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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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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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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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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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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I’m a pro at finding the best discounts online - here's my definitive list of the best Singles Day deals to shop this weekend
Get ahead on the Black Friday savings with these deals
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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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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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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It’s my job to scroll through hundreds of beauty products every day, and this one face serum has really piqued my interest
...and that's saying a lot
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
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I’m a beauty-obsessed shopping expert and I’ve reserved my paycheck to stock up on these Olaplex deals this Amazon Prime Day
FYI - the No.3 Hair Perfector is currently 43% off
By Valeza Bakolli
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A firm favourite of the style set, Mary Jane flats are the It-shoe of the season
The perfect spring shoe has entered the chat
By Valeza Bakolli
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I shop online for a living - here are the products on sale that I genuinely would have bought at full price
The cult-status Always Pan is massively reduced right now, just FYI
By Valeza Bakolli
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OMNES has just released the perfect sustainable autumn collection with Naomie Harris
Sustainable, affordable, and size-inclusive occasionwear? Yes please.
By Valeza Bakolli