Impulse Spending and How to Avoid It
As we live in a world driven by consumerism, we constantly find ourselves surrounded by material treasures we simply can’t resist, whether we planned to…
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Five Amazon Beauty Dupes You Need Right Now
At VALLEY, we get it – college students need to know how to look good on a budget. Between THON, State Patty’s Day, Valentine’s Day…
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Organic Eating on a College Budget
Eating organic foods can feel like a near impossible feat for college students on a ramen noodle budget. Whether you’re buying fresh produce, proteins or…
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A “Nu” Way to Experience Fashion
While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of several gatherings and fun events, for those that are still occurring in-person, the opportunity to…
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Must-Have Target Finds for the Winter
Recently, there have been so many amazing finds at Target to add to your closet. Target isn’t always the first place you’d probably look for…
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Battle of the Dupes
Let’s face it: nothing is more saddening than window shopping. With our other financial needs, we often have to say “no” to our exquisite fashion…
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Ballin’ On a Budget: Luxury Fashion Under $300
If you’re a fashion lover, it’s likely that you spend time browsing the sites of Louis Vuitton, Gucci and other luxury brands. The unfortunate reality…
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Looks From the GRAMMYs on a College Student Budget
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us: award show season! ‘Tis the season of seeing our favorite celebrities flaunt their style. The…
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Get Out There and Travel: The Hidden Benefits of Going Abroad
Whether it is across town or across the ocean, here are the top five benefits of traveling.
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Ball-ing on a Budget: Everyday Looks Inspired by the Met Gala
Here are some suggestions on how you can imitate your favorite celebrities’ looks without breaking the bank.
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Sleeping with Silk
VALLEY’s here to breakdown the benefits as to why you should consider making the switch to silk and how to do so on a college budget.
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How to Graduate From Your “College” Look
Fashion is meant to be fun, even though at times it feels like the biggest pain in the butt. VALLEY is here with some tips to upgrade your “college wardrobe”.
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11 Simple Halloween Costumes For The Procrastinator
It’s all fun and games until Halloween is literally tonight and you are totally costume-less. VALLEY has compiled 11 easy, clever and budget-friendly Halloween costumes…
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Best of Drugstore Cosmetics
We all love to look amazing, but balling on a budget in the makeup department can tricky. From concealers that cost more than clothing and…
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The High Price of Fast Fashion Steals
The weekend is approaching and you realize you have nothing worthy of wearing for Saturday night. You rush to the Forever 21 and grab the…
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Depop: The Millenial’s Gateway to Thrifting
Want to go thrift shopping everywhere anytime? Sounds like a dream to the vintage fashion junky, but in the digital age, it’s possible with Depop….
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Plan the Best Spring Break With Your Best Friends
While some are looking forward to having the crisp fall air blow through State College, others are already putting down payments on their spring break…
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Abroad Alone: Tips for Traveling Solo
Few experiences compare to being immersed in a new language and culture without anyone to rely on but yourself. As exciting as solo travel may…
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Hidden Gems in Packed Racks: Thrifting Tips and Tricks
Packed racks of clothing, single digits on the price tags and miscellaneous objects scattered all throughout the home decor department can only mean one thing…
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Swimming Pretty: Best of Swimwear Brands
Searching for the perfect swimsuit is the summertime equivalent of searching for the perfect pair of jeans as the temperature begins to drop. This can…
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