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Arielle Avila

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Arielle Avila is a writer at the Strategist covering wardrobe basics and personal care. She joined the Strategist in 2020 and previously wrote about style at Texas Monthly.

  1. celebrity shopping
    What Heather Morris Can’t Live Without“I don’t think I could ever go back to regular lotion.”
  2. sales
    This Supportive (Yet Sexy) Natori Bra Is 33 Percent Off TodayThe sale ends this Sunday.
  3. celebrity shopping
    What Paulina Alexis Can’t Live Without“I have a high spice tolerance because of how much spicy soup I eat. You know that show Hot Ones? I could take those wings down now.”
  4. celebrity shopping
    What Mario Lopez Can’t Live Without“My wife and daughter started to use it as well. When all the people in the house start taking my products, that’s when I know it’s good.”
  5. assistant files
    The Art Supplies an Assistant (With Little Art Experience) Buys His Painter Boss“By the end of the trip, my hand was so arthritic because it was so gripped in this very tight holding position. I was kind of miffed.”
  6. don’t dillydally
    13 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Ganni to GhiaIncluding fun swimwear collaborations and breezy back-to-school basics.
  7. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s Tank TopsIncluding an inexpensive multipack beloved by models, actors, and Strategist staffers.
  8. celebrity shopping
    What James Kennedy Can’t Live Without“Obviously, I’ve got the best hair on Vanderpump Rules, and there’s a reason for that.”
  9. sales
    Our Longtime Favorite Underwear Is 25 Percent OffThe already inexpensive undies are discounted as part of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale.
  10. prime day 2023
    Our Favorite Waterpik — and 55 Other Wellness Essentials — on Sale for Prime DayThis is the time to stock up on daily essentials like toothpaste and vitamins or finally treat yourself to a Shiatsu foot massager.
  11. celebrity shopping
    What Ken Jeong Can’t Live Without“Now I have an indoor pair as well, so I’m basically walking on pillows 24/7.”
  12. sales
    Natalie Morales’s Favorite Crossbody Is On-SaleSwap out your tired tote bag for this sleeker, more sustainable option.
  13. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Shorts for Women?“They are perfect for every summer activity: running errands, walking the dog, lounging at home.”
  14. celebrity shopping
    What Justin Peck Can’t Live Without“Whenever Steven Spielberg got an idea, he would pick up one of these pencils. I took a mental note and started using them myself.”
  15. celebrity shopping
    What Lisa Ann Walter Can’t Live Without“When Chloé changed the formula, I told my mom, and she went out and bought every bottle in north Florida.”
  16. celebrity shopping
    What Abby Elliott Can’t Live Without“It’s like a formula margarita machine. It makes formula at the perfect temperature pretty immediately.”
  17. assistant files
    The Harvard Chairs an Assistant Bought Her Boss (Who Didn’t Go to Harvard)“She’d go around saying, ‘I did this. I did this.’ When really, she didn’t. It was very Anna Delvey.”
  18. worth it
    The Nikes and Gold Jewelry That Xochitl Gonzalez Bought When She Made It“Essentially, I just fulfilled the yearnings of my inner 16-year-old.”
  19. worth it
    What 15 Famous People Bought Themselves When They Made ItFrom a $40 hardcover book to a $4,100 toilet.
  20. celebrity shopping
    What Baz Luhrmann Can’t Live Without“You know that squishy stuff you use to put paintings up on walls? Drummers use that instead of earplugs.”
  21. shoes
    The 7 Best Shower Sandals“You can literally wear them from the shower in your neighborhood yoga studio straight onto the street. What’s better than that?”
  22. celebrity shopping
    What Tori Kelly Can’t Live Without“Funny enough, I was turned on to them when I did The Masked Singer. They’ve become my all-time favorite.”
  23. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Bridesmaids, According to ExpertsFrom custom beauty products to conversation-starting card games.
  24. celebrity shopping
    What Amna Nawaz Can’t Live Without“It’s probably not the healthiest habit, but there are worse things I could eat.”
  25. assistant files
    The Label-Maker and Boxes a Fitness Influencer’s Assistant Buys for Her Boss“She gets so many PR packages that it’s overwhelming. Like, she couldn’t use all this stuff in a lifetime.”
  26. sales
    This Workhorse Waterpik Is 40 Percent Off TodayEasier flossing for just $60.
  27. celebrity shopping
    What Julia Quinn Can’t Live Without“I’ve probably signed thousands and thousands of books with these.”
  28. celebrity shopping
    What Hayley Williams Can’t Live Without“All the guys in the band started asking me about these because I will wear them anywhere.”
  29. celebrity shopping
    What Meghann Fahy Can’t Live Without“Sometimes, I mix it with ranch to make a spicy dip. It definitely makes an appearance for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.”
  30. sales
    This App-Enabled Electric Toothbrush Is 30 Percent Off TodayBecome a better brusher for just $70.
  31. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Groomsmen, According to ExpertsHint: It’s not a flask.
  32. celebrity shopping
    What Sophia Roe Can’t Live Without“I struggle with dermatitis, particularly around my mouth, and using this, it’s like night at day.”
  33. sales
    These Breathable Summer Slides Are 30 Percent Off“They feel substantial enough to run errands in and are truly like walking on clouds.”
  34. celebrity shopping
    What Lisa Barlow Can’t Live Without“Tom Ford lip gloss was all I wore until I found this.”
  35. sales
    This Plaque-Busting Electric Toothbrush Is Just $35 TodayIt’s Bob the Drag Queen’s favorite.
  36. sales
    The Classic L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Is Just $31 Today“It’s a laundry bag, a picnic basket, a way to schlep all your things across town.”
  37. assistant files
    The Deer-Antler Serum and Caviar a Private Chef Buys Her Celebrity Clients“I’ve used a piece of gold flake here and there to make a dessert pop, but this was a massive amount.”
  38. celebrity shopping
    What Annie Murphy Can’t Live Without“I discovered that if you leave these out for days and days at a time and make them extremely stale, the texture gets even better.”
  39. steal my party
    How to Host an Elegant (and Kid-Friendly) Easter BrunchWith take-home flower arrangements, a mini Easter-egg hunt, and bubbles for everyone.
  40. sales
    Our Favorite All-Natural Teeth-Whitening Strips Are Over 40 Percent Off TodayThey’re mess free.
  41. steal my registry
    What Fragrance Designer Carlos Huber Put on His Wedding RegistryIncluding a do-it-all kitchen device, “balloonlike” wineglasses, and a traditional Swiss dog collar.
  42. celebrity shopping
    What Tawny Cypress Can’t Live Without“You know, hairdressers are really gonna hate me for this one. I debated leaving it off.”
  43. celebrity shopping
    What Tei Shi Can’t Live Without“It warms up my skin, and the smell is just delicious.”
  44. celebrity shopping
    What Kimiko Glenn Can’t Live Without“Instead of those heavy weighted blankets, these are my safe space.”
  45. assistant files
    The Spiritual-Cleansing Baths and Blankets an Assistant Buys for Her Author Boss“She’s particularly sensitive to the negative spiritual energies that are thrown at her.”
  46. sales
    Our Favorite Travel-Friendly Waterpik Is Just $50 TodayAn easy-to-use water flosser for the shower and on the go.
  47. celebrity shopping
    What Hilary Duff Can’t Live Without“It’s not like I’m going around chewing on a stick all day, but it’s nice to bite to just feel refreshed.”
  48. celebrity shopping
    What Marlon Wayans Can’t Live Without“I wear white ones because I know how to clean myself like a grown-ass man.”
  49. sales
    This Easy-to-Install Bidet Is Just $59 TodayWith recommended front and rear washing and a convenient night light to boot.
  50. assistant files
    A CEO’s Assistant on the Champagne and Compost Filters She Buys for Her Boss“My phone was on DND that day because I was like, ‘I have a mission and I need to accomplish it.’”
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