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    Valeza Bakolli

    Valeza Bakolli

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    Junior Shopping Editor

    Valeza Bakolli is Marie Claire’s Junior Shopping Editor, and as such, she’s made it her mission to encourage people to shop mindfully and with purpose. Having previously worked across publications like BuzzFeed and Livingetc., in her role at MC UK she covers all things shopping - from thoroughly road testing the best fitness kit to keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s new in fashion and beauty.

    She dedicates hours of her time every day to scouring the online stores, finding the best products online so you don’t have to (from small and sustainable businesses wherever possible, of course).

    Carefully collating the best beauty, fashion and health pieces to shop isn’t just her bread and butter, it’s her happy place. She loves writing up an in-depth product review just as much as curating a meaty buying guide, so you can grab a brew and settle in for a long, juicy read.

    Latest articles by Valeza Bakolli

    Valeza wearing one of the best longline sports bras from the article
    Fed Up of Low Support and No Coverage? These Are the 9 Best Longline Bras for Hold and Style

    According to Health Editors and fitness experts.

    Fitness
    • Alo Yoga sale
      We Love Alo Yoga Athleisurewear All Year Round, but Now Is Arguably the Best Time to Invest in Our Top Picks

      Investments for life.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • valeza using one of the acupressure mats from the article
      Acupressure Mats Were the Unexpected Boost My Sleep Needed as a Busy Editor – 6 to Shop for Every Budget

      My top-rated and expert-approved selection

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Nails
    • woman holding one of the best razors from the article
      After Trying Dozens of Designs, Trust Us—These Are the Best Razors That Money Can Buy

      These work for even sensitive skin and stubborn hair

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Beauty
    • woman wearing a dress from the Anthropologie new in page
      All of These Chic Summer Staples are Under £100 in Anthropologie's Seasonal Sale

      Everyday dresses and breathable linens aplenty

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • amazon prime day deals - woman in brown outfit - Getty Images 1978715115
      Amazon Prime Day 2025 Ends in Just a Few Hours—We’ve Rounded Up the Very Best Deals for You to Shop Before They’re Gone

      Our carefully curated list

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • Best sports skirts: model wearing a lululemon sports dress
      It’s the Perfect Weather for Sports Skirts – Enter, the Only 8 Team MC UK Really Rate

      The perfect addition to your summer workout wardrobe.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • Best Free People Dresses
      There’s a Reason Free People Brings Back these Dresses Year after Year

      19 timeless-yet-chic styles to shop now

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • model in free people runsie
      Trust Us, We Test Kit for a Living: These Are the 8 Best Pilates Unitards You Can Buy

      We’ve got you covered - quite literally.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • Dionne wearing one of the best pilates tops
      I asked fitness experts for the Pilates tops they can't live without - these 11 were, hands down, their favourites

      For expert and editor-approved picks, read on

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • woman wearing one of the butter yellow athleisure adanola picks from the article
      Butter yellow athleisure is all I want to wear in the heat: 9 picks that prove it’s the it shade of the summer

      From team MC's most loved brands.

      Fitness
    • gisou lip oils review
      Gisou has just added three new shades to its sought-after lip oil line-up—trust me, they're going to sell fast

      Spoiler alert: I’m obsessed with them all

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • self love gifts from the article
      I found the most indulgent self love gifts to treat yourself to this Valentine’s Day

      Because you deserve it

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • last minute christmas gifts - a selection of gifts from the article
      Left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? Here are 27 thoughtful and stylish gifts you can still get in time for Christmas

      Many of these last minute Christmas gifts come from small businesses too - it’s a win-win

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • beauty advent calendars - Harvey Nichols beauty advent calendar 2024
      The best beauty advent calendars of 2024 are almost all sold out—some of the best you can still buy today

      Act fast to get those beauty savings

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Beauty
    • Selfridges beauty advent calendar
      According to Google these are the 10 most popular beauty advent calendars - act fast, they're already selling out

      Time to make your move

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • Stylish pyjamas
      I'm notoriously picky about pyjamas - here are 10 of the most stylish sets

      So good you'll want to wear them out

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • valeza holding The Concealer Pen by Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader
      The more you use this concealer, the less you need to use it - it’s my skin-brightening secret for dull autumnal mornings

      Daylight saving, who?

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • Valeza holding two of the Refy Blur Liner pencils in her hand
      I get complimented every single time I wear this lip liner—so it’s become my go-to for autumn

      From the shade to the smooth finish, it never fails me

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • valeza wearing products from the Jones Road The Bobbi Kit 4.0
      As a beauty expert I cannot fault this new neutral-toned kit - it's effortless, natural-looking make-up and pure autumnal perfection

      I would use every single product

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • woman with long brunette hair looking at her phone Getty Images 1613721047
      I shop online for a living so trust me - you don't want to miss these beauty discounts in Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (which ends tonight)

      All the best bargain beauty buys in one place

      Beauty
    • amazon prime big deal days editors picks - woman looking down at her phone - getty images 1611727789
      I've rounded up everything the MC UK Editors have in their Amazon baskets - and it's your last chance to shop these deals

      We'd buy these even if they weren't discounted

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • valeza opening the Elemis beauty advent calendar
      Skincare fans assemble—you can save 63% with the Elemis beauty advent calendar this year

      Yes, you read that right

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • woman using one of the best pilates bands - getty 2148871870
      Pilates bands are the latest affordable way to boost your at-home workouts - 6 Editor and expert-approved top picks

      Up your workouts for less.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • High Street sale picks
      The high street sales are killing it ATM - 21 expensive-looking autumn pieces under £100 that are too good to pass up

      Timeless staples for less

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • products from the rituals alchemy collection
      These new products make for *the* most comforting, autumnal body care routine I've ever experienced

      They feel like a deep, warm hug

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Beauty
    • valeza holding the Aldi hair dryer
      The sold out 14.99 Aldi hair dryer is back in stores this week—here are my *very* honest thoughts

      Is it a Dyson dupe?

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Hair
    • woman wearing one of the best high street outerwear pieces from the article
      Don’t sleep on high street outerwear - 10 of the chicest autumn coats I found for under £200

      Elevate your autumn wardrobe for less

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • Valeza wearing some of the best walking workout clothes
      Feeling Autumnal? I'm fussy, but these get my vote as the best walking workout clothes for your next cosy girl walk

      Bring on the ankle weights, matching sets and PSLs.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • valeza holding the Cetaphil PRO Tinted Moisturising Day Cream
      I'm overjoyed - I’ve finally found a product that evens out redness without making the rest of my skin look dull

      A dream for my sensitive skin

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
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