
Valeza Bakolli
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
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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
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All of These Chic Summer Staples are Under £100 in Anthropologie's Seasonal Sale
Everyday dresses and breathable linens aplenty
By Valeza Bakolli
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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
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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
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There’s a Reason Free People Brings Back these Dresses Year after Year
19 timeless-yet-chic styles to shop now
By Valeza Bakolli
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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
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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
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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.
By Valeza Bakolli
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
By Valeza Bakolli
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I’m not usually a fan of primers, but this cult-status £10 one has truly converted me
A product that hydrates, smooths and improves make-up longevity? Yes, please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a pregnant shopping editor, pregnancy massages have been my saving grace—these 5 are the best ever
The ultimate prenatal treat
By Valeza Bakolli


