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Rachael Griffiths is a writer at the Strategist based in the United Kingdom. She writes about beauty, fashion, travel, and accessories.

  1. cleaning
    This Five-Inch Electric Brush Destroyed the Mold and Grime in My RentalWhat would normally take an hour of manual scrubbing is blitzed in ten minutes.
  2. eyes
    This Eye-Bag-Concealing Powder Is the Best Thing I Bought This YearAll the water and sleep in the world can’t make me look as well rested.
  3. sales
    20 Sparkly, Slinky, and On-Sale New Year’s Eve OutfitsFrom little black dresses to sparkly disco-ball fantasies.
  4. dining and entertaining
    What Are the Best Teapots?For brewing (and admiring).
  5. decor
    What Are the Best Coatracks?From wall-mounted options to stand-alone coat trees.
  6. dining and entertaining
    The 13 Best Champagne GlassesThe ideal glasses, flutes, and coupes for swirling, sniffing, and sipping.
  7. women’s activewear
    I Can’t Do a Triple Axel, but I Wear Figure-Skating Tights All WinterIf you layer them right, they’re completely invisible.
  8. beauty
    These Magic Drops Keep My Hair Fire-Engine Red for WeeksThey mix right in with your conditioner, last from wash to wash, and work even on darker hair.
  9. hobby and craft
    The Best Sewing Gifts, According to People Who Love to SewEverything a sewing enthusiast would actually need (and use).
  10. food pantry essentials
    The Salty-Sweet Spice Blend So Good I Have to Hide It From My RoommatesIt adds heat and a finger-licking flavor, replicating restaurant-level seasoning at home.
  11. i keep seeing this
    How Did Kitten Heels Become the New Padded Sandal?A very specific iteration of the low heel is back.
  12. ask a cool person
    The Best Cashmere Jumpers for WomenWe asked stylists, fashion editors and obsessives for their picks of the best cashmere for every occasion.
  13. best in class
    The Very Best Dog FoodsVets and pet owners recommend wet, dry, and raw dog food for breeds of every age.
  14. best in class
    The 12 Very Best White Trainers for WomenIncluding the best sporty, luxury, and leather white trainers.
  15. painless shopping
    15 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) ChairsMinimalist, mid-century, and velvet seating that won’t cost the world.
  16. best in class
    The 6 Very Best Fake TansTans that won’t streak, smell, or make you break out.
  17. recommended by experts
    The Best Cooling Sheets for Hot Sleepers, According to ExpertsThe best linen, cotton, and Tencel options to keep you cool at night.
  18. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: Where Can I Find a Stylish Wedding Dress for Under £500?Suitable for everything from an elopement to a more traditional service.
  19. recommended by experts
    The Best Suncreams for the Body, According to ExpertsFrom the best suncream to wear for sports to the best for sensitive skin.
  20. ask a cool person
    100-Teen Poll: What Is Actually Cool to Buy in 2022?We spoke to more than 100 teenagers around the country. These are the things, and trends, they genuinely like.
  21. prime day 2022
    The Best Prime Day Home and Furniture Deals (So Far)Including heavily reduced items from Kärcher, Silentnight, and Philips Hue.
  22. prime day 2022
    The Best Prime Day Camping and Outdoors Deals (So Far)Including discounted tents, sleeping bags, and lawn mowers.
  23. painless shopping
    26 Cheap But Expensive-Looking RugsIncluding everything from a classic Persian-style rug to a modern circular jute option.
  24. trust me i should know
    Everything You Need to Fake-Tan, According to Someone Who Does It Every WeekThe essentials for maintaining a streak-free even glow (minus sun damage).
  25. strategist investigates
    Where Can I Buy Biodegradable Glitter?We investigate what Glastonbury’s traditional glitter ban means and where you can find biodegradable alternatives for the summer.
  26. best in class
    The 7 Very Best Workout Leggings for WomenWhether you like to run, stretch, or dance in the gym, we’ve found a pair of leggings for you.
  27. father’s day
    The Best Father’s Day Book Gifts, According to Independent BooksellersIncluding books for dads who are mythology buffs and dads who win every WWII pub-quiz round.
  28. father’s day
    The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Golfing DadsWhether he’s a golf newbie or has managed to get his handicap below ten, we’ve found some truly delightful gift inspiration.
  29. father’s day
    18 Father’s Day Gifts You Can Buy From ESEA-Owned BusinessesFrom a modernist wind chime to Dan Dan noodles-in-a-box, we’ve got gift inspiration for every type of dad.
  30. best in class
    The 7 Very Best Sports BrasIncluding the best sports bras for yoga and HIIT, recovering from surgery, and breastfeeding.
  31. this thing’s incredible
    From Leeds Festival to Glastonbury, These Sous-vide Meal Bags Keep Me Well-FedAt five pounds each, the boil-in-bags are a third of the price of one burger from a food van.
  32. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Shorts for Women?Including the best linen pair and the best classic denim picks.
  33. best in class
    The 5 Very Best Tinted MoisturisersIncluding the best for blurring dark spots, the best cruelty-free, and the best for less than a tenner.
  34. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best Swimsuit for Women?We asked our favourite stylish women, from travel journalists to television producers, for their top picks of bikinis, cover-ups, and swimsuits.
  35. best in class
    The 6 Very Best Products for HyperpigmentationWe spoke to dermatologists, consulted reviews, and read medical journals to find the best treatment for hyperpigmentation.
  36. foot week
    The Best Tools, Creams, and Balms for Calluses, According to PodiatristsIf your feet are prone to dry-skin buildup, we’re here to help.
  37. foot week
    What Celebrity Podiatrist Margaret Dabbs Can’t Live Without“I love champagne — I have to tell you.”
  38. foot week
    What Nike Air Max Creative Director Dylan Raasch Can’t Live WithoutI walk over and this guy hands it to me and says “Eat this.” And I’m like “Eat it?” He replies, “That’s how pure this is.”
  39. this thing’s incredible
    These Temporary Tattoos Are So Convincing, People Ask Me How Much They HurtAll day long, when the tattoo caught people’s eye, I’d get questions such as “when did you get that?” or “wow – did it hurt?”
  40. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best White T-Shirt for Women?13 women with great taste share their best white T-shirt recommendations, from classic to scoop-necked versions and ultraluxe tees.
  41. recommended by experts
    What’s the Best Bar Soap?If you’ve found yourself becoming more discerning about what you wash with, you’re not alone.
  42. painless shopping
    42 Cheap But Expensive-Looking Bedroom AccessoriesIncluding a Fair Trade area rug at an Ikea price.
  43. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best Silk Shirt?Including budget, statement, and plus-size options.
  44. painless shopping
    27 Last-Minute Gifts That Will Arrive by Mother’s DayIncluding gifts for under £10, £20, and £30.
  45. painless shopping
    17 Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Buy From ESEA-Owned BusinessesIncluding gifts for mums with overflowing jewellery boxes and those who never want anything at all.
  46. painless shopping
    The Cheapest, Nicest Mother’s Day Gifts From Expensive BrandsIncluding an entry-level Aesop lip cream, a customisable bottle of Champagne, and some ludicrously comfy slippers.
  47. celebrity shopping
    What Bridgerton’s Adjoa Andoh Can’t Live Without“I remember giving it to an actor friend just before we went on, and he drank it and promptly threw up in the toilet.”
  48. saw something said something
    I Finally Tracked Down Florence Pugh’s ‘Cooking With Flo’ ApronsA quest through a spine-chilling number of open tabs.
  49. painless shopping
    38 Cheap But Expensive-Looking Bathroom AccessoriesIncluding a made-in-the-UK hand soap, a highly covetable bath robe, and a pleasingly herbal candle.
  50. gifts they might actually want
    19 Valentine’s Day Gifts You Can Buy From ESEA-Owned BusinessesIncluding a delicate pearl necklace, a Barbican-inspired tote bag, and a curated selection of Korean skin care.
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