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Kitty Guo is a writer at the Strategist covering beauty, fashion, and gifts. She also runs a personal-shopping newsletter, Worn in, Worn out.

  1. sales
    The TikTok-Famous Revlon Hair Dryer Is Currently Half OffBeloved by celebrities, hairstylists, and 11,000 Amazon reviewers.
  2. cats
    The 12 Very Best Cat CarriersFrom soft-sided duffels to space-age-y backpacks.
  3. men’s fashion
    What Are the Best Slides for Men and Women?Including a pair so comfortable that wearing them feels like “walking on foam packaging.”
  4. sales
    This Stylish Sun Hat Is Nearly 50 Percent OffIts natural-and-white colorway is guaranteed to pair well with all your summer whites.
  5. prime day 2023
    All of the Best Non–Amazon Prime Day SalesIncluding major retailers like Target, Macy’s, and Walmart.
  6. best of new york
    The Best Plant Stores in New YorkPlant stores for cheap ferns and collectible cacti
  7. celebrity shopping
    What Amanda Seyfried Can’t Live Without“I have a bunch in my New York apartment and a bunch upstate, so I never have to pack them because they’re always around.”
  8. sales
    This Cult-Favorite French Sunscreen Is 20 Percent OffIt’s a staple in The Bear actress Ayo Edebiri’s skin-care routine.
  9. women’s fashion
    The Best Swimsuit Cover-Ups, According to Stylish WomenIncluding dresses, button-downs, and sarongs.
  10. beauty
    What Is the Best Bikini?From string bikinis for sunbathing to two-pieces you can swim laps in.
  11. women’s fashion
    What Is the Best Sun Hat?From resort-worthy straw hats to no-fuss bucket hats to classic baseball caps.
  12. sales
    Outdoor Voices’ Exercise Dress Is $80 All Summer LongTo celebrate five years of the cult-favorite dress.
  13. women’s apparel
    What Are the Best One-Piece Swimsuits?A sea of options, whether you’re into minimal styles, colorful prints, or high-cut ’80s silhouettes.
  14. worth it
    The Courtside Celtics Seats That Ottessa Moshfegh Bought When She Made It“We lost to the Phoenix Suns, but it was totally worth it.”
  15. worth it
    What 15 Famous People Bought Themselves When They Made ItFrom a $40 hardcover book to a $4,100 toilet.
  16. people watching
    What 400 People Wore to the Market Market SaleFrom Pleats Please dupes to head-to-toe Rick Owens.
  17. gifts
    The Best Gift Sets on Amazon for Every Type of Dad This Father’s DayWhether he’s a home brewer, grill master, or vinyl collector.
  18. celebrity shopping
    What Marie Kondo Can’t Live Without“Things that look really pretty spark joy for me.”
  19. sales
    This Heated Foot Massager Is Nearly 50 Percent Off Right NowIt would also make an excellent Father’s Day gift (hint, hint).
  20. people watching
    2023 Taylor Swift Eras Tour
    What 200 Swifties Wore to an Eras ShowFrom sequined shorts and Shein tops to rainbow fringe and cowboy boots.
  21. celebrity shopping
    What Anna Cathcart Can’t Live Without“I will always have one ginger chew, my blotting sheets, and my Glossier lip balm in my jeans pockets.”
  22. strategist hunt
    I Was Driven to the Brink by My Quest for the Perfect RugI scrolled through thousands of pictures until I finally found my rug soul mate.
  23. hiking and camping
    What to Pack for Summer CampWe talked to camp directors, camp counselors, and parents of kids going to camp about the best things to pack in your trunk or duffel bag.
  24. decor
    These Reusable Wax Beads Let Me Turn All of My Good Jars Into CandlesThey’re extremely easy to use — no melting necessary.
  25. sales
    These Pool-Ready Tevas Are 30 Percent OffA summer staple beloved by everyone from cool teens to avid hikers.
  26. celebrity shopping
    What Ally Maki Can’t Live Without“I’ve gone so deep that I have outdoor Crocs and house Crocs.”
  27. strategist hive mind
    51 Etsy Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  28. pets
    The 19 Very Best Food Puzzles for Cats and DogsIncluding easy, intermediate, and expert-level challenges to keep your pet occupied and entertained.
  29. celebrity shopping
    What Macklemore Can’t Live Without“That was a moment where I literally felt like a 7-year-old kid at Christmas.”
  30. sales
    Everything Worth Buying at the Dermstore Beauty Refresh SaleIt’s common knowledge that buying sunscreen makes summer come faster.
  31. celebrity shopping
    What Carli Lloyd Can’t Live Without“It’s such a good coffee spot that I’m still ordering beans from them.”
  32. celebrity shopping
    What Alyson Stoner Can’t Live Without“Anything that can help me complete laundry as quickly as possible, I’m open to trying.”
  33. sales
    9 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Lunya to Our PlaceIncluding a quirky bovine ottoman and a surprisingly chic wall ladder.
  34. celebrity shopping
    What Rob Lowe Can’t Live Without“The flavor is ‘snoozeberry,’ which sounds like something Willy Wonka would’ve come up with.”
  35. best of new york
    The Best Pet-Supply Stores in New YorkPet stores with food for geckos, cashmere for dogs, and everything a shrimp owner might need.
  36. decor
    16 Flower Bouquets Sculpted From Glass, Legos, and Other Un-Killable StuffCrafted from carved wood, felted wool, old books, and wire, these aren’t your Grandma’s faux flowers.
  37. celebrity shopping
    What Erin Andrews Can’t Live Without“I’m a pretty neutral kind of gal. Somebody says ‘red lip’ and I start to panic.”
  38. don’t dillydally
    21 (New) Lunar New Year Gifts: From LEGO to Sandy LiangHop to it and snag these limited-edition Year of the Rabbit gifts before they sell out.
  39. celebrity shopping
    What Kristin Chenoweth Can’t Live Without“I’ve gotten Ariana Grande on them. I’ve gotten a lot of celebrity friends on them, and they’re like, Wait, what? What is this?”
  40. year in review
    The Best Thing I Bought This Year Is a Massage Hook to Unknot My BackI feel looser and more relaxed, and my flexibility has returned to its pre-pandemic levels.
  41. holiday gifts 2022
    What’s the Absolute Last Day I Can Order Gifts in Time for Christmas?Because your peace of mind matters.
  42. your shopping cart
    Year in Review: How Strategist Readers Shopped in 2022What was the most read Strategist story? Which deals did readers take advantage of? And what was the most expensive thing anyone bought?
  43. gifts
    The Best Gifts for People You Don’t Want to Shop ForIncluding picks for your noisy upstairs neighbors and the uncle in the throes of a midlife crisis.
  44. toys
    The First Store of LEGO Authorized Store Opened In Yantai City
    The Best Lego Sets for All Ages, According to Lego PeopleLego fans, from 5 years old to 50-plus, weigh in.
  45. celebrity shopping
    What Rhiannon Giddens Can’t Live Without“You can’t overestimate the power of clean underwear on the road.”
  46. cyber monday 2022
    All the Best Cyber Monday Deals at AmazonIncluding deals on great potential gifts such as the Lifestraw personal water filter, the Instant Vortex air fryer, and the Suunto 9 GPS watch.
  47. cyber monday 2022
    56 Best Cyber Monday Mattress DealsDon’t snooze on the gift of great sleep.
  48. black friday 2022
    All the Best Black Friday Deals at AmazonIncluding deals on great potential gifts such as the Sodastream sparkling-water maker, the Instant Vortex air fryer, and the Suunto 9 GPS watch.
  49. black friday 2022
    The Best Black Friday Mattress DealsDon’t snooze on the gift of great sleep.
  50. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Anime Fans, According to Anime FansFrom cute plushies to cosplay gear and collectible figurines.
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