Everyone has items in their lives that they just need, and usually these things aren’t very fashionable. It can be difficult to stay on trend and still have your essentials with you.

One essential that has been seen on college campuses around America is fanny packs. These have been especially popular over spring break. Usually when you think of fanny packs, you think of a mother at an amusement park, but that’s not the case anymore. There are much more fashionable options, such as different prints, and styles. There is a type called a “Roo” which can be worn many different ways other than around the waist. These fanny packs and roo’s can vary in prices, so anyone could afford one. This trend has even been popular among big designers such as Tory Burch, LuLuLemon, and Louis Vuitton. Fanny packs have become a staple because it can hold any items you need, without using your hands. It is also closer to your body so it can prevent theft. This item seems to come in and out of style frequently so investing in one can last you a very long time.

Tennis shoes are something that all college students need, and they are becoming more and more fashionable every season. Not only are tennis shoes comfortable, they can also add something to your outfit by choosing some in a bright color, or print. The brand New Balance has a style called the 574, this style has been seen on countless fashion bloggers this year and the trend is becoming increasingly popular. This type of tennis shoe is very fashionable, but it still has all the assets of a regular athletic shoe, so giving you support and comfort. Tennis shoes have a wide range of styles and prices, so it’s no doubt that you will be able to find the ones that are right for you. The best part about tennis shoes is that they are always in style, there are color and style trends that come each year but a good, classic tennis shoe will last you many years.

Along with tennis shoes, another essential that any college guy or gal might need is a fit bit. You might not know what that is right now, but the trend is sure growing. A “fit bit” is essentially a wristband that you wear at all times, this device tracks sleeping patterns, steps, calories burned, and is also a watch. Nike also makes a similar device called a FuelBand, which does many of the same things. These wristbands came be very motivating for some people, as they are tracking everything done throughout the day. Although these might not be essential to all people, the fitness lifestyle trend is growing and so it the need for these wristbands. The fitbit also comes with an app that you can use to track eating habits and water drinking, encouraging people to take a look at the things they are putting into their bodies. This gadget is still a tad pricey, as it is a relatively new trend, but there is no denying that it can be an essential to any fitness junkie.

Any girl with relatively long hair knows that a hair tie or ponytail holder will always be an essential to daily life. If you hair is just a few inches long or a few feet long at some point you will want it out of your face. Hair ties have definitely evolved throughout the years, most girls remember the ones with metal in them that they would use when they were very young. Once those went out of style a plain black or brown with no metal was trendy. Now, there is a new kind, and it might be the most functional yet. The new “ribbon” hair tie has no metal in it, but it’s also not usually a plain color. The ribbon hair tie can be found in any print or color possible. The biggest benefit to this new style though is that it doesn’t leave any crease in your hair once it’s taken out. Not only are these great for your hair, they can be worn around the wrist as an accessory, that way you always have one with you. This new hair tie is around the same price as normal ones so anyone could rock this trend.

Lastly is a trend that is always coming and going in fashion, and that’s camo print. Now this trend can be done in very classy ways, even though many people think that it’s unfashionable. Usually camo print can be divided into three different categories. There is the “Army” print, which is pixilated and usually tan colored, the “woodland” print, which is basically real camouflage and has real leaves, sticks and trees on it, and lastly the “fashionable” print, this print looks like it is painted on and can have brushstrokes. The easiest way to incorporate camo into your wardrobe is to make it the focal point of an outfit, have a pair of pants or a jacket be printed and the rest the neutral. This trend can be essential to all kinds of people and can range over many different price points. It’s easy to take this trend too far, such as camo print wedding and prom dresses, but when done right on a pair of skinny jeans or jacket this can look just as classy as any other print.