Broke college students struggle to get by. Still, in those moments of weakness or dire need, a girl’s shopping impulse kicks in. To save your credit card some pain, here are a few ways to conquer online shopping.
For a night out: Check out sites such as Tobi and Asos; both webpages offer great staple and statement pieces and have great deals too! For first time users at Tobi.com, a 50% markdown is offered sitewide and on Asos.com, students always receive 10 percent off with free shipping both ways.
For a formal: Rent The Runway can turn any girl into a princess for the night. This website allows customers with a small budget to rent expensive designer gowns for special occasions. Don’t worry about the possibility of the fit being a little too loose or tight; they send two sizes!
For everyday: When the itch to shop just won’t go away, everyday sites like Piperlime and Brandy Melville present affordable fashion. Piperlime features style suggestions from major celebrities in the fashion industry, such as Rachel Zoe and Rachel Bilson. It also features a “girl on the budget” section that is targeted toward college students. Brandy Melville is another website that has gained a huge celebrity following while still remaining affordable. This boho-chic line will keep any girl with a laptop busy for hours.
For inspiration: Apps like Instagram and sites like Pinterest can cause major fashion jealously, but luckily there are others sites out there to help! The newly popular Wanelo gives users the chance to purchase all that they love about Pinterest with the added feature of being able to simply click on their favorite outfit idea and purchase it at the same time. Polyvore features collages of fabulous clothes and suggests current trends at all price points. For the Twitter- and Facebook-obsessed, websites like Topsy and Bling highlight the latest sale-related posts on their social media sites and offer discounts.
Grab your laptop (and charger) and find a comfy chair because guilt-free shopping awaits!