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7 Spring Essentials You Should Splurge On

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Scranton chapter.

Say a long farewell to winter, ladies! Spring is finally here and its here to stay! Kiss your chunky sweaters and leather boots goodbye. It is time to embrace spring and welcome the warmth by showing a little skin and displaying your flawless fashion sense. Do this by taking trip to your nearest mall and spruce up your wardrobe with these 7 essentials:

1. A Reliable Pair of Sunglasses

Please don’t buy another $15 pair at Claire’s that is bound to break by the time summer starts. Sunglasses are an everyday accessory, so put a little thought into it girls! Pick a versatile, classic pair to last you for many seasons to come.  

2. A Jean Jacket 

The jean jacket is America’s staple item. Your grandparents wore it, your parents wore it and your children will wear it. All I need to say is invest my friends, invest. 

3. A Pair of High Gladiator Sandals 

Just because. Why wouldn’t you want to feel like a Greek goddess??

4. A Long Kimono

Easy and breezy, kimonos are the perfect topping to perfect an outfit. Get them all- they range in floral to lace to solid colors. Go kimono crazy! 

5. A Solid Color Leotard

American Apparel has a killer collection of ‘em. Leotards seamlessly form to your body and match with any bottom. You’re never going to fret about pulling your shirt down. Pinky promise, you’ll thank yourself later.

6. A Pair of White Jeans

Waiting till Memorial Day isn’t a thing anymore- white jeans are the answer. Any time, any day, anywhere, please just throw them on. Either dress it up with a pair of heels or throw on some flip-flops, investing in white jeans is a MUST. 

7. A Good Self-Tanner

Putting yourself at risk for cancer isn’t cool, but making a little trip to St. Tropez is cool. You will not regret purchasing St Tropez self- tanning mousse (Absolutely no streaky-ness is included) Lather yourself and watch your tan build! 

Hailing from New Jersey, Donna is just as loving as her last name portrays her to be. She is a senior at the University of Scranton majoring in Strategic Communication with a minor in Entrepreneurship. She is positive that the song "Rather Be" was written about her past semester studying abroad in Australia. Donna lives for the dance floor, her three dogs and frozen yogurt. If you see her without her signature pearl earrings, just please, offer a sister some lovin. Follow her on Instagram @d0nzette & Twitter @DAmore55 !
Elise is a Jersey girl who loves to travel the world, she enjoys keeping up with the latest fashion trends and believes an Instagram a day keeps the doctor away. She is a senior at the University of Scranton majoring in Strategic Communication with a minor in Writing. Elise is the Campus Correspondent of Her Campus Scranton, which she co-founded in September 2014 with her best friend Samantha (every brunette needs a blonde right?) This past summer she interned in Public Relations at The Thomas Collective, a boutique lifestyle agency in New York City. When her toes are not in the sand, she’s hailing a cab or packing her bags ready to jet set anywhere and everywhere. Fun Fact: Elise is a member of Scranton’s Equestrian team. Follow her on Instagram @liseyleelee and on Twitter @eliseteresa!