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Nordstrom Cedar Shoe Tree (2 pairs)

Deal price: $26 | Street price: $40
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A shoe tree will help ensure your leather shoes' longevity and keep them looking their best. Our research quickly pointed us toward this highly-regarded shoe tree from Nordstrom. It’s made out of aromatic cedar and comes in a wide variety of sizes (US men’s shoe sizes 5½–17 and women’s sizes 7–18½). While you may want to invest in a custom set for more expensive shoes (think $300 or more), this affordable pair will work in most circumstances.

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner (2-pack)

Deal price: $32 | Street price: $44

Sharp eyeliner can really tie a look together. If you prefer a marker-type pen to a pencil or a brush, we recommend this Stila pen. Although we noticed in our testing that it can smudge throughout the day, all of our testers were impressed by its fine tip applicator. One tester in particular also appreciated that the Stila formula had more of an ink-like feel that sunk into their skin instead of sitting on top.

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Sneaker

Deal price: $53 | Street price: $95

Are those—? The Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 sneakers? Yeah, they are. Crisp and clean, these sneakers have a minimalist shape and silhouette that pairs perfectly with slim pants, like leggings or skinny jeans. They’re made of a soft, flexible leather and were some of the most comfortable shoes we tried straight out of the box. These kicks rarely go on sale, making this an even more enticing opportunity to snag a pair.

Briggs & Riley Baseline International Carry-on Luggage

Deal price: $342 | Street price: $569

International carry-on size limits don’t always match up with those of domestic flights, and unfortunately it’s hard to pin down exactly what they are. Bags sized around 22 by 14 by 9 inches should comply with most regulations. Luckily, most of our picks have slimmed-down versions available. Like our larger pick, this model is maneuverable, easy to pack, spacious, and offers an overall superior build quality. Although it’s much pricier than our other picks, we think it’s the perfect buy-it-for-life suitcase—especially with Briggs & Riley’s included lifetime warranty.

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