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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 Kylie Kelce Can’t Live Without“I test the limits of its capacity every day, but this goes unmatched.”
  2. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Horse-Shaped Baggu and Salmon Gold HoopsPlus, party essentials from Gohar World and the Glenlivet.
  3. women’s apparel
    Stock Up on $6 Cropped Uniqlo TanksOur own newsletter editor just bought five on the spot.
  4. face
    What’s the Difference Between BB Creams and CC Creams?Plus, ingredients to look for and where they fit into a beauty routine.
  5. celebrity shopping
    What Julianne Nicholson Can’t Live Without“Now, every time I eat gummy bears, I think of Willem Dafoe yelling at me.”
  6. celebrity shopping
    What Kathy Hilton Can’t Live Without“If I’m puffy in the morning, I’ll use it and see a big difference. It’s like a Cinderella moment.”
  7. beauty
    The 7 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekIncluding a $6 conditioner and a $9 liquid eyeliner.
  8. kids and babies
    How to Buy Used Kids’ Stuff OnlineGo to Facebook Markeplace for furniture, Poshmark for clothes.
  9. running
    These Compression Socks Helped Me Train My First Half Marathon Pain FreeAfter wearing the socks for a couple of hours, my legs feel refreshed.
  10. running
    Saucony’s Beginner-Friendly Running Shoes Are 30 Percent OffComfortable shoes to get you into (or back into) running.
  11. celebrity shopping
    What Taylor Hill Can’t Live Without“I ended up bringing this series on my honeymoon, and it took over my entire life. I read all five books before I was even back.”
  12. women’s fashion
    3 Universal Standard Pieces for Just $26 EachAn even deeper discount than last year’s Mystery Box.
  13. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  14. running
    Meet the Runners of the StrategistIt’s Running Week at the Strategist. Meet our team of (dedicated, obsessive) runners.
  15. celebrity shopping
    What Nick Viall Can’t Live Without“I stand by my homemade pizza. It’s restaurant quality.”
  16. deal of the day
    Snag On-Sale Flowers in Time for Mother’s Day While You CanDelivery dates are filling up fast, so don’t dillydally.
  17. celebrity shopping
    What Juliette Lewis Can’t Live Without“If you’re around me long enough, I will try to feed you electrolytes.”
  18. mother’s day 2024
    Mother’s Day Bouquets (That You Can Order Online) for Every Type of MomFrom classic and curated to wild and off the wall.
  19. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Grandmothers, According to Grandmothers (and a Few Grandkids)From practical picks to DIY gifts.
  20. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Bandit to BatshevaIncluding fruit claw clips and Kartell chairs for Barbie’s DreamHouse.
  21. celebrity shopping
    What Joey Fatone Can’t Live Without“I’m not going to lie. I think I was drunk at one point during the pandemic when I bought this online.”
  22. celebrity shopping
    What Chanel Iman Can’t Live Without“Sometimes you just get that craving for something sweet, and this satisfies it.”
  23. deal of the day
    These Convenient Whitening Strips Are 25 Percent OffThey’re mess free and effective at keeping your pearly whites sparkling.
  24. skin-care treatments
    I Found a Dupe for the Drunk Elephant Sunshine Drops“It’s virtually the same as the Sunshine Drops and half the price.”
  25. suncare
    The Face SPF Our Beauty Writers Actually BuyOur tried-and-true picks with no white cast.
  26. celebrity shopping
    What DJ Khaled Can’t Live Without“God has blessed me with a glow, but this helps me get through the day without tampering it.”
  27. celebrity shopping
    What Myha’la Herrold Can’t Live Without“I try to create the most luxurious, inviting environment for sleep.”
  28. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Compact Water Flosser Is 30 Percent OffI can conveniently use it while showering and store it under my sink afterward.
  29. celebrity shopping
    What Simu Liu Can’t Live Without“You can crush a bag in a few seconds if you’re not careful, because they’re so goddamn tasty.”
  30. celebrity shopping
    What Jena Malone Can’t Live Without“I know some people have hot sauce in their bag, but I have cayenne pepper.”
  31. lip balms and treatments
    The Lip Balms Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“Each time I get seduced by a new fancy lip balm, I always end up coming back to Vaseline. It’s cheap, it’s classic, and it works.”
  32. celebrity shopping
    What Steve Aoki (Still) Can’t Live Without“People don’t realize how important the actual rolling is.”
  33. deal of the day
    Whiter Teeth for Just $30The dentist-approved teeth-whitening strips are convenient, cost effective, and mess free.
  34. hair
    A Shower-Filter Face-off“I could have gotten the same results with a good hair mask — and those are far less expensive than either of these filters.”
  35. celebrity shopping
    What Leslie Bibb Can’t Live Without“It heals everything. It’s magic in a little jar.”
  36. best of new york
    The Best Jewelry & Watch Repair in New YorkThe shops restoring everything from Rolexes to anklets.
  37. acne treatments
    What’s Going on With Benzoyl Peroxide?A new study shows benzoyl peroxide can break down into benzene, a carcinogen, when stored at high temperatures.
  38. deal of the day
    Our Favorite All-Natural Teeth-Whitening Strips Are Up to 40 Percent Off TodayPearly whites without the mess or irritation.
  39. best of new york
    The Best Nail Salons in New YorkFor long-lasting gels, weak and damaged Nails, and more.
  40. best of new york
    The Best Boxing Gyms in New YorkIncluding the one where Muhammad Ali trained.
  41. best of new york
    The Best Tailors in New YorkEquipped for any type of alterations.
  42. celebrity shopping
    What Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross Can’t Live Without“I wouldn’t typically buy them myself. But when Evan’s chomping on them, I get in there.”
  43. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Hoka to Keith HaringIncluding floral Baggus and cheery button-ups.
  44. acne treatments
    The Strategist Beauty Team on How to Treat a PimplePop it the right way.
  45. sales
    Save Over 30 Percent on These Rapid COVID-19 Tests TodayRestock your at-home test kits while they’re discounted.
  46. celebrity shopping
    What Chef Daniel Humm Can’t Live Without“This is sort of a magic ingredient.”
  47. celebrity shopping
    What Nicola Peltz Beckham Can’t Live Without“My in-laws keep their house so cold. Anytime I know I’m staying there, this is a must.”
  48. sales
    Brooklinen’s Super-Plush Robe Is 25 Percent Off TodayAn exclusive reader discount on our best-overall bathrobe.
  49. celebrity shopping
    What Tiler Peck Can’t Live Without“Whenever I pack, everything can go in my suitcase except for this.”
  50. sales
    Save 20 Percent on Valentine’s Day Bouquets From UrbanStemsA touch more elegant than plastic-wrapped bodega flowers.
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