Hot Girl, But Make It Useful

If you’ve ever DM’d me asking, “What was that lip balm again?” or “Do you still love that electric lighter?” welcome. I’ve always been the friend with the link, the recommendation, the unsolicited “you need this” text. So, I finally made a blog: Hot Girl 83.

Yes, that’s my original AOL screenname. Yes, I still remember it. And yes, this blog is for the girls who grew up on AIM, survived low-rise jeans, and are now navigating adulthood with a cart full of skincare, kitchen gadgets, and storage bins.

What This Blog Is

✨ A running list of things I actually buy, use, and love
✨ Affiliate links, but make them honest
✨ A mix of beauty, home, tech, fashion, and maybe a little chaos
✨ My taste, unfiltered (and maybe a little nostalgic)

What This Blog Isn’t

❌ Just aesthetic for the sake of aesthetic
❌ A copy-paste from TikTok
❌ Reviews of stuff I’ve never touched
❌ Perfect — and that’s the point

If I link something here, it’s either because I love it or I have feelings about it. You’ll get both.

A Few Things I’m Obsessed With Right Now

💄 The Lip Balm That Lives in Every Bag
Moisturizing, slightly bougie, and somehow always in my pocket.

💋 My Go-To Lipstick in My Signature Shade
Matte, highly pigmented, no-fail application.

What’s Coming

I’ll be posting round-ups, monthly faves, random-but-useful finds, and unhinged product opinions you didn’t ask for but might appreciate. If you're into curated chaos with clickable links, bookmark me. Or follow along on Instagram.

— Erica / Hot Girl 83