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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Matching loungewear sets make the perfect cosy winter outfits - 16 of team MC’s top picks
The epitome of cosy and chic
By Valeza Bakolli
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I've convinced my entire family to get the SURI toothbrush - here's why you'll want to invest in one, too
Sustainable, chic and effective? Gimme
By Valeza Bakolli
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Left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? Here are 27 thoughtful and stylish gifts you can still get in time for Christmas
Many of these last minute Christmas gifts come from small businesses too - it’s a win-win
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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The best beauty advent calendars of 2024 are almost all sold out—some of the best you can still buy today
Act fast to get those beauty savings
By Valeza Bakolli
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I never considered investing in an at-home Reformer Pilates machine - until I realised how much I’d save by skipping classes
Get the same results at home - for less
By Valeza Bakolli
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Hear me out: Pilates bars are an even more affordable alternative to at-home Reformer machines - here are the only ones we'd recommend
Upgrade your Pilates workouts for (way) less
By Valeza Bakolli
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Zara’s new in pieces are winter perfection
Get January ready
By Valeza Bakolli
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Where you can shop Adanola’s sell-out jumper—the perfect timeless piece to add to your knitwear collection
Hands up if you refresh Adanola's 'back in stock' page with embarrassing frequency
By Valeza Bakolli
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Trust the experts with 20+ years of industry experience - 12 best long-sleeved workout tops for cosy, sweat-wicking support
Extensively tested and with the MC UK seal of approval.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm notoriously picky about pyjamas - here are 10 of the most stylish sets
So good you'll want to wear them out
By Valeza Bakolli
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The more you use this concealer, the less you need to use it - it’s my skin-brightening secret for dull autumnal mornings
Daylight saving, who?
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a fine-haired, flyaway-prone shopping editor, these 14 wavy hair products enhance my natural waves without weighing them down
Summer might be over, but I'm still embracing my natural waves
By Valeza Bakolli
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Need a new work bag? These laptop-friendly styles are both practical and oh-so chic
Spacious and stylish in equal measure
By Valeza Bakolli
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I get complimented every single time I wear this lip liner—so it’s become my go-to for autumn
From the shade to the smooth finish, it never fails me
By Valeza Bakolli
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These are the 20 new-in Net-A-Porter buys I'm most impressed by
Here's everything I have in my basket
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a shopping editor expecting her first baby—here’s everything I’m getting to prepare for birth and beyond
Consider this your comprehensive shopping list
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a beauty expert I cannot fault this new neutral-toned kit - it's effortless, natural-looking make-up and pure autumnal perfection
I would use every single product
By Valeza Bakolli
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I've rounded up everything the MC UK Editors have in their Amazon baskets - and it's your last chance to shop these deals
We'd buy these even if they weren't discounted
By Valeza Bakolli
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 end tonight - we've rounded up the very best deals for you to shop before they're gone
Our carefully curated list
By Valeza Bakolli
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Skincare fans assemble—you can save 63% with the Elemis beauty advent calendar this year
Yes, you read that right
By Valeza Bakolli
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Pilates bands are the latest affordable way to boost your at-home workouts - 6 Editor and expert-approved top picks
Up your workouts for less.
By Valeza Bakolli
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The high street sales are killing it ATM - 21 expensive-looking autumn pieces under £100 that are too good to pass up
Timeless staples for less
By Valeza Bakolli
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These new products make for *the* most comforting, autumnal body care routine I've ever experienced
They feel like a deep, warm hug
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried the sell-out £14.99 Aldi hair dryer for myself to see what all the fuss was about
Read on for my honest review
By Valeza Bakolli
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Don’t sleep on high street outerwear - 10 of the chicest autumn coats I found for under £200
Elevate your autumn wardrobe for less
By Valeza Bakolli
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Feeling Autumnal? I'm fussy, but these get my vote as the best walking workout clothes for your next cosy girl walk
Bring on the ankle weights, matching sets and PSLs.
By Valeza Bakolli