Articles by Valeza Bakolli, 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.

Valeza Bakolli

Latest articles by Valeza Bakolli

Pregnancy Pilates helps to boost strength, relieve aches and prepare you and your baby for birth - so I tried it during my third trimester

I’m 30 and my mum is 60 - this is the only moisturiser we both love for our super sensitive skin

Of all the luxury beauty brands I’ve tried - and trust me, there are a lot - this one never fails to hit the mark

As an acne-prone beauty editor—this skin-loving make-up brand has kept me glowing all winter

These are the only 12 summer body care products actually worth your money—trust me, I’ve tried it all

I’m a shopping editor currently in her third trimester—I've found the 7 best maternity brands

I asked health experts and Editors for the best weights for home gyms - these 9 will get you results and save you money over time

As cost-conscious, fussy Editors, these high street activewear picks tick all the right boxes - and are under £50

It’s far too early to start thinking about Christmas, but I’m embarrassingly excited about the Liz Earle advent calendar

Goodbye back acne - after using this new body care range for 2 weeks my skin has never been clearer or softer

As a shopping editor, my most complimented clothing comes from this high street brand—here are 19 picks I have my eye on for August

Introducing: the perfect maternity capsule wardrobe according to a sustainably-minded shopping editor

I struggle to get volume in my flat hair but this shampoo keeps it lifted and glossy for hours on end

22 Housewarming Gifts Your Friends Will Actually Use (and Will Get You Invited Back Again)

I want my home to look as joyful as humanly possible, and this brand is my go-to for creating exactly that

Out of thousands of Amazon products, these are the ones our Editors rate most

I’ve scoured through Amazon for hours and trust me - these are the best prices I’ve seen in a while

On the hunt for affordable kit that performs, too? I swear by these buttery soft leggings for all workouts

This affordable foundation makes me look like a dew drop (in the best possible way) - and it's currently on sale

I'm a Pilates-obsessed Shopping Editor, and these are the Pilates products currently on my wish list

I just discovered the secret to reapplying SPF without disturbing your make-up, and this product is it

I’ve been walking around feeling like a radiant goddess—and it’s all thanks to this shimmering body oil

If you’re bored of adidas Sambas, these 13 alternatives are the perfect swap for summer

As a self-confessed lazy girl, these tinted lip balms make my look luxe with minimal effort

This influencer-approved brand is the secret to elevated summer attire

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to try this iconic hair tool - now that I finally have, here’s my honest first impression

The Massimo Dutti sale has just dropped - and I’m ready to spend my entire pay check on these 21 pieces

The Arket sale has just landed, and it's awash with chic summer staples

I have oily skin and I’ve finally found a foundation that makes me look glowy, not greasy in this heat

As a Shopping Editor who’s just moved house, the H&M Home new-in section is calling my name - here’s everything currently in my basket