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Cute, Functional, and Under $15 Stationery that looks like it costs $$$
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items I’m a stationery addict who believes cute supplies = instant motivation.
I’ve spent years trying out planners, pens, and everything in between, so I made this list of my absolute faves that are affordable, aesthetic, and actually make you want to stu...
$6-8 These minimalist icons are the trend setters of the pen world. With ultra-smooth ink flow, no smudging, and a sleek, barely-branded design, Muji’s gel pens look like they belong on a designer’s desk in Tokyo. ✨ They write like a dream, whether y...
Pens | Gel Ink Pens | Japanese Stationery
$10-15 Imagine a Moleskine and Pinterest had a baby. This linen-wrapped A5 journal features crisp grid pages and a sturdy hardback cover that looks luxe but is totally affordable. Great for bullet journaling, mood boards, or just pretending you’re th...
Linen Hardcover Notebook
$5-7 Scissors, but make it ✨aesthetic✨. These pastel minis come with a protective cap so they’re perfect for tossing into pencil pouches without stabbing anything. Bonus: They look like they were stolen from a K-pop idol’s study vlog. Functional and ...
5Pcs Pastel Mini Folding Scissors with Cap
$8-10 Decorate your notes like a mysterious letter from a cottagecore pen pal in the French countryside. These washi tapes look like vintage postage stamps and give any planner spread ✨main character energy✨. Stick them on journals, scrapbooks, or lo...
YUBX Vintage Washi Tape Set 10 Rolls Wide
$6-9 Who knew binder clips could be this boujee? These gold babies come in a clear jar that gives designer desk vibes for under $10. Whether you’re organizing papers or just making your desk cute for that studygram reel, these clips are the definitio...
Binder Clips in Jar
For around $10, this memo pad feels way too luxe to be so minimal. The paper is soft and smooth (no smudging!), and I use it for everything from brain dumps to quick daily plans. Bonus: it lays totally flat.
Stalogy Editor's Series Editor's Memo Pad
~$11 little tabs, but they make any notebook or journal look ultra-professional. I use them to mark key sections in my planner or track projects! It’s super sleek and reusable.
Midori Brass Index Clip (43210006) - Label Holder
~ $7, and I reach for them constantly. The colors are soft but still pop, and they don’t bleed through thin pages. I use them for color-coding my planner and adding light mood to study notes.
MILDLINER Dual-Tip Creative Highlighter
$3.50, but it feels bougie. It glides so smoothly and has a gorgeous pearly finish that makes it look way more expensive than it is. It’s my go-to for journaling and signing things with ✨intent✨.
EnerGel Pearl Refillable Gel Pen - Black Ink 2-pk
$10, this notebook is such a smart buy. You can rearrange the pages like a binder, but it still has the slim, clean look of a notebook. I love it for school because it’s compact and customizable.
Binder Notebooks | KOKUYO Official Online Store
$2, and honestly they’re cuter than some $10 options. I use them to mark chapters, plan projects, or just leave myself mini reminders in pastel. Total hidden gem if you’re near a Daiso store or find them online.
Daiso Sticky Note
$4, this retro highlighter is such a vibe. The color payoff is beautiful but subtle, and it doesn’t smudge my gel pen notes. It gives off vintage academic aesthetic in the best way.
Iconic 2 Way Marker Pen - Retro Colors - 5 Color Set
~ $9, this little organizer instantly upgraded my desk. It holds all my favorite pens, looks super clean, and somehow makes my workspace feel more put-together—even when my brain isn’t.
Acrylic Pen Stand | Desk Accessories
~ $6.50, these binder clips somehow make even messy paper stacks look intentional. I use them to keep handouts, receipts, or my planner pages together—and the gold finish makes everything feel expensive.
Gold Bull Hinge Paper Clips - Coideal 10 Pack
~ $3.25, this pen is ridiculously precise and doesn’t smudge—ever. I use it for note titles, outlines, and journaling when I want my handwriting to look like I have my life together.
Pigma Sakura Micron Pigment Fineliners 0.3mm Black 3-Pack
~ $4, these adorable memo tabs add color, personality, and actual organization to your notebooks. Whether or not you’re a BTS fan, they make planning way more fun.
BTS BUTTER Themed Stationery Memo Pads for Letter Writing, Journaling ...
~ $5, this tiny stick-on pen loop is weirdly life-changing. I attach it inside my journals so I’m never digging for a pen, and it just makes everything feel smarter and more put-together.
Classic Pen Loop
~ $9, this little organizer instantly upgraded my desk. It holds all my favorite pens, looks super clean, and somehow makes my workspace feel more put-together—even when my brain isn’t.
3 Slots Acrylic Magazine Holder Desktop Organizer
~ $7, these foldable scissors are genuinely useful and look cute clipped to my pencil pouch. You’ll think you won’t use them—until you do. Constantly.
Keychain Scissors
~ $4, these sticky notes are actually aesthetic and don’t randomly unstick mid-day. I use them to leave little reminders and to decorate my planner in a non-cringe way.
Neutral Sticky Notes