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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. deal of the day
    Girlfriend Collective’s Excellent Leggings Are 35 Percent OffThe brand has already launched its sitewide Black Friday sale, with great deals on some of our favorite sports bras, leggings, and bike shorts.
  2. celebrity shopping
    What Ty Hunter Can’t Live Without“You wake up feeling a little bit better about yourself in the morning. You might still have a little funky breath, but your lips aren’t crusty.”
  3. deal of the day
    This Ultrawarm Everlane Alpaca Crewneck Sweater Is 30 Percent OffIt comes in ten colors and features slightly sculptural (but not overly blouson-y) sleeves.
  4. deal of the day
    These Highly Giftable UGG Slippers Are 40 Percent OffMade from an ultracushy combo of suede and shearling, they’re a solid choice for any guy on your list.
  5. cookware and utensils
    This Gadget Lets Me Mince Garlic With Reckless AbandonIt makes fine, tiny cuts just as easily as it does chunky chops.
  6. style
    25 Very Timely Halloween Costume IdeasEasy, creative, not-too-hokey ways to channel 2022’s most memorable moments.
  7. deal of the day
    Our Editor’s Favorite Sweatpants Are 30 Percent OffAnd famed stylist Linda Rodin calls them “beyond comfy.”
  8. october prime day 2022
    All the Best Fashion Deals From Amazon’s October Prime Day SaleFeaturing stylish winter coats, Levi’s jeans, and Calvin Klein trunks.
  9. don’t dillydally
    17 Things We’re Actually Excited to Buy from Target’s Fall Designer CollectionIt’s full of stripes, scalloped trims, and bright pops of color.
  10. kids and babies
    20 Kids’ Halloween Costumes, Vetted 20 Different Ways“My rule is always that when the idea for a costume is ridiculous it really needs to be very obviously ridiculous.”
  11. deal of the day
    Ottessa Moshfegh’s Favorite J.Crew Pajamas Are 50 Percent Off Right NowPlus they look like the ones Daniel Day-Lewis wore in Phantom Thread.
  12. kids and babies
    16 Baby Halloween Costumes, Vetted 16 Different Ways“I cannot fully do justice to just how hilarious and cute it was to watch a tiny little hot dog toddle down the street.”
  13. don’t dillydally
    Target’s La Ligne Collaboration Is (Almost) Here — and Full of StripesIncluding cozy-looking cable-knits and sure-to-sell-out scarves.
  14. deal of the day
    This Ultrahydrating, Flake-Fighting Moisturizer Is Now 20 Percent OffIt’s luxuriously rich but doesn’t feel greasy.
  15. deal of the day
    Levi’s ‘Goldilocks of Jeans’ Are Half Off at NordstromThe perfect pair of jeans do exist — and they’re on sale.
  16. face
    The Best Halloween Makeup for Your Face, According to Makeup ArtistsIncluding everything you’ll need to channel Stranger Things’ Vecna or smoky-eyed Robert Pattinson as the Batman.
  17. deal of the day
    Universal Standard’s Seine Jeans Are $20 Off (for Strategist Readers Only)The beloved high-rise skinnies are well fitting on all shapes and sizes.
  18. organization
    If It Weren’t for This ‘Earthquake Fastener,’ I’d Knock Over All My BreakablesThe mysterious clear goo is incredibly strong, yet also so easy to remove.
  19. deal of the day
    These Rarely on Sale, Fall-Ready Docs Are Now 40 Percent OffFor under $100, you too could look like a member of the Clash.
  20. deal of the day
    Patagonia’s Much-Beloved Baggies Are on Sale for Just $45It’s actually a New York inside joke that we write about these shorts a lot.
  21. health
    I Can Actually See Clearly Now Thanks to This Glasses-Cleaning SprayIt’s the only one I’ve tried that obliterates forehead oil, mascara, and other goop and leaves me with crystal-clear lenses.
  22. strategist hive mind
    71 Summer Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  23. deal of the day
    Bissell’s Stain-Killing Little Green Carpet Cleaner Is Now Over 30 Percent OffIt’ll come in handy if you’re always scoping Facebook Marketplace or have a lot of pet messes to deal with.
  24. eyes
    These (Better Than Chanel) $7 Liners Are Like Gel Crayons for My EyesThey’re super-pigmented, easy to use, and cheap enough to buy in bulk.
  25. women’s apparel
    41 Wedding-Guest Dresses for Every Type of WeddingStarting at $25.
  26. deal of the day
    This Ultraflattering Everlane One-piece Swimsuit Is Now Just $35Wait until you see the back.
  27. prime day 2022
    All the Best Amazon Prime Day 2022 Fashion DealsOur most-written-about Levi’s jeans are now 40 percent off.
  28. beauty
    This Steamer Gives My Clothes a Dry-Cleaner-Quality Finish Every TimeThe tiny tool has a level of power seen only in industrial-grade machines.
  29. saw something said something
    We Found the Rollerblades Margot Robbie Wore on the Set of BarbieGet a head start on your Halloween costume.
  30. deal of the day
    This J.Crew One-Piece Is Just $37 for the First Day of SummerYou can’t go wrong with a scoop-neck one-piece for swimsuit season.
  31. deal of the day
    This Never-on-Sale Dior Balm Is 15 Percent Off Right NowBella Hadid’s makeup artist uses it to the last swipe.
  32. deal of the day
    These Springy Saucony Running Shoes Are Under $100 Right NowBeat your personal best.
  33. hair treatments
    I’m Dropping My Olaplex Habit for This Oil That Makes My Hair Impossibly ShinyWe’re talking shampoo-commercial shiny.
  34. deal of the day
    These Utilitarian (and Unisex) Uniqlo Shorts Are Now Just $30Buying two of these on sale is less than the price of one pair of Baggies.
  35. deal of the day
    These Italian-Made J.Crew Fisherman Sandals Are Now Just $70Live out your “coastal grandmother” fantasy.
  36. deal of the day
    Lots of Colorful Crocs Are on Sale at Zappos (and Ship Free)“Wear them with white Nike socks for a streetwear-inspired look or — as God probably intended — sockless.”
  37. mother’s day 2022
    The Best Mother’s Day Gift Sets (Featuring Things We’ve Written About Before)A greatest-hits compilation from brands we love, including Aesop, Brightland, Glossier, and more.
  38. deal of the day
    Lisa Says Gah’s Much-Coveted Chunky Clogs Are 40 Percent Off NowThese have a distinct Delia’s-catalogue energy.
  39. deal of the day
    Open Spaces’ Shoe Rack Is on Sale Just in Time for Spring CleaningThe pile of shoes by the door just met its match.
  40. saw something said something
    We Found the Fun Historical-Figure Socks Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Husband WearsAnd they’re under $10, too.
  41. deal of the day
    This Dermatologist-Approved CeraVe Cream Is the Cheapest It’s Ever BeenThe formula will plump your skin right up.
  42. don’t dillydally
    Katie Sturino’s Size-Inclusive Amazon Drop Is Here (for 30 Hours Only)Two words: checkerboard caftan.
  43. deal of the day
    This Better-Than-SK-II Essence Is Now Less Than $15Hydrating, hyperpigmentation-fighting, and Rio-approved.
  44. deal of the day
    These Slipperlike Superga Sneakers Are More Than 40 Percent Off NowSpring forward with these kicks.
  45. deal of the day
    This (Yogi-Approved) Manduka Yoga Mat Is More Than 50 Percent Off NowGet your scorpion pose ready.
  46. skin-care treatments
    My Mom Still Swears by This ’80s Mud Mask — and Now I Do TooOur skin-care philosophies are practically opposites, but Borghese brought us together.
  47. deal of the day
    This Set of Hair Turbans Is on Sale for Less Than the Price of OneMake wash day go by smoothly (literally).
  48. deal of the day
    These Ultracozy UGG Sweatpants Are 40 Percent Off Right NowExtreme weather calls for low-key pants.
  49. cats
    Everything You Need to Fly With a Cat, According to Feline ExpertsFrom airline-approved carriers to cleaning products for accidents.
  50. acne treatments
    How to Get Rid of Butt Acne, According to DermatologistsA breakdown of how to get rid of a butt breakout.
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