Gadgets
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4 hours agoCheap stuff that doesn't suck, take 3
Inexpensive gadgets under $50 can enhance daily life without breaking the bank.
Streaming hasn't killed physical media. It's made us crave it more. CDs are back in rotation, showing up in record stores, apartments, and design studios with a renewed sense of purpose.
When it comes to your wardrobe, it can be easy to define "bougie" as a piece of clothing that looks or feels expensive - and while the items on this list check those boxes, they're also so clever, you'll wonder how you ever did without them. Scroll on to shop for chic loungewear with extra functional features; trendy and practical fits for both day and night; and accessories that solve all sorts of fashion-related dilemmas.
Some days, getting dressed feels like a complete saga - slipping straps, too-tight waistbands, shoes that betray you the second you step out of the house. But never fear: we've found a ton of clever clothes and accessories that quietly fix everyday woes and help ease additional styling headaches. Scroll on to shop problem-solving bras, magic tailoring clips, layering hacks, and other things you didn't know existed but now suddenly need (and will wish you had sooner).
Kohler's Anthem EvoCycle Smart Shower makes it easy to be more mindful about your water consumption. That's because when it's in "Cycle" mode, you can save up to 80% of water with a filtered, recirculated flow from the shower head. It uses an in-floor reservoir and filter in the shower base to do this, along with a closed loop system to deliver the recycled and fresh water mixture to the shower head. But you still get all the luxury that Kohler plumbing offers
All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.