One of the hottest jewelry trends right now is rose gold, a pretty pink-tinted shade of gold. I love its feminine and romantic feel, and it looks amazing when paired with yellow gold and white gold, silver or gunmetal! What’s more, although white gold looks better on cool skin tones and yellow gold looks better on warmer skin tones, rose gold flatters every skin tone! And it pairs perfectly with fall’s clothing shades like brown, gray and dark blue, so now is the perfect time to add it to your wardrobe! Check out these amazing rose-gold-colored accessories which won’t break the bank at only $20 or less each! Read More »

History always repeats itself, and this is especially true in the fashion world! Fashion inspired by the 1970s was huge on the runways and in stores this past spring and summer, and from what I’ve seen so far, it looks like this trend is going to carry well into the fall! While you may be able to score some great vintage pieces by rummaging through your mom’s closet, there are also tons of 70s-inspired fashions available at almost every store — and at great prices! Check out some of these 70s-inspired pieces that are all just $20 or under! Read More »

I’m always looking for new stores that sell cute, affordable clothes. That’s why I was so excited when I came across Pink Ice while shopping on 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California — and even more excited when I found out they had an online store as well! Pink Ice is full of cute clothes perfect for any occasion! Here are a few great options available right now at Pink Ice’s online store for just $20 or less! Read More »

One of the most popular colors of this summer was cobalt blue, a cool, deep shade that conjures up images of the ocean. Now summer may be drawing to a close, but this sapphire-tinted hue is set to be one of the hottest colors for fall as well. Multiple designers had cobalt shoes, dresses, and accessories on their Fall 2012 runways, but you don’t have to be able to afford designer threads to jump on this trend. Clothing racks at the mall are already filled with cobalt blue pieces that you can incorporate into your summer-to-fall wardrobe — here are a few affordable picks for just $20 or less!

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With classes starting up again over the next few weeks for most universities, you’re probably gearing up by grabbing everything you need for back-to-school. Even if you’re not a first year, there’s a lot to buy: notebooks, highlighters and pens, textbooks, dorm essentials and so much more. But the good thing is, not all of it has to cost a lot! In fact, you can get tons of your back-to-school essentials for just $20 or less! Just take a look…

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There’s something I’ve always loved about wood details for clothes and accessories. It adds a natural, bohemian feel to any look that is perfect for the summertime. Not only do dark wood details go great with summer brights, but they also pair nicely with the darker and muted shades you see in fall. Plus, I love how wood’s heaviness makes it a statement on its own, so you don’t need many other accessories! And the best thing about wood? It’s inexpensive! All of these pieces are less than $20, making it easy to add wood details into your wardrobe! Read More »

It’s August, and just because school starts back up again in a few weeks doesn’t mean summer’s coming to an end anytime soon. Temperatures around the country burning up, and I for one can’t stand it. If it wasn’t for my full-time job, I’d be hitting up a pool or the beach every day to stay cool. Which is why I’m super exited to  get a new bathing suit cover up, too. Check out some great bathing suits for just $20 or less!

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There’s nothing I love more than a great deal. That’s why I’m always shopping the clearance racks, browsing online sales, and looking for new stores with great prices. Papaya carries wardrobe staples along with trendy styles — and it’s friendly on a college student’s budget. Along with their cute clothes, Papaya also carries shoes and lots of cute jewelery and other accessories. I’ve shopped at Papaya in the mall, but I was super excited to see they have a great website to shop from as well. Here are just a few of the great items you can get for under $20 at Papaya. Read More »

There’s no other store that epitomizes the lazy freedom of long summer days quite like PacSun. Some of you may not have ever stepped foot into a PacSun, simply because it appears from the outside to be targeted solely at the surfer at skater crowd. While that’s partly true, the store actually has a lot more to offer. They have tons of cute accessories and jewelry, and lots of adorable summer basics. And it’s nice on a college girl’s budget: I’ve scored a so many great deals there! Check out this gallery of great $20 and under finds from PacSun that are perfect for summer! Read More »

Wedges: they’ve been around forever, but this year they were an especially big trend for Summer. They’re great because you can easily switch out flat sandals with wedges to instantly dress up your outfit, and they’re more comfortable than regular heels. And what’s more, they look great with everything: jeans and a t-shirt, a cute sundress…even shorts!

While Hollywood celebrities can afford to spend hundreds of dollars on their staple summer wedges, college girls are on a much tighter budget. But I’ve found that there are plenty of great options out there for about the same as a movie ticket! Check out these great finds, each of which is under $20! Read More »