44 Cheap Things For Anyone Who's Been Accused Of Being Fancy
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Cocktail glitter, a sleek bun-hack hair pin, fizzing shower steamers, and more little glam dashes for your daily life.
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Promising review: "I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It’s a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable to different things in your life. I love what it stands for and I look forward to when I burn mine after I’m done. Self love, self care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow is always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things different. You’re so much more than what’s been done to you and someone’s inability to see your worth does not decrease your value. Choose you for a change." —Brent Helm
Get it from Amazon for $7.32.
Ether + Opal is a Chicago-based Etsy shop specializing in pop culture-centric goods.
Promising review: "I am Baby Gorgeous and I am obsessed with how freakin' gorgeous this is!" —Alyse Stolz
Get it from Ether + Opal on Etsy for $14.99.
I own not one but TWO sets of these and ordered a size up to make for comfier tossing and turning at night. (I sleep in some very weird positions.)
Promising review: "These pajamas were perfect for our girls night out! We all ordered up a size and that worked out great! I would definitely order these pajamas again. I would recommend them to friends and family." —Natasha S. Joiner
Get them from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 15 designs and sizes XS–3XL).
You can use each pen ~20 times and should expect your teeth to lighten four to eight shades.
Promising review: "I have only used the two original pens that I purchased and can already see an improvement. I am older than 60 and drink coffee daily and red wine weekly." —vicki houska
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.95 (clip the coupon on the product page to get $3 off this price).
My colleague Emma Lord is all about this mascara. Here's what she has to say: "Hello, that is my face above, because I bought into the hype of all the 5-star reviews and now I will never look back!! Putting it on is like giving my eyelashes butterfly wings. It doesn't get clumpy, it stays put no matter how much you sweat, and you can apply it on very lightly if you don't want it to look so dramatic, or continue applying for longer lashes each time."
Promising review: "Saw this product on TikTok and thought it would be expensive looking at the results they got. I am beyond amazed with how my lashes look after about two coats. For around $5 you couldn’t ask for a better mascara! I will be buying this same one when I run out. I was not expecting to like it as much as I do! No complaints." —Kd
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "I have a weird skinny window in my house where no normal window covering works. People walking on our community trail can see up into our upstairs bathroom when the light is on and it's dark outside. Not a good plan at all. So I used this window film and cut different-sized circles and placed them on this window to interrupt the view into the house. Worked perfectly! Very easy to use." —Marsgard
Get it from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in 11 sizes).
Promising review: "Very pretty, high and good quality, can fit A LOT, bought for my Miami trip to use during the day while I walk around. I'll be able to hold a lot. Great bag!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "I kept seeing this product pop up on TikTok so I decided to buy a pack and I'm SO GLAD I DID! These smell so good and are a perfect way to relax while in the shower. I now recommend them to everyone I know!" —Merry
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $26.97+ (available in a variety of scents).
Promising review: "I'm a nursing student and have to wear my hair in a bun every day. I've tried all the bun makers, watched YouTube videos, and spend way too much time on getting my hair into a bun. I was able to make a pretty bun that was secure in under 30 seconds. I thought it was a fluke so I did it again, and then again. I just ordered two more packs because I know if I lose one of these, I'd have to tear the house down looking for it. I have hair to my mid back, and three of these worked perfectly for me. If I can get my hair in bun in under 30 seconds, trust me...anyone can." —Tina
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a three pack).
Promising review: "Very nice bottles. The glass is pretty thick and the nozzle is a good quality, they look really good in person, and there's also several labels you could use including some empty ones. Overall a great find" —Parvarti
Get them from Amazon for $13.99.
Promising review: "Bought this not expecting that it would work. I've been using products in and on my hair for years, both expensive and inexpensive. This is the best I've used, bar none! It smooths and takes away the tightness of the curls. Will buy it again and again!" —Judith Cohen
Get it from Amazon for $9.87.
I've never tried a Hempz lotion I didn't like but I LOVE this stuff. It just smells so expensive. But it's the right level of scent to where it doesn't feel like it's overwhelming my day. Plus when I used this lotion, the moisture seems to stick with me all day without feeling, well, sticky.
Get it from Ulta for $28.
Promising review: "Vibrant colors and looks and feels high quality. The print looks great on both sides. In this photo I have it wrapped around twice." —renee99
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in a range of patterns).
Tattoorary is a Kollum, The Netherlands-based small biz specializing in temporary tattoos and nail decals.
Promising review: "These are amazing. I have short nails and have been searching for something to level up my nail art. So easy to use and worth every penny. ✨" —Stephanie Duncan
Get them from Tattoorary on Etsy for $3.99.
Out of all the nail art products I've tried (and I've tried LOTS), these reign supreme. They do require a little more work than simply gluing on some press-ons. But if you feel comfortable shaping your own nails, you can use these pretty easily. You can easily size them to a nail, peel them off a plastic backing, press firmly, then trim with clippers or nail scissors (nail scissors are a bit easier) to fit the strip flush with the shape of your nail, pop your finger under the LED lamp for 45 seconds, and then run a nail file over the edge of the nail to seal on the look. I like to also put on a top coat, though that's not required or recommended by the company. When you're done with the look, you can easily pop them off like press-on nails. I always wear these for vacation now and easily pack backup strips and the UV light (about the size of an Apple mouse) in my carry-on for touchups.
Get them from Dashing Diva for $14 (available in many more designs).
Promising review: "I love the nails! I needed something for a weekend trip away and these were perfect! Was hesitant about them at first but they look like the pictures. And they had sizes to fit my little nails." —Amina Bounhar
Get them from Amazon for $14.99 (available in a variety of designs).
Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and loveseat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." —Brian/Liz
Get it from Amazon for $42.49+ (available in five sizes and 21 colors).
Promising review: "I adore this beautifully designed spoon holder. It's now a part of my daily routine and it has a permanent presence on my counter. I love using it every day as my coffee spoon holder, and for cooking throughout the day." —TheDiva
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in a variety of colors).
Promising review: "Perfect for someone who has many rings. Nice way to store and display." —Anna
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors).
Reviewers note that using this may darken the leather, so keep that in mind!
Promising review: "I'm a clean freak! I have used a couple of other leather conditioners/cleaners for my leather couch and this by far is the best. The consistency is similar to honey (hence the name).... a little elbow grease is necessary to work it into the leather. I use this approximately every 6-8 weeks (3x) I have 1/2 the bottle left. After using this product any scuffs or scratches were immediately less noticeable, it's very clean and conditioned (not dull). I plan on using this product so long the quality stays the same." —Rachell B.
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to get additional savings off this price; available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I’ve been wanting to upgrade our garage door for a long time and now I have no idea why I waited! The magnets are super strong. Purchased two sets but only used one set of 'handles,' I wasn’t a fan of how close I had to place each set next to each other with the narrow spacing on the door itself. Paired with the magnetic 'windows,' it looks like a brand-new door!" —MrsPirate
Get them from Amazon: handles for $15.17+ and faux windows for $18.60+ (available in several sets and variations).
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