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

As a shopping editor who’s planning her next holiday, trust me - COS, Reformation and Free People are nailing elevated summer attire

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

These 12 beauty products are wildly unsexy—but hear me when I say they're essential come summer

As beauty editors, we trial the best bronzers for a living so trust us - these are the only 11 worth your money

The new Hair Rituel by Sisley shampoo ticks every box for my fine, wavy and flyaway-prone hair

Oil pulling is exploding in popularity RN - to ascertain what it actually does, I gave the viral trend a go

I just found my dream leopard print jeans at Mint Velvet - plus 17 more new-in summer pieces I’m lusting after

Newlyweds will adore these 32 failsafe wedding gift ideas that still feel personal

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

Sports dresses are the versatile piece of kit you didn’t know you needed - 7 top picks, from the pros

I thought my wavy hair had given up on me until I tried these curl-enhancing products

Easily sunburnt? Me too—these are, hands down, the best aftersun lotions I've ever used

I'm going on holiday and always shop here for seriously stylish yet fun designer beachwear

This unassuming item is the hardest working product in my summer beauty routine—and I’m not gatekeeping

Top fitness experts confirm - these 11 summer workout outfits are the best you can buy for any type of movement

The viral Uniqlo cropped bra top is currently on sale - along with loads more summer staples

This is the most intense product I’ve ever used on my lips—but boy does it plump them up

This no-fuss skin serum has given me a Scandi-girl glow, and I can't get enough

I asked our editors for their travel beauty essentials—here are the 11 products we wouldn’t holiday without

Sports caps will add a chic-yet-practical touch to any gym outfit - as these Editor-approved picks prove

REFY’s newest releases have revolutionised the way I do my make-up - here’s why

After trying 100s of formulas, I found the best shampoo for wavy hair if you’re after volume, bounce and shine

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

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 just exfoliated using an ancient Mediterranean method and I've never had smoother, more even toned legs - game changing for summer

Trust us - you want to have this affordable jewellery brand on your radar

The best affordable Dyson Supersonic alternatives for a salon-worthy blow dry at a fraction of the price

Sol De Janeiro now does suncream and they're the best smelling sunscreens I have ever used - I can guarantee they’ll sell out fast

Take our word for it - these satin skirts will elevate any spring outfit

16 pieces of spring workwear from COS, Aligne and Jigsaw that are genuinely worth the investment