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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These office Secret Santa gifts seem very thoughtful but can be given to just about anyone
With loads of under-£10 options
By Valeza Bakolli
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Gifting season is upon us—here's 57 chic Christmas gifts for her that come approved by our expert shopping editor
We've picked the best gifts for every budget
By Valeza Bakolli
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Here are all the editor-approved Cyber Monday fashion deals you can still shop now
From Net-a-Porter to Reformation, here are the deals we’d recommend
By Penny Goldstone
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As a group of experienced beauty editors, these are the only Cyber Monday beauty deals we're willing to recommend
If it's not on the list, it's not worth it
By Shannon Lawlor
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Best Cyber Monday Deals 2023 LIVE: Your last chance to shop our editor-approved picks from Dyson, Jo Malone, Lululemon and more
Now’s the time to invest in those key items you’ve had your eyes on all year
By Valeza Bakolli
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This Dyson Corrale deal gets you £200 off right now
Yes, really!
By Dionne Brighton
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We've got the intel—these beauty advent calendars deliver the best savings (and value for money)
FYI, you can save over £1,000 on some of these
By Valeza Bakolli
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I’ve found the best party outfits if you’re not into dresses but still want to stand out this festive season
Bring on the sparkly co-ords
By Valeza Bakolli
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Here are the expert-approved Black Friday hacks you need to navigate the sales this year
Shop smart and avoid overspending with the ultimate sale hacks.
By Valeza Bakolli
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After hours of scrolling, these are hands down the best advent calendars I’ve found
A shopping editor’s top picks of the best advent calendars
By Valeza Bakolli
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I switched coffee for matcha - and it completely transformed my energy levels throughout the day
Spoiler alert: I’m a huge fan.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Science-backed skincare that looks chic is hard to find—but this new collab has answered our prayers
The most exciting conjunction of style and beauty
By Valeza Bakolli
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I usually can’t stand stick foundations but this skin-blurring tint stick has totally converted me
It’s lightweight, blendable and looks incredibly natural
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a fussy shopping editor, here are the tried and tested gifts I’ve genuinely loved over the years
These won’t sit unused.
By Valeza Bakolli
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As someone who shops for a living, I hear about hundreds of new beauty products a week—this is the first skincare range that has excited me in *ages*
Products that promise to visibly lift, sculpt and redefine in 1 week? Yes please
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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We've found the most stylish pyjama sets for you to lounge, sleep, and even step out in
For however you're hibernating
By Valeza Bakolli
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I’m a professional beauty shopper and no new product has excited me quite like the Sephora beauty advent calendar
These products won’t sit unused
By Valeza Bakolli
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If you loved Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi drops, meet their sister AKA your new skincare obsession
This is one exciting new launch you don't want to miss
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried the TikTok-viral Barbie Botox out for myself—here are my brutally honest thoughts
It wasn't what I expected
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a shopping editor, I've done all the scrolling for you - here are the best Amazon Prime Day 2023 fashion deals before they end tonight
From Levi's and Radley to 53% off designer handbags, these are the only Amazon Prime fashion deals you need to see
By Valeza Bakolli
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The Maybelline mascara that Sofia Richie Grainge used over her wedding weekend is 48% off right now - so obviously we’re stocking up
Celeb-approved mascara for under £10? Sign me up
By Valeza Bakolli