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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

    Dyson airwrap review - the complete multistyler set in its packaging
    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

    Still haven’t tried the Dyson Airwrap? Here’s what you can expect

    Hair
    • massimo dutti sale - woman wearing a white dress and sunglasses standing on a rock in front of the sea
      The Massimo Dutti sale has just dropped - and I’m ready to spend my entire pay check on these 21 pieces

      Trust me - it’s good.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • woman wearing arket sale clothing from the article
      The Arket sale has just landed, and it's awash with chic summer staples

      Here's everything currently in my basket

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • Valeza wearing the charlotte tilbury unreal skin sheer glow tint
      I have oily skin and I’ve finally found a foundation that makes me look glowy, not greasy in this heat

      No, I’m not wearing highlighter in this picture

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • a selection of products from the h&m home new in page
      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

      Affordable *and* chic homeware? Yes please

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Homes and Interiors
    • birds eye view of the beach at Amada Colossos Resort
      After a serene summer getaway? This Rhodes resort is the epitome of tailored luxury

      Their motto? 'Whatever you want is possible'

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Travel
    • woman wearing one of the best holiday outfits from cos
      As a shopping editor who’s planning her next holiday, trust me - COS, Reformation and Free People are nailing elevated summer attire

      Summer-perfect picks

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • woman wearing a sports bra and leggings from the New Balance sale
      Trust me, the New Balance sale is really, really good right now - here's everything I’m stocking up on as a cost-conscious Shopping Editor

      Get an extra 30% off sale items - including the iconic 530s

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Health and Fitness
    • Woman floating in the sea
      These 12 beauty products are wildly unsexy—but hear me when I say they're essential come summer

      As a cost-conscious editor, you need to trust me on this

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Beauty
    • woman wearing one of the best bronzers - getty images 1477759181
      As beauty editors, we trial the best bronzers for a living so trust us - these are the only 11 worth your money

      The best bronzers for every skin tone, budget and personal preference

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • a woman using the Hair Rituel by Sisley duo
      The new Hair Rituel by Sisley shampoo ticks every box for my fine, wavy and flyaway-prone hair

      The Goldilocks’ porridge of the shampoo world has entered the chat

      Hair
    • A close up of a woman's face prior to oil pulling
      Oil pulling is exploding in popularity RN - to ascertain what it *actually* does, I gave the viral trend a go

      Before you try out the latest health trend, here’s what the experts think

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Health and Fitness
    • women wearing pieces from the mint velvet new in page
      I just found my dream leopard print jeans at Mint Velvet - plus 17 more new-in summer pieces I’m lusting after

      PSA: this brand is not *just* for chic occasion wear!

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • a collage of wedding gift ideas
      Newlyweds will adore these 32 failsafe wedding gift ideas that still feel personal

      Stuck for wedding gift ideas? Here's some inspo...

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • Our Place Wonder Oven
      I’ve just moved into a new home and the new Our Place Wonder Oven has been my saving grace

      It’s chic *and* practical

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Homes and Interiors
    • Samantha wearing one of the best sports dresses
      Sports dresses are the versatile piece of kit you didn’t know you needed - 7 top picks, from the pros

      Tried and tested by team MC UK.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Health and Fitness
    • Valeza's wavy hair after using the only curls starter bundle
      I thought my wavy hair had given up on me until I tried these curl-enhancing products

      Hello, summer waves!

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Hair
    • a woman applying one of the best aftersuns - 1458730130
      Easily sunburnt? Me too—these are, hands down, the best aftersun lotions I've ever used

      I’ve tried and tested dozens of formulas and these came out on top

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • Mytheresa Editor Picks Listing Image
      I'm going on holiday and always shop here for seriously stylish yet fun designer beachwear

      Spoiler. I'm packing it all.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • valeza wearing one of the best powder spfs from the article
      This unassuming item is the hardest working product in my summer beauty routine—and I’m not gatekeeping

      Take it from me: powder SPFs are the unsung heroes of the summer beauty world

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • Paola di Lanzo wearing one of the best summer workout outfits from the article
      Top fitness experts confirm - these 11 summer workout outfits are the best you can buy for any type of movement

      For any and all workout types.

      Fitness
    • woman wearing a uniqlo t-shirt and jeans - uniqlo sale
      The viral Uniqlo cropped bra top is currently on sale - along with loads more summer staples

      Stock up on reduced 100% linen and more

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • woman applying a product to her lips - too faced lip injection extreme lip plumper - 1444340540
      This is the most intense product I’ve ever used on my lips—but boy does it plump them up

      An instantly fuller-looking pout? Yes please

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • valeza wearing the Fjör Hydrolytic Serum
      This no-fuss skin serum has given me a Scandi-girl glow, and I can't get enough

      For skin that looks like it’s just drunk a gallon of water, read on

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • woman sitting on the beach after using one of the best travel beauty essentials - 746026171
      I asked our editors for their travel beauty essentials—here are the 11 products we wouldn’t holiday without

      These travel picks are perfect for your next vacay

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Beauty
    • Hailey Bieber wearing one of the best sports caps
      Sports caps will add a chic-yet-practical touch to any gym outfit - as these Editor-approved picks prove

      It's officially sports cap season.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • valeza after using the new REFY Complexion collection products
      REFY’s newest releases have revolutionised the way I do my make-up - here’s why

      If you’re a fan of a natural-looking base, read on

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • woman with styled waves after using the best shampoo for wavy hair - 1468953735
      After trying 100s of formulas, I found the best shampoo for wavy hair if you’re after volume, bounce and shine

      These shampoos won’t weigh down your natural waves

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Hair
    • LOOKFANTASTIC april beauty box
      LOOKFANTASTIC’s The Box is the best beauty edit I’ve seen for a while - here’s what’s in the April Edit

      Iconic beauty buys for a fraction of the price? Yes please

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Beauty
    • 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

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
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