There are places to shop within a short drive of SMU without the need to struggle through a crowded mall. Here are my picks.

Francesca’s: Located at Mockingbird Station, Francesca’s provides unique items reminiscent of Anthropologie at less than half the price.

Buffalo Exchange: This cheapster’s paradise is located on Lower Greenville. Full of stylish second hand finds, you’ll look cute and save a few bucks at the same time.

Shopruche.com. Ok, so it’s a website. Even shorter distance right? But there you can find all of the cute vintage apparel you’ve drooled over at pricey boutiques for much less.

Ahab Bowen. Dealing in retro, hip clothing in jewelry, this second-hand fashion store is sure to make you look like the most fashionable, and thrifty, person the ’70s have ever seen.

Flirt Boutique. Conveniently situated in Uptown, this chic boutique carries all of the fun things a girl could need. And if you can’t afford it now, don’t worry, they have a fabulous sale rack that they are continually stocking.

You may be in a big city now, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend big bucks! Keep reading the style page of The Daily Campus, checkout smustyle.com, and just ask around! You’ll find some adorable shops that are wallet friendly.