Graduation Gifts

With graduation quickly approaching, such an exciting season also requires a gift guide. Here is a Bargainista-approved guide to purchasing a special gift for your exceptional graduate at every price!

Under $50

Accessories for a New Apartment

 

 $25

 

Target Giftcard

 

$20-$50

Cool Art Depicting College Town

$50-$100

Accessories

 Hobo Wallet

$88

 

Tory Burch Cosmetic Case

$78

Tory Burch Key Holder

For a new set of keys!

$98

$100+

Jewelry...Duh!

 This company (Three Jane) makes customized map necklaces that features a small snapshot of your campus and marks your schools with a small diamond. Love!

Kate Spade

$195

Swell Caroline

$68

Enjoy!

Friend Fashion

Each of my friends has a very unique and fun style! They are all super fashionable and they inspire my wardrobe all the time. Here are some pieces that represent each of their styles. All pieces are $40 or under!

Julia

Cozy European Chic

Key Pieces: Wool cable knit sweaters, dainty jewelry, feminine skirts, and fun ballet flats.

Piperlime

 J.Crew Factory

Gap

 Old Navy

Cathy

Cute and Simplistic 

Key Pieces: Stylish black tops, knee-length skirts, bold colored cardigans, ethnic-inspired accessories.

Old Navy

 Gap

 J.Crew Factory

Piperlime.

Becca
Urban Retro  
Key Pieces: Over-sized tee-shirts and blouses, leggings, moccasins, and cross-body bags. 

 

Forever21

Target

Urban Outfitters

Nordstrom

Marybeth

Trendy Prep
Key Pieces: Fitted blazer, bold-colored blouses, classic stripes, patent leather heels.

 Old Navy

  J.Crew Factory

Gap

Target

Enjoy!

 

Formal on a Budget

With many student organization having formals this time of year, here are some great ideas for outfits for a college student on a budget (under $38!) , enjoy!

 Forever 21: $27.80

Tobi- $36

 

ModCloth- $21.99

 

ModCloth- $26.99

Target- $29.99

 

Target- $20.98

Forever21- $19.80

Enjoy!

Study Essentials

Here are my top ten wallet-friendly study essentials! All products are under $15

Precise pens are great for color-coding notes and study guides!

Lilly Pulitzer notebooks make class fun!

Diet Dr. Pepper for late nights in the library.

 A cozy pair of slippers! (These are from Bath and Body Works and they are AMAZING!!)

Relaxing aromatherapy lotion to de-stress.

Holiday coffee creamer to spice up your morning.

These never go out of style!

A comfortable tee-shirt

A good (free!) playlist

 

The best!!

Happy Studying! Enjoy!

These are a Few of My Favorite Things

Bargainista is back after a long, but much needed, hiatus. With fall in the air- trends reflect the changing leaves. Look out for this season's hottest colors- burnt oranges, cranberry reds, and golden yellows. Everything is under $50!

Burnt Orange

 $38- Francesca's

 $34.94- Old Navy

 $39.99- J.Crew

   

Cranberry

$44- Francesca's

 

 $32- Madewell

$39.50- Piperlime

$17.50- Old Navy

 Golden rich yellow

$27.50- Old Navy

$39.50- J.Crew

$24.99- J.Crew

Enjoy!