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See it, Save it with Wanelo

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Mich chapter.

Pinterest is one of the easiest sites to completely lose track of time on. Hours disappear as you pin dresses, shoes, and dream homes. This can only last for so long until you realize your perfect virtual life is not really a possibility, especially with the lofty attached price tag. While that Marc Jacobs dress might look really cute, and that Prada bag you pinned might just be calling your name, the reality is that these luxury items with 3 and 4 figure price tags are just not realistic on a collegiette budget. So how can you remove the hefty price tags and create a virtual closet that is actually affordable? Enter Wanelo. Wanelo is a new pinterest-type site that allows you to see, save, and buy more affordable items.

From kitschy jewelry to DIY projects and t-shirts with catchy phrases, Wanelo has something for everyone. While Pinterest has no specific focus and spans from housewares to pictures of cute animals, Wanelo focuses heavily on fashion, accessories, and small dorm room essentials. It features both small Internet retailers and larger companies like Amazon. With just a couple clicks, you can find great ways to refresh your wardrobe without breaking the bank.

Doing a little shopping is also a great way to motivate yourself. Whether it is a reward for pushing yourself in your workouts or a congratulatory gift for doing really well on your last exam, getting yourself a little something is a good way to boost morale and much healthier than treating yourself to that extra slice of cake as a reward. Breaking the bank by doing this, however, can add more stress than it’s worth. On a collegiette’s budget, it’s important to save where you can so you can afford those Tuesday nights at Skeeps. So, instead of fantasizing about things you can’t have right now, log onto Wanelo and start saving!

Elizabeth is a Senior at The University of Michigan and the Managing Editor of HC UMich. She is majoring in Communications, Screen Arts and Cultures and minoring in Writing. When she's not writing for HC, she works for the Big Ten Network Student U.