Let Pinterest help you get back-to-school with these top trends for 2019
Every year, people turn to Pinterest for back-to-school inspiration. From college outfits to ideas on how to get the kids off to school on time, Pinners are discovering fresh new ways to get ready for the year ahead.
For the latest ideas (and maybe a little inspiration!) for back-to-school, visit our Tastemade + Pinterest board for sections filled with everything you need and get ready to start Pinning!
4 ways Pinterest can help you crush your first semester in college
Making the leap from high school to college is incredibly exciting—and overwhelming! People are turning to Pinterest for ideas about how to ease into college life, with searches for “college survival” +126%. From planning healthy meals to making your dorm room feel like your own space, here are four ways Pinners are getting inspired for college.
1.) Searches for college packing lists (+159%) are on the rise as students look to get organized and remember the necessities.
2.) No oven? No problem. Searches for healthy dorm meals (+38%) are up as students look for ways to keep it healthy with limited kitchen space. Figure out what (and how!) to cook with these top trending ideas from Tastemade:
3.) Looking for clever ways to decorate a small space? Dorm room storage (+153%) is gaining popularity on Pinterest as people search for ways to personalize their new digs. Shop dorm room signs (+470%) to trending colors yellow and grey dorm room (+75%), light blue dorm room (+43%), lavender dorm room (+30%) or colorful dorm room (+26%). If you still need inspiration, check out these decorating ideas from the pros at Tastemade:
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Bohemian dorm style (+199%)
4.) Get ahead of upcoming student loan payments! Searches for student loan debt (+74%) are on the rise as people search for ways to make and stick with a smart plan:
How real parents are using Pinterest for back-to-school
The transition from summer to the back to school season can be difficult for parents and kids alikel This year, the realest parents are searching for everything from meal prepping for beginners to routine makeovers. Check out the top Pinterest trends for the 2019 back to school season:
#PinterestProTip: Group boards make it easy to provide input on lunches, supplies and first-day photos so everyone is ready to hit the books.
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Hacks: Get the littles (and bigs!) excited for the new school year with some DIY ideas that are fun for the whole fam:
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Products: Wonder what the best back-to-school items are to shop this year? Pinterest took a look at some top shopped products to buy now:
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Recipes: With a new school year comes new routines (and the challenge of getting out the door on time!). These recipes will be your new go-tos during a busy school year:
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Breakfast on the go recipes:
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Make ahead breakfast burritos (+13k saves)
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Baked oatmeal cups (+12k saves)
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Loaded breakfast biscuits (4k saves)
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French toast cups (+7k saves)
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Easy brown bag lunches:
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Lunchbox DIY Tacos with Fresh Fruit (school lunchbox ideas +74%)
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Kids Lunches Around the World 4 Ways (lunch box ideas indian +119%)
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Light prep (and quick!) family dinners:
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#ProTip: Group boards make it easy to provide input on lunches, supplies and first-day photos so everyone is ready to hit the books.
Pinterest reveals top shopped BTS fashion trends and styles (under $100)
Starting a new school year can be stressful, but creating a fresh new wardrobe doesn’t have to be. People are turning to Pinterest to help plan their back to school wardrobes with searches for “student fashion” up 101%. Here are the top fashion trends for the 2019 back to school season.
#Pinterest ProTip: Pinterest has hundreds of millions of Pins that are shoppable and in-stock, with a shopping tag icon. Search for a product like “midi skirt”, “women’s shoes” or “backpacks” and shopping results will appear on the top of your home feed. To start shopping, click “Shop more”.
- The Doughnut macaroon backpack $80 (+574%) is this season’s “it” backpack and the color block pattern adds just the right amount of style.
- Want to switch it up with a more versatile style? “Tote backpacks” (+30%), like this top trending Lo & Sons Convertible Backpack Tote $89.60, are the way to go.
- Store your college necessities with the right “pencil bag” (+66%), like this top shopped style Simple Life Translucent Case $5.99.
- Comfort is key when it comes to college, and it’s no wonder that searches for “leggings outfit for school” (+286%) are on the rise. Try these LOFT Ultra Soft Leggings $19.88 (on sale now!).
- Toughen up your back to school wardrobe with a MOTO Denim Raw Hem Jacket $45 and a Day Dreaming Statement tee $19.99 for an “edgy school outfit” (+363%).
- Get your hands on a pair of “square sunglasses” (+96%), like these top shopped Bennie Square Sunglasses $38 for those trips across campus.
- Crocs are in, in, in! Searches for “croc outfits for school” (+400%) are heating up as people look for ways to bring this sleek version of the classic Croc $43.95 into their wardrobe.
- “Claw-clip hairstyles” (+63%) are a great way to pull your hair back for those study sessions and keep it stylish at the same time. Try this top shopped Leopard Claw Clip $12.90.
Methodology: trends are calculated using normalized searches from May 2018 - May 2019