Happy Friday! Like most Americans, I love and rely on Amazon, and it has become especially convenient during the pandemic. I've accumulated a LOT of Amazon favorites over the years, most of which are frivolous, but I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of them so I wanted to share! Honestly, I had a really hard time narrowing down my list even to things I use all the time, so there may be a part two in the future, because who doesn't love Amazon recommendations?
- Fleece robe: When I'm at home, there's a 99% chance that I have a fleece robe on. Whether it's over my real clothes or on top of pajamas, I love the feeling of being wrapped up and cozy, even in the summertime.
- Box opener: Kenny uses this more than me at this point, but if you get a lot of packages, you need this box opener. The blade is ceramic and is supposed to stay sharp up to 10 times longer than a metal blade, and it's safer. It's so convenient, the blade is retractable, and it's ~ergonomic~.
- Silk eye mask: This is in my top three favorite and most used products on a daily basis. I cannot sleep without an eye mask! The silk craze is still going strong, and silk masks are supposed to be better for your skin because they're gentle and pretty non-absorbent. I've tried the expensive slip silk masks and I prefer my Amazon one, which is conveniently a fraction of the price. The strap is adjustable, and the mask portion is the perfect size and shape.
- Initial necklace: With the layering necklace trend still going strong, I had to recommend my favorite long initial necklace. It's clearly not fine jewelry quality, but it IS gold plated and for the price, you can't beat it.
- Nail strengthening cream: This stuff is a game-changer if you have brittle, abused nails like I do. It's basically just a cream you rub on your nails that moisturizes and nourishes them, and I really saw a difference in my chronically fragile nails after I started using it. The directions state that you should apply it at least three times a day for the best results which I definitely recommend, but even if you just put some on once before bed it'll help strengthen your nails.
- Felt hat: I have three of these hats and wear them a ton in the fall, especially the black one. Flat brim hats have been really popular for the past few years, but I didn't want to pay $100+ for the designer ones, so this Amazon option under $20 was perfect to try out the trend.
- Straw panama hat: Same as with the previous hat, straw panama hats are so cute and trendy for summer, but I didn't want to spend the money on an expensive one without knowing how much I'd wear one. WELL turns out I fell completely in love with this one and wear it all the time. I'd totally spend the money for a "nicer" one, but why would I when this one is so good and affordable?
- Straw tote: Straw bags got really popular a few years back, so I grabbed this one before Kenny and I went on a cruise in 2018. I've used the heck out of this bag in the summers ever since, and it still looks great. It's surprisingly roomy and I'd repurchase it in a heartbeat.
- Pave huggie earrings: I've worn these earrings every. single. day. for five or six years now. I wear a pair in my second piercings every day and my first piercing any day that I'm not feeling a bigger hoop or statement earring. They're super comfortable because they click on and don't have a traditional post, and come in silver, gold, and rose gold.
- Shower caps: I'm an old lady who wears shower caps and I'm proud! No but really, I only wash my hair once a week, and it helps it stay clean-looking longer if I avoid getting it wet in the shower on non-wash days. Shower caps get smelly after a while, so I like having cheap ones I can just toss once they've had their day.
- Prints: When you're looking to decorate on a budget, one of my favorite things is to get cheap prints and frames on Amazon. I absolutely LOVE botanical prints, so I have a set of magnolia ones in my living room and some citrus ones in my kitchen.
- Black paper masks: In the age of masks, we all have our favorites. The paper ones are the most comfortable to me, and I love these black ones. $10 for a pack of 50, but they go on sale sometimes.
- Sunglasses: When it comes to trendy sunglasses, I always go to Amazon because they have all of the options you could ever imagine, usually for $15 or less. Sojos is my favorite store for sunglasses, they have a ton of designer dupes that are great quality, and many of them are even polarized.
- Mini sponges: I use these everyday for concealer, and CONVENIENTLY they've also become Roxy's favorite toy to bite chunks out of, hide, and drop into the trash can, so I always have to keep backups handy - I usually can't find them in stock at my local drugstores, so Amazon to the rescue.
- Can dispenser: This is completely frivolous as it doesn't even really save me any space, but I just had to have it. I keep one in the fridge for sparkling water and another in the pantry for my favorite canned vodka sodas.
- Kitty leash: Roxy is an inside cat, but I have high hopes of making her an adventure cat. while she doesn't really like to walk on a leash, she likes sitting outside with me when it's warm. I like bringing her out on the deck with me in the summertime while I sit and read. and she keeps tabs on the neighborhood.
- Knot headbands: Last but not least, my most worn accessory: knot headbands! Amazon has pretty much any color, pattern, and texture you could possibly want. I got this pack of nine different colors and I wear them all the time, especially the black and cream ones.
What are your Amazon must-haves that I need?? I'm ALWAYS in the market for new Amazon finds.
xoxx, Laura
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