The Obtainer - 1/12/24, Friday

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The Obtainer
The Obtainer

Friday, January 12th Edition

20 under $20
20 under $20
Cory Ohlendorf

Are you on a budget in the new year? Still paying off those holiday gifts? No worries. Same. But that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to a little something. Our team pulled together some recent favorite finds, all under 20 bucks.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

20 Under $20

20 under $20

You may have the retail itch in your wallet, and we’re here to help scratch that. I’ve been told I’m a bad influence whenever it comes to retail therapy, but we all need a treat sometimes, right? But who said that to find something nice you have to spend a lot? We’ve rounded up a few items that are budget approved and all under 20 bucks. These cost-conscious picks will have you smelling good and feeling good while keeping plenty of money in your pocket.

Our Picks

SportBit Lightweight jump rope

Lightweight jump rope, $6.99 by SportBit

UNIQLO HEATTECH soft pile socks

HEATTECH soft pile socks, $7.90 by UNIQLO

Levi's Workwear cap

Workwear cap, $22.98 / $11.49 by Levi's

Fineliners Quintet pens

Quintet pens, $18 / $15.30 (for a set of four) by Fineliners

Marcellin Stainless steel odor removing bar

Stainless steel odor removing bar, $10 by Marcellin

Vacation Super Spritz 'business' mug

Super Spritz “business” mug, $12 by Vacation

Smart Buys

Shopping the Harmony Sale

Harmony Apollo topcoat

Don't sleep on this independent Parisian brand's rare sale. Harmony is offering 50% off some of their previous fall and winter collections. From lavish cashmere topcoats (like the Apollo version above) and Italian-made denim shirts to cozy cold-weather accessories. It's the perfect time to elevate your winter wardrobe without draining your bank account.

- Leon Hedgepeth

Harmony

Clockwise, from top left:

Arthus hat, $78 / $39

Pieric wool pant, $320 / $160

Arty merino scarf, $125 / $62

Worth a Read
Worth a Read

The three best stories from around the web.

I don’t believe that many people actually understand our legacy in changing the course of cosmetics.”

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Financial Times

Here, the pursuit of style is an art form, favoring the unique charm of garments with a history over the mundane allure of the brand-new.”

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The Rake

So many people automatically assume that if it’s expensive, it must be good.”

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The New York Times
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