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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. 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.”
  2. best of new york
    The Best Yoga Studios in New YorkAt-your-own-pace yoga studios.
  3. best of new york
    The Best Piercers in New YorkPiercers who’ve perfected their craft.
  4. best of new york
    The Best Plumbers in New YorkFor late-night emergencies, needy new homeowners, 100-year-old pipes, and more.
  5. moisturizers
    Does Lotion Expire?If you notice a change in color or smell, toss it out.
  6. sales
    These Stylish Sunglasses Are 50 Percent OffThey’ll pair perfectly with everything from sundresses to denim shorts.
  7. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Black Flats Under $200?Including a Chanel-esque pair that’s a tenth of the price.
  8. acne treatments
    The Strategist Beauty Team on How to Treat a PimplePop it the right way.
  9. celebrity shopping
    What Phillip Lim Can’t Live Without“I wear them for dinners, I wear them with shorts, I wear them with sweatpants. I even wear them on the red carpet sometimes.”
  10. sales
    Benefit’s Cult-Favorite Curling Mascara Is Half Off TodayIts secret is in the curved brush, which combs through your lashes to give them a lifted, defined look.
  11. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Apotheke to Susan AlexandraIncluding a slimmed-down Owala water bottle, some juicy citrus hair clips, and Naturium’s new barrier-repair serum.
  12. celebrity shopping
    What Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer Can’t Live Without“I go through phases of having a favorite pen, but this has been my go-to for a couple years now.”
  13. sales
    These Kate Spade Lucky Dragon Earrings Are Just $23They’d make a perfect Lunar New Year gift.
  14. gifts
    17 (New) Lunar New Year Gifts: From Ikea to Kate SpadeIncluding a festive manicure set and a felted dragon ornament.
  15. eyes
    What Is Tubing Mascara?It differs from traditional mascara thanks to one key ingredient.
  16. sales
    This Delightful Teddy Bear Is 30 Percent Off (and Perfect for Valentine’s Day)It’s a classic, can’t-go-wrong Valentine’s Day gift.
  17. health
    The Best Ways to Prevent Thigh Chafe When It’s Hot and Humid OutsideTwenty-one experts recommend the anti-chafe products they rely on, from glide-on balms to powders you can precisely apply and garter-style leg bands.
  18. celebrity shopping
    What Laila Gohar Can’t Live Without“I often get stains on my clothes and my furniture at home. So I literally use this almost every single day.”
  19. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Cowboy Boots?Including boots for riding horses, going-out boots, and boots you can wear to work.
  20. sales
    This Sensitive-Skin-Friendly Facial Cleanser Is Half Off TodayFresh’s beloved Soy Face Cleanser will leave your skin toned and brightened without irritation.
  21. beauty
    The Beauty Stuff We’re Bringing Into 2024With a new year upon us, we asked our team to share their beauty breakthroughs from 2023.
  22. celebrity shopping
    What John Legend Can’t Live Without“It feels like it finishes the process … I just put it on after I get dressed in the morning and I feel like I’m ready for my day.”
  23. sales
    Our Favorite Down Pillow Is 20 Percent OffIts plush feel, breathable sateen-cotton exterior, and choice of three firmness options have made it a fan favorite.
  24. retail secrets
    Bath & Body Works Employees on What to Buy (and What to Skip)Including the top-selling scent that gets pushed onto hapless boyfriends.
  25. gifts
    40 Last-Minute Gifts for the People You Almost ForgotFrom the trendy daughter-in-law to the outdoorsy stepbrother.
  26. don’t dillydally
    11 Things That’ll Definitely Sell Out: From Siesta Co. to SaltairIncluding a color-blocked puffer vest for stylish outdoorsy types and a tiny mushroom basket for foragers-in-training.
  27. hair tools
    This Dyson Dryer Dupe Turned Me Into a Blow-Dryer Person“Even though I didn’t use a drop of product, my hair had a smooth, sleek look to it — one that I’ve never achieved with simple air-drying.”
  28. celebrity shopping
    What Leslie Odom Jr. Can’t Live Without“It goes with me wherever I go so I can travel with my vibe.”
  29. cyber monday 2023
    The Best Cyber Monday Mattress DealsDon’t snooze on the gift of great sleep.
  30. black friday 2023
    The Best Black Friday Mattress DealsDon’t snooze on the gift of great sleep.
  31. cats
    The 10 Very Best Cat TreesSpoil your best kitty pal with one of these feline wonderlands.
  32. gifts
    What Are the Best Christmas Stockings?Including one described as “timeless, classic, and just a bit elegantly knackered.”
  33. kids and babies
    High Schoolers Told Us What They WantIncluding Olivia Rodrigo concert tickets and mini phone printers.
  34. sales
    This Festive LEGO Advent Calendar Is Just $25It’s packed with tons of holiday-ready accoutrements from pine trees to snowmen.
  35. fragrance
    How to Make Your Own Perfume (Even If You’re Not a Professional Nose)Not a professional nose, just obsessed with fragrance.
  36. women’s accessories
    Street Style - Day 3 - New York Fashion Week February 2020
    What Are the Best Eyeglasses for Women?Including a pair described as a “spiritual successor to Meg Ryan’s glasses in When Harry Met Sally.”
  37. face
    Yes, You Can Sleep in Youthforia’s Date Night FoundationSleeping in your makeup might not be so bad.
  38. sales
    Cuup’s Supportive Yet Sexy Scoop Bra Is Almost 40 Percent OffOur writer found it comfortable enough for everyday wear.
  39. sales
    Ilia’s Cult-Favorite Skin Tint Is 20 Percent OffIt’s beloved by everyone from celebrities to Strat writers to professional makeup artists.
  40. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: Fresh Sends to Flamingo EstateIncluding built-to-last stainless-steel cookware, a verdant garden-inspired perfume, and a spooky bouquet.
  41. sales
    These Cozy, Insulated Ugg Slippers Are 30 Percent OffThey’re the perfect throw-on-and-go shoe for a late-night bodega run.
  42. sales
    The Perfect Red Lipstick Is 30 Percent OffStrategist contributor Mbiye Kasonga tried so many shades before declaring this one the winner.
  43. celebrity shopping
    What Hailee Steinfeld Can’t Live Without“I just really dislike being barefoot.”
  44. food and drinks
    What Are the Best Mooncakes?These pastries are paramount for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
  45. celebrity shopping
    What Karen Chee Can’t Live Without“It’s really nice to literally hold in your hand a picture of someone you love.”
  46. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: A West Side Tennis Club MemberIncluding custom orthotic inserts, emergency energy gels, and siccative hand lotions.
  47. sales
    This Ultra-Moisturizing COSRX Cream Is 50 Percent OffOur beauty columnist says it “eradicated” her crusty under-eyes.
  48. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Ballet Flats?From budget-friendly to designer options, in a variety of materials including leather, satin, and unexpected mesh.
  49. how i pick my picks
    On Swiftie-Watching and the Best $5 MascaraWriter Kitty Guo tells us how she picks her picks.
  50. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Tata Harper to Harper WildeIncluding a fringe-filled raffia clutch, a garden-fresh candle, and sparkling-water-inspired sunglasses.
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