My Friend Asked What to Buy From Amazon—I Sent 30 Chic Fashion, Beauty, and Décor Picks Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

If there's one thing I can confidently say being a professional shopper has prepared me for, it's being able to dig up incredibly chic gems from the endless selection on Amazon. This is exactly why my friends and family always turn to me when they are looking for stylish, affordable picks from the popular site. With Amazon Prime Big Deal Days coming up on October 8 and 9, I took a fresh look and came up with an array of chic finds worth keeping an eye on that span across fashion, beauty, and home.
When it comes to the fashion department, I found a variety of standout pieces including elegant tops, elevated closet staples, and sleek shoes. As for beauty, I narrowed down some of my everyday essentials like effective sunscreens, glowy moisturizers, and a compliment-worthy fragrance. In terms of the home, I came up with a lovely selection of décor including coffee table books to designer-looking chairs, and other pretty details. Keep scrolling to shop 30 chic fashion, beauty, and décor picks ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
Fashion
Red flats are trending.
Beauty
French women are obsessed with this oil.
Home Décor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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