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Ambar Pardilla joined the Strategist as a writer in 2021 and before that worked at NBC and HuffPost. She covers women’s fashion and home organization.

  1. dental care
    The 9 Very Best Electric ToothbrushesIncluding rotating, oscillating, and sonic toothbrushes.
  2. women’s shoes
    The 12 Very Best Ankle Boots for WomenIncluding the Docs worn by the Clash (and the glitterati).
  3. women’s apparel
    The Best Jeans on Sale Right NowFrom straight legs to wide legs.
  4. gifts
    52 Gifts for Moms (at Every Price Point)From fruit-shaped sticky notes to an initialed silk pillowcase.
  5. women’s fashion
    The Best Corduroy Pants, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIn green, pink, and everything in between.
  6. organization
    The 15 Very Best Storage BinsPlaces to put your off-season clothes and those old CDs you can’t let go of.
  7. women’s fashion
    Everything Worth Buying at Reformation’s Last Sale of the YearIt’s even better than its Black Friday sale.
  8. face
    The Concealers Our Writers Actually Buy“It’s the first concealer I ever bought, and it’s still my favorite.”
  9. women’s jewelry
    Some Sculptural, Bottega-esque Earrings for Less Than $18If you’re looking for a last-minute gift (or rewarding yourself for getting your gift shopping done early).
  10. bath and body
    The 15 Very Best Body Lotions for Dry SkinIncluding everyday options, lotions for sensitive skin, and products to specifically treat inflamed dry skin and dryness caused by eczema.
  11. celebrity shopping
    What Chi Ossé Can’t Live Without“When it comes to an eyebrow pencil: No frills, please.”
  12. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Long-Sleeved T-shirts for Women “I can just tell it’s the kind of shirt that’s going to be in about the same condition in like, five years.”
  13. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s UnderwearNo brief left behind.
  14. health
    The Very Best MultivitaminsThink of these dietitian-recommended multivitamins as an “insurance policy” for those veggies that sometimes don’t make it onto your plate.
  15. gifts
    The Expensive Gifts for Moms That Are Actually Worth ItDon’t get her another candle.
  16. gifts
    Which Stores Offer the Best Online Gift Wrapping?Not a plain brown box in sight.
  17. women’s sleepwear
    The 18 Very Best Bathrobes for Women“The stripes make me feel like I’m about to walk out onto my private veranda somewhere on the Riviera.”
  18. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Black TurtlenecksFrom tissue-thin to oversize to one that’s like “full-upper-body Spanx.”
  19. women’s shoes
    The 11 Very Best Loafers for WomenOne pair looks like Celine for a tenth of the price.
  20. women’s apparel
    Get a Shiny New Amazon Coat for $90It’s the coat, but in silver — and for 40 percent off.
  21. holiday decor
    The Best Artificial Christmas Trees, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding the one that shared a scene with Viggo Mortensen and another that’s covered in glitter.
  22. women’s sleepwear
    The 12 Very Best Pajamas for WomenSleep like a “Portuguese aristocrat.”
  23. gifts
    A Gift for Every Type of Mother-in-LawFrom a Greek-column plant trellis to a German hot-water bottle.
  24. dental care
    The 8 Very Best Over-the-Counter Mouth Guards for Teeth Grinders“Teeth are stupid” — so they need a little extra support sometimes.
  25. health
    The 9 Very Best SAD LampsEverything you need to know about buying a light-therapy lamp to treat seasonal affective disorder, a.k.a. SAD.
  26. women’s apparel
    The Very Best ShapewearSpanx isn’t the only option, but it’s a favorite for a reason.
  27. women’s shoes
    The 12 Very Best Chelsea Boots for WomenOne pair is versatile enough to wear to the ballet — and then on a hike.
  28. women’s apparel
    Somehow Madewell’s Sale Got Even Better TodayLoafers are now 60 percent off.
  29. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Jeans for WomenNo stone (wash) was left unturned.
  30. women’s apparel
    The 16 Very Best BrasFrom everyday T-shirt styles to special-occasion strapless.
  31. women’s apparel
    The 10 Very Best Black Work Pants for WomenFor your nine-to-five (and beyond).
  32. women’s sleepwear
    The 11 Very Best Silk Pajamas for WomenIncluding the silk version of the shirt Nicole Kidman wears in Eyes Wide Shut.
  33. cyber monday
    It’s Your Last Chance to Get These Excellent Cyber Monday Fashion DealsFrom Baggu bags at Ban.do to Repettos in Ssense’s sale.
  34. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Electric Razors“Using electric razors can be so much better for the skin.”
  35. women’s apparel
    Our Favorite Alex Mill Sweater Is $75 for Cyber MondayYou can wear it as a pullover or a cardigan. Plus, it would make an excellent gift.
  36. black friday
    163 Best Black Friday Fashion Deals: Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom, and MoreFrom Baggu bags at Ban.do to Repettos in Ssense’s sale.
  37. black friday
    Your One-Stop Black Friday Gift ShopFrom a heating pad on steroids to the new Mason Pearson.
  38. women’s sleepwear
    A Set of Silk Pajamas for Almost 40 Percent Off (for Strategist Readers Only)For yourself — or someone who’s high up on your gifting list.
  39. black friday
    The Best Black Friday Fashion Deals, According to Our Fashion WriterFrom Baggu bags at Ban.do to Repettos in Ssense’s sale.
  40. black friday
    All the Designer Goods Worth Getting During Net-a-Porter’s Black Friday SaleFrom Lemaire T-shirts to Oliver Peoples x Khaite sunglasses.
  41. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best White Button-down Shirts for WomenFrom classic cotton to luxurious silk.
  42. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Plus-Size Women’s JeansFrom skinny to straight to wide-leg to boot-cut.
  43. hair styling
    The Do-It-All Spray That 4 Strategist Staffers Spritz on Their Hair DailyIt detangles, cuts down frizz, and protects against heat damage.
  44. gifts
    The Best Holiday Gifts for Everyone (That Do Good, Too)From a cannoli plate that helps feeds the hungry to a fanny pack that cleans up litter.
  45. women’s sleepwear
    All of Hill House Is on Sale — Including This Monogrammable BathrobeIt’s just the thing to luxuriate in after a long shower.
  46. women’s shoes
    The 15 Very Best White Sneakers for Women“You can’t go wrong with Air Force 1s, and as a native New Yorker, I would feel embarrassed not to own a pair.”
  47. celebrity shopping
    What Simone Rocha Can’t Live Without“I was joking in the family WhatsApp that it was the Barbenheimer of the book world, but I don’t know if the joke landed.”
  48. women’s apparel
    Our Favorite J.Crew Black Turtleneck Is $27If there’s one thing to stock up on at a J.Crew sale, it’s the Tissue Turtleneck.
  49. organization
    The 16 Very Best Jewelry OrganizersPut your pearls in their place.
  50. eyes
    The Mascaras Our Writers Actually Buy“When I discovered this mascara, I knew it was over for the rest.”
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