33 Fancy-But-Affordable Things For When You Want To Trick People Into Thinking You Secretly Won The Lottery
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Reviewers recommend a strong glue like this one.
Promising review: "If you’re even considering doing it, JUST DO IT!! I can’t even begin to tell you how easy this was, and the end result is mind-blowing! When people come over (we’re remodeling our newly purchased home built in 1865), their jaws drop. We put this in the sunroom/eat-in kitchen area. We love it so much we’ll be doing it in the bar area of the dining room. When you actually get them on the ceiling and look at your finished product, you’d never guess it’s styrofoam. Caulking between the tiles was crucial to giving its overall look. That was the most difficult part. My advice (from watching hours of YouTube videos and doing research): Find the center of the ceiling and work your way out. It took us two hours to do a fairly large space. We definitely overestimated how many it would take, but I’m glad we had extra on hand in case we messed one up. Also — make sure your blade is SHARP!" —Steven
Get it from Amazon for $31.92+ (available in packs of 8, 48, 96, 144, and in eight colors).
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Promising review: "When I initially bought it, I was nervous that the brass color wasn’t going to match with my coach bag, but once it arrived, it was perfect; it looks almost like the real one and doesn’t feel cheap at all, I’m very happy with my purchase, and I'd 100% recommend this to someone looking for an alternative to the Coach cherry charm!" —Veronica G.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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Promising review: "Easy to use, pretty long wearing, very smooth, and comfortable. More of a slight satin finish, not too matte and not too shiny. The product does not flake and lasts all day into night without a touch-up, as long as you don't have an extremely oily meal. I actually now reach for this over my Chanel lip ink. Highly recommended." —Andy D
Get it from Amazon for $5.34+ (available in tons of shades and in a kit option).
Read our full review of the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick.
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Promising review: "I was so excited to turn this lamp on that I placed it on my couch instead of making room on my shelves. The lightweight lamp is funky, and the fun pop of orange adds character to my living room. It’s always a cozy night in with this lamp. A great find to start your lamp collection or add to your existing one." —dana
Get it from Amazon for $45.95+ (available in three colors).
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Promising reviews: "Bought this dress because I always wanted to get the House of CB dress but didn’t want to pay over $250 for it. It’s honestly so good! I got the size large in this since they didn’t have my normal sizes, which are small to medium (I have a bigger chest, so I tend to size up). But since this has a corset back, I was able to cinch it up really tight, and it fit perfectly!" —Chris Herfurth Kennedy
"Beautiful, stunning perfection. This may be the best thing I've ever bought on Amazon. The corset in the back makes it fit like it was made for me. It's double-lined and not see-through at all, even though it's white. The straps are adjustable, the slit is a good height, and the fabric is slightly stretchy. I cannot say enough good things about it. It did come slightly wrinkly in the skirt, but nothing that a good steam won't fix." —Shoshanna
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in women's sizes 0–14 and 20 colors/styles).
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Promising review: "My parents went to Europe and sat outside on furs like these, and now they do the same at home. They live in the mountains in Utah. They put these on their metal patio chairs and then cover themselves with a blanket outside in the winter. The faux furs keep your backside insulated, and then, topped with the blanket, they are able to have a cocktail hour(s) on the deck all year long! It’s honestly pretty sweet, and the dog gets her own to lie on when she’s outside, too." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.79+ (available in six sizes and 11 colors).
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Promising review: "I absolutely love the look of these dispensers on my kitchen counter. These dispensers have an expensive feel and look. Added so much class to my countertop, and blended perfectly with the current decor and items on the counter. The only change I would make is maybe adding an outline for where the perfect placement of the label should be on the jar. You really want them to be even and at the same height, but once they are on, they are on. I would still recommend this purchase to anyone! 10 out of 10. Gorgeous! These are stunning, and I am in love." —Kevin
Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in three finishes and two sizes).
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Reviewers agree that if you want it fitted, size down.
Promising reviews: "I saw this girl wearing this exact style of dress with a Skims tag on the back, and honestly, it made me so grateful that I purchased this dress instead. It looks exactly like the Skims version, and I could be biased, but the material of this dress looked better than the Skims one. If you want it to be a little snug, I would definitely recommend sizing down one size from your normal size. So freaking comfortable and made out of thick material." —Kaitlyn
"I have the Skims dress in black and wanted to look for a cheaper version, but I read reviews, and some said that it is a bit looser than expected. I would agree that the small is a bit loose. If you want a snatched look, definitely get a size smaller, as it is very stretchy. I'm 5' tall so this is a bit long on me, even when I wear heels. In comparison to the Skims, the material is smoother, while Skims has a ribbed texture. You honestly can't tell the difference. Good bang for your buck if you ask me!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in women's sizes XXS–XL and seven colors).
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Promising review: "At first, I was a little skeptical — I have been wanting to find a Skims-like material shirt for a while but didn't want to pay the price of one, lol, and this shirt feels amazing. I will be getting one in every color now." —Julianne
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in women's sizes XXS–3XL and 34 colors).
Promising review: "I am so thrilled with this shaker. It's beautiful and can sit out on my bar cart; it is super functional and doesn't leak. It's a conversation starter, and everyone who has seen it loves the way it looks and asks where I got it. I will say, the bottom is quite heavy, and this makes shaking a bit awkward, but once you get used to it, it's no big deal." —Amanda B
Get it from Amazon for $21.34 (also available in red and gold).
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LuxClub is a small business that specializes in soft, durable, luxury-style sheets.
Promising review: “LOVE THESE!! I was searching for a sheet set that would help me sleep more comfortably at night and found these. I have terrible hot flashes with night sweats and get up in the morning, just miserable. Of course, these do not eliminate my hot flashes as no sheets will, but they definitely make my nights much more comfortable by eliminating wet bedding, and I definitely appreciate that! Aside from their moisture-wicking abilities, they are very soft, easy to look at, and launder extremely well. I would highly recommend these for anyone shopping for sheet sets and especially for anyone experiencing night sweats!!” —Shannon Warfel
Get it from Amazon for $22.35+ (available in sizes Twin–California King, with deep pockets, and in 44 styles).
Wayfair
Promising review: "Great product. Fit exactly. Clear instructions, easy to assemble, and install. High-quality components (solid wood sides, real plywood bottom, no particle board). Would buy again!" —Russell
Get one from Wayfair for $51.99+ (available in eight sizes).
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Promising review: "I love the way these layering necklaces look! I haven’t taken them off since I received them and they look brand new still. I’ve worn them in the shower, pools, and beach, and they are still perfect." —Allison Kwong
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three finishes and 20 other styles).
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Promising review: "I’ve been thinking about purchasing the Tiffany version of this necklace, but when I saw this one, I decided to purchase it. So glad I did. It is beautiful and very substantial. When I first put it on, couldn’t believe the weight, in a good way. Feels and looks expensive, and the color of the gold is perfect, in my opinion; not too yellow or orangey. Love, love, love this necklace!!!" —FAXA10
Get it from Amazon for $15.99(available in two finishes and also Cuban link styles).
The kit comes with a silicone funnel so you can easily transfer your favorite toiletries. You can see how one TikTok user styled these in this TikTok.
Promising review: "We have a narrow bathtub/shower with little space. I love this product; it’s so easy to install. I used a level to keep them aligned. Wait 24 hours before you use them. Great price, great quality, I highly recommend." —Karen Kopecki
Get it from Amazon for $24.70+ (available in six different styles and quantities of one, two, or three).
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Promising review: "Used a little more than one roll for a quick makeover for an ugly fireplace in a rental apartment. It was easy to cover the tiles with the film, and I could stretch the film out about 1 mm if I had cut the strip too short. It makes a huge difference for minimal effort/price. I don't think anyone would be squinting down at the floor to notice the slightly pixelated pattern." —zhen
Get a single roll from Amazon for $15+ (available in four sizes and three designs).
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Promising review: "I wasn't seeing many pictures of small-chested ladies, so I was a little worried about how this would fit. Purchased X-Small, and it fits perfectly! The straps stay in place, don't look weird with the bra cups, and it is form-fitting in the back. I hate tank tops that have a big gap in the back. This one does not. It goes down to about my belly button. I wanted something similar to the Lululemon Align, but this is well worth it instead! It is not tight at all, does not dig in, and is super breathable. I am thrilled with this purchase!" —olivia schilling
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and 29 colors).
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Promising review: "They are the best leggings I've ever owned! I've been weight training for roughly 17 years now, and I've worn a lot of different leggings. I've even spent $180 on a pair of Lululemon leggings, which don't compare to these at all. These leggings are soft, stretchy, form-fitting, and they make you look incredible! This is the fourth pair I've bought, and I probably will buy all colors. Also very important: They don't leave sweat marks. 100% squat-proof and the softest material ever. I can't say it enough!" —Emily Souther
Get them from Amazon for $25 (available in women's sizes XS–XL and 25 colors).
Promising review: "I hopped on the gold ornate mirror trend and spent a long time trying to find one within my budget. I was worried at first because there weren’t any reviews when I first bought this. It looked amazing online and was the perfect size, so I went ahead and got it. I am THRILLED with this purchase!!! One of the best things I’ve gotten from Amazon. It’s beautiful and exactly how it looks in the pics. It came four-ish days faster than estimated. It’s perfect for my makeup desk. If there were different sizes of the same mirror, I would buy all of them." —McKinlee Mayer
Get it from Amazon for $94.99+ (available in 10 sizes and five finishes).
Dossier is a small business that specializes in alternative, affordable perfumes — check out the rest of their options on their Amazon storefront!
Promising review: "Gorgeous scent! I love perfumes, and I’m super picky. I either love or return. This scent is gorgeous. Smells a bit sweet but not overly sweet, not super vanilla, just a hint of it with sophistication. Very soft and sultry. I applied moisturizer (thin, thin layer of Vaseline) and then sprayed perfume. It stayed on my skin for probably over eight hours. I checked my sweater the next day you could easily smell it on my sweater. Definitely worth the money." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in two sizes).
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If you want to step up the quality, the bracelet is also available in 18k gold vermeil. Learn more about the difference here.
Promising review: "I LOVE this bracelet!!! It looks so expensive and is heavy-duty. If you want a tennis bracelet without spending thousands of dollars, I HIGHLY recommend this!" —Gabby Little
Get it from Amazon for $21.45+ (available in three lengths and three finishes, as well as in a set of two).
Bed Bath & Beyond
Promising review: "Really impressed with the quality of these chairs, and as a bonus, they came fully assembled. I was prepared to spend triple on similar chairs through another retailer and I am really pleased with these. Delivery was super quick, and chairs are gorgeous." —Kim L.
Get it from Bed Bath & Beyond for $182.44+ (available in three colors).
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Promising reviews: "I LOVE this skirt! I have the original Nike one and they are identical. The only difference is that it doesn’t have a logo on it, but tbh, I prefer the no-logo look. It’s such a good buy and SO comfortable!" —Tayler
"I was skeptical at first, but once it arrived! WOW! I love this skirt! I need one in every color now. Very comfortable, breathable fabric and the skirts have secret pockets on the inside of the shorts! I really like it, and the length is perfect! Oh, and there’s a super cool thick band around the skirt top. It looks very nice I received a lot of compliments on skirt! Definitely recommend! ❤️" —VM
Get it from Amazon for $31.99 (available in nine colors and XS–XXL).
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Promising review: "These are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! If I didn't know any better, I would have said these are the Bottega Drop Earrings. I personally love the smaller ones. I have not ordered the larger ones yet. Smaller ones are truthfully the perfect size. We love a good alternative because who has $800+ to spend on the Bottegas." —Brittany
Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 11 colors, two-packs, and an extra large size).
Some reviewers even installed them on doors and kitchen islands!
Promising review: "Moldings came in well-packed and quickly. It was super easy to install. Used White Lightning Speed Grip to adhere the panels. These panels gave a high-end look to an otherwise drab wall and peninsula. So classic and affordable, and it will never go out of style!" —JM
Get a single panel from Amazon for $16.10+ (available in 12 sizes).
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Many reviewers started by using Restor-A-Finish to blend out minor scratches before finishing with the Feed-N-Wax. It's as simple as wiping on and off!
Promising review: "I got this product a few hours ago from Amazon and now have shiny floors! It gave the really dull hardwood floors of my prewar NYC apartment an impressive shine. Really impressive. A little goes a long way: I used only about two ounces to shine about 500 square feet of clean floors. Before using it on the floors, I tested the polish on an old wooden side table that was scarred and needed sanding. It looked a lot better afterward." —KindleCustomer2
Get it from Amazon for $10.47.
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Promising review: "I've seen these all over TikTok and had them in my cart for months…ended up buying them and THEY ARE WORTH THE MONEY. Soft, soft, soft and look so real, I’m going to buy more." —Brittney Jackson
Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in tons of color combos).
Promising reviews: "We just moved into a rental that only had painted walls where the backsplash should be. My landlord approved my request to put backsplash up, and I sprung for the subway tiles with black grout. No bubbles, easy to peel, very sticky. These are pretty thick and seem like good quality. All in all, I would highly recommend." —Pleasetryadifferentname
"I’ve been wanting to try peel-and-stick tiles for a long time, and I’m so glad I found these for our kitchen facelift! They are so easy to apply and look amazing! I love that they are actual-size subway tiles as well! They’ve given our kitchen the last very important piece that it needed!" —April Grill
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 17 colors).
Promising review: "Okay, so I am very picky about hair extensions. I've spent hundreds of dollars on numerous sets and have never been completely satisfied. UNTIL NOW! These are BY FAR my favorite — and for such an amazing price! If you're worried that this deal is too good to be true (because I was), then stop worrying! And buy these extensions. Also, I have very short hair, and it still looks great! They're very full and luscious. And you can straighten them! I'm very happy!" —Makenzie Long
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six lengths and 31 colors).
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Each length options comes with a different number of bundles. Check the listing to see how many you'll get.
Promising review: "I really like these extensions. My hair shrinks A TON and these clip-ins help me retain the length that I believe is owed to me when the mist decides to come out and ruin my good hair day. I use two packs and space them between my hair, but if it’s really cold and misty (I live in San Francisco), I’ll braid my hair in the back and clip the extensions to the braids. The texture matches my hair perfectly and, with wear, tends to flop and bend all wild like my natural curls do. It looks very natural. I’m very open about my hair, and if someone asks, I’ll let them know that I use clip-ins, and often people are shocked because they truly can not tell. I highly recommend these." —Bryce
Get them from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in seven lengths and six colors).
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The window cling is adhesive free and easy to remove.
Promising review: "It's beautiful and installation was really easy. I love it. It is wonderful!!! The pattern changes color as the sun passes throughout the day. Really pretty." —Lily Fred
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+(available in six sizes and 13 designs).
World Market
Promising review: "These glasses not only look great, but are easy and fun to hold because of the colorful bubbles. Love them and will likely get more of them." —anonymous
Get it from World Market for $8.99 (available as a coupe or old fashioned).
If you're wondering what oud is, think of the smell of fallen trees in the woods after a hard rain.
Lulu Candles is a US-based small business that specializes in scented candles and perfumes.
Promising review: "I was staying over at a friend's house and sitting next to her coffee table. She had this candle on the table and even though it wasn't lit I could smell it, and it was so delicious that I instantly went online to find it and bought it for myself! If this came in a perfume I would buy enough to last the rest of my life. I don't know how to even explain the scent but if you are an amber/patchouli/vanilla fan, this is absolutely for you. The jasmine adds an unbelievable freshness without a flowery scent. I even bought the shampoo and conditionerwhich I will probably use as more of a body wash and shaving cream but that is how desperate I am to get this scent on me!" —Melissa I.
Get it from Amazon for$19.95+ (available in six sizes, in gift box options, in packs of two, and in a variety of scents).
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