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“This is actually my first Pride and I’m very excited to be a part of this community. I’m also still learning and still trying to figure it all out,” The Bachelor alum Colton Underwood admitted during a recent Amazon Live session as a part in the website’s first-ever Pride Festival. The reality TV star shared, “Pride to me is living an authentic life that makes you happy and makes you feel fulfilled and I’m definitely on the right track for that and I’m very, very, very excited to see what the future holds.”
He advised others, “Love yourself first and foremost. There’s no ‘right’ time to come out other than when you’re ready.” Aside from discussing this life milestone and what Pride means to him after coming out as a gay man in April 2021, Colton said, “I want to share with you some of my favorite products, some that [directly] have to do with Pride and some that just make me feel good overall, so I guess that still has to do with some sort of Pride.”
Keep on scrolling to find out which Amazon products Colton relies on to help him feel happy and proud all year long.
Reebok? Club C 85 Pride Shoes
“There’s nothing better than a fresh pair of white sneakers and these are the Reebok Pride shoes. I like them not only because they’re white, but because they’ve got a little pop, a little flair, and that’s essentially me. I like to be clean, but also have a little flair and a little dazzle. These are great shoes.”
Adidas Originals National Waist Fanny Pack-Travel Bag
“I have this fanny pack because fanny packs are coming back in style and everyone needs a good one this summer. For me, I know my pockets get full and I feel like the shorts get shorter and the pockets get more shallow, so you don’t have a lot of room to put your wallet, cell phone, and keys in. A fanny pack is a good way to solve all of those problems.”
Aside from this black fanny pack with the rainbow accents, Amazon has 17 other colors to choose from.
Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Noise-Cancelling, with Alexa Voice Control – Black
“Another thing that I’m obsessed with just for my own mental health and the way it gets me in the zone and makes me feel happy is music. Music can honestly change my mood, so a good pair of headphones is always important. I use Bose. These are my go-to for plane rides or going for a walk.”
Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness and Activity Tracker with Built-in GPS, Heart Rate, Sleep & Swim Tracking, Black/Black, One Size (S &L Bands Included)
“Right now, going for a walk, working out, and just breaking a sweat is something for me that’s just very important for my health and also my Pride. I like tracking my steps. I like tracking my calories. I like tracking anything I do that is physical. If you don’t have one already, buy a Fitbit.
Homquen Red Wine Glass, Premium Crystal Glass- Set of 4
“These glasses are my favorites. There’s just something about drinking wine out of a glass that has a little bit more of an edge to it and is not your typical, clear, crystal glass. They’re great.”
Letsfit White Noise Machine with 7-Color Night Lights, 30 High Fidelity Soundtracks, Full Touch Metal Grille and Buttons, Timer and Memory Features, Portable Sound Machine
“I have to sleep with white noise. It’s sort of a non-negotiable wherever I go. What I love about this white noise machineis that it’s travel-sized. So, you can pick it up and take it wherever you want. I spend a lot of nights in hotel rooms travels. This is a life-saver and a game-changer. Sleep is very important. With one of these, your sleep quality is going to go way up.”
Dr Teal’s Epsom Salt Bath Soaking Solution, Eucalyptus and Lavender, 2 Count, 3lb Bags – 6lbs Total
“A way that I’ve sort of taught myself to give myself some self love is to give myself spa nights and take care of my body and one way I do that is in amazing bath tub. I do Epsom salt baths, which helps with recovery. After running and biking, Epsom salts help take the aches and pains away.”
Homesick Scented Candle, Colorado – Scents of Spruce Needles, Cinnamon, 13.75 oz
“This is a beautiful candle and it smells great. These candles are my go-to and I would highly highly suggest them.”
Gratia Naturals Essential Oils Aroma Diffuser w/ 4 Oils Set Included, Ultrasonic Silent Cool Mist Humidifier for Large Room, 7- Color Light, Aromatherapy Air Diffuser for Essential Oils – Gift Set
“Another way that I unwind at night is an aroma diffuser. This helps sort of change your mood. It has a sense of calmness and relaxation. It has a ton of health benefits if you guys want to look them up. Speaking from my experience, it helps me feel relaxed and calm. Sometimes I put this on before I go to bed, just meditating and winding down for the night. It just helps keep me in a good place when I might not be in the best mood.”
Don Francisco’s Vanilla Nut Flavored Whole Bean Coffee (28 oz Bag)
“This is my go-to coffee. It’s on Amazon. It’s my absolute favorite, vanilla nut flavor. I’m normally not a flavored coffee kind of guy, but this is the only flavor that I will drink. Check this out. Stay caffeinated. There is no wrong time to have a cup of coffee.”
Zak Designs Aberdeen 20oz Vacuum Insulated Tumbler, 18/8 Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Leak Proof Flip Lid
“Right now I have my coffee right here. I got this mug from Amazon too. It’s Zak Designs. What I like about this is that the cap is actually a twist-on and it locks in.”
“I use this for smoothies too. It keeps cool drinks cold and hot drinks hot.”
VOSS Artesian water (Still) Bottle,16.91 Fl Oz (Pack of 24)
“My go-to water bottle is Voss. These are great for me when I’m entertaining or when I have guests over.”
Jergens Natural Glow Face And Body Lotion- 2 Piece Set
“Another thing I like is to feel tan and I don’t always get out in the sun and I like to protect my skin with SPF, so I use Jergens Natural Glow. I have this for my body and they also have a face one with 20 SPF that I use. Jergens has been my go-to lotion and self-tanner for a long time. It’s sort of my hidden secret and I can’t believe I’m sharing it with you guys right now, but I am.”
Fujifilm INSTAX Wide 300 Photo Instant Film Camera with Fujifilm Instax Wide Instant Film
“One of my newer obsessions and something that I feel like makes me stop and enjoy the moment. I feel like we all have camera phones, but when you have a polaroid camera, it just is completely different and you get to enjoy the moment with a tangible photo instead of something on your phone that you’re just scrolling through. They have a package on Amazon that includes the film too.”
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