They are two words every college student loves—spring break. A week off from the pressures of school to kick back and relax with your besties—what’s not to like? Whether you are jetting off on a plane, setting sail on the high seas or loading up the car for a staycation back home, being prepared for your epic week ahead is essential.
To help set you off on your vaca in style, here is a list of our ten picks of spring break essentials!
1. Vera Bradley Drawstring Backpack—We don’t know what is brighter—the sunshine or the gorgeous yellow of this bag. It allows you to go hands free—making it the ultimate perfect travel companion.
2. Quay Australia Sunglasses— The title of “the ultimate cool girl collection of sunnies” goes to Quay Australia. They are wearable statement makers. Our favorites are the Frankie and Breakfast Club.
3. Urban Renewal Cut-Off Denim Shorts— Because nothing says spring break like warm weather, fruity drinks and the perfect denim cut-offs.
4. Vera Bradley Clearly Colorful Tote—Besides her besties, every Fashionista’s favorite beach buddy is a great carryall tote. This bag has plenty of space for all your sunscreen, celebrity gossip magazines and a fun print to round out your perfect day in the sun.
5. Fujifilm Instax Mini— iPhone photos are so 2014. Bring some instant fun and excitement into your spring break with this camera and it’s instant photos capability.
6. Levi’s Denim Jacket—As the sun sets on your beach day, don’t let you style slip. Throw on this denim jacket over your bikini top to go day to night in an instant.
7. Sabah Slippers— Leather slippers made by cobblers in ancient bazaar in southeast Turkey are a spring must-have for modern street style aficionado. The bold colors are sure to make your spring break even brighter!
8. Vera Bradley Lighten Up Expandable Travel Bag—How is it we always come home from vacation with far more stuff than we arrived with? Be prepared for your accumulation of souvenirs while staying stylish with this lightweight and expandable carry-on bag.
9. Trina Turk Beach Towel— If you are a lover of a simple black bikini, you can still infuse some color into your beach getup by opting for these bright and chic beach towels.
10. American Needle Baseball Hat— While everyone else is wearing a fedora or wide brimmed hats, keep up your style while keeping out the sun with this chic baseball hat.
Show us your spring break packing essentials on social media using the hashtag #collegefashionista. Safe and stylish travels, Fashionistas/os!
This post was sponsored in part by Vera Bradley.