The back to school essentials featured in today's top trends will hopefully ease the pain of trading in our sunglasses for text books. While going back to school means giving up our carefree summer schedules, it also means new style and accessories.
The MCM by PHENOMENON Fall/Winter 2013 Line offers students a chic method of transportation for their text books, computers and tablets. The line features a variety of backpacks and totes embellished with studs and rich autumn hues like forest green and black.
The Cloud Notebook features adorable, cloud-printed pages in blue and white -- perfect for the hours spent daydreaming in class. A fun notebook is an absolute must on a back to school essentials check list.
For more research and insight into youth consumer trends and autumn style, check out the 2013 Trend Reports.
Top 20 Trends of the Day
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Deceptively Simple Freehand Drawings
Artist John Franzen Creates Intricate Artworks Out of Lines
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Backstage Diva Photography
Terry Richardson Photographs Lady Gaga Before Her Transformation
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Luxe $500,000 Watches
The Charming Bird Watch was Created to Celebrate Jaquet Droz's Anniversary
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Classic Painting Popstar Mashups
Twerking Came Back During the Miley Cyrus VMA Performance
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Ultra-Compact Living Quarters
The Living Cube by Till Koenneker Features Ample Storage and Space
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Futuristic Modular Refrigerators
Future Connect by Yujie Peng Ensures Food Doesn't Go Bad
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Sultry Sisterhood Editorials
The Amica September 2013 Editorial Shows Sibling Interactions
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Pet-Loving Bedroom Furniture
Keep Your Animal Close When You Sleep with the Night Stand Pet House
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Mullet-Rocking Editorials
The 'I Love Fake SS 2013' Shoot is All About Retro Glam Fashion
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Sneaky Smartphone Add-Ons
The Smartphone Spy Lens Changes the Capturing Angle a Full 90-Degrees
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Pop Culture Block Portraits
Chris McVeigh Deftly Makes Cool Artwork Using Plastic LEGO Blocks
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Bare-Faced Fall Photoshoots
The Amica September 2013 Cover Shoot Stars Model Anne Vyalitsyna
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USB-Flashlight Keychains
The Quantum D2 is a Powerful Rechargeable Mini Flashlight
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House Pet Rainwear
Yeohlee's Raincoat with Hoods is the New Fashion for Pets
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Mood-Changing Car Decals
This Kitty Car Sticker Adds a Playful Element to a Vehicle
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Heavily Embellished Backpacks
The MCM by PHENOMENON Fall/Winter 2013 Line Features Chic Hardware
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Balloon-Inspired Wall Lamps
The Balloon X Lamp Creatively Looks Like a Series of Party Balloons
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Convenient Cumulous Notebooks
The Cloud Book Notebook is an Adorable Way to Write
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Poetic Fashion Photoshoots
The SOON the MOON Photo Series Appears Inspired by the '90s
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Facial Restructuring Phone Apps
Facetune by Lightricks Ltd. Perfects Your Face in Every Way
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DIY Cruller Lamps
This Wooden Lamp is Stylishly Twisted in Shape
Deluxe Dog-Sized Beds
These Dog Beds by Cedel Are Like Bedroom Sets for Canines
Upcycled School Bus Homes
Student Architect Hank Butitta Makes a School Bus Home
Men-Targeted Smartphones
The Mann A18 is Designed with the Macho Outdoorsman in Mind
Twerking Celeb Photography
The Photoshoot Starring Miley Cyrus by Terry Richardson is Raunchy
Timeless Androgynous Fashion
The Some Magazine 'Her Name is Belmondo' Editorial Stars Anna Kedzior
Waterproof Tech Backpacks
Carry Your Gadgets Comfortably with the ‘SLIM’ Backpack
Iconic Movie Memory Drives
Dave Delisle’s Tron Flash Drives Look Like Gadgets Out of the Mov
Dark Gentlemen's Club Campaigns
The Dior Homme 'The Players' Fall/Winter 2013 Campaign is Suave
Glowing Hooded Skeleton Backpacks
This Hooded Backpack Glows In the Dark as a Skeleton
Stripped Beautifully Bare Images
These Lady Gaga Images for V Magazine Show the Queen's Comeback
Versatile Reinvented Packs
This Drawstring Backpack by Mochibag Evolves What the Design Can Do
Luxury Carbon Fiber Luggage
'monCarbone' is Perfect for the Elite Traveler
Glamorously Red-Tinted Editorials
The L’Officiel China September 2013 Issue Stars Li Xiao Xi
Do-It-Yourself Cellphones
David A. Mellis Releases Instructions on How to Make Your Own Cellphone
Edgy Beachwear Editorials
The Costume Norway 'The Body' Photoshoot Stars Hanneli Mustaparta
Home Replicating Pods
The Mamelodi Pod Could Help to Raise Life Quality in South Africa
Sultry Sisterhood Editorials
The Amica September 2013 Editorial Shows Sibling Interactions
Sculpted Aluminum Smartphone Stands
The Just Mobile AluCup Features a Two-in-One Design Aesthetic
Uptown Grunge Fashion
The ELLE Norway August 2013 Editorial Features an Eclectic Wardrobe
Adhesive Solar Phone Chargers
The Solar Window Charger Uses the Sun's Rays to Juice up Your Phone
Offensive Classic Timepieces
The 'F@#k Time' Watch Combines Classic Design with a Sassy Message
Gap-Filling Urban Abodes
'Live Between Buildings' Puts Lofts in Small Spaces
Punked Out Celeb Editorials
The Flaunt Issue 129 Photoshoot Stars an Edgy Lily Collins
Flat Automated Kitchens
The '2D Smart Kitchen' Handles All of Your Cooking Needs
Messy-Haired Celeb Photoshoots
The Dazed & Confused September 2013 Editorial Stars Elizabeth Olsen
Creative Cannabis Notebooks
These Stoner Books are Perfect for Jotting Down Brilliant Ideas
Dimming Smartphone Accessories
The Lightclip Works with an iPhone Flashlight App to Dim Lights
High-Fashion LEGO Editorials
These LEGO and Jewelry Photos Look Good Enough to Eat
Embroidered Sweatshirt Collections
The Bohemique Demi Couture Campaign Stars Anna Chipovskaya
Sophisticated Pet Sofas
The Library Dog Sofa is a Gorgeous and Roomy Pet Bed
Casual College Fashion Ads
The Tommy Hilfiger Denim Fall 2013 Campaign is Playfully Preppy
Beautifully Simplistic Shoots
This 10 Magazine Autumn 2013 Editorial Accessorizes a Bed
Tree Branch Tech Docks
This iPhone 5 Dock Looks the Furthest Thing from High-Tech
Literal Rap Interpretation Art
Artist Ali Graham Illustrates Jay-Z’s 99 Problems
Enchanting Forest Fashion Ads
The Vera Wang Fall 2013 Campaign Stars a Nature-Loving Shu Pei
Intricate Retro Timepieces
This Gerald Genta Watch Ticks with Complex Precision
Helpful Reminder Stamps
These To-Do Stamps Let You Make To-do Lists Anywhere
Sleek Chrome LCD Timepieces
The Void LCD Brushed Chrome Watch is a Stunning Accessory
Luxe Speedy Pet Beds
The 'Furrari' Luxury Pet Bed Lets Your Furry Companion Sleep in Style
Offensive Cat Meme Decals
This Grumpy Cat Decal Clearly Expresses Its Unhappiness
Album Art-Mimicking Makeup
This Lady Gaga Makeup Look Takes the ‘ARTPOP’ Cover to the
Romantically Minimalist Grayscale Editorials
The DEW Magazine Issue 9 Photoshoot Stars Eva Celia
DIY Sci-Fi Fridges
Spherical Magic's Decals Will Provide Your Very Own TARDIS Fridge
Bare-Faced Fall Photoshoots
The Amica September 2013 Cover Shoot Stars Model Anne Vyalitsyna
LEGO-Made Guitars
An Adult Instrument Made from Kids' Building Blocks
Surprise Door Fridges
The LG Door-In-Door Fridge Makes Eating Easier
Darkly Dream-Like Editorials
The German Madame 'Fairytales' Photoshoot is Utterly Surreal
Precision Illuminated Chairs
The Lambent Chair Provides Perfect Lighting for any Situation
Lamp-Replaced Movie Posters
These Parody Posters Feature Lamps as Hit Stars
Portable Smartphone Tripods
The MPod Mini Stand Allows You to Take Pro Photos with Your Phone
Summer Food Carry-Ons
The Tama-chan is a Portable Fridge That Can Keep Things Cool and Hot
Colorful Anatomy Editorials
The Vogue Italia 'Under My Skin' Photoshoot Stars Kristina Sheiter
Retrofied Music Covers
Robert Penney Turns Top Hits into Vintage Vinyl Records
Spongy Pillow Lights
The Soft Light by Simon Frambach is a Squishy Foam Lamp One Can Sleep On
Phallic Ad Campaigns
RadioShack's 'Beats Pill' Ad Shows Models at Their Raunchiest
Nap-Inducing Notebooks
The 'Pillow Book' Lets Students Rest Anywhere
Exact Circle-Drawing Rulers
The 'Compasses Ruler' Lets You Draw Precise Straight and Curved Lines
Literal Time-Telling Watches
The Til Watch by Daniel Will-Harris is Easier to Read
Meth Lab Building Block Sets
The Breaking Bad Lego Lab Playset isn't Quite Designed for Children
Androgynous Streetside Shoots
This Jalouse September 2013 Editorial is Gritty yet Feminine
Faux City Backdrops
Hong Kong Has Created a Fake Skyline to Combat its Smog Problem
Cloudy Designer Photography
Berndnaut Smilde Brought the Clouds Inside for Harper's Bazaar 2013
Punky Celebrity Pantsuits
The Miley Cyrus 'Maxim Hot 100' Party Romper is Both Sleek and Fierce
Symbiotic Eco Dwellings
The Fab Tree Hab by Terreform One is a Living Graft Structure
Elegant Tourist Editorials
Marie Claire Netherlands 'Ciao Sisiliana' Stars Model Milou Sluis
Surreal Oversized Floor Lamps
The Diana Lamp from Delightfull is Magically Large
A-Line Hair Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Soeur des 60′s' Photoshoot Stars Gwen Lu
Designer Rucksack Collaborations
The Raf Simons x Eastpak Collection is Youthfully Modern
Blinged Out Trophy Watches
The Nixon x Street League Super Crown Championship Watch is Hot
Fairytale Exterior Lighting
This Outdoor Garden Chandelier Makes Parties Magical
Rad Radiological Rucksacks
This X-Ray Backpack Design Makes School Less Scary
Bite-Sized Biscuit Books
These Cookie Bookie Notebooks are Delicious for Taking Notes
Sporty Navigational Timepieces
The TomTom Multi-Sport GPS Watch Tracks, Times and Directs Athletes
Landscape Light Graffiti Photography
Drawings by Tobias Hutzler is Strikingly Simple
Tetris Container Fridges
The Foodstor Refrigerator Merges the Cooler and Leftovers Containers
Universe-Inspired Backpacks
The Cosmos Campus Pack Captures the Beauty of the Universe
Fiercely Feathered Editorials
The Marie Claire Australia September Issue is the Leader of Flocks
Marbled Metal Flash Drives
The Damascus by Tangfori is a Hand-Made, Marbled Metal USB
Six-Pack-Sized Fridges
This Tiny Mini Fridge is Just the Size for Six Beer Cans
Turntable Hardcover Notebooks
This Record Player Look-Alike Aims to Reset Creativity
Color-Blocked Stache Sacks
This Handlebar Moustache Bag Features a Prominent Neon Design
Abstract Wave-Inspired Architecture
The Hyundai Pavilion by Unsangdong Architects Mimics Motion
Gender-Swapping Pop Parodies
This Blurred Lines Parody Objectifies Men Instead of Women
Touchscreen Fridge Monitors
The Kitchen Hub Helps You Plan Meals and Monitor Expiration Dates
Pop Culture-Critiquing Street Art (UPDATE)
This Nick Walker Art Analyses the Current State of NYC
Hot Tea-Making Refrigerators
General Electric's New Fridge Dispenses Hot Water and Keeps Food Cold
File Cabinet-Inspired Notebooks
These Tab Notebooks Make Idea Organization Simpler
Audio-Recording Wristbands
The Kapture Band Acts as a Constant Spoken Word Diary
Inked Creature Artwork
Artist Mossi Has Created Incredible Psychedelic Animal Portraits
Fantasy Toy Block Figurines
These Game of Thrones LEGO Toys are Great Gifts to Fans of the Series
Semi-Caged Lighting
The Le Trulle Lamp by Edmondo Testaguzza are Gracefully Elegant
Paper-Free Notebooks
The 'No Pad' is a Ceramic Notebook That Acts Like a White Board
Basketball-Inspired Lamps
The Light Ball by Andrey Privalov is a Stylish Swish Shot
Yacht-Inspired Timepieces
The Burel 'Class Yacht' Accentuates Any Seafaring Adventure
Nutrition-Inspired Notebooks
This Fruit Memo Pad Sits on a Desk to Help You Keep Track of Tasks
Symbolic Out-of-Body Illustrations
Slava Triptih's Symbolic Art Tells a Complex Story
Masked Album-Amping Imagery
The First Image for the New Lady Gaga Album is Generating Hype Early
Cartoon-Bright Coat Editorials
The Grazia UK 'Pop Goes Autumn' Photoshoot Stars Sofia Resing
Luxury Accessory Sketches
Jewelled by T.S Abe is Incredibly Detailed and Enchanting
Imposter Building Block Cameras
Powerpig’s LEGO Polaroid Land Camera 1000 Works like a Real
Recreated Art LEGO Sculptures
Nathan Sawaya Turned Famous Paintings into Building Block Artwork
Faux Grass Pet Beds
The Green 'NESTo' Pet Bed Looks Like a Comfortable Patch of Grass
RFID Chip Tattoos
Artist Anthony Antonellis Embeds a Re-Programmable Chip into His Hand
Bulky Phone-Protesting Campaigns
This Slim Ascend P6 Smartphone Prevents Pockets from Bulging
Dark Side Drink Dispensers
Tom Sachs Wants You to Chill with His Evil Vader Fridge Design
Glamorous Retro Beachwear
The U+ Magazine 'La Dolce Vita' Editorial Stars Liah Cecchellero
Fold-Out Canine Cots
This Pet Bed Features a Modern Design and Saves Space
Luminously Sculptural Furniture
The Wolfsonian Museum Lamp by NC-office Emits a Soft Warm Glow
Bamboo-Embedded Timepieces
The WC Sport Watch Incorporates Wooden Elements in a Contemporary Way
Hashtagged Pop Song Prints
Robin Thicke and CapThat Created an Artistic Pre-Order Opportunity
Racy Teen Star Photography
V Magazine's Photo Shoot with Miley Cyrus Matures Her Significantly
Suspension Bridge Musical Instruments
The Human Harp by Di Mainstone Merges Art and Architecture
Upcycled Tree-Free Stationery
This Upcycled Stationery by Palm Republik Recycles Biomass Waste
Darkened Juxtaposed Editorials
The Elle Vietnam September 2013 Editorial is Fierce and Urban
Luxury Titanium USBs
The TI Titanium USB by Tangfori Redefines What You Know of Flash Drives
Robotic Rucksacks
This Star Wars R2D2 Backpack is the Perfect Back-to-School Sidekick
Enlightened Chalk Sketches
Peter Han Uses Chalkboard Drawings to Create Unrestrictive Art
Pastel Punk Photo Shoots
The Miley Cyrus Fashion Shoot by Mario Testino is Provocatively Sharp
Towering Building Block Structures
This Structure is Now the Tallest LEGO Tower in the World
Building Block-Friendly Mugs
These Fantastic Mugs Allow People to Attach LEGO and Mega Blocks
Scorching Castle Wall Decals
This Children's Wall Decal Features a Graphic of an Imaginary Castle
Authentic Hyperrealist Illustrations
Emanuele Dascanio Creates Breathtakingly Realistic Work
Lacerated Collage Portraits
Christine Kim's Demure Cut Paper Collages are Elegantly Done
Building-Block Soccer Installations
The 2013 LEGO Champions League Game Was Recreated with LEGO
Social Media Magnets
Make Your Refrigerator Look Just Like Your Facebook Page
Pop Culture Tribute Videos
The Lady Gaga 'Applause' Video is Full of Pop Culture Homages