You know what is the best part about spring fashion? All the awesome new pieces filling up your online shopping cart. You know what the worst part about spring fashion? Realizing you live on a college student budget.
The struggle between staying on trend and on budget is real. But luckily, you can still update your look for the season without spending a single cent.
Check out these seven styling tips and hacks to achieve spring looks that truly everyone can afford.
You know that random black ribbon you have from a shirt you no longer wear? Well say hello to your new choker! (Photo via @jazzminlauren)
Instead of gently filling in, be heavy-handed with your brow pencil for a dramatic, Cara-esque look! (Photo via @biancacanales)
Are you a middle-parter? Pick a side and part your hair differently. It will have people hemming and hawing over what looks different… (Photo via @annalaplaca)
Stack your favorite bracelets and bangles to create a single, ultimate, mega-arm candy. (Photo via @marthaeelman)
Denim jackets are the new belt. (Photo via @rachaelmarissastyles)
Use white out to fix that typo in your homework and give yourself an on-trend manicure. (Photo via @n_agem)
Your new favorite of culottes are just an old pair of denim and a few scissor snips away! (Photo via @annavcoke)