There were two kinds of people at middle school lunch: those with Lunchables, and those who were jealous.
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Jansport Backpacks
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It didn’t matter what the style was, as long as it was Jansport.
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Sequin Purse
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The haters were so jealous of your sequin purse (that you carried in addition to your backpack).
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It’s not a regular highlighter, it’s a ~mini~ highlighter.
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Messenger Hat
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The perfect hat because you were not a girl, not yet a woman.
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It went from being so tiny to fitting you perfectly 😭😭😭.
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These were like the phone cases of textbooks.
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Ruffled Miniskirt
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If Boomerang existed back then, this skirt would have crushed the Instagram game.
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Clear Lipglass, full hearts, can’t lose.
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Phone Charms
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Juicy Couture Tracksuit
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All you wanted was one in every color. Good news, though, these gems are making a comeback.
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*Doodles on hand more than writes on paper.*
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Baby-G
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The Rolex of sixth grade.
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Coach Wristlet
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You never needed anything more than you needed Cs all over your purse.
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This would be the year your locker would be organized and cute.
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iscream Roll-On Body Glitter
Because you had to shine bright on your first day of school and roll-on body glitter was the best way to make that happen.
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Mr. Sketch Scented Watercolor Markers
Like, if Mr. Sketch bottled this, I’m not saying I wouldn’t wear it.
I like pink, iced coffee, and long walks through the candle section. When I’m not lighting up my favorite scents (probably while testing out new skincare), you can find me writing and editing all of the lifestyle things at Seventeen.
Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.