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  1. weird things we love
    The Shapeless Denim Romper Is Summer’s Most Practical OutfitIt stores everything in a jolie-laide way. Plus: nine others I love.
    By Maureen O’Connor and Maureen O'Connor
  2. this thing’s incredible
    Gwyneth Paltrow Inspired My Kitchen-Cabinet Lazy SusanIt gives me access to everything without having to dump anything out.
    By Maria Tallarico
  3. this thing’s incredible
    The Sunglasses I Wear With Everything From Cutoffs to SuitsUnlike every other pair of sunglasses I own, these still look new after two years.
    By Zachary Wampler
  4. this thing’s incredible
    The Fugly Marpac Noise Machine Isn’t So Fugly AnymoreIt got Michael Graves-ed.
    By Alexis Swerdloff
  5. this thing’s incredible
    I Found the Goldilocksian Ideal of a Tote BagIt stores everything, works for every day, and has the perfect handle length.
    By Jason Chen
  6. this thing’s incredible
    Switching to This Maroon Toothpaste Cleared Up My SkinI noticed the difference after about a week of brushing.
    By Margaret Rhodes
  7. this thing’s incredible
    This Hunk of Plastic Lets Me Bathe My Chihuahuas Without Breaking My BackIt has a rubber mat for comfort and even collar restraints for safety.
    By Alison Freer
  8. fugly week
    These Bonkers Sneakers Are the Perfect Antidote to White Sneaker FatigueThese Asics are affordable, last forever — and don’t look like anyone else’s shoes.
    By Alan Sytsma
  9. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Bubble Bath Creates Mountains of Frothy PeaksIt’s meant for babies, but perfect for adults.
    By Hannah Morrill
  10. this thing’s incredible
    Someone Broke Into Stephanie Danler’s Car and Stole Everything But These ShoesThey don’t know what they’re missing.
    By Stephanie Danler
  11. this thing’s incredible
    I Found the Best Jeans for Guys With Real ThighsI have some stubby legs, but you wouldn’t know it in these jeans.
    By Kurt Soller
  12. fugly week
    These Granny Panties Feel Like a Warm EmbraceThey’re the equivalent of curling up with a puppy.
    By Margaret Rhodes
  13. deal of the day
    Deal of the Day: A Room-Transforming Lamp That’s Only $20For those who don’t want to devote any more than 15 seconds to lamp-buying.
    By The Editors
  14. fugly week
    This Bright Yellow $85 Nightstand Is a Bit Garish, But I Love ItAlso, it arrived in the mail fully assembled.
    By Or Gotham
  15. fugly week
    The Straw Visor Worth Sacrificing My Dignity ForIt protects me from the sun’s damaging rays — even if I look slightly hideous.
    By Alice Gregory
  16. fugly week
    My Poodle Is Inexplicably Devoted to This Bear/Octopus HybridHe guards it, cuddles with it, and ignores every other toy.
    By Alice Gregory
  17. this thing’s incredible
    I’m the Queen of Strawberry Season Thanks to This Ingenious ToolIt’s a strawberry huller that looks like a strawberry.
    By Kase Wickman
  18. this thing’s incredible
    This Hair-Removal Device Has Saved Me Thousands of Dollars on WaxingIt gives me smooth, clear, Mr. Bigglesworth–bald legs.
    By Fiona Byrne
  19. this thing’s incredible
    I Nearly Screamed When I Rediscovered This Slightly Cheesy ’80s ScentIt’s called Cinnabar, and it’s seductive and boozy and a little trashy.
    By Rachel Syme
  20. this thing’s incredible
    The Garlic Press That Pulverizes With Almost No EffortChef Craig Koketsu first discovered it watching The Frugal Gourmet.
    By Craig Koketsu
  21. this thing’s incredible
    These Triangle-Shaped Toothpicks Clean Better Than FlossThe little plaque-fighters are even part of the collection at the Smithsonian.
    By Elizabeth Gumport
  22. this thing’s incredible
    The Misting Fan That Kept Me Cool in Line at Disney WorldIt also works in clammy subway stations.
    By Laura Bannister
  23. this thing’s incredible
    These Elegant, Comfortable Mules Are Manufactured by an Old-Lady Shoe LineGoldilocks would love them: not too firm, not too soft.
    By Molly Young
  24. this thing’s incredible
    This Little Hat Is Fixing My Baby’s Trapezoid HeadIt’s used to prevent and correct Flat Head Syndrome (it’s a real thing).
    By Hillary Kelly
  25. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Bike Helmet for Adults Is Skateboard-InspiredFor Sunday Citi Bikers and daily commuters alike.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  26. this thing’s incredible
    I’ve Gifted This Funny Hedgehog Brush to More Than 20 FriendsIt’s German, costs $14, and is always a hit.
    By Rima Suqi
  27. this thing’s incredible
    I Take All My Notes on White Post-itsNot as recognizable as yellow, or as loud as neon pink.
    By Elizabeth Gumport
  28. this thing’s incredible
    The Unsexy Foot Cream Dermatologists Swear ByIt’s Crisco–thick and exfoliates while moisturizing.
    By Hannah Morrill
  29. this thing’s incredible
    This Nail Polish Makes My Toes Look Instantly HealthierIt makes your nails look more like what they already are: pink and white.
    By Alice Gregory
  30. feet week
    The Perfect Chelsea Boots for Summer Look 5 Times More ExpensiveAnd everything else in Mark McNairy’s new line of shoes is even cheaper.
    By Jason Chen
  31. feet week
    These $100 Grandma Sandals Are More Comfortable Than BirkenstocksPopular among the Greenpoint fashionable-lady set.
    By Merrell Hambleton
  32. this thing’s incredible
    This Giant Lint Roller Cleans So Much Better Than a SwifferIt’s meant for pet owners, but works for just about anyone.
    By Hilary Reid
  33. this thing’s incredible
    I Use This Jade Roller to Get Rid of Puffy FaceIt’s a classic Chinese remedy that’s now a cult beauty tool.
    By Maria Tallarico
  34. this thing’s incredible
    This Prosciutto-like Jerky Is the Tastiest Snack I’ve Ever HadUnlike regular beef, it won’t break your jaw.
    By Rima Suqi
  35. this thing’s incredible
    I Paint at 36,000 Feet With This TSA-Approved Watercolor SetEach brush tip is attached to a squeezable plastic tube that you fill with water before you paint.
    By Alex Testere
  36. this thing’s incredible
    My Cat No Longer Gets Hair Balls Thanks to This CombIt’s like a hair clipper without the buzzing.
    By Elizabeth Gumport
  37. made in korea
    The Best Dishwashing Gloves Are Korean, and Translate to ‘Mommy Hands’“I was not a glove-wearer; now I am.”
    By Rachel Khong
  38. this thing’s incredible
    Sweetbitter Author Stephanie Danler Always Has Three Tubes of This Skin CreamThe Sweetbitter author learned about it from a makeup artist with the most luminous skin.
    By Stephanie Danler
  39. weird things we love
    I Shave Off My Calluses With This Funny ToolFor those times when a peel just won’t cut it.
    By Kase Wickman
  40. this thing’s incredible
    The Only Thing That’s Gotten My Pooch to Stop BarkingIt spritzes him in the face with citronella water every time he yaps.
    By Alice Gregory
  41. this thing’s incredible
    I Spray This Baby-Scented Perfume on (Practically) EverythingIt smells like baby detergent and a rolling European field.
    By Hillary Kelly
  42. this thing’s incredible
    I Wear This $4 Lip Balm to Show the World I Haven’t Given UpFor a natural, “this is just the color my lips are” situation.
    By Emily Gould
  43. i use this for that
    Massage Sore Muscles With This … Black & Decker Power Tool?It’s designed for car- and boat-polishing projects, but does double duty as a handheld massager.
    By Maggie Coughlan
  44. made in japan
    These Japanese Nail Clippers Are Chic As HellI found them at a 7-Eleven in Tokyo.
    By Brennan Kilbane
  45. made in japan
    These Japanese Lattice Towels Are Still Soft and Absorbent After Years of UseThink about it: A waffle absorbs more than a pancake.
    By Hannah Morrill
  46. made in japan
    The Knife Sharpener That Every Kitchen Store in Japan SellsA lot of chefs I know are really into good knives, but no one talks about sharpening stones.
    By Yuji Haraguchi
  47. made in japan
    The Japanese Washbasin I Refuse to Give UpIn my apartment, it has an approval rating of maybe 50 percent.
    By Sadie Stein
  48. made in japan
    This Japanese Body-Scrub Towel Makes Showering So Much More PleasantIt’s infused with binchotan, a.k.a. the charcoal of Japanese oak.
    By Kurt Soller
  49. made in japan
    This $16 Teapot Combines the Beauty of Japanese Design With Actual FunctionEven the strainer is perfect.
    By Maiko Kyogoku
  50. My Friends Call Me “Babyface” Thanks to This Japanese ExfoliatorThis jelly makes my skin feel softer and fresher.
    By Jinnie Lee
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