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    33 Expensive-Looking Products That Aren't Actually Expensive

    I want luxury without the luxury price tag and I don't think I'm reaching for the stars here.

    1. A geometric tray with four interchangeable and stackable pieces that look like they were sourced from a modern art museum. Plus, these gorgeous pieces of art (ART, I tell ya) are perfect for everything from jewelry storage to breakfast in bed.

    2. A satin pillowcase that adds a whole new meaning to the phrase "beauty sleep". Sleeping on this gorgeous thing will reduce bedhead, extend their blowout, and prevent hair breakage — all while you're catching up on some much-needed shut-eye.

    3. A refillable glass dispenser capable of turning the simple act of killing bacteria via handsoap into a luxurious ritual. *begins to wash hands every five seconds*

    4. A 15-piece set packed with brushes you'll use on the daily: an angled foundation brush, a concealer brush, an eyeshadow brush, an angled liner brush, a blush brush, and more. Plus, the marble handles are the epitome of fabulous, right up there with Sharpay Evans (an underrated queen).

    5. A 60-sheet customized journal that looks super expensive and thoughtful, but in reality costs less than a New York City lunch. Luxe items + an affordable price tag = a very happy me.

    6. An oversized faux shearling jacket so soft, you'll basically feel as if you're wearing a combination of your favorite blanket and most cuddly teddy bear. Comfortable + super on-trend + much more affordable than your typical piece of outerwear = it's basically Christmas.

    7. A digital watch that's high quality minus the high price tag. This nifty accessory displays time and date, plus is equipped with a stopwatch and alarm functions that perhaps you won't snooze through (*cough* unlike your iPhone every single morning).

    8. A vanity mirror that functions as both a gorgeous piece of decor and the perfect makeup tool. Get ready to feel like straight royalty every time you swipe on your $4 drugstore lipstick whilst staring back at your reflection.

    9. Tiered chandelier earrings that have the witchy ability to turn unintentionally ripped jeans and a wrinkled white tee into an ensemble suitable for champagne and caviar feasts.

    10. A create-a-set book collection consisting of weathered and used copies you can amass according to color scheme, therefore turning your shelves into a sea of thoughtfully curated books that you *wink* came up with all by yourself.

    11. A Lily England rose gold hair brush cleverly designed with an ergonomic handle (READ: no more tired wrists) and gentle flexible bristles that glide through any hair type whether wet or dry, ridding your mane of knots with no painful tugging necessary.

    12. Reflective sunglasses with a vintage-inspired cateye design here to fool random onlookers into thinking that your closet is packed with designer duds. In other words, these are some serious high fashion.

    13. A daily Cuccio oil you'll want to keep on hand if you're a gel manicure connoisseur (which, let's face it, destroys nail beds one acetone soak at a time). This blend of safflower, sunflower, and cotton seed oils works OT to strengthen your nails and hydrate your cuticles.

    14. A velvet bralette and shorts for anyone looking to lounge in luxury! Your weekend-long conspiracy-theory-videos-on-YouTube binge can now be considered a fancy occasion. Chocolate on your pillow sadly not included.

    15. An Umbra two-tiered jewelry tray that not only keeps your accessories organized (a true miracle in and of itself), but also adds a touch of ~fancy~ to fool guests into thinking you spend your paychecks on designer home decor.

    16. TSLA leggings comparable to bottoms from much more expensive brands. Not only are these high-waisted leggings super comfortable, but they've also got pockets and aren't see-through — which means you can wear more cropped tops and feel totally at ease knowing the world is unaware of what color your underwear are.

    17. A Bodum pour over coffee maker here to turn you into a complete caffeine snob. This heat-resistant borosilicate glass carafe is designed with a permanent filter that makes a smooth serving of Joe, is dishwasher-safe, and can make up to eight cups at a time.

    18. An afforable Cosmedica hyaluronic acid serum for hydrating, non-greasy hydration that your skin will basically drink right up. It's super moisturizing, won't clog up pores, help combat acne, and will balance out combo skin for anyone sick of dry patches and oily t-zones.

    19. An Anker wireless charger that one assumes could cost upwards of several trillion dollars, but is surprisingly less than $10. This gives battery power/life to your device (think everything from AirPods to Galaxy phones) and even works through tough external cases!

    20. A gluten- and cruelty-free Essence mascara with a clump-free, smudge-proof formula here to up your lash game like whoa. Just a few swipes of this will have everyone asking your the most coveted compliment-in-the-form-of-a-question: are those your real lashes?

    21. A charcuterie board set because we may not know how to properly pronounce the word charcuterie, but we DO know we love cheese. This comes with five stainless steel knifes and a clever bamboo board designed with a hidden storage compartment that will look so lovely for the one second that your brie actually stays on display before being devoured.

    22. A velvet wrap dress so luxe, everyone will be convinced you squandered your holiday bonus on a fancy designer piece of clothing (exhibit A below).

    23. A matcha tea set complete with a bamboo whisk, scoop, and spoon to upgrade the taste (and the ritual of consuming) your favorite caffeinated beverage.

    24. Hair extensions with over 4,000 (!!!!!!) positive reviews. These realistic clip-ins add immediate volume and length to your mane, because let's face it — your hair now grows about one inch a year ever since your last "trim".

    25. A macrame mirror you can add into any nook and cranny of your home and BAM! It suddenly looks as if you've been featured on an HGTV renovation show or, at the very least, hired an interior decorator.

    26. A Tony Moly box set that is the perfect present to give from you to you. This comes complete with two sheet masks and hand creams, both formulated with an impressive blend of green tea essence to moisture, refresh, and brighten your skin when it's in need of some extra TLC.

    27. A mini skillet that looks like part of a larger, more expensive cookware set featured on many a bridal shower registry. This is large enough to make your favorite meal but small enough to easily store away, is perfect for cooking for a party of one, and won't take up your entire sink when you don't feel like washing it right away.

    28. A layered choker necklace so dainty, you'll find yourself reaching for it every single morning. Consider this your new pièce de résistance.

    29. A Revlon eyeshadow palette for anyone who wants to experiment with ~bolder makeup lewks~ (think bright blue on your eyelids!) without forking over a ton of bottom dollar. Seriously, eight pigmented shades for less than $10? Pinch me.

    30. An Ello insulated bottle cleverly designed with a leakproof and dishwasher-safe lid, a gorgeous splatter design, and the ability to keep drinks hot for five hours and cold for 10. World, meet the only travel mug you'll want to use ever again!

    31. Garnier Fructis one-minute hair masks available in six different formulas to tackle specific hair concerns; avocado to smooth, banana to strengthen, coconut to nourish, goji berry to enhance color, and papaya for damage repair. Cozy night indoors spent taming your hair > going out.

    32. A tie-waist midi dress that will be slithering into your shopping cart faster than you can say “AT WHAT POINT did snakeskin become so popular???!” I’m not sure of the answer, but hiss hiss because I am allllll for the trend.

    33. A rosewater Mario Badescu facial spray with so many uses, it's hard to keep track of 'em all. This can set and refresh your makeup, give foundation a dewy appearance, add refreshing hydration to dull-looking skin, and help keep breakouts at bay — just give yourself a mid-afternoon spritz and be transported from your stuffy cubicle and into a luxurious spa.

    Me, showing off fancy new purchases to all my guests:

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