Right now we’re in the final stretch of midterms and papers, and we’re cramming in last minute projects before that light at the end of the tunnel: Spring Break. It’s so close that you can almost feel the sand between your toes, smell the salt water, and hear the waves crashing down. We know that the only thing you want to be doing is relaxing on the beach and soaking up rays of sun, but there is still work to be done before the break gets here. But not all of it has to be boring! To help you prep for your spring break outfits we’ve done some preliminary work to help you pick out some essential accessories. Assuming that you’ve already found the perfect bikini, here are some items that you can pair with it so you can have a killer beach look!
Beach Bag
If you’re going to be spending all day on the beach you need to be prepared with all necessary supplies, and that requires a bag to fit it all! To keep everything together, pack it all in a giant tote so you are ready for whatever the day brings.
$15.00 Etsy
$24.80 Forever 21
$39.00 ArtFire
Sunglasses
Every collegiette needs that stellar pair of shades to complete her beach-diva look. You don’t need to have the most expensive sunglasses to bring together your beach outfit; you just need to find the right look for you! Find a pair of glasses that fits the shape of your face and blocks the bright sun.
$5.80 Forever 21
$5.80 Forever 21
$14.98 Neff
Floppy Hat
Channel your inner beach bum and bust out a large, floppy hat to shade you from the sun. If you’re going down south, these oversized hats are huge, not just physically, but stylistically too! It’s a great way to block the sun from your eyes if you want a different option from sunglasses.
$12.50 Wet Seal
$38.00 American Apparel
Flip Flops
The most basic and necessary shoe for any spring break at the beach. Whether they’re simple or have some flair, grab a pair of flops that you can wear during the day at the beach or at night on the town.
$9.99 Lucky 21
$14.99 Target
$15.00 Old Navy
Coverup
If you don’t want to wear real clothes the entire time during spring break, but you need something other than just a bikini, you can compromise with a cover up. It’s a perfect combination of bikini beachwear and a bit more modest attire. The light fabric will keep you cool under the sun or it can provide some warmth later in the night when the sun starts to set.
$34.50 PacSun
$34.95 American Eagle
$59.50 Victoria’s Secret
iPhone Case
Since you always have your phone on you, why not dress it up a bit? There are tons of cute cases that you can choose from to fit the occasion, so throw something fun on the back of your phone for spring break! But make sure to be careful around the pool or the ocean, you don’t want to damaged your prized possession. This accessory might be best to show off when you’re out on the town.
$6.99 Etsy
$12.99 Ebay
$35.00 ArtFire
Nail Polish
Ok, so it’s not technically an accessory, but your nails need to look good too! No need to dish out for expensive manicures and pedicures that might get chipped by the sand, but instead give yourself a personal treatment. Chose a fun, playful polish for the beach, and opt for something with a mix of colors and sparkles so you don’t have to deal with complicated patterns. Pick something unique and bright to really stand out, and reapply or change the polish to whatever fits your mood.
$3.99 Amazon
$4.99 StoreEnvy
$9.00 Etsy