All of us bargain-loving college girls know about the best sites and stores for affordable clothing, but here’s one you may not have heard of: ASOS. ASOS is a British shopping site that also sells to other countries around the world, including the United States. ASOS specializes in trendy clothing and accessories for both men and women, and sell a variety of both ASOS-branded and designer items. My favorite feature of the store, however, is that they also sell more affordable versions of clothing items that celebrities have worn.

Prices for many of the designer pieces can be pretty steep, but ASOS-brand items are actually surprisingly affordable (especially when they’re on sale)! Right now, there are a ton of fabulous pieces of clothing and accessories for as little as $20 — or even less! Click below to see eight great under-$20 picks available from ASOS! Read More »

It’s not easy choosing a shirt to wear out on a Saturday night. Maybe it doesn’t take you as long as it takes me, but I always try to match my ensemble based on the elements of the evening. Is this a night with the girls or the guys? Bar or club? Dinner or just drinks? The answer to these questions predicts whether I’ll be wearing jeans or a dress, low-cut or conservative, heels or flats, tight or more forgiving leggings. It’s exhausting and always has me running out the door (at least) 10 minutes behind schedule.

And then I found this, a shirt that takes a lot of the guesswork out of getting ready, no matter where I’m headed.

This Lipstick Rosette Lace Tank from Body Central is ideal for a Friday or Saturday (or, uh, any day of the week, really) when you’re headed out for a night on the town. Here’s why:

1. It’s Dark. Once I’ve figured out what’s appropriate for the type of evening I’m setting out for, there are still other factors to consider. It’s important to opt for a dark color, not only because black is wonderfully flattering for any body shape, but at any college party you’re guaranteed to get spilled on. You might not know who did it or where it came from (or you might slip and in the process dump your entire beer on you’re head – trust me, it’s possible) but either way, when it does inevitably happen you don’t want to be the girl in white. Unless you’ve entered a contest that gives prizes for that sort of thing. Read More »

Every year, the Pantone Color Institute names a “color of the year.” This year’s pick is Honeysuckle, an “encouraging and uplifting” reddish-pink shade meant to “instill the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life.” I definitely agree with Pantone on this choice — Honeysuckle is such an energetic and bright color, I can’t see it bringing anything buthappiness!

We’re only a month into 2011, and I’ve already seen this color start to pop up all over the place: fashion (tons of celebrities wore bright pink dresses on the red carpet at the recent Golden Globes and SAG Awards shows), home decor, and beauty. That’s great news: because it’s so popular, Honeysuckle clothing, accessories and cosmetics are available at prices even us broke college students can afford! AKA – under 20 bucks! Read More »

I know winter break just ended and we’re all falling back into our usual school routines, but I know I’m not the only one out there who can’t wait for summer. I miss long, carefree days at the beach, where thoughts of school and work are miles away and where I can go makeup-free and let my hair air-dry in the warm sun.

Unfortunately, it’s still pretty chilly out there, so I’m not going to be leaving my house with wet hair anytime soon. Until then, though, at least I can cover up unwashed or messy hair with cute winter hats! Winter hats are the ultimate multi-tasking accessory: they cover up bad hair days, keep you nice and warm, and they’re a cute addition to any winter outfit! Here are eight great finds, each $20 or less! Read More »

Back in the early days of college, whenever it would rain, I used to just put on a hoodie and my old sneakers, throw my hair into a ponytail and go to class like that — carefully avoiding puddles whenever possible, but inevitably soaking my feet and the bottom of my jeans. Eventually, I got a pair of rain boots, which helped things by letting me walk through puddles without getting my feet and jeans wet, but I still dressed pretty sloppy on those days. I just figured since I was bound to get wet anyway, there was no point in trying to look cute.

However, as I started to pay more and more attention to the way other women dressed in the rain — including women on the street, not just those on campus — I realized the error in the way I’d been thinking (and dressing). Even on the rainiest days, it’s possible to stay dry and still dress fashionably and do your hair and makeup as usual, with just a few additions to your closet.

Here are a few to get you started — and they’re all just $20 or less! Read More »

ModCloth is known for their vintage and retro-inspired clothing. I personally love their selection of unique dresses and shoes – they have perfect outfits for anything from parties to work (and everything in between).

Another great feature of ModCloth is the amazing selection of quirky and standout accessories. ModCloth offers lots of cute and unique accessories to add the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. And the best part? Lots of ModCloth’s accessories are less than $20 each – like all of these great choices!

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Happy 2011, everyone! It’s a new year, so why not start it off right by getting into shape? I know I’d like to slim down after overindulging on food and drinks during the holidays! It’s not going to be easy, though. For me, the hardest part of working out, especially when I haven’t been at it in a while, is getting motivated. The exercise part isn’t so bad once I’m doing it, because I just visualize my goals (or watch Kardashian marathons…), but I have the hardest time just getting up and going.

In order to motivate myself to work out, I’ve decided to buy myself some cute new workout clothes. The idea is that I’ll feel obligated to use the clothes since I spent money on them, and I’ll also want to show off how cute I look in my new workout gear. Lucky for me (and those of you who think this is such a great idea you have to do it, too) some of my favorite cheap clothing stores have started carrying workout clothes, so there are lots of affordable options — like all these for just $20 or less! Read More »

It’s an old fashion rule that you can’t wear white after labor day — but I say, “says who?” I think white’s perfectly fine for winter… it’s the color of snow, after all!

The difference from summer whites is that winter whites are richer, warmer shades of white, like ivory, cream, and ecru. These colors look especially lush paired with other winter colors. Here are some great winter white pieces for less than $20! Read More »

Now that it’s winter break, you’re likely spending most of your time sitting around your parents’ house in your PJ’s, right? I don’t blame you — if you don’t have to go to work or school, you might as well be comfortable, right?

But “comfortable” doesn’t have to mean “sloppy.” There are plenty of comfortable lounge clothes that are also cute! They’re also useful beyond winter break — loungewear is perfect for hanging out in the dorms! These clothes will make sure you look cute and stay comfortable, whether you’re studying, watching a movie with friends, or napping… and they’re all just $20 or less! Read More »

Let’s face it, ladies: while high heels are sexy and a definite must-have for every wardrobe, the bottom line is they hurt. A lot.  Even if you deal with the pain of heels most of the time, sometimes your poor, little, ailing feet just need a break.

Thankfully, there are lots of cute options for flats these days.  You can find a pair in virtually any color, pattern or style to match every outfit and mood.  All of these fabulous flats will take you anywhere from class to a party (and everywhere in between)–for less than $20 a pair! Read More »