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    29 Things That'll Make It Look Like You Actually Tried

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    1. An easy, cozy dress for those days when you wish you could just wear your pajamas to work, but you unfortunately have to put on actual clothes.

    2. A cool corner shelf that'll control your clutter and make anything you put on it instantly look Pinterest-worthy.

    3. An all-purpose cleaner you can rely on to clean up every mess you could ever possibly make. Buh-bye, cabinet full of single-purpose cleaning products you never want to use.

    4. Miraculous pimple patches for a face so clear, everyone will assume you're a skincare pro.

    5. Nonstick fluted cake pans to make even the cakes you just made from a mix look all ~fancy~.

    6. A rotating, adjustable cosmetic organizer so you look a little less like a makeup hoarder.

    7. Adorable fine-tip pens that write so nicely, you won't have to worry as much about making your ~unique~ handwriting legible.

    8. And some pretty stationery, because your grandma does not want to receive a thank you note written on a legal pad.

    9. A teeth whitening charcoal powder that'll make everyone think you've never touched coffee or candy in your damn life.

    10. An adorable mini vacuum to quickly banish crumbs so the remnants of your desk lunch don't keep bugging your coworkers.

    11. A traceless hair tie so you can toss your hair into a messy bun in a pinch without ruining your 'do for the rest of the day.

    12. An upgraded T-shirt that's anything but basic, so you can still just throw on jeans and a tee but suddenly look all ~fashion~.

    13. A set of bamboo cutting boards so polished, they can double as serving trays sure to impress your guests.

    14. A glam statement necklace you can throw on to make even the most basic outfit suddenly look stylish.

    15. A set of exercise cards so you can customize a guided workout that won't make you want to curl up in a ball and cry. No one has to know your personal trainer is made of paper.

    16. A subscription box guaranteed to make you seem like the most thoughtful gift giver ever, full of stuff your friend will love (from coffee and books to adorably quirky goodies).

    17. A pretty file folder to keep your mess of papers straight and end the days of turning in dog-eared essays, because good presentation goes a long way.

    18. A one-and-done dryer brush for a blowout no one will believe isn't professional.

    19. A collapsible storage ottoman perfect for stashing all your clutter when your family visits. "Yes, mom, of course I spent this weekend cleaning!"

    20. Cute exercise leggings, because it doesn't really matter what workout you're doing as long as you look cute doing it.

    21. A sleek, whimsical watch so people will think you care about punctuality, when really all you care about is the cute little kitty hidden on the face.

    22. Iron-on mending patches for making your favorite clothes look like new without ever having to sew a single stitch.

    23. A super cool spider plant, a species that's known for being very hard to kill. And because it comes already grown and potted, this multi-limbed friend requires basically zero effort.

    24. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation to take a natural makeup look to a whole new level. It's designed to perfectly match every skin tone, so people may think you just woke up like this.

    25. A self-cleaning litter box that'll actually keep your kitty's space even more tidy than a box you'd have to put a lot of effort into cleaning would.

    26. Bento box lunch containers sure to make even the saddest of leftovers look like a masterfully crafted meal.

    27. Chic-as-heck block heels that are just as comfy as flats but are a major step up (literally).

    28. A handy battery-powered fabric defuzzer so you'll basically never have to retire your old fave clothes and bedding, and they'll still look like new!

    29. A sexy padded lace bralette for when you want to look cute enough for ~company~ without wasting time forcing yourself into something 20 times less comfortable.

    We agree, Dan Rad.

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