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Bella Druckman

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Bella Druckman is a junior writer at the Strategist covering sales, fashion, and home goods. She joined the Strategist in 2024. Previously, she wrote about gifts at Shop Today.

  1. shampoo and conditioner
    Our Favorite Conditioner Is Just $14 Nearly EverywhereThe matching hair oil is $14, too.
  2. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Fig Ornaments and Striped Bath MatsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  3. gifts
    28 Very Sparkly GiftsBuy them something useful, but make it sparkly.
  4. celebrity shopping
    What Zooey Deschanel (Still) Can’t Live Without“I always had trouble doing my hair until I discovered that.”
  5. fitness and sports
    The Very Best Roller Skates for Every Type of SkaterFor rink skating, street skating, and roller derby.
  6. celebrity shopping
    What Campbell “Pookie” Puckett Can’t Live Without“I’ve never really been a matte girl — I’ve always been glossy.”
  7. sales
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale at Target Right NowAll our favorite deals on our favorite things.
  8. celebrity shopping
    50 Famous People on Their Favorite Water Bottles“On set, they’ll be like, ‘Where’s the baby? Has anybody seen Rob’s baby?’”
  9. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at QuinceIncluding our favorite linen sheets and the best affordable cashmere sweater.
  10. prime day
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale for October Prime DayA side-by-side guide to every discounted item we love.
  11. kitchen
    What to Buy From the Sur La Table Anniversary SaleIncluding lots of holiday-ready bakeware.
  12. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at OXOIncluding the best sheet pan for baking and our very favorite can opener.
  13. how i pick my picks
    A Postgrad’s First-Apartment Essentials“When I say that one of the best graduation gifts is a good set of spices, you can trust me.”
  14. beauty
    Rio’s Favorite Snail Mucin Is Just $11The cream that’s been essential to our beauty columnist’s routine since 2017.
  15. celebrity shopping
    51 Famous People on Their Favorite Travel Bags“This suitcase has become a sentimental piece because I see it more than I see my own bed these days.”
  16. sleep gear
    All the Best Cooling Sleep Gear (That We’ve Written About on the Strategist)Kiss your night sweats good-bye.
  17. celebrity shopping
    38 Famous People on Their Favorite Speakers“I like to have this speaker for my kids. When we travel, we play ‘Baby Shark,’ of course.”
  18. women’s shoes
    We Found Some Crisp White Reeboks for Less Than $50They’re beloved by Gen Z for a reason.
  19. women’s fashion
    Everything Worth Buying During Ban.do’s Warehouse SaleMaximalists, rejoice!
  20. school
    This Charming Lunch Box Is a Mere $17Because a good-looking lunch box doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
  21. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Dorm 100From mini-fridges and mattress toppers to storage solutions and shower shoes.
  22. dorm
    Everything You Need to Outfit Your College DormAccording to a recent graduate and several current college students.
  23. celebrity shopping
    74 Famous People on Their Favorite Comfortable Shoes“They just make me feel supercomfortable, like I’m walking on panna cotta.”
  24. celebrity shopping
    54 Famous People on Their Favorite Scented Candles“We’ve never converted more people to something than with this candle.”
  25. gifts
    The Best College Graduation Gifts for Him, According to Recent GraduatesIncluding “a Keurig, but for making cocktails.”
  26. shoes
    We Found Under-$100 Sandals in Dôen’s Warehouse SaleFor the summer of strappy sandals.
  27. amazon prime day 2024
    The Prime Day Deals Our Readers Are Buying in DrovesIf you’re not sure what to buy, follow everyone else’s lead.
  28. amazon prime day 2024
    The Best Back-to-School Prime Day Deals, According to a (Recent) StudentFrom pre-K all the way to dorm essentials for college.
  29. amazon prime day 2024
    All the Best Non–Prime Day DealsFor the Never Primers.
  30. celebrity shopping
    26 Famous People on Their Favorite T-Shirts“They should grow with you, get worn in, and last for years.”
  31. style
    Our Guide to the (Very Good) Zara SaleSummer staples, plus some cheery home décor.
  32. dorm
    This Bed Extender Gave Me the Best Bed on CampusTurn your twin XL into a full-size bed in under ten minutes.
  33. tech
    A Nearly Half-Off Mini-Fan (Just in Time for the Heat Wave)It doubles as a portable charger and a flashlight.
  34. shoes
    These Silver Mary Janes Are a Mere $37A hard-to-pass-up price on an especially charming pair.
  35. gifts
    The Best College Graduation Gifts for Her, According to Recent GraduatesThey’re stylish, sentimental, and exceedingly practical.
  36. shoes
    These Non-Basic Birks Are 40 Percent OffMeet the Arizona’s decidedly minimalist cousin.
  37. mothers day 2024
    All of the Best Mother’s Day Gift IdeasPerfect presents for every kind of mom in one handy guide.
  38. celebrity shopping
    25 Famous People on Their Favorite Mascaras“If I was left alone on a desert island and could only bring one thing, it would probably be mascara.”
  39. friday sales
    20 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Sephora to J.CrewIncluding our favorite cream blush, Tevas, and a welcoming woven doormat.
  40. micro sales
    14 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Madewell to AnkerIncluding Victoria Justice’s favorite Madewell pants and 40 percent off at Urban Outfitters.
  41. micro sales
    Everything Worth Buying at Fenty’s Fam SaleTime to replace your empties.
  42. micro sales
    It’s Your Last Chance to Shop Material’s Birthday SaleIncluding a best-in-class cutting board and a beautiful pair of kitchen shears.
  43. micro sales
    Everything Worth Buying at Brooklinen’s Sleep Week SaleDon’t sleep on these deals on some of our favorite bedding and towels.
  44. sales
    It’s Your Last Chance to Shop Dermstore’s Beauty Refresh SaleIncluding our beauty columnist’s favorite hair mask and plenty of Strategist-approved sunscreen.
  45. sales
    A Bunch of Bedding Bundles Are on Sale at BrooklinenIncluding some of our favorite (and softest) sheets.