Articles by Valeza Bakolli, Junior Shopping Editor

Valeza Bakolli is Marie Claire’s Junior Shopping Editor. She previously worked at BuzzFeed, where she honed her skills in all things shopping - from gift guide curation to being first on the scene to feature the latest fashion and beauty drops.

Finding the best bargains online is her happy place (an under-£500 vintage Chanel handbag is her best purchase to date), and when she’s not scouring the sales you’ll find her either getting glammed up for brunch with friends or slumped in front of her latest Netflix obsession - it’s all about balance, you see.

She’s made it her mission to encourage people to shop mindfully and with purpose. That’s why she dedicates hours of her time every day to finding the best products online so you don’t have to - from small and sustainable businesses wherever possible, of course.

Latest articles by Valeza Bakolli

close-up of a woman's eye wearing the MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in painterly

If you have oily eyelids like me, trust me when I tell you that this is the only primer that keeps eyeshadow in place all day

I’ve used it for years and years

stanley cup alternatives - hand holding a stanley cup in front of flowers

These 8 affordable Stanley Cup alternatives are almost as good as the real thing

Trust me - I’m obsessed with my Stanley Cup

valeza wearing ole henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment

I have ridiculously dry lips but this new peptide balm has been their saving grace

With some gorgeous new shades for spring

As a shopping editor, trust me—these beauty tool deals are too good to miss

With up to 63% off GHD, Real Techniques and more

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Latest articles by Valeza Bakolli

If you have oily eyelids like me, trust me when I tell you that this is the only primer that keeps eyeshadow in place all day

I just exfoliated using an ancient Mediterranean method and I've never had smoother, more even toned legs - game changing for summer

Trust us - you want to have this affordable jewellery brand on your radar

The COS new in section is so, so good right now

The best affordable Dyson Supersonic alternatives for a salon-worthy blow dry at a fraction of the price

Reformer Pilates classes are spenny - trust me, these at-home machines offer the same results for less

Sol De Janeiro now does suncream and they're the best smelling sunscreens I have ever used - I can guarantee they’ll sell out fast

Take our word for it - these satin skirts will elevate any spring outfit

16 pieces of spring workwear from COS, Aligne and Jigsaw that are genuinely worth the investment

As someone who tries new beauty products for a living, here’s all the Lookfantastic new in bits I have my eye on

These 8 affordable Stanley Cup alternatives are almost as good as the real thing

I just revisited a beauty product from over a decade ago and it's the answer to long, natural-looking lashes

These Net-a-Porter new in buys come shopping editor approved

The best baby gifts that they’ll actually get use out of

I blind-tested this calming skincare range over the past few months, and I’ve never received so many compliments on my skin

Trust me, Gisou's new lip oils are the must-have make-up product for Spring/Summer and they're going to sell fast

I asked fitness experts for their Pilates top recommendations - these 12 were, hands down, their favourites

We've been testing for years: 10 gym bags that MC Editors use day in, day out

20 Editor-Approved New In Buys From Arket

This affordable foundation makes me look like a dew drop - in the best possible way

I have ridiculously dry lips but this new peptide balm has been their saving grace

Celebrities can’t get enough of this affordable designer bag brand

We found the best Eid gifts to treat your loved ones to this year

Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on these Easter egg deals

As a shopping editor, trust me—these beauty tool deals are too good to miss

Valeza Bakolli

Latest articles by Valeza Bakolli

If you have oily eyelids like me, trust me when I tell you that this is the only primer that keeps eyeshadow in place all day

I just exfoliated using an ancient Mediterranean method and I've never had smoother, more even toned legs - game changing for summer

Trust us - you want to have this affordable jewellery brand on your radar

The COS new in section is so, so good right now

The best affordable Dyson Supersonic alternatives for a salon-worthy blow dry at a fraction of the price

Reformer Pilates classes are spenny - trust me, these at-home machines offer the same results for less

Sol De Janeiro now does suncream and they're the best smelling sunscreens I have ever used - I can guarantee they’ll sell out fast

Take our word for it - these satin skirts will elevate any spring outfit

16 pieces of spring workwear from COS, Aligne and Jigsaw that are genuinely worth the investment

As someone who tries new beauty products for a living, here’s all the Lookfantastic new in bits I have my eye on

These 8 affordable Stanley Cup alternatives are *almost* as good as the real thing

I just revisited a beauty product from over a decade ago and it's the answer to long, natural-looking lashes

These Net-a-Porter new in buys come shopping editor approved

The best baby gifts that they’ll actually get use out of

I blind-tested this calming skincare range over the past few months, and I’ve never received so many compliments on my skin

Trust me, Gisou's new lip oils are the must-have make-up product for Spring/Summer and they're going to sell fast

I asked fitness experts for their Pilates top recommendations - these 12 were, hands down, their favourites

We've been testing for years: 10 gym bags that MC Editors use day in, day out

20 Editor-Approved New In Buys From Arket

This affordable foundation makes me look like a dew drop - in the best possible way

I have ridiculously dry lips but this new peptide balm has been their saving grace

Celebrities can’t get enough of this affordable designer bag brand

We found the best Eid gifts to treat your loved ones to this year

Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on these Easter egg deals

As a shopping editor, trust me—these beauty tool deals are too good to miss

These 8 affordable Stanley Cup alternatives are almost as good as the real thing