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Just this February, Apple launched its iPhone 16e, the latest and greatest in a series of products developed with all new bells and whistles to streamline calls, texts and so much more. It also has the best battery life ever on a 6.1-inch iPhone.

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Starting at $599 for the 125GB model, or $699 for 256GB, the iPhone 16e delivers Apple’s signature performance in a compact design. But if you’ve ever tried upgrading to a new iPhone, you know the real challenge isn’t picking the phone — it’s navigating the swirl of prices, storage options and wireless providers. If there’s one thing ShopBillboard has an eye for, it’s finding the best deals to save our readers money and boy, have we hit the jackpot.​Lucky for you, Metro by T-Mobile just launched its “iPhone 16e on Us” promotion, a no-fuss, no-tricks, no gimmicks promotion that works just as advertised. Plain and simple. If you switch to one of Metro’s prepaid plans, you’ll get an iPhone 16e on them. To qualify for this deal, you’ll need to bring your number to Metro, pay $99.99 for your new phone and activate the $50 Unlimited Plan with AutoPay (the first month is $55). After your third monthly payment, Metro will send you a $100 Virtual Prepaid Mastercard — essentially giving you your money back. It’s a win-win. Note that this offer isn’t available to customers who’ve been on a Metro or T-Mobile plan within the past 180 days.

With this new iPhone via Metro by T-Mobile, you’ll also be getting a reliable and straightforward wireless plan, no tricks, no activation fees or hard-to-understand contracts attached. Customers also have the option to choose a $40 period plan, a cost-effective option for those looking for the best plan in their price range. For $40 a month, you’ll have no activation fee, plus your price is guaranteed for five years. This gives customers unlimited 5G data, unlimited talk and text and, most importantly, a free 5G phone. Both plans are budget-friendly options with all the bells and whistles a person might need to get their phone’s essential services working for you and all your needs. ​For students or wireless beginners looking into a streamlined plan for their new or old phone, the $25 BYOD Plan is our pick. Customers can get unlimited 5G data for just $25 a month. Plus, there are no pesky activation fees. Taxes and fees are included. You will be able to keep the phone you love, get a new number or keep your own. With Autopay, your first month is $30. Metro makes it easy.

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Hello Kitty’s latest collaboration hits all the right notes — this time with Loog Guitars and Fender. The three have teamed up for a new collection of kid-sized instruments that blend Loog’s easy-to-play design with Fender’s rock heritage and Hello Kitty’s unmistakable style.

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The lineup includes two Loog Mini Acoustic guitars in pink and white, and a scaled-down three-string take on the iconic Hello Kitty Fender Stratocaster. Each piece keeps the focus on fun and accessibility, helping young players (or collectors with a soft spot for nostalgia) jump straight into making music.

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Fender x Loog Hello Kitty Stratocaster

The Fender x Loog Hello Kitty Stratocaster mirrors the famous Strat shape, but swaps full-size features for a setup made for beginners. It comes equipped with a mini single-coil pickup, standard jack and a “Fender for Kids” guide so little rockers can plug in and play.

The Loog Mini Acoustic guitars are designed specifically to make learning easier and more engaging. Their lightweight bodies and three-string setup make chords simpler to master, while the bright Hello Kitty designs add a playful, visual appeal. Each acoustic guitar comes with chord flashcards, picks and stickers to make practice feel like a creative game rather than a chore.

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Hello Kitty x Loog Mini Acoustic

Learning is enhanced even further with the Loog app, which offers interactive, step-by-step lessons and guided songs. Kids can follow along with visual cues, practice at their own pace and track their progress as they build confidence. The combination of the app and the physical instrument turns every practice session into an engaging, structured and fun musical experience.

“Hello Kitty is all about creativity, joy and imagination — exactly what we want kids to feel when they pick up a guitar,” said Loog CEO Rafael Atijas. “Hello Kitty is all about creativity, joy and imagination — exactly what we want kids to feel when they pick up a guitar. The Hello Kitty Strat has become a beloved collector’s piece in the music world and I’m thrilled that we can now offer a playful and accessible version designed especially for kids.”

Whether you’re shopping for a first guitar or a collectible that pops off the wall, this collab makes a gift that’s equal parts fun and functional. Available now for $149 (Mini Acoustic) and $229 (Fender x Loog Stratocaster), the collection can be found at fender.com.

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Taylor Swift often serves fans a masterclass in style. Over the years, the “Blank Space” singer has turned some memorable looks, giving fans ample outfit inspo.

Recent data gathered by Kaiia pointed to Swift as the celebrity with the most-copied style on TikTok. Boasting 32.5 million followers on the app, Swift has amassed over 22,410 hashtags dedicated to her fashion game alone. Other celebs following suit with the most fashion-related hashtags include Kendall Jenner, Sofia Richie, Ariana Grande, Kylie Jenner and Rihanna.

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For those looking to dress like Swift, we’ve compiled a few pieces that might fit the bill, including Swift-inspired boots, corset tops, slacks and dresses from top brands like Vince Camuto, Reformation, Amazon, Zara and Aritzia and more.

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Floerns Women’s Square Neck Sleeveless Corset Denim Top

$26.41

$27.99

6% off

A structured denim corset top.

This denim corset top from Amazon is almost a perfect match to the corsetted tops Swift has worn in the past. The Floerns piece features a unique square neckline accompanied by a cropped asymmetrical hem and a zip-up closure on the back. This corset is made of a comfortable stretchy fabric with boning that offers the garment structure.

Vince Camuto Leila Boots

$95.53

$239

60% off

Burgundy knee-high leather boots with block heels.

From knee-high to thigh-high, Swift has worn burgundy booties often, hailing from brands like Giuseppe Zanotti and & Other Stories. These Vince Camuto Leila silhouettes are extremely similar to those aforementioned styles, retailing for $95.53 at Zappos. These sleek boots also feature a zippered interior closure and elasticized goring that improves fit and comfort.

Urban Outfitters Glamorous Brown Plaid Tie-Front Mini Dress

$19.95

$95.00

79% off

A brown and blue plaid dress with ties on the front.

The Glamorous Brown Plaid Tie-Front mini dress — along with coming right out of Swift’s Folklore era — is playful, capitalizing on the bow trend that absolutely swept the fashion landscape in 2024. Bow accents fastened to the front offer textural interest, while the blue and brown plaid print and puffy sleeves set the dress apart from anything similar on the market now. This print, paired with the flirty, cottagecore silhouette, is extremely unique. Plus the $19.95 price tag is hard to beat.

Reformation James Relaxed Blazer in Brown Herringbone

A grayish brown herringbone blazer in an oversized style.

Blazers are a staple for most, but nobody wears them quite as well as Swift does. We think the singer would adore Reformation’s James Relaxed Blazer in “Brown Herringbone,” given its striking similarity to silhouettes she’s worn in the past. This neutral moment matches the “Love Story” singer’s off-duty fashions.

Lululemon High-Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt

A white high-waisted pleated tennis skirt.

Lululemon’s High-Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt is totally Swift-approved — the silhouette is comparable to styles she’s worn in the past that mix sporty and dressy elements. Retailing for $68.00, this skirt is high-waisted for a flattering fit, accompanied by textural pleating throughout that creates movement and dimension. The monochrome white colorway is ideal for styling, given how versatile the hue is. If the colorway isn’t your thing, Lululemon’s High-Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt also comes in True Navy.

Zara Basic Crewneck Sweatshirt

A unisex deep blue oversized crewneck.

The Zara basic is made of a blend of ultra-plush cotton and polyester that makes you feel like you’re being blanketed in an inviting warmth. Whether you’re dressing this down with sweats or wearing it more formal with tailored slacks, the styling possibilities for this piece are endless.

Aritzia The Effortless Pant in Nomad Taupe

Taupe wide-leg pants with pleated accents.

Great for work or a night out, Aritzia’s The Effortless Pant trousers are totally up Swift’s alley. It comes in a neutral taupe colorway, constructed in a tailored but relaxed fashion that gives the wearer room to explore a variety of styling options both casual and formal. These pants are a go-with-anything kind of style you’ll want to have in your closet.

Zara Oversized Poplin Shirt

An oversized poplin button-down shirt in blue and white.

The blue and white striping of this Zara button-down is visually appealing, leaning much more playful than a simple white tee. Long batwing sleeves create dimension and playfulness, giving way to your standard front patch pocket and button closures. Slouchy fits like these are effortlessly chic, especially when worn with jeans and sneakers or equally breezy shorts. Swift has worn button-downs like these for years.

Abercrombie & Fitch Stretch Sequin Micro Short

Black sequin micro shorts.

Looking back on some of Swift’s most iconic stage looks, we’ve picked these sparkly micro shorts from Abercrombie & Fitch. The itty bitty pair is made of black stretch fabric that molds flatteringly to the body. This style is quintessential party material: eye-catching, form-fitted and cheeky. Swift has worn styles like these with oversized hoodies or vibrant flannels, especially during her Reputation era.

Latasa Women’s Red Platform Chunky Mary Janes Pumps

Patent red leather Mary Jane pumps with block heels.

Latasa’s Women’s Red Platform Chunky Mary Janes Pumps gives us flashbacks to Swift’s Red era. These days, the singer has adopted Mary Janes into her modern wardrobe, opting for platform styles that update the otherwise retro silhouette. This pair ticks all the right boxes for Swift’s modern-day footwear formula, with platform soles for height, along with block heels standing at 3.5 inches. The red hue is a nice touch, something we can see Swift, and her fans, wearing time and time again.

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In the digital age, it may be difficult to find an activity for everyone in the family to do together. There’s something nostalgic for playing foosball, slide hockey and table tennis for parents, while playing billiards, shuffleboard and backgammon can develop a sense of competition and teamwork for kids.

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Available at Walmart, the family-friendly Best Choice 10-in-1 Combo Game Table Set is on sale for $179.99, or $166 off its list price — a nearly 50% savings. In addition, the game table has a 4.2 out of 5-star rating with more than 1,100 of the retailer’s shoppers.

And since the Best Choice 10-in-1 Combo Game Table Set is from Walmart, you’ll get it shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping.

If you’re not a member, then you’re in luck: You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts; streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals; additional savings with early access deals and much more.

In addition, Walmart+ comes with access to SiriusXM for all sorts of talk radio and music — including popular channels such as The Coffee House for stripped-down songs from Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers and others. Learn more about what Walmart+ can offer you here.

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Best Choice 10-in-1 Combo Game Table Set

$179.99

$345.99

48% off

Meanwhile, the game set is interchangeable with swappable tables and features 10 games, including slide hockey, foosball, billiards, shuffleboard, table tennis, chess, cards, checkers, bowling and backgammon. Game tables are easy to switch out, while games are multiplayer or single-player activities. It’s fun for the whole family, especially when you’re listening to your favorite music on a portable record player for another dose of nostalgia.

Marked down to $179.99 (regularly $345.99), the Best Choice 10-in-1 Combo Game Table Set comes in four colors — including walnut, natural, gray and arcade — at Walmart.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox deals, studio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.

Lululemon Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag

What’s the point of having all those flimsy canvas tote bags around if you’re too nervous or embarrassed to use them? This year, upgrade to this durable and stylish lululemon tote, which features a water-resistant material that wipes down easily, plus 20L of space and tons of pockets for all your stuff.This is a practical — and presentable — way to carry your belongings, whether you use this as a gym bag, travel bag, for groceries or errands. Choose from four colors online — and never go back to the cheap tote bags again.

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Lady Gaga is giving fans a look at her one-brush beauty routine using products from her Haus Labs makeup line. Gaga shared beauty tips and more in a 12-minute “get ready with me” video posted to Sephora’s YouTube account on Friday (Nov. 8).

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“I’m going to show you how to do a full face of makeup using one brush,” she says of Haus Labs’ Dual-Ended Multi-Purpose Brush.

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The $44 brush features dual-ended vegan bristles perfect for applying foundation, concealer, foundation and more. Apart from being one of my favorite makeup brushes, the double-ended brush is a top seller on the Haus Labs website, earning 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Haus Labs Dual-Ended Multi-Purpose Brush

In the video, a bare-faced Gaga gets glam while detailing some of the benefits of her beauty line.

“Since starting Haus Labs, I’ve been able to really learn a lot about not just how people are using makeup and skincare products but also how products are made. That’s been really exciting,” she says. “One of my core goals at the company is to develop innovative and high-performing products that are meaningfully better than anything else you can find on the shelf. With our foundation, I really feel like we did that. Without using many of the harmful additives and chemicals that clean brands use every day.”

To start, Gaga applies the Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation (shade 110). Haus Labs’ foundation is powered by fermented arnica a plant-based topical used for skin irritations such as inflammation, redness, bruises and swelling.

“This ingredient is super special. It was inspired by own issues with redness on my face,” Gaga explains. “I have worn so much makeup for so many years, mostly on stage but off stage as well. Makeup really wrecked my skin, so something that’s really special about our foundation is it’s 70 percent skincare. I know we hear sometimes that foundations have a couple good ingredients in them, the truth is a lot of foundations use a little bit [of clean ingredients] and it’s not very active on the skin.”

The foundation offers light coverage with hydrating ingredients, and it’s available in 51 shades and is one of the top rated products on the brand’s site with over 11,000 customer reviews.

“It was so important that we had 51 shades,” Gaga continues. “Within 51 shades there are six shade families and within those shade families there’s a true balance. There are warm, neutral and cool tones for everyone.”

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Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

Gaga’s beauty routine includes the hydration-boosting, Haus Labs’ Tricone Concealer (shade 11), Color Fuse Blush Balm in Glassy Rosette, Hibiscus Haze Color Fuse Blush Powder and Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner.

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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Nike may be best known for their sneakers and workout gear, but the athleticwear brand is making a serious fashion play […]

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National Bikini Day is perfect time to shop for new swimwear! In honor of the unofficial holiday, celebrated every year on July 5, we rounded up a collection of nine affordable bikinis to shop for summer.

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The modern two-piece bikini was first introduced in July 1946 by French designers and competitors Jacques Heim and Louis Réard. Heim’s design was nicknamed the “atom” and marketed as the “world’s smallest bathing suit,” while Réard named his design after the coral island Bikini Atoll. Since then, the bikini has grown to become one of the most popular (if not the most popular) kind of swimwear.

From solids to patterns, keep reading for our roster of budget-friendly bikinis to rock poolside, or sport on the beach.

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H&M

H&M Padded Bikini Top

Grab your beach bag and sunglasses! This mix and match bikini top (and bottom) from H&M retail for $8.99 each and are available in black, yellow and red. The fully-lined bikini comes in sizes XL-XL.

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Charo Women’s Scalloped Bikini

$15.99

$17.99

11% off

This nylon-spandex bikini from Walmart features adjustable straps and a scalloped trim, scooped-neck design. The bikini is available in sizes S-XL and comes in green, orange, black and red, though its sold out in select colors.

aMAZON

geluboao Womens Black Bikini Set High Waisted V Neck Swimsuit

Another simple but stylish bikini choice. This Amazon bikini comes in over 24 different colors and patterns including black, white, red, brown, pink, orange, purple, green, light green, lake green, blue, royal blue and light blue. Sizes range from XS-XL.

ASOS

ASOS Curve Mia Bikini Top in Tomato Stripe

$17.50

$23

24% off

This plus-size bikini is $17.50 for the top and $22.50 for the bottoms. The top and bottom are available in size plus sizes 14-26. Find more plus size bikinis from ASOS here.

Target

Shade & Shore Women’s Shirred Bandeau Bikini Top

$16

$20

20% off

Target is perfect for finding affordable bikinis. This Shade & Shore bikini top is on sale for $16 and available seven colors including black shine, blue shine, green shine, silver shine, orange striped and pink striped. The bikini comes is sizes XS-3X and you can mix up the bottoms.

Amazon

Pink Queen Women’s Removable Strap Bikini

This Amazon bikini set includes a bandeau top (with removable padding) and high-waisted bottom. You can get it in dozens of different colors and patterns and in sizes ranging from S-XL

Urban Outfitters

Out from Under Vivien Ruffle Triangle Bikini Top

This bikini top and (and bottom) retails for $39 each at Urban Outfitters. The triangle-cut top ties at the neck and back features ruffled trim throughout. The bikini is available in polkadot, seed packets, pink and digital fruit designs (sizes XS-XL).

SummerSalt

SummerSalt the Triangle Bikini Top

$24.99

$50

50% off

Save 50% off this SummerSalt bikini top while supplies last. The two-piece set comes in a range of colors including olive green, deep sea blue, sea urchin (black) as well as leopard print, polka dot, florals and striped designs. Shoppers can use code SP530 to save up to 30% off at SummerSalt.

For more summer essentials, check out the best slides and platform sandals, maxi dresses and jeans shorts to buy for summer.