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Vacationing On A Budget

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

With spring break quickly approaching the thought of the sun, beach and tan lines seems to be crossing everyone’s minds. Another thought that may be crossing your mind is the many, expensive, essentials you need for this year’s tropical spring break trip. Luckily, Her Campus has all the spring break necessities you need this year while still sticking close to your budget.

Swim Suits

If you cringe at the thought of dropping anywhere from $150 to $350 dollars on a Triangle or Mara Hoffman bathing suit, zip your wallet back up and check out these fashionable, but cheaper, alternatives. These bathing suits allow you a wide range of colors and designs options for your perfect beach apparel.

Strappy Bikini Bottoms –Target

$19.00

Braided One Piece –Victoria Secret

$49.00

Scallop Bikini Top–Target

$24.99

L Space Bikini Top–Urban Outfitters

$88.00

Sunglasses

If you are planning on traveling to some sort of college resort for this spring break, it is very likely you will find yourself losing, or breaking, your sunglasses. Therefore, there is no point in wasting money on a pair of expensive designer glasses that you may never see again. The following sunglasses are both fashionable but if they don’t make it back home with you it won’t be the end of the world.

Classic Aviators- Urban Outfitters

 $14.00

Waverley Wayfarer- TopShop

$26.00

Carter Catmaster- Urban Outfitters

$18.00

Sandals

This spring break, rather than splurging on Jack Rogers or a pair of Sam Edelmans, check out these other sandals to walk the beach in. The wide variety of color and design gives you many different options which makes them perfect to pair with any outfit this spring.

Metallic Sandal-Lord & Taylor

$51.75

Strappy Sandal-American Eagle

 $29.95

Steven Madden Flat Sandal –DSW

$69.95