Even when staying home was a choice and not a public health requirement, many of us still bopped around in activewear all day. But now that life once again allows for going out, aka occasions to excavate the other 98% of our closets, how do we channel our long-suppressed Big 'Fit Energy without giving up the comfort of four-way stretch?
Luckily, the juggernaut that is 24/7 workout clothes chugs on — but with a few revamps that feel much more of-the-moment. On-trend accessories! A color-coordinating trick that makes getting ready quicker than your response when a friend texts "pét-nat in the park?" Ahead, we've teamed up with Macy's and content creator Angela Rummans to bring you a lesson on the most up-to-date way to elevate how we've dressed for what feels like...forever.
Remember when everybody without a sourdough starter was tie-dying every clothing item within reach? This is extremely not that. While we'll always have a soft spot for the quarantine-era trophy tracksuit, the Summer '21 version is more cropped with a cleaner color scheme. Note the bum bag for hands-free in-person socializing (still can't believe we typed that).
Adidas Printed Cropped Hooded Sweatshirt, $, available at Macy's
Steve Madden Chevron Quilted Fanny Pack, $, available at Macy's
Steve Madden Choice Braided Footbed Sandals, $, available at Macy'sWhile the handbag became nearly obsolete during lockdown, it's making an enormous comeback as we return to toting around more supplies than the phone/wallet/keys our sad solo walks required. We like a not-too-utilitarian backpack for this — the runway-inspired quilting also complements the top's star print for an all-black look with added visual interest.
Terez Metallic-Print Mid-Impact Sports Bra, $, available at Macy's
Nike Essential High-Waist Bike Shorts, $, available at Macy's
Nike Court Vision Low Casual Sneakers, $, available at Macy's
Steve Madden Bwalton Medium Nylon Backpack, $, available at Macy'sJoggers, is that you? Here, the fleecy matching set gets ready to go on its first app date in a year (!) with a striking monochromatic color palette, a trick we often use to look instantly put-together.
Add a more body-con fit and non-flat footwear (!!), and the effect is very "nature is healing."
SAINT-DENIS, FRANCE – JUNE 30: Bella Hadid wears a black ribbed opened cardigan, a yellow fluffy bag, a Fendi belt, during Jacquemus “La Montagne” Show, at La Cite Du Cinema on June 30, 2021 in Saint-Denis, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
For more than a year, the going-out top has been, for the majority of us, a nostalgia trigger or an existential punchline. We didn’t go out — in some instances, not even for groceries. Our Reformation camisoles and bodysuits from Aritzia gathered dust alongside our occasion dresses and work heels. Today, though, more than 47% of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated. We can go out, to the grocery store and the bar and the club. And because of that, the going-out top is back — with a vengeance. Demure camisoles and skin-concealing bodysuits are so 2019. Instead, the A-listers of the fashion brigade are popping up in our feeds wearing a going-out top style that’s slinkier, sexier, and more revealing than anything those of us who might still be getting regular use of our COVID wardrobe staples could have dreamed of. Meet the pin top.
Though it was Emily Ratajkowski in her blue Cult Gaia pin top — which, as the name suggests, is a top held together by nothing but a pin — who really put this new going-out staple on the map, it was actually fellow model Hailey Bieber who’s responsible for introducing the style. Vogue stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson dressed Bieber in a black cardigan secured only by a tiny gold button and a large gold paper clip at the breastbone for a recent beach fashion shoot in the magazine. The photo of Bieber in her barely-hanging-on knit didn’t end up making the final cut for the resulting story, and therefore, didn’t garner the kind of attention that a top of that nature deserved. Leave it to EmRata to remedy that.
NEW YORK CITY, NY – JUNE 15: Emily Ratajkowski was seen taking a stroll with her husband Sebastian Bear-McClard on June 15, 2021 in New York City, New York. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
The model-actress, who’s been known to don ab-baring clothing whenever possible, was photographed in June wearing a periwinkle blue halter top that, if not for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it U-shaped pin, would have been held together by nothing other than pure will. Called the Diem top, her $278 Cult Gaia halter immediately sold out. But the Los Angeles-based brand, an Instagram favorite, is readying itself for a restock in off-white and black, both of which are now available for pre-order.
Vogue referred to Ratajkowski’s barely there top as a “new extreme,” while Page Six Style called it a “wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen.” And yet, in the three weeks since she debuted the look, similar versions by I.AM.GIA and Jacquemus have flooded runways, social feeds, and street style pages.
Bella Hadid was spotted in a pin top of her own at Jacquemus’ La Montagne show in July. The cropped black sweater, closed in the middle of her chest with a small silver tube fastening, was by the designer in question, and styled with slouchy black-and-gray jeans and Y2K-inspired blue-tinted sunglasses. During the show, her same knit made its runway debut, as did long and short versions in fuschia, saffron red (modeled on Kendall Jenner), and tangerine orange.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 06: Hailey Bieber is seen on July 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
This past Wednesday, Bieber took to the trend again, wearing a fuzzy, caramel-colored iteration with plaid trousers to an appointment at her dermatologist’s office, of all places. That same day, Spanish fashion influencer María Bernad posted photos of herself on Instagram wearing a red pin top from I.AM.GIA (also seen last month on Kaia Gerber at a friend’s star-studded birthday party ) with low-rise yoga pants and a cowboy hat. Suffice to say, pin tops are all over the place.
This style is only one of many fashion trends dominating post-lockdown that are more revealing than those of pre-COVID times. Dresses are shorter and more sheer, pants are lower-rise and more fitted, and swimsuits, well, they hardly exist at all. We’re showing everything off, with scarcely a care in the world. So, bring your boob tape and mentally prepare for wardrobe malfunctions. Let the pin begin.
Ahead, shop this season’s fastest-growing going-out top trend (if you dare).
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Beyonce Performs (Photo by Steve Grayson/WireImage for BET Entertainment)
The rumors are true: Y2K trends — including low-rise jeans, whale tails, and corsets — are back, both on the runways and on social media. They might have terrorized millennials who lived through them (and survived to tell), but they’re sparking excitement among Gen Z who are looking at decades past for fashion inspiration.
We’re living through the early aughts all over again. #Bennifer started trending earlier this year as Ben Affleck donned the bracelet Jennifer Lopez bought him during their highly-publicized romance in the early 2000s. Zendaya channeled baby-faced Beyoncé with a vintage Versace dress from 2003 at the BET Awards. And Avril Lavigne joined TikTok wearing a suspender and tie combo that transported us to her “Sk8er Boi” era.
From the vantage point of the 2020s, the turn of the millennium — once deemed an era of pop culture disruption and the Internet boom — is a chapter now old enough to be considered vintage. According to Dawnn Karen, a leading fashion psychologist and the author of Dress Your Best Life: How to Use Fashion Psychology to Take Your Look — and Your Life — to the Next Level, these fashion moments point to a desire to exit our current circumstances. Our once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, climate change, economic crises, and extraordinary political and sociological disruptions are all conspiring to nostalgia for what appear to be the greener pastures of earlier times.
“Right now, we are trying to reach back to any decade,” says Karen. “Considering what we’ve gone through globally and simultaneously, we are looking for a healthy form of escapism.”
The Y2K adulation started gaining real momentum on social media last year, when quarantine caused Gen Z to resort to TikTok, where vintage fashion and pop culture thrive. “It’s manifested with Gen-Z discovering Y2K trends on TikTok and their nostalgia for both the youth culture and youth fashion from the early 2000s,” says Marian Park, a youth strategist at WGSN, the global trend forecasting agency, adding that the forecasters were able to spot the return of the early 2000s aesthetic about five years ago.
The Hollywood party scene of the early 2000s provided a sugarcoated backdrop for plenty of fashion moments that have become synonymous with a recent chapter of history. Paris Hilton’s velour Juicy Couture tracksuits and Kim Kardashian’s Louis Vuitton Miroir tote bags are ingrained in the collective memory of this time. Last year, Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS capitalized on that memory by bringing back their tracksuit-and-bag combo with the release of its velour line in October. The numbers prove that Kardashian and Hilton are not alone in their nostalgia: According to Lyst, a global fashion search platform, Juicy Couture searches are up 179% this year versus last year.
While SKIMS may be capitalizing on its founder Kardashian’s past to sell new products, many fashion fans are looking for the originals. Gen Z’s knack for thrifting, upcycling, and reselling has become an important factor to consider in the return of early 2000s styles. According to Tradesy, an online resale marketplace, searches for Y2K-related queries have increased over the past year, including low rise (50%), baby tee (2,000%), and cargo pants (28%). The site has also reaped the benefits of the vintage resale market with an increase in revenue from the Prada Nylon bag and the Fendi Baguette in the last four years, with a year over year growth in revenue of 30% and 16%, respectively.
“Gen Z’s appetite for savvy thrifting and upcycled fashion is also driving the rise of the 2000s look, as much of what is available on resell platforms and sought after in secondhand stores are from this era,” says Park.
Archival fashion, particularly concerning items that trace back to the turn of the millenium, is having its moment as well. Bella Hadid dusted off a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier couture gown from 2002 to attend the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, and Rihanna sported a vintage Dior slip dress from the house’s 2002 collection on the streets of where. On TikTok, archival fashion is going viral with users analyzing styles from the early 2000s with the hashtag #ArchivalFashion. There, fans chronicle designs from early John Galliano-designed Dior and dissect looks from series like Sex and the City and Gossip Girl, both of which are being rebooted by HBO Max.
“The 2000 aesthetic has gone from niche to big trend,” Bridget Mills-Powell, Content Director at Lyst, says of the recent explosion. She adds that searches on the platform related to Y2K have increased by 450% since last year, a phenomenon that she traces to the cascade of celebs donning archival fashion on the red carpet.
Back in the early 2000s, the Internet was still in its infancy. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram had yet to disrupt the culture (and our attention spans). Blogs and chat forums and ill-fated experiments like Friendster dominated online. In its infancy, the internet was still second to anything IRL, a bastion of all that was niche and experimental. It would be years before anyone would be inured to the harassment, body shaming, and overall nastiness that plagues online discourse today. Now, trolling is a fact of life and disinformation and extremism run rampant. There is a comfort to be found in running terms like “Kate Moss slip dress” and “Paris Hilton Bungalow 8” in our search engines.”
The Internet of today is also providing a second life to storylines that we once associated with the early 2000s. The battle over Britney Spears’s conservatorship and the return of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship are two examples that have guided our collective conscience to reflect on the events that led us to where we are today. According to Park, this has led a new wave of fandom, from #Bennifer stans to the #FreeBritney movement, as Gen Z-ers are familiarizing themselves with the news of yesteryear, and dressing up like it.
While fashion may be consistently cyclical (it wasn’t that long ago that Lady Gaga brought back shoulder pads and ‘80s glamour), the early 2000s comeback is a clear manifestation of how the social and cultural forces of our world infiltrate our closets and psyche, forcing millennials and Gen Z to dive deep into the Y2K vault in the middle of a worldwide crisis.Yet, it’s key to remember the escapism nostalgia provides is just that: a fantasy.
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The resurgence of leggings as "real pants" has only been accelerated by the past year's shift towards comfort-first wardrobes. We no longer ask ourselves whether or not the body-con bottoms are a truly viable option to wear outside of the gym; with the right styling, the right attitude, and the right pair, the stretchy, clingy pant now gets a resounding yes. However, as summer rolls around, the same goes for the leggings' cropped counterparts: bike shorts.
Bike shorts caused quite the stir when they returned to the runway again a few years back, with fashion girls all over the world embracing the controversial trend. And, while we weren't quite sure of their longevity, after seeing our favorite designers from Heron Preston to Rachel Comey manufacturing pairs of their own, it became clear that bike shorts are here to stay. What's the trick to doing them right? Our advice: grab a pair with some length — it's more fashion-forward and makes navigating your shoe selection so much easier. Leggings and heeled sandals? Most likely no. Bike shorts and heeled sandals? Kind of great. Wear with an oversized blazer, a simple hoodie, or with a pretty white blouse, and you're good to go.
Ahead, shop our picks for every pair of bike shorts you'll need for summer — from high-rise to ribbed and pocket-clad.
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Best High-Rise
Girlfriend Collective Plum High-Rise Bike Short
Girlfriend Plum High-Rise Bike Short, $, available at Girlfriend
Best Ribbed
Free People Seamless Rib Bike Short
Free People Seamless Rib Bike Short, $, available at Free People
Best Compression
Alo Yoga High-Waist Biker Short
Alo Yoga High-Waist Biker Short, $, available at Alo Yoga
Best Knit
Uniqlo x Mame Kurogouchi 3D Knit Ribbed Shorts
Uniqlo x Mame Kurogouchi 3D Knit Ribbed Shorts, $, available at Uniqlo
Best Eco
Everlane The Perform Bike Short
Everlane The Perform Bike Short, $, available at Everlane
Best For Yoga
Lululemon Align Short 6"
Lululemon Align Short 6", $, available at Lululemon
Best Black
Universal Standard Next–to–Naked Bike Short
Universal Standard Next–to–Naked Bike Shorts, $, available at Universal Standard
Best with Pockets
Athleta Ultimate Stash Pocket 7" Short
Athleta Ultimate Stash Pocket 7" Short, $, available at Athleta
Best For Comfort
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Biker Short
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Biker Short, $, available at Beyond Yoga
Best Under $15
Old Navy High-Waisted Jersey Bike Shorts
Old Navy High-Waisted Jersey Bike Shorts, $, available at Old Navy
Best Sweat-Wicking
Outdoor Voices Core 7" Short
Outdoor Voices Core 7" Short, $, available at Outdoor Voices
Best Cotton
A New Day High-Waist Cotton Blend Seamless 7" Inseam Bike Shorts
A New Day High-Waist Cotton Blend Seamless 7" Inseam Bike Shorts, $, available at Target
Best Faux Leather
Eloquii Faux Leather Bike Short
Eloquii Faux Leather Bike Short, $, available at Eloquii
Best For Running
Nike Air Running Tight Shorts
Nike Air Running Tight Shorts, $, available at Nike
Best Printed
Abacaxi Smocked Shorts Hibiscus
Abacaxi Smocked Shorts Hibiscus, $, available at Abacaxi
Best For Going Out
Good America The Boss Bike Short
Good American The Boss Bike Short, $, available at Good American
Best Mid-Rise
Billie the Label Peggy Biker Short
Billie the Label Peggy Biker Short, $, available at Verishop
June was all about the savings. Supergoop!'s cult-favorite sunscreen made a rare appearance on the clearance racks and the Olympics of sales, Amazon Prime Day, carried the marked-down torch. The past 30+ days have been a deal-packed rollercoaster, making this edition of Refinery29 readers' most wanted products an even wilder ride than usual — as in, there are still deals in store.
After combing through all that juicy (and anonymous!) bestselling shopping data, we cooked up the ahead top-bought June spread. It's a menu marked with summer dress specials, hidden Nordstrom gems, and crowd-pleasing Father's Day gifts that are still worth your summer coin. Interested in a timely hot-weather score? There are sets of highly reviewed cooling sheets for that. How about the best breathable cotton underwear? Oh, you betcha. Click right on into a shopping list of the 29 things — some on sale, others full-price but still fantastic —that Refinery29 readers got really into this June.
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YETI Roadie 24 Hard Cooler
This year for Father's Day, our reader's number one last-minute pick was YETI's top-rated hard cooler. With over 3,000 reviews and a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating, we'd say it's also a top pick in the world of portable refrigerators.
"I can't rave enough about the Roadie Cooler. It's perfect to take to the beach, on car trips, camping, and canoeing. It kept everything perfectly cool. And the King Crab Orange color is so sharp looking," one super-fan put it.
Better Love's Rabbit vibe has an almost 5-star rating (4.9 to be exact) and is a completely worth it buy according to readers who keep carting it from our sex toy review round-up — AND, of course, because of its still 74%-off sale price.
Better Love Rabbit Lily Vibrator, $, available at Ella Paradis
Ruffle-Detail Dress
Although the floaty summer sundress will never go out of style, it will, however, take on different silhouettes. For summer 2021, we laid our matching sweatsuits to rest and busted out an equally comfortable replacement: loose house dresses. This H&M ruffle moment comes in a myriad of colors, is only $20, and stole the hearts of our readers in June.
Maryann Organics Collagen Cream Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer
Much like Essence's $5 mascara, this collagen cream is taking over readers' Amazon carts. So much so, we dedicated an entire article to its whimsical anti-aging abilities. The moisturizer contains a trifecta of skin-plumping ingredients that includes collagen, a hyaluronic acid complex, and vitamin E that one reader boasted feels like having a "new face."
Maryann Organics Collagen Cream Anti Aging Face Moisturizer, $, available at Amazon
68% Off Gold Flamingo Clio Task Chair
We love any office chair that isn't an eyesore — and, apparently, so R29 readers. This bucket-shaped tufted option comes in twelve jewel-toned shades and is a consistent bestseller from our infamous office chair round-up. Reviewers rave about its glam look, super soft velvet, ease of assembly — and marked-down price tag.
Gold Flamingo Clio Task Chair, $, available at Wayfair
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40
So many deals, so little time. One of the biggest events of June was Supergoop!'s five-day unexpected 20% off sitewide sale event. Although practically all of the sun protection brand's products are certified cult-favorites, this classic Glow Screen SPF 40 was the top seller for June. It may not be in markdown mode now, but it's still a hot-to-shop summer essential.
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40, $, available at Supergoop!
ThirdLove Everyday Cotton Bikini
ThirdLove's Everyday Cotton Bikini is breathable, full-coverage, and full of rave reviews (4.6 out of 5 stars and 592 reviews). Readers snatched up tons of pairs from our cotton under Hype Machine and even so, the site still has an extensive color range fully in stock up to size 3X.
Customers say: "Wonderful fit with no tightness creating unsightly underwear lines. They are incredibly comfortable and breathe well."
ThirdLove Everyday Cotton Bikini, $, available at ThirdLove
Essence Lash Princess Mascara
Essence Lash Princess made it into May's Most Wanted and it strikes again for June. R29 Readers and the Shopping team alike rave about this make-up bag staple for its $5.00 price tag, false lash effect, and volumizing abilities. It's an Amazon viral and for good reason.
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, $, available at Amazon
33% Off Børn Beca Flat
Nordstrom rarely leads astray when it comes to fashion essentials, sometimes we even score a must-have home buy. So naturally, we corralled a line-up of the best things to buy at the online cult-favorite department store and this Børn flat rose to the top. The comfort-footwear brand usually gets high marks for foot hugs and this leather flat follows suit with a tad more luxury flair.
Summer arrived and Kosasknew just how to kick it off. The R29-beloved clean beauty commenced its limited-time 20% off sitewide sale on June 4 — with free shipping to boot — and it did not disappoint. The R29 bestseller was the clean beauty brand's beach-ready Tinted Face Oil Foundation that Kosas occasionally refers to it as the "sweatpants of foundation."
Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation, $, available at Kosas
Parachute Honeycomb Duvet Cover Set
If you're hunting for luxe decor, premium bath essentials, and bestselling bedding all in one spot, Parachute is the place to be. With its sustainably sourced and socially responsible lineup, this comfortable home retailer is a total R29 fan favorite, especially this linen & cotton blend duvet cover set. Check out more eco-friendly bedding from our extensive round-up.
Parachute Home Honeycomb Duvet Cover Set, $, available at Parachute Home
Astr The Label Floral Milkmaid Midi Dress
Post-quarantine summer weddings were (and still are) in full swing, but that didn't mean we knew what to wear. There's a lot to juggle when it comes to the perfect wedding guest attire — including (but not limited to) the delicate balance of working your look while ensuring you don’t outshine the bride; facing head-scratchers like the “dressy casual” dress code; figuring out how to pack for a destination wedding that involves both sand and cobblestones. This dress is the perfect combo of casual & fancy depending on how you style it, and R29 readers ate it up.
ASTR The Label Floral Milkmaid Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
25% Off LELO ORA 3
Apparently, if you want a toy that feels just like oral sex, you won't get much better than LELO's Ora 3 and R29 readers agree. This toy feature uses rotating beads inside the silicone to circle around like a tongue and provide pleasure we can't describe.
To boot: LELO is currently hosting an up-to-50%-off sale on its lineup of bestselling sex toys.
Another bestselling last-minute Father's Day gift (that we secretly stole from our Mother's Day gift guides) is Haus' summer-happy-hour-ready aperitif sampler kit. All four unique flavors are great gifts all year round and consistently impress R29 readers.
In terms of R29-reader sunscreen favorites, EltaMD entered the ring in June with the help of our Beauty Market editor's detailed review. In short, this celebrity-approved skincare brand is worth a try. Its skin-friendly, hydrating sunscreen is, "...a definite upgrade from the drugstore aisle" and has a luxurious flair that makes it worth the higher price point.
EltaMD UV Glow Broad-Spectrum SPF 36, $, available at DermStore
52% Off Tempur-Pedic Temper-Topper Supreme
With three inches of you guessed it, the same stand-out TEMPUR® material that's found in all of Tempur-Pedic's legendary body forming mattresses, we're not surprised by R29 reader's infatuation with this top-rated mattress topper. It even adjusts to individual body weight, shape, and temperature for an unmatched personalized sleep experience.
TEMPUR TEMPUR-Topper Supreme, $, available at Tempur-Pedic
Lululemon Align Short 6"
When we weren't in the mood for long flowy dresses but couldn't fathom slipping on heat-retaining leggings, we looked to bike shorts. With the right styling, the right attitude, and the right pair, this bestselling pair from Lululemon will make a killer outfit and an even better Instagram pic.
Lululemon Align Short 6", $, available at Lululemon
52% Off Quince Organic Percale Luxe Sheet Set
Just like the cheap sandals, sustainable cooling sheets skyrocketed in popularity thanks to unbearable hot weather. And, to ensure these threads were legit, we sifted through the good, the bad, and the ugly online reviews of some bestselling sets. Quince's sheet set is made of 100% organic breathable percale and the fitted sheet features extra deep pockets for easy bed making.
According to cool sleepers: "I love these sheets — super smooth, a little extra fabric in the corners for easier bed making. Cool in the summer and easy to layer in the winter. I bought two colors!"
Quince Organic Percale Luxe Sheet Set, $, available at Quince
Blundstone BL510 Boot
After polling a hodgepodge of nearly 100 R29 writers and R29 readers, our Fashion Market writer uncovered 28 must-have shoes for traveling the globe. This pair is a bestseller and fully endorsed by an anonymous reader:
"I almost always pack Blundstones (I have them in all black) and they’re super comfy for walking around the city and also can be dressed up a little if need be. They’re my heaviest shoes. so I usually wear them on the plane but they slip on and off easily and accommodate fuzzy socks which I love. They’re also nice to have in destinations that require closed-toed shoes. Maybe I'm crazy but I wear these all year round, including in the summer!”
Amazon Prime Day is such a huge event that we deem it worthy of its own Most Wanted post, which, was dominated by (no surprise here) heaps of Crest 3D Whitestrips sales. We understand these whitening treatments are a tad less attractive when full-price but hey, we're still stocking up.
Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips, $, available at Amazon
Caraway Full Bloom Collection
Last month, Caraway launched its highly-coveted cookware set in three swoon-worthy colors — Lavender, Sky Blue, and Peach — for a new Full Bloom collection. And, even though only one color can ship right away (Lavender and Peach coming your way August 5) R29 readers added plenty of these sustainable non-toxic kitchen essentials to their carts.
In June, the temperatures rose, but unfortunately, our footwear options became quite limited — so, we found 29 cheap sandals to help you survive the heatwaves. The bestseller? These simple-but-flattering Open Edit flip flops that pair well with sundresses, flowy pants, and more breezy outfits that will keep you cool in the heat.
Open Edit Odin Flip Flop, $, available at Nordstrom
Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
This cult-favorite miracle-working skin-clearing serum is absolutely beloved by self-professed acne sufferers and was a huge hit when it went on sale for Amazon Prime Day. Although it is no longer on sale, we still think that its Zinc, hyaluronic acid, and Vitamin E ingredients are worth the full price. Even our very own Updates Editor swears by it: "I found this niacinamide serum after searching 'how to get rid of forehead bumps' on Youtube…and let me tell you, just two weeks of use and there isn’t a forehead bump to be seen. I. Am. Serious."
Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%, $, available at Amazon
15% Off Apple AirPods Pro
Over 250,000+ products were on sale for Amazon Prime Day so we editors chose a few of our own top picks like these AirPods Pro. We're not reinventing the wheel here, but if you lost your AirPods or need an updated version, R29 readers agree that Amazon is the best place to buy.
Next in line for bestselling Amazon Prime Day editors' picks is HATCH's super popular, ultra-relaxing, and R29-MVP-Award-winning sound machine. We'll let our Shopping editor's anecdote do the talking:
"Full Disclosure: I already own a Hatch Restore, BUT will purchasing another to put in our guest room while it’s marked down for Prime Day. This aesthetically pleasing (and MVP-Award-winning) gadget is what keeps me feeling well-rested and consistent with my sleep schedule throughout the week. Essentially, it’s a fully customizable bedside routine in a little half-moon box; including everything from programmable sunrise and sunset simulations to soothing sound machine capabilities (think crickets at night transitioning to chirping birds in the morning) and a vast library of guided meditation streams that you can both wind down and wake to.”
This bestselling pop-up tent from Food52 of all places is a fun pop of color, comes in a travel-friendly case, and practically sets itself up. If you're in the mood for a scenic beach picnic, grab a basket and let this top-bought product protect you from the sun in style.
Picnic Time Sun Shelter Pop-Up Tent, $, available at Food52
Lulus Feeling Splendid Green Multi Floral Print Halter Maxi Dress
Long sundresses are a long summer's partner in crime, and this Lulus' floral print maxi was a highly-coveted addition to R29 readers' wardrobes out of 28 other fashion scores.
Lulus Feeling Splendid Green Multi Floral Print Halter Maxi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Dabrigh The Original Tarot Deck
In our expert-approved Tarot Card round-up one deck reigned supreme: The Original Tarot Deck from Etsy store, Dabrigh. According to Roya Backlund, love and career horoscope writer for Astrology.com, "...this is the only deck you really need," she explained. "Each card is brimming with so much symbolism that you could spend hours analyzing and interpreting one card alone.” So if you're just beginning to explore the ancient divination practice, this pack is a great place to start.
Dabrigh The Original Tarot Deck, $, available at Etsy
Zara Short Satin Effect Dress,
We simply can't ignore the dress happening takeover on site, so we added one last bestseller that actually rose to fame via TikTok and landed in our viral summer dress content. Its satin effect and simple silhouette make it an effortless addition to most of Gen Z's wardrobes.
