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    18 Things Gen Z Has Claimed Are Cool, So Obviously I Want Them All

    I have officially been influenced by young people.

    1. A trio of jumbo hair clips that'll effortlessly give you the Y2K updo of your dreams on dirty hair days. Reviewers say that the clips even hold up thick tresses with ease and that they're great for clipping up strands while they're straightening or curling their mane.

    2. An oversized tote bag that'll fit all your essentials (and more) while you're on a thrifting adventure. It has two easy-to-reach internal pockets, so you won't have to rummage around for your phone or wallet.

    A person with the tote bag on their shoulder

    3. Or a belt bag if your goal is to carry less when you leave the house. It's trendier than the fanny packs of yore and you can wear it as crossbody bag for a more current look.

    A person wearing the belt bag as a crossbody bag

    4. A Fujifilm disposable camera that'll allow you to live in the moment instead of fretting over the best selfie angles. Once you've used all the film, the collection of snapshots will be like an IRL photo dump.

    A person holding the camera up to their face

    5. A pack of butterfly hair clips that'll hold your tresses back just like they did in the '90s. Each set comes with clips in a rainbow of colours, so you can mix 'em up or match them to your OOTD.

    A bunch of the clips mixed together on a plate

    6. A roll of LED strip lights that'll fill your room with a multicolour glow with the touch of a button. You can even make your own custom colours with the included remote.

    The outside of Bianca's closet which is glowing from the LED lights inside

    7. A Nalgene water bottle that'll help keep you hydrated all day long. It has a wide mouth, meaning ice will easily pop in to keep your drink cold and it'll be much easier to wash than narrow bottles.

    A collection of bottles lined up in a forest

    8. A pack of stickers that you can use to decorate your bottle, phone, or laptop. They feature quotes, pop culture references, and cute designs.

    All of the stickers arranged in a big circle on a plain background

    9. A PopSockets grip that'll prop your phone up on it's own and keep your hand from cramping while you scroll TikTok for hours (we've all been there). It'll collapse down, so your phone will still fit into your pockets and bags.

    A person using the PopSockets to prop a smartphone up on a desk while they work

    10. Or a beaded phone strap that'll add a little flair to your favourite device while keeping it within reach. It'll tie to a loop on your case if you don't like to stick things to the back of your phone.

    A person holding a cell phone with the wrist strap around their wrist

    11. An oversized flower cushion that'll bring that coveted early '00s aesthetic to your space. It's large enough that you can use it as extra seating when you have guests over, so you won't have to keep bulky folding chairs around.

    A child laying on the oversized floral shaped pillow while they read a book

    12. A tub of holographic glitter gel that'll give you the Euphoria makeup ~lewk~ of your dreams. It'll stick right to your skin and stay put all day (or night), so you won't have to worry about touch-ups while you're out.

    A person with the glitter gel around their eyes

    13. And a pack of half-pearl gems that'll take your makeup and hair to the next level. Use some eyelash glue to apply them to your face or mane for a Maddy Perez-inspired glam look.

    A group of the different sized half pearls scattered on a dark background

    14. A pair of Crocs that'll feel like lil' baby clouds on your feet. You can slip them on, or lower the strap to rock 'em in sport mode. They're lightweight and breathable, so they won't get stinky if you wear them every day (you'll want to).

    A group of three people sitting on concrete steps all wearing crocs

    15. An astrology book that'll help you make sense of your birth chart, so you can finally figure out what your moon and rising signs are. Reviewers say it's easy to follow and covers everything a beginner needs to know when it comes to the stars.

    16. A pair of sunglasses that'll radiate cool-teenager energy whenever you wear them. vintage-inspired shades will be the cherry on top of that outfit you effortlessly threw together.

    A person wearing the rectangular frames

    17. A macrame wall hanging that'll give your space a cozy boho '70s vibe. It'll add some 3D texture to a gallery wall, but looks just as great displayed on its own.

    The wall hanging on a wall next to a vine of flowers

    18. And finally, a turntable that'll be a total upgrade from the suitcase player you're currently playing your records on. It's easy to set up and connect to speakers, so you can get the best sound out of your vinyl collection.

    The turntable with a record on it on top of a table in Bianca's room

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