Yahoo LifestyleThe Chic Walmart Finds Our Editors Are Actually Adding To Cart
While we may associate Walmart with inexpensive shopping, we don't always label those within-budget buys as chic lifestyle material...Big mistake, huge. After a thrilling scan of the massive retailer's online stock, we were more than delighted to find a goldmine of goods that weren't only sharply priced but were also undeniably stylish to boot. Why'd we do it? Because we like a challenge. And finding a melee diamond in a giant box is a way to flex our shopping muscles.
Ahead we've corralled a highlight collection of our beauty to fashion and home editors' top must-shop product picks. These are the surprising finds we suggest adding to cart, before word gets out and they disappear. We found everything from vintage-inspired print quilt sets by Drew Barrymore to luminous makeup palettes, an elegant small-space sofa for under $500, summery wardrobe staples, and much more.
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Vintage-Inspired Palm Quilt Set
Dress your bed for summer in a sunny palm-print spread exclusively designed by Drew Barrymore for her new Flower Home line. The soft cotton set includes a reversible quilt along with two matching shams. (Our senior shopping director has this set and absolutely vouches for its quality and look — it feels good and brightens up her bedroom.)
Drew Barrymore Flower Home Vintage Palm 3 Piece Quilt Set, $65, available at Walmart
Beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge
The iconic pink sponge that started it all. Here's your chance to stock up on Beautyblender's versatile makeup sponge — and for a couple bucks cheaper than everywhere else.
Beautyblender beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge, Pink, $16.98, available at Walmart
Tiered Ruffle Bell Cuff Dress
Walmart's TEXTILE line is a serious hidden gem, with wear-all-the-time separates that carry whiffs of minimal, Scandinavian style and details that feel luxurious and contemporary. This breezy boho dress feels like it could have come from a much pricier retailer.
Textile Women's Candice Tiered Ruffle Bell Cuff Dress, $58, available at Walmart
Flower Shimmer & Shade Eyeshadow Palette
A neutral eyeshadow palette will never go out of style, and Flower Beauty’s version is one of the best Walmart finds, bar none. The powders are pigmented, silky, and last just as long as the pricey stuff.
Flower Beauty Flower Shimmer & Shade Eyeshadow Palette, $14.98, available at Walmart
Straw Crossbody Bag
Nothing says summer like a straw bag, and we're so glad that the canteen silhouette is still very much on-trend. This roomy raffia cross-body is small enough to sling across your shoulder but roomy enough to still accommodate books, sunscreen, and your favorite shades.
Eliza May Rose Compass Bag, $34, available at Walmart
Marble Glazed 16-Piece Dinnerware Set
Impress guests by serving your summer spreads from this chic stoneware set — each piece is coated with a solid glaze in luminous pinks and yellows with a vintage marbled pattern.
Drew Barrymore Flower Home Vintage Marble 16 Piece Dinnerware Set, $60, available at Walmart
Vegan Leather iPhone Case
Protect your smartphone in affordable and cruelty-free style with one of these luxe-looking vegan leather cases.
MOTILE Phone Case for iPhone® 8, Pewter, $15, available at Walmart
Shell-Adorned Choker
Add a surfer-chic accent to your summer look with this choker adorned with shells and a goldtone lobster clasp.
Design Lab Goldtone Choker Necklace, $15.4, available at Walmart
Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
L’Oréal’s Lash Paradise made us rethink everything we think we thought about drugstore makeup. The wand takes lashes to new heights, and the glossy black formula doesn’t flake or clump. Ever.
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara, Black, $8.97, available at Walmart
White Tennis Sneakers
For fans of the minimal downtown look, this very reasonably priced low-top sneaker offers all of the benefits of an edgy luxury shoe, without the high price tag.
Time and Tru Court Shoe, $12.88, available at Walmart
Tufted Bullseye Rug
This essential 1970s-style rug is making our beach shack apartment dreams come true.
Novogratz Collection Novogratz Bullseye Blue Rug (2' x 3'), $31.59, available at Walmart
Straw Visor 3-Pack
We love sunhats as much at the next person, but they don't always accommodate ponytails. This summer, we're opting for chic visors instead — and we don't have to choose from the three on-trend colorways offered in this multi-pack.
Time and Tru Women's Straw Visor 3-Pack, $12.88, available at Walmart
Circular Velvet Floor Pillow
Channel carefree style this season with a plush oversized floor pillow that doubles as a bohemian seating solution. One reviewer gushes: "This floor pillow is absolutely adorable! It's the perfect size to throw in the corner and use as an extra seat when guests come over. The velvet is super soft and the blush pink color looks great with the rest of my decor. It's actually a little bigger than it seems in the picture - thick enough to provide lots of cushion for someone sitting on it. Overall, great value - I wish it came in more colors!"
MoDRN retro Glam Circular Velvet Floor Pillow, Mauve, $34, available at Walmart
14K Gold Earrings
These shiny ball studs are one of those everyday pieces of jewelry that you'll find yourself wearing all the time — and we'll never say no to a pair of 14K gold earring for less than $30.
Simply Gold 14kt Yellow Gold 5mm Ball Stud Earrings, $20.99, available at Walmart
Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
Take care of your summertime strands with a deep conditioning mask made completely from an intensive sulfate, silicone, and paraben-free formula that reviewers adore: "My favorite!! Have repurchased many times. Leaves your hair nicely conditioned and looking amazing after just ONE use. I use it once or twice a week, depending on how dry my hair is feeling. I cannot stress this enough, you NEED IT."
Briogeo Don't Despair Repair Deep Conditioning Mask, 8 Oz, $21.8, available at Walmart
Relaxed Vintage Patchwork Jeans
Ellen Degeneres' EV1 line is exclusive to Walmart and offers surprisingly cool denim separates and statement tees. We love the super-distressed patchwork wash of these top-rated jeans — and reviewers professed that they super comfortable in addition to being chic.
EV1 Alex Relaxed Vintage Patchwork Jean Women's (Medium Was, $17, available at Walmart
EV1 Striped High-Low Sweater Women's, $24, available at Walmart
Small-Space Sectional Sofa
This compact sectional features stylish contrast-welting details with smooth walnut-finished legs and a sweet under $500 price tag — customers coo: "Great $500 apartment couch! Just received today...was so easy to put together! No screws etc, just snapping in and I put together by myself. It comes in one big long box with 6 pieces plus the cushions and legs. I ordered the grey, it is darker than in the walmart picture, which I was glad about. The chaise does not attach so you can move to either side. I have been sitting on it and it does not move. Works perfect in my studio apt!"
Novogratz Collection Bowen Sectional Sofa with Contrast Welting, Blue, $407.99, available at Walmart
Batiste Dry Shampoo
Brunettes, meet your new favorite drugstore dry shampoo. Batiste's tinted spray doesn’t leave behind any chalky residue, and clocks in at a reasonable under-$7 price point (or a two-pack for under $14).
Batiste Dry Shampoo, Divine Dark (2 pack), $12.77, available at Walmart
Block-Heeled Sandals
We love the tonal hues of these block-heeled sandals — they're definitely walking us to work with us this summer and getting packed for all the destinations weddings.
Melrose Ave Next Time Vegan Heeled Sandal, $21.95, available at Walmart
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Transform your kitchen into an Amalfi Coast escape with this aqua-blue coated mixer on sale for over 20% off its usual premium price.
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, Aqua Sky, $299.95, available at Walmart
Canvas Weekender Bag
Make weekend getaways effortlessly chic this summer with an under $25 lightweight canvas travel bag.
Time and Tru Kelton Weekender, $24.88, available at Walmart
Sleeveless Ruffle Dress
Be pinafore-perfect at every party this summer with this top-rated eyelet ruffled minidress. We love the white for a baby shower or engagement party, or the navy for a warm-weather work-to-weekend look.
Textile Eve Sleeveless Ruffle Vee Dress Women's, $48, available at Walmart
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick
This top rated and cruelty-free sunscreen stick is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes for easy summer skin protection on-the-go. Reviewers gush: "I've used this product, personally, for probably over 6 years. I work on the beach at periods of time and this is the only product all of my campers at my snorkel camps/surf camps, will let me and actually line up to put on their face. There is not burning, they can't get enough of the smell! They're kinda hilarious about it. Thank you sun bum for making it easy to protect my campers from Florida UV."
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick, 0.45 oz, $9.78, available at Walmart
Turkish Bamboo Towel
Stock up on stylish towels for any upcoming seasonal activities (from beach to park picnics and bedspreads) with these affordable, highly absorbent, and hand loomed peshtemals in a rainbow assortment of striped options.
Swan Comfort Peshtemal Turkish Bamboo Towel, $13.45, available at Walmart
100% Cotton Button Front Shirt
Ralph who? This button-down is one of those office-appropriate shirts that you'll find yourself wearing twice a week — and maybe even with jeans on the weekend. With a 100% cotton fabrication and high-end menswear detailing, it's a complete steal.
Textile Women's Wythe Button Front Shirt, $28, available at Walmart
BaByliss Pro Titanium Straightener
Sleek strands, here we come. Frizz doesn't stand a chance against BaBybliss ' one-inch flatiron, which straightens and smoothes in a single pass.
BaByliss Pro Nano Titanium Ultra Thin Flat Iron Straightener, 1", $120, available at Walmart
Braided Jute Area Rug
Add a pop of color to your space in an unexpected way with this braided jute rug that was handwoven in India.
Safavieh Natural Fiber Cebrail Braided Area Rug (5' x 5'), $68.98, available at Walmart
Flare Crop White Jeans
Want to dip your toes in the sailor pant trend for the low, low price of $38? These cropped, ever-so-slightly flared trousers will take you through the summer without breaking the bank even a little.
Textile Women's Parker Flare Crop Jean, $38, available at Walmart
Convertible Backpack
You can use the shoulder straps or the top handles on this sleek navy convertible backpack. We love the minimal styling and maximum capacity.
EV1 Women's Convertible Backpack, Evening Blue, $18, available at Walmart
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