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Poolside Pretty–For Pretty Cheap!

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Allison Day Student Contributor, Emory University
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Erica Petri Student Contributor, Emory University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Emory chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

The warm weather is finally here to stay and those sun rays are just begging to give you a tan (don’t forget sunscreen!). Between Clairmont pool, formal, and tanning on McDonough, you have definitely been rocking your favorite bi
kini. So much so that everyone has seen it a billion times. And it may or may not be majorly faded from the sun and chlorine. And if you’re lucky and your boobs have grown it might not do them justice anymore… yeah, maybe it’s time to get a new one.
 
Unfortunately, cute suits are often way expensive (how can two triangles and a string amount to so much??) The Burberry Brit bikini on the right is $250, and to be honest it’s not even that cute. Fortunately, between Atlantic Station and Lennox Mall, anyone can find inexpensive swimwear that is actually cute, if you know where to look…

 

First off, head to H&M in Atlantic Station for super cute, super affordable suits. They have tons of great options—all around $10!! They also have cool shades for similar prices—I got some sweet rose colored frames myself.
 

Next, walk over to Victoria’s Secret, still in Atlantic Station! They have tons of great options from push-up tops that promise to make it appear as if your boobs have grown two cup sizes, to slinky one-pieces and cover-ups. This super-flattering bandeau bikini is on sale for $18 total! I literally might buy it right now.
 
If you have
n’t found the perfect suit yet, you still have options. Make your way to Lennox     Mall and check out Zara! They have cute pieces for about $25 each.
 
While you’re at Lennox, pay a visit to Express, where you can get the classic black bikini for under $20! Cute bathing suits abound, and so do complementary options! Check out these great T-strap sandles for $23.92—they come in lots of colors too.
 
Hopefully HCE has helped you find the perfect bikini and maybe some chic accessories to go with your post-PCB tan! Here comes the sun… and here comes one hot HCE-reader!

Allison is a senior at Emory University studying Journalism and the rather complicated major of Interdisciplinary Studies: Visual Studies and Contemporary Cultures. She is slightly obsessed with magazines and has written and edited for Her Campus since its start at Emory her freshman year. At Emory she can generally be found giving tours to prospies, hanging with her ADPi sisters, DJ-ing with WMRE and om-ing in yoga classes. Allison enjoys music, drawing, and fashion, and like most college students she is completely addicted to coffee. After graduation she wants to work in public relations or marketing, but her secret dream is to become Lena Dunham. Follow her on Twitter: @alldayallison