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Delivered To Your Dorm Room

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

Welcome to State College, Pa. A great college town with a “roaring” nightlife, yes, but the shopping is fairly limited. While there are a few small boutiques scattered downtown, the selection is scarce and most of the time you end up rocking the same top as five other girls you pass on the way to class.

Whether you want to buy a new dress for Frat Formal Friday or send your sister at home a piece of new jewelry for her birthday, sometimes a girl just needs a little retail therapy.  

These eight places, all conveniently accessible from the comfort of your dorm room or apartment, will fulfill all your spending needs.  Geared towards young women, these stores are not too expensive and often have coupon codes and discount deals.  Simply pick your favorite, create a free account and start shopping.

1.      Tobi

Looking for the hottest styles before they even hit stores? Look no further than Tobi.com.  Updated with brand new items daily, Tobi carries the latest fashions at affordable prices. Customers who sign up for a new account and “like” them on Facebook receive 50 percent off their first order, which can end up being quite the discount.

2.      Wanelo

Want It. Need It. Love It. Comparative to Pinterest, Wanelo provides its users with endless pages of scrolling through unique items found across the World Wide Web. When you see something you like, you can add it to your Wishlist or buy it directly from its original website.  You can create any type of list you want to keep track of items you may want to buy in the future. From phone cases to maxi skirts, Wanelo has it all.

3.      Go Jane

Shopping on a strict budget? Go Jane has your back.  They carry many popular styles at reasonable mark-downs. This site is specifically helpful if you are looking for a simple basic, such as a new pair of nude heels. It’s also great for purchasing a funky style that may not be around forever, such as neon jeans. The prices are so affordable that it won’t be a complete loss if you don’t end up loving what you bought for too long.

4.      Lulu’s

While a bit pricier than your average online shop, Lulu’s has the most beautiful clothes and accessories. They provide original items as well as brand name designers. If you’re looking to splurge on something nice once in a while, I would highly recommend checking out Lulu’s. However, don’t be too intimidated, they also carry clothes that wont break the bank. You may just have to search for those a little harder.

5.     Etsy

If you’re hoping to buy something personalized or monogrammed, you need to check out Etsy. This site is home to hundreds of merchants who   aim to create custom items catered just for you. From a new makeup case embroidered with your initials to a pair of Beats headphones encrusted with Swarovski crystals in the color of your choice, Etsy is a place to let your creativity (and bank account) run wild.

6.     Rue La La

Home to boutiques that last only for 48 hours, Rue La La is the perfect place to snag designer deals at a price you can be happy about.  A free membership provides you access to an endless amount of your favorite brands. Not only do they carry men’s and women’s clothing, but they also provide users with home décor boutiques, travel deals and so much more.

7.     Rent the Runway

RTR allows you to feel like a celebrity for a short while when you   borrow the latest fashions straight from the designer names you’ve heard of but never actually wore yourself.  If you’re like most of us collegiettes, you  probably were never able to afford a gold sequin Dolce and Gabbana gown, until now that is.

8.    Shoptiques

Wish you could go back in time and buy that gorgeous leather handbag you   wanted when you were studying abroad in Paris? Shoptiques collects many of the world’s unique shopping locations and places them all on one convenient site just for you.  Shoptiques allows you to choose a store from a specific city or even country you would like to browse.  After a long week of classes, what could be better than spending the afternoon virtually strolling down Rodeo Drive?

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Rachel Elman is currently a senior at Penn State University majoring in public relations and minoring in international studies. She recently returned from a semester abroad studying at the University of Sydney, Australia. Rachel plans to become a publicist in the entertainment industry. Follow her journey at @RachelElman on Twitter and Instagram!
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Born and raised by two Nittany Lions, Rachel continued the tradition by attending Penn State University in the fall of 2009. Currently a senior journalism major, Rachel also spends her time minoring in both psychology and Spanish. During her sophomore year she wrote for the Greek newspaper at Penn State as a member of Alpha Xi Delta, followed by joining the Her Campus team as a writer and the Public Relations/Social Media Manager in the fall of her junior year. In search of mastering the Spanish language, Rachel indulged herself in the country of Spain for five months while she studied abroad in the city of Alicante during the spring of 2012. In order to keep her English up to par, Rachel blogged about her experiences for both her personal account and Her Campus at Penn State. With a love for shoes, smiles, and a good bowl of mac and cheese, this social media fiend never leaves her twitter by its lonesome. Follow Rachel @hayhayitsrayray as she pursues her dream as an aspiring magazine editor and world traveler.