual Ikea for a couple of cents. However, the closest one to me is 30 minutes away. I bought these on Amazon for $8 for a set of 5. I am going to use these to pack things up instead of using cardboard moving boxes, since there'll be very limited space in our car. 

I found this Hair Appliance Holder on Amazon for $21. I decided to get one since my room is pretty small and there isn't much storage, so I didn't want to risk my hair appliances burning the furniture or anyone that walks by them. I chose this one since it can stand up on its own or hang off of a towel rack. And it holds more than just hair appliances, there are compartments for brushes, hair sprays, etc.

My dorm has very strict rules on what you can use to hang up items, so command strips are the best option and they're reusable (the plastic hooks). I bought hooks, the strips (for posters) and light clips (for Christmas lights). I bought all of these at my local AC Moore for $4 and $6 each. And I bought the strips for $8 on Amazon. 

Here's just an idea of what I'm going to be hanging up on my side of the dorm..... ;) 

This Birds on a Wire Picture Hanging Set was so adorable and I just had to get it. And for the teensy price of $10, it was truly unbeatable. I can't wait to hang up my pictures now. 

What the heck is this for, you might ask. Well, I got these for a DIY project that I plan on doing when I move in. I will definitely do a DIY post on this later on to show you guys the results. 

The twine was $3 and the clothespins were $3.99, both at AC Moore. 

I am absolutely addicted to Vera Bradley, so I had to get one of their Large Duffel Bags. It wasn't as big as I expected it to be, but it's perfect for visiting home during breaks. I am going to be using this to bring my undergarments, gym clothes and pajamas when I move in. I got mine on sale for $55. 

My friend actually bought this popcorn bin a while back for me. It's actually pretty huge (as you can see, it holds a lot of DVDs). I'm going to be using this to hold popcorn bags and DVDs. The DVD collection I'm bringing includes all of the Harry Potter movies, Legally Blonde, Lilo and Stitch, Stepbrothers and a bunch of other ones. 

You've got to have a surge protector if you're going off to college -- especially if your school doesn't allow extension cords. I bought mine off of Amazon for around $18. What I really like about this one is that each one of the heads rotate, so plugging things in will be a lot more convenient.

This is my favorite purchase so far. Lilly Pulitzer patterns are adorable, and I really wanted something in their print that I can use daily. When their 2014 agendas were coming out, I got really excited and bought one. I absolutely love my Large Agenda that I got for $28 -- I got really fast and free shipping along with it too!

Well, if you actually read the whole thing, I really appreciate it. And if you're going off to college this fall, too,  I hope you're having as much fun as me dorm shopping! 

Feel free to comment with your amazing dorm finds or any ideas of what you want your room to look like!

xoxo