Valeza Bakolli
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
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I have ridiculously dry lips but this new peptide balm has been their saving grace
With some gorgeous new shades for spring
By Valeza Bakolli
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Celebrities can’t get enough of this affordable designer bag brand
Having tried it ourselves, we have to agree
By Valeza Bakolli
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We found the best Eid gifts to treat your loved ones to this year
From gourmet dates to luxury candles
By Valeza Bakolli
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Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on these Easter egg deals
Hop to it
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a shopping editor, trust me—these beauty tool deals are too good to miss
With up to 63% off GHD, Real Techniques and more
By Valeza Bakolli
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I don’t shop often, but these 9 home items from Amazon will stand the test of time
And they're all currently discounted in the sale
By Valeza Bakolli
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The Amazon Spring Sale has some of the best air fryer deals on ATM - with up to 51% off Ninja, Tower and more
You're sure to get loads of use out of this sale purchase
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm a professional online shopper—these 17 cult beauty products are the most affordable I've ever seen them
Including up to 62% off GHD, CeraVe and more
By Valeza Bakolli
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I’m moving house—these are the home items I’m picking up in the Amazon Spring Sale
Air fryers, chic decor and more at 60% off? Yes please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Rat & Boa is our go-to for wedding guest dresses—these are the founders’ top 10 picks
We want them all
By Valeza Bakolli
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Clinique’s Superdefense City Block has been my go-to SPF moisturiser for over 10 years - here’s why
I’ve stuck by it through thick and thin (and highly-reactive skin)
By Valeza Bakolli
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19 Anthropologie sale picks - as chosen by our editors
Here’s what we’d spend on in the up-to-70%-off Anthropologie sale
By Valeza Bakolli
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This sellout diffuser is, hands down, the chicest I've ever seen—and it's *finally* back in stock
I've never wanted a diffuser more
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm obsessed with loungewear that's chic and comfy - and these lululemon cargos tick all the right boxes
Wear them from your workout to the office
By Valeza Bakolli
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Forget chocolate eggs - we're celebrating with the Lookfantastic Beauty Egg this Easter (and saving nearly £150 on products)
It’s a cracking deal
By Valeza Bakolli
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Margot Robbie loves this foundation for natural-looking coverage—and it's probably the best I've ever used
Turns out, Margot and I have something in common
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a long-time Pilates lover, I tried Barre for the first time and have some thoughts
Would it become my new favourite low-impact workout?
By Valeza Bakolli
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I obsessively refresh the Adanola website to see what’s back in stock—these picks are worth your attention
Including the Ultimate leggings, ADA hoodie and more
By Valeza Bakolli
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Trust us, we test kit for a living: these are the 9 best Pilates unitards you can buy
We’ve got you covered - quite literally.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I just found the perfect Mother’s Day gifts at H Samuel—and they're all at least 20% off
Get your mum the gift she deserves—for less
By Valeza Bakolli
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This brand makes glowing skin with long-lasting coverage feel effortless - here are my top picks
If you love to look glowy but not greasy, read on
By Valeza Bakolli
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Missoma is offering 20% off nearly everything this weekend—and we have an early access code for you
You are very welcome
By Valeza Bakolli
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Our readers have dubbed this hair styler the best Dyson Airwrap alternative and after testing it, I have to agree
You’ll be saving both money and time
By Valeza Bakolli
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I have it on good authority—these are the GelBottle colours everyone's asking for in salons right now
If you're looking for nail inspiration, read on
By Valeza Bakolli
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I’ve used the same concealer for over a decade—it’s the beauty industry's secret to imperceptible coverage
Whether I’m wearing a full face of foundation or am mostly make-up free, this concealer has my back
By Valeza Bakolli
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No, I'm not wearing lash extensions—this new mascara is just *that* good
It lifts, lengthens and separates all at once
By Valeza Bakolli
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When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, only the best will do—and Boots has truly delivered with these 9 picks
She deserves them all, TBH
By Valeza Bakolli