5 Beauty And Fashion Trends To Bring Back To College

While we’ll all miss the dog days of summer, there’s nothing quite like the spirit of college life — a whirlwind blend of learning, exploration, and showing off your unique sense of style. After a summer full of wearing tank tops, shorts, and sundresses, back-to-school season offers a variety of exciting opportunities to rediscover your sartorial self.

To help you step back onto campus in style, let’s talk about the best beauty and fashion trends to bring with you to start the year off on the right foot.

1. Natural Lash Extensions

Your eyes are the window to the soul, and there’s no better what to highlight what a beautiful soul that is than with natural lash extensions. Imagine having lusciously long, flirtatious lashes from the moment you roll out of bed until your head hits the pillow at night. Sound too good to be true? Well, prepare to be dazzled!

They save you precious time in the morning that you can use to catch a few more winks or grab that all-important coffee. In addition to elevating your daily look in a no-fuss, natural-looking way, they can make your life easier. Talk about a win-win.

2. Statement Sneakers

Gone are the days when sneakers were strictly gym gear, and we are ever grateful. From the charm of dad shoes to the trendsetting looks of athleisure, there are so many ways to be perfectly on-trend and super comfortable as you’re power-walking across campus to reach your next class. After all, the only thing more important than looking good is wearing comfortable shoes that support good posture and foot health!

What makes a sneaker a statement sneaker, you might ask? It’s all about the design and the personality it exudes. Bold colors, unique patterns, unconventional materials — the more they stand out, the better. 

Let’s not forget the versatility of these beauties. Pair them with a flirty dress, ripped jeans, or even formal trousers, and you’re all set to make an unforgettable fashion statement. 

3. Sustainable Fashion

Now that you’ve got the eye-catching looks and the shoe game on lock, let’s dive into a trend that’s chic and conscious: sustainable fashion. It’s all about being stylish without compromising the health of our planet. 

Knowing about and prioritizing sustainable style is ideal for setting trends in an academic setting because it shows that you’re engaged and ethical, which are always great conversation starters around your potential future professional peers.

Sustainable fashion encourages the use of eco-friendly materials and ethical manufacturing processes. The key here is to look for transparent brands about their sourcing and production methods. You know what they say: Knowledge is power. In this case, it’s also style!

4. Skincare As Self-Care

Amid busy college life, it’s important to take a moment to breathe … and take care of your skin. We could talk about all the different types of makeup you could wear to disguise any “flaws” you may have in your skin, but it’s better to take great care of your complexion and practice a little self-care so that you have nothing to hide!

The trick here isn’t about using a hundred different products. It’s about finding the right routine that suits your skin type and sticking to it. Cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen are the Holy Trinity of skincare. That’s all you need to support even, hydrated, and youthful-looking skin in five minutes or less.

Don’t worry about breaking the bank. There are plenty of affordable skincare brands that offer effective and quality products. Remember, taking care of your skin isn’t an extravagance. It’s a necessity!

5. Vintage-Inspired Outfits

Our final trend is a blast from the past: vintage-inspired outfits. Especially with looks from the ‘90s and ‘00s trending on the runways, now is the perfect time to take inspiration from your favorite teen and college-aged films from previous decades.

You could go all out with a head-to-toe vintage look or subtly incorporate retro elements into your modern wardrobe. Think high-waisted jeans, oversized blazers, chunky jewelry … the options are endless. And the best part? You can always hunt for these gems at a local thrift store or in your parents’ closets!

It’s Time To Be Everyone’s Campus Crush

From fluttery natural lash extensions to statement sneakers, sustainable fashion choices to diligent skincare, there are so many ways to step up your style game and impress friends, both new and old, this coming school year. 

Staying on top of trends isn’t about fitting into a mold. It’s about embracing your individuality and expressing yourself in a way that’s truly you and putting that twist on whatever the new fashion season has to offer. So, go ahead, take these trends, and make them your own. If the college campus is your stage — it’s time to work it!