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Ambar Pardilla

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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. women’s apparel
    This ‘Right Amount of Tight’ Skims Tank Is Just $28 NowPuppets and Puppets founder Carly Mark owns five of them.
  2. women’s apparel
    The $40 Pants Making the Rounds Through the Brooklyn Theater Scene“One person wearing those pants is a statement — ten is a cult.”
  3. celebrity shopping
    What Carly Mark Can’t Live Without“I’m not huge on branding. I mean, I don’t even put a lot of branding on my own things.”
  4. dont dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Noah Totes and Ketchup KeychainsPlus, The Bear merch that sold out is back again.
  5. beauty
    The 6 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekThe glosses, mascara, and nail polish we’ve been testing (and loving) this week.
  6. women’s shoes
    Wedding-Guest Heels (That You Can Actually Dance in) for Less Than $100The heels feel like “walking on clouds.”
  7. women’s shoes
    So Many Sandals Are on Sale Right NowEverything from cherry-red Camper sandals to lip-printed Castañer espadrilles.
  8. women’s apparel
    The One Pair of Jeans a Stylist Has Recommended to Over 150 ClientsI get a lot of little texts, out of the blue, like, “The best thing I got during our shopping session was the jeans.”
  9. bath and body
    Ask Me About My Once-Weekly DeodorantThe best, most reliable deodorants, according to the Strategist’s Beauty Brief writers.
  10. men’s apparel
    The Very Best Men’s ChinosIncluding a vintage-inspired Buck Mason option, a classic pair for around $50, and a very on-trend relaxed fit with pleats.
  11. hair styling
    My Absolute Favorite Heat Protectant Is 77 Percent Off TodayThis is truly the cheapest we’ve ever seen this True Botanicals oil going for.
  12. women’s apparel
    It’s Your Last Chance to Get a Mara Hoffman (and It’s All on Sale)What’s left of the brand’s stock is going — for good.
  13. beauty
    The 7 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekIncluding a $6 conditioner and a $9 liquid eyeliner.
  14. celebrity shopping
    What Jennifer Behr Can’t Live Without“I always have to have a few slices — at least — to get me through the first days of Fashion Week.”
  15. don’t dillydally
    9 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Staff to Kate SpadeIncluding Solo cup–inspired glassware, towels from Waves and Dusen Dusen, and sandals from M.Gemi and Cosabella.
  16. women’s apparel
    There Are Truly Hundreds of Swimsuits on Sale Right NowHere are my favorite 18.
  17. deal of the day
    We Fought Over This Blanket When I Worked at Anthropologie — Now It’s on SaleIt is indeed a very good throw.
  18. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  19. unisex fashion
    How to Wash JeansIt’s totally fine to put denim in the washer and dryer, as long as you follow a few basic rules.
  20. deal of the day
    This Fluttery, Summery Dress Is Just $42It’s made of Tencel with a loose, breezy fit that will look nice while keeping you cool.
  21. suncare
    The Face SPF Our Beauty Writers Actually BuyOur tried-and-true picks with no white cast.
  22. deal of the day
    We Found Some Nice-Looking Natori Robes Under $50One even has an extra 10 percent off coupon at checkout.
  23. deal of the day
    Here’s a Half-Off One-Piece Ahead of Swimsuit SeasonIt’s ruched, strapless, and comes with UPF protection.
  24. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Sell Out: From Merrell to Magnolia BakeryIncluding cashmere sweaters featuring Peanuts characters and a tinned-fish apron that comes with smoked salmon.
  25. 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.”
  26. deal of the day
    These Are Some Incredibly Cheap Gap UndiesComfortable, cheap, and easy to buy in bulk.
  27. women’s accessories
    What Is Vermeil, and Other Gold-Related QuestionsIncluding the difference between gold-plated, gold-filled, and solid-gold jewelry.
  28. deal of the day
    Levi’s Famous 501s Are 30 Percent OffThese are true to the 150-year-old originals — straight-leg, non-stretch, and with the traditional button fly.
  29. sales
    Here’s a Handy Ring Holder for Just $13It comes in silver or gold and doubles as an objet d’art.
  30. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Black Flats Under $200?Including a Chanel-esque pair that’s a tenth of the price.
  31. lips
    I Found the Only Two Multi-Sticks You’ll Ever Need“They’re not getting the love they should. But trust me, if you buy them, they will not end up at the bottom of your makeup bag.”
  32. organization
    The 17 Very Best Drawer OrganizersYour silverware deserves better.
  33. dogs
    The 13 Very Best Dog LeashesVet- and trainer-approved leashes for everyday walks, late-night outings, and even jogs.
  34. sales
    Levi’s Famous Ribcage Jeans Are on Super-sale for As Low As $32“Deliriously high” with just a little bit of stretch.
  35. valentine’s day 2024
    57 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Type of WomanSkip the giant stuffed teddy bear.
  36. women’s fashion
    What Is Stretch Denim?And how much stretch is too much stretch?
  37. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Starface to SmokoIncluding new Baggu, Arq’s “farewell” collection, and wallpaper emblazoned with RuPaul’s name.
  38. sales
    These Cozy Skims Lounge Shorts Are on Sale for Under $30Their fuzzy, sweaterlike texture will keep you warm but not too warm.
  39. sales
    Sandy Liang’s Favorite Merrells Are on Sale for 25 Percent OffShe loves the fleece-lined clogs so much she once wrote a haiku about them.
  40. organization
    How to Store Holiday Décor, According to Professional OrganizersSo you can get your ornaments, lights, artificial Christmas tree, and gift wrap in order for next year.
  41. sales
    Parachute’s Swaddle-Like Bathrobe Is 20 Percent OffIt would be a great gift for just about anyone and will ship in time for Christmas.
  42. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s LoungewearFor the laziest of days.
  43. sales
    This Very Giftable Outdoor Voices Robe Is Half-Off Right NowFor the mom who has everything or a homebody sister.
  44. sales
    The Perfect Work Pants Are Just $56 (for Strategist Readers Only)They’re ultrastretchy, commute-friendly, size-inclusive — and come in a lot of great colors.
  45. cyber monday 2023
    The Best Last-Minute Cyber Monday Fashion Deals, From Anthropologie to UniqloSo you don’t pay full price for fashion.
  46. black friday 2023
    All the Best Black Friday Fashion Deals, From Amazon to ZapposFrom Anthro to Everlane to Madewell to Shopbop.
  47. don’t dillydally
    11 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Sandy Liang to Salter HouseAdidas’s Samba Millennium sneakers are back and so are the bow bags from Sandy Liang and Baggu.
  48. sales
    One of Our Favorite Hair Oils Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen ItTrue Botanicals’ Protect and Shine formula makes my hair look like a shampoo commercial.
  49. decor
    What Are the Best Tree Skirts?Including one that lights up on its own.
  50. trend reporting
    The Best Gifts to Buy Before They Sell Out, According to Trend ForecastersThe theme of 2023 is “put a bow on it.”
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