Valeza Bakolli
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
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We've been testing for years: 10 gym bags that MC Editors use day in, day out
Gym bags that actually go with our day-to-day outfits? Yes please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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20 Editor-Approved New In Buys From Arket
Everything we’re adding to our baskets this week
By Valeza Bakolli
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This affordable foundation makes me look like a dew drop - in the best possible way
Here’s how I make it work for my oily/combination skin
By Valeza Bakolli
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I have ridiculously dry lips but this new peptide balm has been their saving grace
With some gorgeous new shades for spring
By Valeza Bakolli
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Celebrities can’t get enough of this affordable designer bag brand
Having tried it ourselves, we have to agree
By Valeza Bakolli
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We found the best Eid gifts to treat your loved ones to this year
From gourmet dates to luxury candles
By Valeza Bakolli
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Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on these Easter egg deals
Hop to it
By Valeza Bakolli
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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
By Valeza Bakolli
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I don’t shop often, but these 9 home items from Amazon will stand the test of time
And they're all currently discounted in the sale
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm a professional online shopper—these 17 cult beauty products are the most affordable I've ever seen them
Including up to 62% off GHD, CeraVe and more
By Valeza Bakolli
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Matching loungewear sets make the perfect rest day outfits - 10 of team MC’s top picks
The epitome of cosy and chic.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I’m moving house—these are the home items I’m picking up in the Amazon Spring Sale
Air fryers, chic decor and more at 60% off? Yes please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I’m travelling a lot this spring - 22 on-sale items I’m not leaving home without
From chic clothes steamers to on-trend luggage
By Valeza Bakolli
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Rat & Boa is our go-to for wedding guest dresses—these are the founders’ top 10 picks
We want them all
By Valeza Bakolli
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These are, hands down, the best wavy hair products to enhance natural waves
Trust me, I’ve pretty much tried them all
By Valeza Bakolli
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Clinique’s Superdefense City Block has been my go-to SPF moisturiser for over 10 years - here’s why
I’ve stuck by it through thick and thin (and highly-reactive skin)
By Valeza Bakolli
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19 Anthropologie sale picks - as chosen by our editors
Here’s what we’d spend on in the up-to-70%-off Anthropologie sale
By Valeza Bakolli
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This sellout diffuser is, hands down, the chicest I've ever seen—and it's *finally* back in stock
I've never wanted a diffuser more
By Valeza Bakolli
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Need a new work bag? These laptop-friendly styles are both practical and oh-so chic
I picked our editors’ brains for their top work bag picks
By Valeza Bakolli
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Forget chocolate eggs - we're celebrating with the Lookfantastic Beauty Egg this Easter (and saving nearly £150 on products)
It’s a cracking deal
By Valeza Bakolli
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Margot Robbie loves this foundation for natural-looking coverage—and it's probably the best I've ever used
Turns out, Margot and I have something in common
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a long-time Pilates lover, I tried Barre for the first time and have some thoughts
Would it become my new favourite low-impact workout?
By Valeza Bakolli