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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.

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    Our All-Time Favorite Bra Is Over 30 Percent Off TodayIt’s been dubbed “the unicorn of undergarments” for good reason.
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    What Ayo Edebiri Can’t Live Without“Frankly, I really want to gatekeep these socks, but it’s not the humane thing to do. People should experience the feelings of these socks.”
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    What Gus Kenworthy Can’t Live Without“When I wore them to Coachella, people were asking me what brand they were and where they could buy them.”
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    The Best Nutritionists in New YorkFor better digestion, a busy schedule, and more.
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    These Expensive-Looking Leather Slides Are Just $37For going from beach day to date night.
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    All of the Best Non–Amazon Prime Day Sales (So Far)From Allswell to Walmart.
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    What Cameron Diaz Can’t Live Without“I even bring a stash with me when I travel, just in case.”
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    This Breezy Everlane Dress Is 40 Percent OffIt got our resident “Everlaneologist” both compliments and through a heat wave in Lisbon.
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    Sunday Riley’s Cult-Favorite Good Genes Is Under $100The multitasking serum is beloved by Strat readers, dermatologists, and even redditors.
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    The 9 Very Best Bar SoapsFrom everyday cleansing soaps to exfoliating buffing bars.
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    This Super-Slim Portable Charger Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen ItWith plenty of charge to get you through a beach day, travel days, or just being out and about.
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    Ronny Chieng’s Go-to Boxer Briefs Are 30 Percent OffThey’re affordable and comfortable, and according to Ronny Chieng, they’ll “change your life.”
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    These Swim Trunks Are Over 60 Percent Off (and Great for Father’s Day)Snag a deep discount on these flattering slim-fit swim trunks.
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    What Emma Roberts Can’t Live Without“Now I have three of them: One at my house, one for my mom’s house, and one for travel.”
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    What Storm Reid Can’t Live Without“It says to use it at night, but I don’t follow the rules. I use it all times of the day.”
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    What Serena Kerrigan Can’t Live Without“I’ve seen it on my friends, who have all different nipple shades, and it looks good on them too.”
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    What Miss Fame Can’t Live Without“When I visit people’s houses, I always leave a few bars hidden in their pantry, so they discover they have a treat.”
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    Get Seven Full-Size Tarte Products for Just $65The lineup features Strat favorite like a truly smudgeproof eyeliner that can hold up to a “sudden crying jag.”
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    What Rob Thomas Can’t Live Without“It’s like putting out a fire in my throat.”
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    What Christine Chiu Can’t Live Without“I would purposely reroute trips to that airport just to stock up on 30 to 40 pairs at a time.”
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    What Candace Bushnell Can’t Live Without“Rolls of them end up everywhere — in all of my pockets and bags.”
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    What Venus Williams Can’t Live Without“I look like I could protect the planet when I wear these.”
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    This Windproof Umbrella Is 38 Percent Off Just in Time for Spring ShowersIt even held up through “gusty wind on the second floor of the Eiffel tower.”
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    What Cole Sprouse Can’t Live Without“Once I had a tool that worked as an extension of my hand, I fell in love with cooking.”
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    This Supermodel-Approved Cream Is 15 Percent OffRita Ora can’t travel without the “magical cream.”
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    What Lauv Can’t Live Without“I like that it’s really light — that way I can jump around on stage and go crazy.”
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    What Catherine Cohen Can’t Live Without“It makes me feel like I’m home: at Taco Bell in Union Square at 3 a.m., you know, ruining my life.“
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    What Avril Lavigne Can’t Live Without“There’s something about this dip that makes it impossible to stop eating once it’s open.”
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    What Musician Bryan Adams Can’t Live Without“If you’re like me and you’re like Count Dracula, you just want to have a little bit of darkness.”
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    This Body and Hair Oil Got Me Through My First New York WinterWhile part of me still dreads below-40-degree days, I feel calmer knowing that my skin is one thing I won’t have to worry about.
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    10 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Sony to Sweaty BettyIncluding plenty of warm-weather essentials, like oil-free sunscreen and rarely-on-sale Teva sandals.
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    What Actress Jenna Ortega Can’t Live Without“I grew up with Tapatío, so it’s ingrained in my brain that this is the correct hot sauce.”
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    What Lala Kent of Vanderpump Rules Can’t Live Without“I will walk outside and go to the grocery store with it on my face. I have no shame.”
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    What Claudia Soare of Anastasia Beverly Hills Can’t Live Without“My Chihuahuas love chewing on my shoes, and they can’t destroy these.”
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    25 (Unusual, Funny, Artful, Tasteful) Valentine’s Cards You Can Buy on AmazonOptions for friends, kids, spouses, and anyone else you love.
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    18 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Fitbit to West ElmIncluding some sheepskin-lined slippers, a dupe for Le Creuset’s heart-shaped cocotte, and a delightful pair of space-themed cuff links.
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    9 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Anthropologie to ArketIncluding an exciting new quilt collab, a decently priced massage chair, and discounts on plenty of home-organization supplies.
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    Everything to Help Your Dog Adjust to Big-City Life, According to Dog TrainersIncluding fuss-free treat bags, no-pull harnesses, and subway carriers.
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    What Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard Can’t Live Without“I order it and have it sent to my location no matter what coast I’m on.”
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    What Whitney Cummings Can’t Live Without“I started taking it six months ago, and people are asking me if I got a face-lift.”
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    The Best Thing I Bought This Year: An Over-the-Counter Remedy for Asian FlushAlong with my phone, wallet, and keys, I don’t leave home without it.
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    Tons of Best-Selling Girlfriend Collective Styles Are Up to 50 Percent OffIncluding universally flattering leggings and puffers for the chilliest of days.
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    Princess Mako Has Good Taste in HangersShe’s as concerned about conserving closet space as the rest of us are.
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    The Best Nordstrom Cyber Monday Deals: From Alex Mill to UGGAt Nordstrom, the best Cyber Monday sales include expert-recommended skin care, Le Creuset kitchenware, Casper duvet covers, and much more.
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    The Best Nordstrom Black Friday Deals: From Alex Mill to UGGAt Nordstrom, the best Black Friday sales include expert-recommended skincare, Le Creuset kitchenware, Casper duvet covers and much more.
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    19 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Anthropologie to A.P.C.Including deals on cold-weather gear, covetable holiday gifts, and cozy home goods.
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    12 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy, From L’Oréal to Levi’sIncluding some expert-recommended shampoo for natural hair, Kelly Ripa’s go-to root cover-up, and the “gold standard” of jeans.
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    The Best Graphic Novels and Memoirs, According to Experts“This book is a master class in writing.”
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    This Indestructible Dog Bed Has Outlasted All Other Dog Beds I’ve OwnedIt has survived muddy paws, lake days, and even another pup’s accident.
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    20 Organizations Fighting the Texas Abortion BanA list of organizations that are fighting for abortion access in Texas.
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