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If you’re the type of person who always picks out the most pricey item in the store and your budget doesn’t match your taste, take heart: You’ve got options. I’ve scoured Amazon, combed through reviews, and can attest to this: Reviewers love these bougie things on Amazon that are actually bargains.
This list will prove especially useful when looking for a quality gift for a friend or relative — or, hey, for yourself, because why not — but need to save every precious penny. A gorgeously designed four-piece handbag set that comes in tons of colors can be a tasteful way to say you care while only spending $33, and a travel jewelry case swathed in sumptuous velvet provides both organization and style (yet clocks in at only $20).
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for gifts, you don’t have to sacrifice your expensive taste to score an elegant bargain.