55 Bougie Ways To Make Yourself Look Better That Are Actually Cheap As Hell

The tennis bracelet is back from the early '90s and better than ever — and, thanks to this PAVOI piece on Amazon, it’s actually so affordable. Made with premium quality cubic zirconia stones in four-pronged basket settings, the bracelet is sparkly yet delicate and understated. It comes in two finishes: a 14-karat gold plated option that's affordable yet durable, or an 18-karat vermeil with a thicker layer of gold over sterling silver, designed to last a lifetime.

• Available colors: 3

Get salon-quality nails at home for less than $20 with this easy-to-use gel nail extension kit. The kit comes with everything you need for a flawless nail look, including gel nail tips that are comfortable, flexible, and give you extra length, along with a nail file, nail glue, and a UV lamp to cure the tips. Then, you can paint them however you want. The set comes with a whopping 216 nail tips in 12 different sizes.

• Available styles: 7

If you don't have a go-to silk scarf, this is your sign to get one — and this 100% Mulberry silk option should be the one you grab. It measures 21 by 21 inches, making it the perfect versatile size for wearing as a a head scarf, headband, neck tie, or hair tie. It even looks great tied around your handbag strap to give it a boost of color. Made of real lightweight silk rather than a synthetic material, the scarf is surprisingly no more than $15.

• Available colors: 36

For all the skin tone-evening effects of a foundation, the glow of a highlighter, and the hydration of a moisturizer, look no further than L'Oreal's new Lumi skin tint. The liquid skin tint is made of 82% hydrating ingredients along with blurring pigments and light-reflecting pearls to give you a radiant, even finish and a lit-from-within glow. You're left with a your-skin-but-better look that'll have everyone asking for your skin care routine — all for under $15.

• Available shades: 10

Elevated yet not over-the-top, these are about to become your new go-to accessory when you need to elevate your look. The bow earrings are made with shiny, sparkly cubic zirconia but measure just about an inch and a half long, for an eye-catching, glitzy accessory that looks so much more expensive than it is. Perfect for wearing to formal events or dressing up more casual looks, the earrings come in a handful of different colors and styles, too.

• Available styles: 30

Get your shine on with these hair serum capsules that feel so bougie but cost less than $1 each. The capsules keep the serum fresh and effective, and they're super easy to use — just pinch, twist, and distribute the serum from your hair's mid lengths to ends as a post-wash leave-in treatment. Packed with hair-loving ingredients like keratin, silk protein, and vitamin B5, the serum instantly and noticeably reduces unwanted frizz and boosts shine.

Amazon's current number-one new release beauty product, this new lip oil by e.l.f. is racking up the positive reviews already. Giving you a glossy shine with a frosty, shimmery finish, the lip oil has a non-sticky formula that hydrates lips while making them look so luscious. It has a plush XXL doe foot applicator that makes application a breeze, along with a refreshing minty scent. The gloss comes in eight different sheer, glimmery shades, and it'll run you less than $10.

• Available shades: 8

Another accessory that looks so much more expensive than it really is? These pearl hair clips. The claw clips come in a pack of four so they're less than $2 each, and they come in four different sizes — from a small size for half-up looks to a large size for thick, curly hair. The clips are made with high-quality resin, strong springs, and faux pearls that go with everything and never go out of style, making them perfect for elevated hairdos for nice events.

Made with premium-quality organic castor oil and nothing else, this serum promotes strong, healthy lashes and brows (which, in turn, can help boost growth) — and according to reviewers, it really works. The product is conveniently double sided, with two types of wands for precise, mess-free application: a thin brush for the lash line and a spoolie for the brows. The serum is less than $15, and with everyday application, you're likely to see impressive results.

Elevate your sock game with these adorable ruffle socks. Coming up just above your ankles, the socks are made with 80% cotton so they're comfortable and breathable, and their frills add a subtle touch of whimsy to any look. They come in a handful of tasteful color options, and look especially cute with loafers and Mary Janes.

• Available colors: 8
• Available sizes: 5-9 — 9-11

Self-tanning without harmful UV rays has never been easier with these self tan drops designed for use on both your body and face. The drops come in four different shades, each of which is completely customizable as you choose the number of drops you want to mix into your body lotion or facial moisturizer. The drops apply clear for a totally mess-free application, and they're even boosted with good-for-skin ingredients like vitamin C and goji berry.

A clothing steamer that measures less than 10 inches and weighs less than a pound? It's not too good to be true. Featuring a sleek design, the compact steamer heats up in seconds so you can easily release wrinkles from clothing, whether you're at home or on the go, for more polished-looking outfits. The steamer costs no more than $40, and it comes in three cute color options.

• Available colors: 3

For maximum results and minimum cost, check out this silicone lip scrubber brush that gives you baby-soft lips and preps them for your best lipstick application ever. Each scrubber in this set of two has a finer side for gently exfoliating rough and dead skin, along with a massage side to stimulate blood flow. The scrubbers are compact and portable, easy to clean, and endlessly reusable — and less than $5 each.

Another affordable accessory with maximum impact, these velvet hair bows add an elevated, preppy touch to your look. Measuring around 8 inches long, the bows come in a set of two and clip into your hair with convenient alligator clips for an instantly fancy-looking hairdo with practically zero effort. While this black color is so Blair Waldorf-chic, the bows come in a handful of other colors, too.

• Available colors: 9

There's nothing that elevates your look quite like pearly whites that are, well, pearly and white — and these whitening strips will get you there for less than $20. The box comes with 14 pairs of strips, each of which are enamel-safe and gentle on sensitive teeth. While you'll get visible results in just one use, the whole system aims to reduce strong stains from coffee and red wine in just two weeks. And they come in fun flavors like coconut, cherry, or peppermint.

• Available flavors: 8

Say goodbye to split ends with this split end mender lotion that helps seal and mend split ends up to 70%. It sounds like magic, but it actually works — smooth it onto damp hair before styling for heat protection and smoother ends, or use it on dry, finished styles for an extra boost of shine. Customers have given the product rave reviews, and this salon-quality hair care product goes for under $25.

Mesh ballet flats have been everywhere in the last year, including on the feet of many a celeb and fashion influencer. You can hop on the trend without breaking the bank with these mesh ballet flats with rhinestones. They have durable rubber soles and breathable mesh outers that make them perfect for warm weather, and they add a touch of playful elevation to any outfit while staying as comfortable as slippers.

• Available colors: 5
• Available sizes: 6 — 11

If you're in the market for a new eyelash curler, look no further than this one — which comes in an entire kit for, impressively, right around $5. The kit comes with a stainless steel eyelash curler, five replacement pads so you're never curling with a worn-out pad, a pair of stainless steel beauty tweezers, and a satin bag in which to store everything. And the curler's hinge is perfectly calibrated so you'll get the perfect curl every time.

This pack of face masks from K-beauty brand Mediheal might be the best beauty investment you've made in a long time — and at less than $25 for a pack of four, they're hardly an investment. The two-step product comes with a collagen serum with powerful spicules that help the collagen penetrate deeper into the skin, then a gel mask to seal everything in and get you results after just 30 minutes of use (the opaque mask turns clear when it's ready to be taken off). You'll be left with smoother, more hydrated skin and less visible pores.

Styling your hair to smooth, sleek perfection has never been so easy with this hair straightener brush. Ringing up at under $40, the brush is made with negative ion ceramic bristles for a frizz-free look — just slowly pull the brush through your hair and voila. The brush has three temperature settings and a 60-minute auto-off function, and gets you a sleek look without the creases or damage of a flat iron.

• Available colors: 3

Give your hair a professional-looking wash of color from the comfort of your home with this color-depositing mask from Wella. The mask, designed to be applied to shampooed, towel-dried hair, deposits a semi-permanent wash of a shade of your choosing — from lilac to copper to gold — while it smooths and conditions with ingredients like avocado oil. Revive and refresh your color without a trip to the salon, and for no more than $25.

• Available shades: 9

Another Blair Waldorf-approved accessory, these velvet headbands are cute, comfortable, and surprisingly affordable — this pack of six goes for right around $15. The padded headbands give you an effortless way to elevate any hair look and tuck back flyaways, too. They come in a handful of trendy colors to match any vibe, and they're made with memory elastic plastic so they'll never be too tight behind your ears.

• Available colors: 5

It turns out that lash extensions don't have to cost you an arm and a leg at the salon, because kits like this one let you do them yourself at home for less than $15. Beginner-friendly, the extensions couldn't be easier to apply — just apply the bond product, place the lash extensions underneath your lashes with the included lash tweezers, and brush on the seal to lock everything in for a week or more.

This glow enhancer by Elizabeth Mott is about to be the most versatile makeup product you own. The creamy tinted moisturizer is packed with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and squalane, along with reflective pearls for a glowy, radiant finish. Use it on its own to blur imperfections, wear it under foundation for a boosted glow, or use it as a liquid highlighter.

Striking the perfect balance of elegance and wearability, these white gold hoops are made of fine jewelry-quality materials like sterling silver plated with 18-karat white gold and real moissanite gemstones for a brilliant sparkle. The hoops comes in two size options — 14.5 millimeters and 16.5 millimeters — both of which are small enough for a subtly sparkly accessory you can wear every day.

• Available styles: 5

Get your softest soles ever with hardly any effort (and without an expensive trip to the nail salon) with this professional callus remover gel. Just soak your feet in warm water, apply the gel to calluses and let it sit for 10 minutes, then buff away dead skin with a pumice stone or heel file. The gel even leaves your feet more hydrated than before, giving you the baby soft soles of your dreams.

Real leather shoes and bags are the way to go for quality accessories that will hold up over time and continue to look expensive year after year. But make sure you're taking care of your leather properly with leather conditioner. Made with a blend of conditioners like beeswax and plant oils, this waxy product comes in a tin, and, when applied to leather products with a sponge or paper towel, helps to soften, repair, and prevent cracks so you can keep your leather looking nicer for longer.

Get the best lash look of your life for no more than $5 with this eyelash separator. The tool comprises 30 stainless steel tines in a curved shape — simply apply your mascara, then, while it's still wet, comb the lash separator through your lashes to remove clumps and separate hairs. And the tool comes with a cap so you can safely take it on the go.

A true wardrobe staple for endless polished, put-together looks, this satin midi skirt couldn't be any more versatile. Pair with a blouse and a blazer for work, elevate it with heels and jewelry for a night out, or even dress it down with sneakers and a T-shirt. Any way you style it, the skirt looks so bougie with its simple A-line cut, high waistline, and silky fabric. Plus, it comes in so many colors and patterns, and it'll run you no more than $35.

• Available colors: 30
• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large

This daily face cream is packed with ingredients aimed at plumping the skin, but it’s still lightweight, thanks to its gel texture. Hydrolyzed collagen and hydrolyzed elastin are credited with improving skin firmness, while squalane and oat kernel extract help with moisturizing and soothing. Finally, to support the skin barrier and promote brighter skin over time, you’ll also find niacinamide among the key ingredients.

If you want the look of a diamond necklace without the price tag, this tennis necklace uses cubic zirconia stones to give you a high-shine look for less than $20. The necklace is 14-karat gold-plated and hypoallergenic, and has an adjustable chain. While the dainty design featured here gives you a more classic look, the necklace also comes in a two-row style, as well as a matching necklace and bracelet set.

• Available metals: 3
• Available styles: 10

If you want to step up your silk pillowcase game, consider adding this satin bonnet to your sleep routine. Like a satin or silk pillowcase, the bonnet minimizes friction to eliminate unwanted frizz and prevent your hair from tangling as you sleep. But its fitted, nonslip design also makes it perfect for pairing with your heatless curlers or for helping to lock in a nourishing hair oil or treatment overnight.

• Available colors: 10

This long-sleeve bodysuit will become a staple in your wardrobe for its versatility and chic square-cut neckline. Wear it in more casual settings with jeans and a pair of sneakers, or dress the solid-color bodysuit up by swapping your sneakers for heels and throwing on a blazer. The open neckline also makes for the perfect way to show off a statement necklace.

• Available colors: 17
• Available sizes: XS – XL

Don’t be fooled by the pretty shimmering lilac color. These under-eye masks still pack a powerful punch when it comes to perking up tired eyes. In just 20 to 30 minutes, ingredients like retinol, sea moss, glycerin, and ceramides promote smoother, firmer, brighter skin — and they do it all as you go about your morning routine.

When worn on your wrist, these hair ties look like dainty gold bracelets that enhance, rather than detract from your look. But they also make for an easy way to upgrade your updos, serving as a jewelry-like accessory to ponytails and braids. Each pack comes with three different elastic and metal designs that can be mixed and matched, and at $10 for a set, you can stock up so that you always have multiple hair ties on hand.

• Available styles: 9

Like a science experiment for your face, this jelly mask gets mixed up fresh just before you use it, creating a spa-like experience from the comfort of your own home. The thick jelly texture creates a cooling effect on the skin, while each of the 16 powder formulas uses different concentrated ingredients to help with everything from moisturizing and soothing the skin to quelling breakouts. You’ll need to add your own purified water, but Amazon reviewers say that each jar of powder comes with all of the mixing and measuring tools you need to get started.

• Available options: 16

Yes, you can easily drop a few grand on a luxury watch, but if that’s not in the budget (or, if you just don’t care about watches that much, TBH), this bracelet-style watch gives you a sophisticated look for just over $30. While there are more than a dozen designs to choose from, the two-tone silver and gold watch featured here is a classic option that complements any look.

• Available styles: 16

You can apply this lip mask overnight for smooth lips by morning, but you can also use it throughout the day for a moisturizing, lip-plumping boost. The glossy formula uses papaya enzyme ferment to gently exfoliate chapped lips, allowing ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter to better moisturize and smooth. Hyaluronic acid adds a slight plumping effect that doesn’t sting or burn, and Amazon reviewers also love its non-sticky texture and vanilla creamsicle scent.

For brighter skin, swap your usual cleanser for this exfoliating gel formula once or twice each week. Ingredients like hydrolyzed walnut shell powder and Dead Sea salt help to slough away dead skin cells, while the latter is also packed with minerals that work to hydrate the skin. In addition to the full-size jar, this order also comes with a mini 1.69-ounce tube for traveling.

Rolling tiny needles over your face may sound a little (okay, a lot) scary, but the treatment may make your skin care products work better. Known as derma rolling (or microneedling when in-office), the technique works to stimulate collagen production by creating a controlled skin injury. This at-home derma roller uses 540 titanium needles that are just 0.25 millimeters in length to painlessly create tiny pathways in the skin that help your post-derm rolling serum absorb better. The tool itself is quite compact, and it comes with its own storage case to keep the derma roller clean in between uses (with proper disinfectant, of course).

• Available colors: 2

Whether you prefer a classic neck scarf or you’re looking for a fun way to accessorize your hair or even your handbag, this equestrian-inspired scarf will give your look such an expensive, old money vibe. Made from polyester to give the scarf a silk-like feel without the Hermès price tag, the scarf comes in dozens of solid colors and prints to further customize your look.

• Available styles: 47

Recreating a salon blowout has never been easier, thanks to this two-in-one styling tool from Revlon. The thermal brush works to dry hair while it’s still damp, styling it in the process by smoothing the hair as it adds volume. Three different heat settings allow the brush to work effectively on different hair types, and Amazon reviewers note that it works quickly and leaves hair feeling soft and looking shiny.

• Available options: 10

This vitamin C serum uses a 20% concentration of the active ingredient in the form of l-ascorbic acid, but it gets an additional antioxidant boost with vitamin E and ferulic acid. The latter helps to stabilize vitamin C and vitamin E, therefore increasing their antioxidant benefits. Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and panthenol bring moisturizing benefits to the serum, which is free from common irritants like alcohol and fragrance.

These eye-catching earrings only look expensive. For less than $15, the twisted geometric design simplifies accessorizing while adding a more unique touch to your outfits than the average hoop earrings. Amazon reviewers note that the alloy earrings are surprisingly lightweight considering their oversized appearance, and they can be worn alongside casual attire or dressed up for more formal events.

Whether you’re experiencing a temporary bout of irritation or an acne flare-up is causing redness in your skin, this facial spray can calm things down right away. Hypochlorous acid is the star in here, which works as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredient to soothe skin conditions ranging from rosacea and eczema to acne. Because it’s a mist, you can use the hypochlorous acid spray when you’re prepping your skin or throughout the day as needed, but the brand especially recommends it for its cooling and refreshing benefits after working out.

If you already swear by an at-home gel manicure kit, this iridescent powder will take your gel nails to the next level. The salon-quality powder has a pearlescent finish that lets you create a chrome nail effect (aka the “glazed donut” nails Hailey Bieber helped to popularize) that can be applied over any color polish. You will need your own gel manicure kit to use the chrome powder properly, and you may want to grab an eyeshadow applicator or silicone-tip wand to make the application process easier, too.

• Available options: 10

During the worst of winter, warm puffer coats and bulky sweaters tend to be prioritized over more stylish fashion choices. Not so with this elegant shawl, which can be worn like a cape or tied at the front for a poncho-style wrap, but you can also add your own personal touch with a belt or embellished brooch.

• Available colors: 44

This finely milled setting powder delivers multiple benefits with just the sheerest dusting over the face. Spherical powders create a filter-like finish that blurs pores, while talc and corn starch powders absorb excess oil to completely eliminate shine. Ingredients like vitamin E and soybean oil in the setting powder help to keep the skin looking smooth, and the featherweight formula promises not to create a white cast in photos. Plus, it comes in two shades for a more seamless finish – Translucent Fair for those with cool or neutral undertones and Translucent Honey for warmer undertones.

• Available shades: 2

For stubborn calluses and rough heels that lotion alone can’t seem to touch, this foot file uses etched glass to buff away dead skin. While it may sound intimidating, the brand notes that etched glass provides a more precise abrasion that won’t scratch or cut your feet the way more traditional metal rasps have been known to do. There are no pieces to take apart, making the clean-up as simple as rinsing and air drying, and it also uses a longer handle to make the file comfortable to hold.

• Available options: 3

As beloved as retinol is for smoothing the skin texture and fading unevenness, it’s also notorious for causing redness, dryness, and peeling as your skin acclimates (collectively known as retinization). For those who find that their skin doesn’t tolerate the vitamin A derivative, this serum pairs the active ingredient with snail mucin, a popular ingredient in Korean skin care for its ability to assist in skin regeneration and healing. The daily serum also contains bakuchiol, a retinol alternative that’s anti-inflammatory, as well as soothing and moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera, jojoba seed oil, and centella asiatica extract.

Sure, you can prep your hair with a smoothing mist or primer, but what about taming flyaways on hair that’s already dried or even styled? This multi-purpose serum can be applied through hair while it’s still damp, but it can also be applied to dry hair. Ingredients like abyssinian oil and date seed extract smooth the hair cuticle and add hydration for a frizz-free, shiny finish, but the serum also offers heat protection to shield hair from damaging hot tools when you still have some styling to do.

Rather than curate your own collection of bracelets, this three-piece set simplifies accessorizing for less than $25. The ridged gold bangles are made from stainless steel and coated in 18-karat gold plating, but they’re surprisingly stretchy, allowing you to easily slide them on and off. The thicker design lets you create a more casual look when wearing one individual bracelet, but you can also stack all three for something more statement-making. Several Amazon reviewers noted that the bracelets are also great for gifting, as they come packaged in a jewelry box – complete with a bow.

• Available options: 21

If the usual vitamin C-infused serums aren’t doing enough to treat dry skin, try sealing your face moisturizer in with this vitamin C oil. In addition to the antioxidant ingredient, this face oil is packed with argan, rosehip, and sea buckthorn oils to support the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss for softer, smoother skin. Despite its thicker consistency, the vitamin C oil is noncomedogenic, so those who are acne-prone don’t have to worry about breakouts getting in the way of their glow.

These gel socks offer you the laziest way to get softer feet (no messy peeling masks or foot rasps required). The colorful fuzzy socks use a gel lining that’s infused with ingredients like jojoba seed oil, olive oil, and vitamin E, which begin to treat dry skin and cracked heels as soon as you slip your feet into the socks. Despite the moisturizing ingredients inside, the outside of the socks feature heart-shaped grips to keep you from slipping as you walk around the house. You can apply a thicker foot cream to your feet first for a more nourishing treatment, and the socks can even be hand-washed and reused up to 100 times before the gel lining loses its efficacy.

• Available sizes: S – L

You can help to manage unwanted frizz right away and in the long run with this blowout primer. The lightweight formula was designed to be misted through hair while it’s still damp from the shower, creating a humidity-resistant barrier that smooths and prevents frizz. Once you begin blow drying your hair, the heat activates the primer’s abilities, which include protecting the hair against heat damage that strips hair of moisture and further contributes to dryness.