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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My skin breaks out at the drop of a hat, but this face mask has left my skin supple, smooth and spot-free
I’ve never received so many compliments on my skin
By Valeza Bakolli
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These lash lengthening hacks make my somewhat average eyelashes look anything but
Who doesn’t want longer, lifted and volumised lashes?
By Valeza Bakolli
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I’ve been under the weather for the last 3 months, so took manuka honey every day for a week to boost my immunity - and the benefits really surprised me
So, is it really better than regular honey?
By Valeza Bakolli
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This affordable hair tool might seem a little rogue, but it gives me a professional-looking blow dry in 7 minutes flat
It never fails to get me compliments
By Valeza Bakolli
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The Great British Rail Sale has landed—here’s how to get 50% off train tickets right now
Winter staycations, here we come
By Valeza Bakolli
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Adanola has just restocked a bunch of its sold-out styles - as Health Editors, here are the products we own and adore
Incredibly comfy, chic and affordable, these Adanola bestsellers tick all the right boxes.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Valentine's gifts for her—all of the best gift ideas for the amazing woman in your life
We've dedicated an entire shopping gallery to pretty things we want for ourselves this Valentine's Day
By Valeza Bakolli
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I’m a shopping editor, and these are the tried and tested wellness products I rely on to help me beat the winter blues
From gut-balancing supplements to my favourite sunrise alarm clock.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I just got back from Iceland and everyone was wearing these chic yet cosy outfits on repeat
Meet your new winter wardrobe
By Valeza Bakolli
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We've found the best forever pieces to add to your wardrobe in the Arket sale
With up to 40% off plus an extra discount, the ARKET sale isn’t one to miss
By Valeza Bakolli
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I trekked across a glacier and sat in an ice cave—all to trial the best cold weather clothing you can buy right now
These kept me cosy through -10°C temperatures
By Valeza Bakolli
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I have fine hair that lacks volume – here's why getting my first dry cut has proved revolutionary
I really can’t understand why this isn’t the industry standard
By Valeza Bakolli
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Grey jumpers are the perfect balance of timeless and on trend—here are 19 of the best styles to shop now
Truly the most versatile knit
By Valeza Bakolli
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12 chic table decor ideas to elevate your tablescape if you love hosting for the holidays
From twisted candlesticks to colourful glassware
By Valeza Bakolli
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Zara just launched its first hair range—and it's actually really surprised me
A surprisingly elegant take on the favourite hair accessory of my childhood
By Valeza Bakolli
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Adanola’s sell-out jumper is finally back in stock—and it’s the perfect timeless piece to add to your knitwear collection
The ultimate wardrobe staple
By Valeza Bakolli
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After some last minute gift ideas? These gift cards require no delivery and still feel really thoughtful
Last minute Christmas gift shoppers, this one’s for you
By Valeza Bakolli
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I don’t mean to alarm you, but these 24 timeless fashion finds are all 70% off in the Reformation winter sale
Timeless pieces you can wear year after year
By Valeza Bakolli
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Finding the best beauty bargains is my happy place, so I scoured the internet for all the beauty advent calendars on sale right now
It’s savings on savings
By Valeza Bakolli
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30 of the best jewellery gifts to give this Valentine's Day—from fingerprint-embossed necklaces to timeless gold hoops
For the magpie in your life
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a beauty-obsessed shopping editor, these Christmas beauty gift sets bring me so much joy
From make-up to fragrance sets, we've rounded up the best
By Valeza Bakolli
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21 personalised gifts that are as thoughtful as they are effortless
Get major Christmas brownie points with barely any effort
By Valeza Bakolli