Here's What HuffPost Readers Couldn't Get Enough Of In July

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A portable speaker to take anywhere, a cashmere sweater on sale and sandals for the "camp counselor" look — these were a few of HuffPost readers’ favorite things in July. (Photo: HuffPost )
A portable speaker to take anywhere, a cashmere sweater on sale and sandals for the "camp counselor" look — these were a few of HuffPost readers’ favorite things in July. (Photo: HuffPost )

It’s the end of another month, so it’s time to bring back our series “Top Shopped,” in which we find out what HuffPost readers bought throughout the month. This time around, we’re checking out what readers added to their carts in July.

If June was all about an all-natural bug spray, office chairs that weren’t ugly and badass leather bike shorts, then July brought out all the “camp counselor” vibes you might remember from your youth

It’s a “camp quarantine” summer — and we’re going to thank “The Babysitter’s Club” for these trends.

This month, our loyal readers couldn’t get enough of this portable speaker from Amazon that’s perfect for making s’mores by a campfire, a pair of platform sandals that look like something you would’ve worn in the ’90s and a cashmere wrap sweater that you can wear when you’re staring at the stars at night.

Below, you’ll find the things HuffPost readers bought this month. Of course, we’ll be keeping tabs on what’s “top shopped” next month, too, so check back.

Check out what HuffPost readers couldn’t get enough of in July.

A pair of sandals for the "camp counselor" look

Since this summer's more about staying in, everyone has been looking for comfortable sandals, especially <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/flatform-sandals-for-spring-2019_l_5c7d96dbe4b069b2129ec671" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fashionable flatforms</a>. And the "<a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/camp-counselor-tie-dye-style" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">camp counselor</a>" look, which is all about <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tie-dye-kits-at-home-everything-you-need_l_5e9f39c7c5b63c5b58759684" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tie-dye</a> and denim shorts, is <i>in</i>. These Tevas fit the trend. <br /><br /><a href="https://fave.co/2P3dPxL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $65 at Zappos</a>.

A speaker that you can take just about anywhere

In June, one of our editors featured this speaker on her "<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/would-recommend-june-2020_l_5ef63672c5b6ca97090f2bfd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">would recommend</a>" list, saying that "this little speaker packs a punch." And she's not alone: It has more than 60,000 reviews on Amazon. <br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/2P8oZkB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $26 at Amazon</a>.

A pair of pull-on pants that are super stylish

Back in the Before Times, we rounded up <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stretchy-comfortable-womens-work-pants_l_5e272c56c5b673621f7cbef7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">stretchy work pants</a> that wouldn't look out of place at the office. Now, we can't imagine putting on a <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-womens-jeans-in-every-style-and-fit_l_5e29bd1cc5b67d8874adfa36" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pair of jeans</a>. While we updated the list, these Everlane pants stayed a popular choice this month. <br /><br /><a href="https://fave.co/3gcJj03" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $58 at Everlane</a>.

A face mask that'll go with everything

<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/where-to-buy-cloth-face-masks-for-coronavirus-online_l_5eb9776dc5b665d677b8e1df" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Face masks</a> are just a part of our lives now, so you might <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/where-to-buy-face-mask-filters-face-masks-with-filter-pockets_l_5ece801ac5b6092688f04895" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">add a filter</a> to yours or find a <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/face-mask-holders-lanyards-for-around-the-neck_l_5f185e2cc5b6f2f6c9f05f51" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">face mask holder</a>. These <a href="https://fave.co/2X7jebr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">masks from Hedley &amp; Bennett</a> have been a HuffPost reader favorite. <br /><br /><a href="https://fave.co/2X7jebr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find one for $22 at Hedley &amp; Bennett</a>.

Lots and lots of cups of coffee

There are coffee drinkers and <i>then</i> there are those who are very particular about using a French press or crave a cappuccino first thing in the morning. For coffee lovers who like to try out something new, you might just try a <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-coffee-subscription-services-of-2020_l_5f0e0d98c5b648c301f0868e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">coffee subscription for lattes that'll never be late</a>. And <a href="https://fave.co/3hRwPvd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blue Bottle</a>'s become a favorite with HuffPost readers. <br /><br /><a href="https://fave.co/3hRwPvd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out Blue Bottle's shop and subscriptions</a>.

Blue-light blocking glasses for all that screen time

Yeah, we've all been spending lots of time <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/04/09/screen-time-rethink-coronavirus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">staring at screens</a> these days. There are those who swear by <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-blue-light-glasses-on-amazon-2020_l_5f0767b5c5b6480493cd4148" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blue-light blocking glasses</a>, like this pair that comes in a classic shape, so you might give them a try. <br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/2CSsh9o" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $16 at Amazon</a>.

An at-home workout that one of our editors reviewed

A few months back, people were <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/06/technology/peloton-boom-workout-virus.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">panic-buying Pelotons</a>. Workout gear and <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/athleisure-sets-lockdown_l_5ef3564cc5b663ecc855b94b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">athletic wear</a>, as from <a href="https://fave.co/36I0Msh" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Girlfriend Collective</a>, have been especially popular during quarantine. If you're looking for an at-home workout, you might try out <a href="https://fave.co/2KZRLC6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">P.volve</a>, which <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pvolve-review-at-home-workout-program-routine-equipment_l_5ebc158ac5b655d0d768ef4f/amp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">one of editors reviewed</a>. <br /><br /><a href="https://fave.co/2KZRLC6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out P.volve's workout program</a>.

A, uh, "sexy" face shield

We're living through some strange times, so it's no surprise that our trends are weird, too. And <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sexy-face-shields-coronavirus_l_5f15ff47c5b651977c05372a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sexy face shields</a> are a thing now, apparently. But if it'll make everyone <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/funny-social-distancing-products-merch-masks-shirts-pins_l_5ef50c5fc5b6ca97090cf324" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">keep her distance</a>, we're down. This one combines both the <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/a31155266/cute-bucket-hats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bucket hat trend</a> and face shield trend in one. <br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/33cA6l3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $11 at Amazon</a>.

A comfortable romper made of organic cotton

If you're going to be <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-best-loungewear-for-summer-quarantine_l_5ecec34cc5b63f226b840c8d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">living in loungewear</a> nowadays, it should be as comfortable as possible. These Lunya pajamas, which one of <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lunya-pajamas-review-worth-it_l_5cdc3d1fe4b066205c601130" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">our writers got her hands on</a>, are definitely a luxury but ever so worth it. <br /><br /><a href="https://fave.co/309kXia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $168 at Lunya</a>.

A sanitizer for tablets and other tech

We all could be cleaning our phones and tablets more often. One of our editors <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/phonesoap-review-does-it-work_l_5e62c0bfc5b68d6164544fed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tried out PhoneSoap</a> to sanitize her phone. <a href="https://fave.co/2Tukhkf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HomeSoap</a>, from the same brand, does the same thing but for other tech. <br /><br /><a href="https://fave.co/2Tukhkf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $200 at PhoneSoap</a>. Keep in mind that it's only available for preorder right now.

An anti-blister balm for hot summer days

Whether you've been breaking in new sneakers with all <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/if-you-love-girlfriend-collective-check-out-these-amazon-activewear-sets_l_5f107767c5b619afc3fec580" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your activewear sets</a> or walking all the way to a <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-make-a-picnic-more-comfortable_l_5efb87f5c5b612083c53d2f7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">picnic in the park</a>, you might need this top-rated balm that'll keep the blisters at bay. <br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3hOqIbm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $8 at Amazon</a>.

A cashmere sweater from Everlane's summer sale

<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/everlane-summer-sale-is-here-whats-worth-getting_l_5f11cf2bc5b6d14c3366ad89" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Everlane's summer sale</a> kicked off this month, and it wasn't the usual "Choose What You Pay" promotion from the brand. And readers <i>definitely</i> shopped the sale, adding this <a href="https://fave.co/3gd2Zkr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cashmere wrap sweater</a> to their carts. It's still on sale, too, for a limited time. <br /><br /><a href="https://fave.co/3gd2Zkr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $63 at Everlane</a>.

A set of cotton sheets for a good night's sleep

When it comes to your bed, you probably want to make your sleeping space a sanctuary. This month, we found the <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-cotton-sheets-on-amazon-2020_l_5f172ad3c5b615860bb87f7b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">best cotton sheets at Amazon</a> so you can rest easy. <br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/2CPRAZH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $38 to $42, depending on the size, at Amazon</a>. 

A pack of Madewell's printed masks

If you've been on the hunt for more reusable face masks, you might go with ones from Madewell, which are made with leftover fabric. HuffPost readers couldn't get enough of these this month. <br /><br /><a href="https://fave.co/3hODneo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find the pack of three for $20 at Madewell</a>.

Reusable cotton rounds for your 10-step skin care routine

While you might have toned down your makeup routine in recent months, as <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/glossier-wfh-makeup-routine_l_5e878a01c5b6d1e9208199fd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">one of our editors did</a>, you're probably still taking your skin care routine seriously. These reusable cotton rounds, which are a <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/a-sustainable-alternative-to-cotton-pads-thats-just-as-easy-to-use_l_5ccb200ce4b0913d078e6a4d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sustainable alternative to cotton balls</a>, made a recent comeback with readers this month after we wrote about them last year. <br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/30ZhW3h" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $10 at Amazon</a>.

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This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.