Blogger Highlight: Lovely Undergrad

Biffles, as you all know, I love frugal finds and DIY crafts! If you don't want to drop tons of cash (like me!) to decorate your room, invest in high-end beauty products, or find fun things to do, Lovely Undergrad is an awesome resource for ideas and inspiration! A college student herself, Jessica shares her tips on everything from spicing up a plain room to great books to read and cute wardrobe ideas... all on a small budget! Here are a few of my favorite inspirations:

Try scouring a flea market for this birdcage photo display. Just use clothespins to attach photos!

Edamame: a healthy and cheap snack!

An AWESOME alternative to a traditional nightstand

This bulletin board was made from a door! Insane.

Great theme!

Get your make-up organized!

From salvaged chain gate to adorable headboard with just a blanket or quilt!

Hope you guys found some inspiration here. It's true that with a little flair, you don't need a big budget to get organized and add some style. Check out Lovely Undergrad for more tricks and ideas. DIY away, BFF'ers

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Blogger Highlight: New Dress A Day!

With a little bit of creativity, you don't need to shell out big bucks for a new outfit! Using only $1 and some sewing prowess, this blogger turns shapeless, old school gowns into a brand new dress or top. So catch the DIY fever and turn your old closet rejects or vintage market finds into a gorgeous new addition to your wardrobe! Here's one of my favorite transformations:

This...

...into THIS!

For more design inspirations, check out Marisa's blog, "New Dress A Day"
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