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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

    linen bedding from the marks & spencer home sale
    Don't sleep on the M&S home sale—here are 18 unexpectedly chic buys I found

    Elevate your home for less

    Homes and Interiors
    • children giving their mum the best h samuel mother's day gifts
      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

      Watches and Jewellery
    • valeza wearing the best saie products from the article
      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

      Make Up
    • hailey bieber wearing gold hoop earrings included in the missoma feel good weekend sale
      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

      Watches and Jewellery
    • valeza with hair styled by the bellissima air wonder
      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

      Hair
    • most popular biab colours
      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

      Beauty
    • valeza holding laura mercier secret camouflage concealer
      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

      Make Up
    • refy lash sculpt review
      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

      Make Up
    • boots mother's day gift guide
      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

      Beauty
    • valeza wearing the L’Oréal Panorama mascara
      I’ve adored this brand’s affordable mascaras for years—this one is definitely my new favourite

      It’s become my go-to for natural-looking volume

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • woman wearing red cardigan - boden sale
      My perfect red cardigan is currently on sale—along with all of Boden’s new-in bits

      Machine washable, 100% cashmere for less? Yes please

      Shopping
    • valeza with red nails and jones road the nail polish kit
      Jones Road just released nail polishes inspired by the 'supermodel' manicure—here's my verdict as an editor

      If you’re into classic 90s-inspired manis, read on

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Beauty
    • woman wearing yellow dress and sunglasses - winter sun outfit ideas 1322673136
      We found the best winter sun outfit ideas—whether you’re headed to the beach or on a city break

      Get us to Antigua—stat

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • dear frances balla mesh new styles
      This footwear brand has just released an elevated take on the mesh ballerina trend—and we want every single style

      Consider your spring footwear sorted

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • woman wearing valentine's day outfit - alaia bag and alohas shoes from the article
      We found the best Valentine's Day outfit ideas - no matter what your plans are

      From dinner dates to drinks with the girls

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fashion
    • Chanel Valentine's Day Manicure - a sheer nude manicure with a red heart on the thumb
      I've just found the perfect minimalist Valentine’s Day manicure—and I’m not about to gatekeep

      If you’re a fan of subtle-yet-sweet nail designs, this one’s for you

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Beauty
    • valeza's hair after using the powder shampoo
      I just tried a 'waterless' shampoo on my fine, flyaway-prone hair—here are my honest thoughts

      Does it actually perform as well as a regular shampoo?

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Hair
    • woman wearing scarlett gasque be mine: the sweetheart collection
      This lingerie brand has nailed two of the biggest trends of 2024—so if you can’t decide whether you’re a Mob Wife or a Coquette Girl, read on

      Luxury meets on-trend design

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • valeza's skin after using the chanel red camellia revitalising mask
      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

      Skincare
    • valeza wearing some of the lash lengthening hacks products from the article
      These lash lengthening hacks make my somewhat average eyelashes look anything but

      Who doesn’t want longer, lifted and volumised lashes?

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • a spoonful of manuka honey - manuka honey review
      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?

      Health and Fitness
    • valeza with hair freshly styled by the remington proluxe heated rollers
      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

      Hair
    • great british rail sale - train entering a station platform 530757411
      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

      Travel
    • valeza smiling in a wintery scene after having tried and tested wellness products
      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

      Wellbeing
    • iceland fashion - three women wearing neutral winter clothes 1443040145
      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

      Shopping
    • woman wearing black and white striped jumper from the cos sale
      I’m on the hunt for some elevated basics and the COS sale is ticking every box

      Timeless, wearable styles for less? Yes please.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • valeza wearing cold weather clothing from the article in front of a snowy mountain scene
      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

      Shopping
    • 3d dry cut - valeza's hair after cut and blow dry
      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

      Hair
    • grey jumpers - woman wearing grey wool jumper with feather cuffs and red accessories 1817248191
      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

      Shopping
    • a selection fo table decor from the article
      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

      Homes and Interiors
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