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Bougie But Brilliant Things Getting Insanely Popular Now

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by Maria Cassano
Bougie But Brilliant Things Getting Insanely Popular Now
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I like things that look elegant, and I love things that serve a purpose. If an item does both simultaneously, I’m sold. Fortunately, Amazon is filled with bougie but brilliant things that give your space and life more style and functionality — and they’re skyrocketing in popularity for that very reason. Check out these chic yet well-designed products that Amazon reviewers can’t stop raving about.

1These Wine Glasses That Are Stackable & Durable

Made from shock-resistant tempered glass, these wine glasses are lead-free, dishwasher-safe, and oh-so-stylish. They also have a wide rim and a subtly rounded body, which allows you to stack them one inside of the other to save space in your cabinet.

  • Available sizes: 5.5 Oz — 11.75 Oz

2This Under-$35 Desk Fan That Looks Like A Dyson

It looks like a Dyson thanks to its sleek profile and oval-shaped bladeless design, but this desk fan is way more portable and affordable. It’s USB-powered with touch controls to adjust the speed, and according to reviewers, it’s “really quiet” and keeps them “very cool.”

  • Available styles: 2

3This Rechargeable Makeup Mirror That Illuminates Your Face

Dark bathrooms and dim hotel rooms are no match for this rechargeable makeup mirror, which illuminates your face with adjustable LED lights. It’s also lightweight and compact for travel. Plus, its cover flips backward to transform into a stand.

4A Sophisticated Jewelry Dish Made From Glazed Ceramic

This jewelry dish looks like a designer piece on your vanity, bedside table, or bathroom countertop — but it costs less than $10. It’s made from glazed ceramic with raised edges to contain your rings, earrings, change, or house key, and it comes in six color options to match any decor.

  • Available styles: 6

5This Sleek Alarm Clock That Doubles As A Mirror

Who knew a digital alarm clock could be so chic and functional? Its reflective surface doubles as a mirror, plus it has a detachable stand, an adjustable snooze button, three brightness settings, and two USB ports so you can charge your devices.

  • Available styles: 15

6This Large-Capacity Makeup Bag That Opens Flat For Easy Access

Looks expensive [but] isn’t,” one reviewer wrote about this large-capacity makeup bag with built-in organizers, which has a hinge-like design that flips all the way open so you can peruse your entire collection. Another raved, “I received so many compliments on the design.”

  • Available styles: 17

7This Toilet Bowl Night-Light Reviewers Can’t Live Without

According to reviewers, this toilet bowl night light is something you don't think you need until you have it, and then you “wonder how you lived without it.” The color-changing light automatically illuminates your way to the toilet without blinding you in the middle of the night. Its flexible arm clips onto almost any bowl and its motion sensor detects body heat.

  • Available sizes: 1 Pack — 3 Pack

8These Adorable Sauce Dishes Made From Oven-Safe Ceramic

Serve sauces, dips, and condiments in style with these adorable ceramic dishes, which look like flowers and come in nine color options. They’re also non-toxic and temperature-safe, so you can put them in the microwave, oven, or dishwasher without issue.

  • Available styles: 9

9This Collapsible Canvas Basket For Toilet Paper, Clutter & More

If you’re running low on cabinet space in your bathroom, this toilet paper basket neatly stores extra rolls nearby. Its canvas design holds up to 12 rolls while its bamboo lid keeps them covered and dust-free. It’s also collapsible for compact storage when it’s not in use.

  • Available styles: 5

10A Clear Garbage Bag Dispenser That Stacks

If retrieving a new garbage bag is a hassle, this garbage bag dispenser changes everything. Yes, it holds and dispenses trash bags through its front slit — including extra-large rolls — but its bamboo lid also allows you to stack items on top, maximizing the storage in your under-sink cabinet. Since it’s clear, you’ll always know when you’re running low.

11This Wearable Sherpa Blanket That’s So Soft & Convenient

Whether you’re working from home, cuddling up on the couch, sitting out by the firepit, or walking around the house, this wearable Sherpa blanket is “extremely soft” and “so convenient,” according to reviewers. It wraps around you like a robe and has a pocket on each side to hold your phone or remote. Plus, it’s machine-washable.

  • Available styles: 7

12This Rechargeable Table Lamp For Cozy Lighting In Any Space

The cozy lighting trend encourages the use of warm, gentle lamps instead of harsh overheads — especially in kitchens and bathrooms. Since this LED table lamp has a rechargeable battery, a polished design, and three brightness settings, it helps you personalize the lighting in any space, whether you have access to an outlet or not.

  • Available styles: 4

13These Cute Cloud Mugs That Have Buyers “Obsessed”

Reviewers are “obsessed” with these chubby cloud mugs thanks to their oversized, bubble-like design — but they don’t compromise on functionality, either. They’re made from durable ceramic that you can put in the microwave and dishwasher, and they come with their own detachable cloud coasters to protect your tabletops.

  • Available styles: 2

14This Elegant Oil Dispenser That’s Drip-Free & Easy To Fill

Sold in three sizes, this olive oil dispenser is elegant enough to display on your countertop or tablescape. It’s made from food-grade, heat-resistant, BPA-free glass with a drip-resistant spout, which comes out of the funnel-shaped lip for easy refilling.

  • Available sizes: 4.2 Ounces — 16.9 Ounces

15These Ruffled, Lace-Trim Socks In A Variety Of Designs

Since they wick sweat and keep your feet comfortable, socks are a practical addition to your wardrobe — but these ruffled ankle socks add elegance to any outfit with their lace trim, textured fabric, and bows. “Exactly like the photos,” wrote one reviewer who said they look “super cute with sneakers or Mary Janes.”

  • Available styles: 2

16A Prebiotic Gel Stick For Glowy Moisture On The Go

Hydrate and restore your skin’s microbiome on the go with this Superfuel serum stick. It’s loaded with prebiotics, antioxidants, and moisturizers, but it won’t clog pores or irritate sensitive skin — and since it comes in a convenient gel stick, you don’t need tools or fingers for application. “This ultra-restorative gel serum has made my skin feel stronger, more resilient, and undeniably glowy,” one reviewer wrote.

17An Elegant Sinkside Set Made From Tinted, Embossed Glass

Bring elegance and functionality to your bathroom countertop with this four-piece accessories set. Each order includes a soap dish, a liquid soap dispenser, a tumbler, and a two-compartment toothbrush holder, all made from blue-tinted glass with a gorgeous embossed pattern.

18This Vibrating Pore Spatula That’s “Disgustingly Awesome”

Using a curved head, four vibration modes, and two silicone scrubbers, this pore spatula aims to loosen and remove blackheads, whiteheads, makeup residue, and excess oil. It’s rechargeable for cordless use and one reviewer called it “disgustingly awesome. [...] It was wild to see the gunk come off [my husband’s] nose.”

  • Available styles: 3

19A Slim, Reusable Water Bottle That Fits Effortlessly In Your Bag

Designed to mimic a notebook with its slim profile, the Memobottle fits effortlessly in your bag or pocket and is made from lightweight but durable BPA-free Tritan plastic. Still, it holds 6.1 ounces of hydration and is reusable and leak-resistant, making it a portable, eco-friendly option compared to clunky or single-use water bottles.

  • Available sizes: 6 ounces — 25.4 Ounces
  • Available styles:

20This 2-in-1 Kitchen Tool That Measures & Weighs Ingredients

“A must-have in every kitchen,” one reviewer raved about this two-in-one measuring tool. The washable measuring cup detaches from the handle, which turns into a digital scale with an LCD screen to weigh loose ingredients. It’s battery-operated and automatically turns itself off to save power.

  • Available styles: 3

21These Solar Garden Lights That Look Like Fireflies

These solar lights have warm bulbs at the end of flexible wires, so when they sway in the wind, they look like whimsical fireflies in your garden. They charge up using energy from the sun and turn on automatically at dusk, so they’re cord-free and low-maintenance.

22A Tiered Bamboo Basket For Fruit, Vegetables & Snacks

Display this bamboo basket on your countertop or put it in the pantry. Its tiered shelves have slits to optimize airflow when used for fruits and vegetables, but you can just as easily use it to store snacks, towels, toiletries, and more. “It's sturdy, sits evenly on the counter, and holds a great deal without filling up too much counter space,” one reviewer wrote.

  • Available sizes: 2-Tier — 3-Tier
  • Available styles: 2

23These Oven-To-Table Bowls With A Chic Geometric Design

These oven-to-table bowls have earned an overall 4.6-star rating because they’re chic and functional. They’re made from temperature-safe ceramic with a geometrical design, so you can bake and serve your dishes in the same container.

  • Available sizes: 13 Oz — 60 Oz
  • Available styles: 4

24A Rechargeable Book Light With A Clip & Stand

This rechargeable book light has a clip that doubles as a stand, so you can attach it to the pages of your book or set it up on your desk. Choose between five brightness settings and three color modes, one of which filters out blue light for nighttime reading.

  • Available styles: 5

25The “Most Satisfying Fidget Toy Ever,” According To Reviewers

Reviewers have called this fidget spinner cube “the most satisfying fidget toy ever” because it’s made from kirsite metal with a smooth steel bearing, which makes it “heavier and more substantial than other fidgets.” The corners stay in place while the rest of the cube quietly spins, and it comes apart for use as a spinning top, too.

  • Available styles: 12

26This Tray That Turns Your Armchair Into A Side Table

No room for a side table? Thanks to its flexible bamboo design, this armrest tray fits over most squared chair and sofa arms to turn them into a table for drinks, snacks, and remotes. The top is easy to wipe clean while the bottom is lined in grippy fabric to prevent slipping.

27A Faux-Stone Soap Dispenser That Holds Your Sponge

A dispenser and a caddy in one, this soap pump organizer is made from durable rubber that looks like stone, so it complements your kitchen or bathroom rather than detracting from it. Best of all, it has a built-in compartment to store your sponge, soap bar, or scrubber, which minimizes clutter on your countertop.

  • Available styles: 2

28This Organizer Tray Made From Heat-Resistant Silicone

Made from silicone with raised ridges that promote drainage, this sink organizer tray is a great way to keep your sink-side essentials neat and dry. Most reviewers use it for soap, scrubbers, sponges, and toothbrush cups, but since it’s dishwasher-safe and heat-resistant, you can also use it for plants, cooking utensils, and hot tools.

  • Available sizes: 5.2"x4" — 12"x4"
  • Available styles: 7

29This Thoughtfully Designed Jewelry Roll For Travel Without Tangles

This jewelry roll is a great way to travel with your favorite pieces due to its compact size and thoughtful design. Unroll it, and you’ll find two zippered pockets, a removable ring band, and a perforated strap with holes for your earrings. It’s also covered in velvet and lined with soft fabric to prevent scratches.

  • Available styles: 8

30These Hair Towels That Minimize Frizz, Damage & Drying Time

Reviewers have awarded these hair towels an average 4.7-star rating because they’re super absorbent, extremely quick-drying, and made from soft microfiber that minimizes frizz and damage. They also stay put on your head since they’re lightweight and secure in place with a wooden button and elastic loop.

  • Available styles: 3

31This Electric Spin Brush That’ll Change The Way You Clean

With this spin scrubber brush, you never again have to get down on your hands and knees to clean. Its telescoping handle reaches up to 48 inches, its rechargeable motor creates powerful oscillations that break up scum and dirt, and its four interchangeable heads help you scrub floors, tiles, corners, and tubs with minimal effort.

  • Available styles: 2

32A Tiny Trash Can That Fits In Your Car’s Cup Holder

This mini trash can for your car is compact and leak-proof. It fits in your cup holder or car door and comes with 40 tiny trash bags and a removable push-top lid, making it an easy, hygienic way to dispose of straw wrappers, tissues, and other waste.

  • Available sizes: Pack of 1 — Pack of 2
  • Available styles: 3

33This Multipurpose Organizer That Collects Your Car Clutter

Hang this car organizer behind your seat or mount it facing forward on the passenger side. Either way, it’s made from waterproof material and has a roomy interior, a front pouch, and two mesh side pockets to hold snacks, devices, tissues, toys, and beverages.

  • Available sizes: M — L
  • Available styles: 8

34An Acrylic Wall Organizer That’s Detachable For Easy Cleaning

Using a self-adhesive strip, you can mount this wall organizer just about anywhere you need additional storage, including in your pantry, on the side of your refrigerator, or in your bathroom. It’s made from clear acrylic and detaches from its mount so you can rinse it clean if needed.

  • Available styles: 5

35These Horizontal Organizers For Your Sunglasses Collection

Calling all sunglasses enthusiasts: These eyeglass organizers mount to your wall or closet door using your choice of adhesive strips or screws, both included. Each one holds up to seven pairs horizontally, so you can view and access your entire collection at once — and since they’re made from acrylic, they’re durable and discreet.

  • Available sizes: 2 — 4
  • Available styles: 2

36This Hand-Blown Vase With A Tinted Interior

With its hollowed-out design and tinted glass in your choice of four colors, this hand-blown vase is unlike any other in your collection. It makes your flowers appear as though they’re floating, and according to reviewers, it’s “beautiful,” “well-made,” and “truly a conversation piece.”

  • Available sizes: 7 Inch — 7.87 Inch
  • Available styles: 4

37This Stylish Watering Can That Cuts Down On Drips

Ideal for herbs and indoor plants, this watering can has a durable metal construction that resists rust, a long spout that reaches under the leaves, and a wooden handle for comfortable holding. It also comes in five colors, and each one holds up to 35 ounces of water.

  • Available styles: 5

38These Gold-Rim Tumblers That As Convenient As Solo Cups (But So Much Cuter)

For weddings, backyard parties, and everything in between, these gold-rim cups are sophisticated and convenient at the same time. Made from durable plastic, you can dispose of them after the event or you can wash and reuse them for the next one. They also stack easily in your cabinet for compact storage.

  • Available sizes: 50 Count — 200 Count
  • Available styles: 2

39This Trending Peel-Off Facial Mask That Makes Your Skin Glow

This Derma Modeling Pack is an at-home facial kit that aims to improve elasticity, plump skin, and encourage fast absorption of active ingredients. Mix the ampoule and modeling pack with cold water to create your mask, apply it all over your face, and wait 15 minutes before peeling it off. “Feels like a luxury product [and] made my skin glow,” wrote one reviewer.

  • Available sizes: Pack of 1 — Pack of 2
  • Available styles: 8

40A Tingly Skin-Care Essence That Mimics An In-Office Treatment

This tingly facial essence is designed to smooth and refine your complexion by boosting skin’s natural renewal process. “The first time I use this product I noticed immediately the next day how glowing and [plumped] my skin looked,” one reviewer wrote. “I’ve been using this every day since then, my skin is so hydrated and feels amazing.”

  • Available styles: 5

41This Rayon Maxi Skirt That Looks Chic But Feels Like Pajamas

This maxi skirt has earned over 3,500 five-star ratings. It looks chic thanks to its flowy A-line fit, but feels like pajamas since it’s made from lightweight, stretchy rayon with an extra-wide waistband. Reviewers also love that you can “dress it up or down” and it’s “perfect for travel” because it’s comfy and wrinkle-resistant.

  • Available sizes: Small — 3X
  • Available styles: 38

42These Purse Hangers For Accessible, Damage-Resistant Bag Storage

Rather than stuffing your purses in a box or shoving them on a shelf, these purse hangers give you an accessible, damage-resistant way to store your bag collection. Each hanger has six vertical hooks and rotates 360 degrees so you can peruse your options, plus they’re made from metal to support up to 30 pounds each.

  • Available sizes: 1 Pack — 4 Pack
  • Available styles:

43This Gorgeous Tinted Organizer For Your Makeup Brushes

If you’re a makeup enthusiast with limited storage, this rotating brush holder might become your favorite Amazon purchase of the year. Its dome-shaped design comes in five tinted color options to disguise and protect your tools, but slide open the door, and you’ll find three tiered compartments to hold brushes, pencils, and tubes.

  • Available styles: 5

44Some Dispenser Bottles That Make Your Countertops So Much More Stylish

Fill these dispenser bottles with your most-used dressings or cooking oils for easy pouring and stylish storage. The set includes two glass bottles, two drip-resistant spouts with automatic flip-tops, three printed labels for soy sauce, olive oil, and vinegar, and a blank label for anything else.

  • Available sizes: 2 Pack — 6 Pack
  • Available styles: 2

45This Trendy Backless Top That Compares To Skims

With its cap sleeves and Y2K-inspired style, this backless top has reviewers raving: “Absolutely amazing! [...] It’s just like Skims for a fraction of the price.” It’s double-lined and made from soft, stretchy fabric for comfort and opacity, plus it comes in almost a dozen color options.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — Large
  • Available styles: 11

46These Write-On Cinch Straps For Wires, Snacks & More

Wrap these Wrap-It cinch straps around your charging cords, wires, art supplies, or open snack bags. Then label everything with the write-on tabs for easy identification. They come in several sizes and colors, plus they’re a great alternative to zip ties because they’re durable and reusable.

  • Available sizes: 5” — 18”
  • Available styles: 6

47These Can Covers That Prevent Dust, Bugs, Spills & Confusion

These can covers come in a four-pack of assorted colors, fit standard-size cans of soda, beer, and energy drinks, and serve multiple functions: They keep dust and bugs out of your drink, they prevent it from spilling when stored in the fridge, they keep your lips away from sharp, dirty metal, and they color-code your beverages so everyone knows which one is theirs.

48This Chilled Server That Keeps Your Food Cold & Fresh

This chilled organizer has four 2.5-cup containers for fruit, veggies, garnishes, and condiments, and when you fill the bottom section with ice, it’ll keep your ingredients fresh for hours — even in the hot sun. It’s also dishwasher-safe and has a lid to keep bugs at bay.

49A Pair Of Velvet Vanity Trays That Transform Your Clutter

These simple, affordable vanity trays come in a set of two and help you organize your dresser, counter, or shelves. They’re lined with cushioned velvet and have raised edges with buttoned corners, so you can use them to corral and display your devices, glasses, keys, perfume, jewelry, and more.

  • Available styles: 3

50These Versatile Organizers With Removable Dividers

Thanks to their optional dividers and built-in handles, you can use these plastic bins to organize snacks in the pantry, crafting supplies in the closet, cleaning items under the sink, cosmetics in the bathroom, or food in the freezer. “I love these containers because they are just the right size, you can see through them, and the removable dividers make them even more useful and versatile,” one reviewer wrote.

  • Available sizes: L — XL

51This Dual-Ended Silicone Tool To Apply & Blend Your Makeup

Since it’s made from silicone rather than absorbent sponge material, this dual-ended Jelly makeup tool helps you apply and blend your concealer, blush, highlighter, bronzer, or lip color — without absorbing the product. It’s also easier to clean and therefore more hygienic. According to reviewers, it “blends makeup seamlessly.” and they’ll “never use a sponge again.”

52This In-Shower Moisturizer That Expedites Your Routine

According to reviewers, this Splash Salve (packed with ingredients like jojoba, shea butter, and coconut oil) is a brilliant hack for people with dry skin who hate applying lotion after the shower: “I love this because I can put it on in the shower while my skin is still wet. When I get out, my skin feels hydrated without feeling clammy.”

53A Cat Cave With Plenty Of Cozy & Entertaining Features

A bed, a house, a toy, and a scratching post all at once, this cat hideaway has plenty of features to soothe and entertain your favorite feline. They can hang out inside the private cave with a hanging fluffy ball or on the top platform with a reversible cover — sherpa for winter and breathable cloth for summer. It even folds up for compact storage.

  • Available sizes: Single — Double
  • Available styles: 12

54This Pet Blanket That’s Waterproof For Us & Cozy For Them

With an average 4.6-star rating from over 6,000 reviewers, this best-selling blanket is a hit among both humans and pets: It’s waterproof and washable to keep our furniture clean, but cats and dogs can’t get enough of it thanks to its reversible sherpa and fleece design. “My cat loves this blanket!” wrote one reviewer who said she “kneads it” and “gets a dreamy look on her face.”

  • Available sizes: Small — King
  • Available styles: 13

55This Faux-Marble Tray That Turns Clutter Into Decor

Turn your sink-side clutter into decor with this vanity tray. While it looks like genuine marble thanks to its shiny finish and subtle veining, it’s actually made from sturdy, corrosion-free resin. It also has non-slip feet and raised edges to contain your soap, sponges, cosmetics, and more.

56A Trendy Snack Platter With Ceramic Bowls & A Metal Tray

Serve your chips, dips, and appetizers in style with this trendy snack platter set. The bowls are made from speckled ceramic while the powder-coated rack (available in two colors) helps you transport and display them. The set also stacks for compact storage.

  • Available styles: 3

57These Clear File Holders To Store Papers & Collect Mail

Use these wall-mounted file holders to clear paper clutter off your desk, organize your crafting materials, or collect mail by the door. They’re made from shatter-resistant plastic that’s clear so it won’t clash with your decor, and they mount flush to the wall using screws.

  • Available sizes: 1 Pack — 5 Pack
  • Available styles: 4

58A Chic Amber-Bottle Diffuser Kit That Smells “Wonderful”

When it comes to this reed diffuser kit, multiple reviewers described the scent as “wonderful” and the amber bottle as “beautiful.” The six available fragrances are made with essential oils and include eight rattan sticks that diffuse the scent for up to 120 days.

  • Available styles: 6

59These Butt-Emphasizing Shorts Reviewers Want In Every Color

These workout shorts emphasize your assets with their V-shaped waist and scrunched booty. The seamless knit fabric is also stretchy, breathable, and chafe-resistant. “New favorite shorts,” one reviewer wrote. “I’m definitely going to get them in every color!”

  • Available sizes: XX-Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 32

60This Slim Bamboo Shelf That Makes The Most Of Tight Spaces

This open-rack storage display has three tiers of shelves and is made from bamboo. You can adjust the height of the shelves depending on your needs, and its slim design works well in small areas — whether that’s your entryway, a child’s bedroom, your tight kitchen, or some underutilized space in your bathroom.