We've all been told that college is the time to find yourself -- to discover your passions and preferences while becoming an adult. But it's tough for students with impeccable style to find relatable stuff to read that really gets what it's like to be in college, where the dorm square footage is minuscule and the number in your bank account is even smaller.
Sometimes you need a little inspiration or guidance from bloggers to help develop your style, and these 10 sites are great places to start for the chic and savvy student.
1. The College Prepster
If you're a fan of bows, monograms and nautical color schemes, Carly Heitlinger's blog will be your new favorite destination. The College Prepster was born when Heitlinger was a student at Georgetown and it has blossomed to become a full-fledged resource for readers to find style tips, restaurant recs and relatable life lessons. This site has everything for the chic and savvy college student -- book recommendations, recipes, and of course, some serious style inspo.
2. Vagabond Youth
Amy Lee is a student at UCLA who has simultaneously found time to document her California-inspired style on a popular Youtube channel and Instagram account. Her site keeps the average college student's budget in mind while also giving tutorials, displaying shoppings hauls and DIY projects.
3. I Spy DIY
It's tough to keep up with endless trends with little-to-no disposable income. Have no fear -- I Spy DIY wants readers to spot the styles they love and recreate them. The site is flooded with tutorials for home decor, recipes and style hacks for the creative and crafty.
4. Rupee Rags
Maleeha Farooq, born and raised in Karachi, and Masooma Ali, a New Yorker, both go to school in Toronto. They created Rupee Rags to give a fresh perspective on style, their culture and the day-to-day life of two trendy college students. The photography is stunning, style is on point and seeing diversity in the fashion blogging world is a breath of fresh air.
5. Leigh Deux Dorm
Anyone who has spent time living in a college dorm knows the struggle of trying to find chic bedding that fits on a twin XL mattress. The founders of Leigh Deux Dorm, both mothers of teenagers, recognized this gap in the market and decided to create functional and professional bedroom essentials, furniture and dorm room decor that both students and the everyday consumer would be proud to show off.
6. Song of Style
Aimee Song has nearly 2.5 million Instagram followers for a reason -- this girl has got her finger on the pulse on what's popular in the fashion world. It's tough to scroll through her blog or her feed without instantly envying her travels, beauty routine and entire wardrobe.
7. AsosWhether you're looking for practical attire or something slightly outrageous, Asos is a shopping destination for any kind of shopper. They sell well-known brands as well as their own in-house label, with plenty of basics and other trendy pieces. Plus, they have free returns and a 10 percent discount for students who use their college email addresses.
8. Dormify
Any fashion-minded college student should take a peek at Dormify before heading off to school or craving a dorm room redesign. The idea was born from a mother-daughter duo who had a tough time finding sophisticated, practical decor during the back-to-school craze. Their hope is to make dorm and apartment shopping "an effortless, fashionable experience."
9. Penny Chic
If you live for runway fashion but don’t have the budget to afford it, Shauna Miller’s site, Penny Chic, is your new best friend. She sees a budget as nothing more than a fun style challenge and her styling tips can help readers get the most bang for their buck. Her Penny vs. Pricey recurring series finds the hottest pieces for fractions of the price and her Outfit Crush series helps find celeb looks for less.
10. CB2
Crate and Barrel's sister store sells modern furniture, like sleek sofas and storage equipment, designed for smaller spaces like apartments and lofts -- which make it a great destination for college students to nab contemporary items at reasonable prices. Their products come in modern and whimsical styles that ensure a lifespan much longer than the four years of college.