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Dominique Pariso

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Dominique Pariso is a writer at the Strategist who covers a wide array of categories including office goods, sex toys, and home-bar essentials. She is also a writer for “The Approval Matrix.”

  1. deal of the day
    This Girlfriend Collective Bike Unitard Is 20 Percent OffIt’s very “Tour de France meets beginner ballet class.”
  2. gifts
    25 Gifts Under $50 From Queer-Owned Brands and BusinessesIncluding a trio of baking spices, a saffron-scented candle, and Italian-designed resin coasters.
  3. deal of the day
    This Hair Oil (That Gives “Shampoo-Commercial Shine”) Is on SaleAnd is a favorite of two Strategist staffers.
  4. the approval matrix
    Sad Happy, Drunk Rudy, and Out RebelOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  5. deal of the day
    This Long Weekend–Ready Packable Straw Hat Is 30 Percent OffAnd it comes in four different colors.
  6. deal of the day
    Perfect for Seltzer Snobs, This SodaStream Is 31 Percent OffAnd just in time for Father’s Day.
  7. the approval matrix
    Hot-Dog Spills and Top Gun ThrillsOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  8. the approval matrix
    Wall Street Craters, The Believer Is Saved, Chloë Sevigny’s Smokin’ WeddingOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  9. deal of the day
    This Braun Hair-Removal Device Is the Cheapest It’s Ever BeenJust in time for bikini season.
  10. the approval matrix
    The End of Roe and the End for Millions of BeesOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  11. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Dry Shampoo Is Just $14And has a “really pleasant, light scent,” according to our deals writer.
  12. deal of the day
    In Time for Mother’s Day, This Coyuchi Robe Is on SaleIt’s breathable and gets softer with each wash.
  13. the approval matrix
    Mickey Hating, Rockefeller Skating, Royal Rib Is MarinatingOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  14. best in class
    The 5 Very Best Office ChairsIncluding a surprisingly supportive chair for under £70.
  15. deal of the day
    This Shampoo-and-Conditioner Duo Is 30 Percent OffUpgrade your hair-care routine.
  16. gifts
    The 33 Best Gifts for Every Kind of CoupleIncluding seltzer-addicted couples, crossword-loving couples, and couples that make art together.
  17. deal of the day
    Baby Foot Is on Sale Just in Time for Sandal SeasonIt’s a “podiatric miracle.”
  18. deal of the day
    This Spring-y Madewell Cropped Cardigan Is on SaleAnd available in five colors.
  19. kitchen
    50 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) Kitchen AccentsIncluding a brass plant mister, fruit-shaped sponges, and a vintage timer.
  20. style
    The Most Comfortable Thongs, According to Cool PeopleIncluding seamless, high-cut, and even leakproof options.
  21. health
    Do Mask Frames Improve — or Interfere With — Mask-Wearing?Four medical experts weigh in.
  22. deal of the day
    This Stylish-But-Sturdy Fanny Pack Is 70 Percent OffAnd roomy enough to stash your wallet, phone, and plenty of hand warmers.
  23. deal of the day
    These Comfy (But Flattering) Outdoor Voices Sweatpants Are 30 Percent OffWith exclusive code NYMAG30.
  24. gifts
    The Strategist’s Supply-Chain-Proof Gift GuideAn obsessively updated list of stuff that’ll make it there by Christmas.
  25. deal of the day
    This Beauty-Editor Favorite Perfume Is Just $26It’d make a foolproof gift for a hard-to-shop-for teen (or adult).
  26. cyber monday 2021
    Our Favorite Ulta Cyber Monday DealsDeals on makeup, skin care, and hair care.
  27. black friday 2021
    All the Best Ulta Black Friday DealsDeals on makeup, skin care, and hair care.
  28. decor
    30 Christmas Ornaments (in Every Style) for Your TreeEverything from classic glass balls to kitch-inspired pickles.
  29. deal of the day
    This Rarely On-Sale (and Highly Giftable) Longchamp Tote Is 20 Percent OffPerfect for everyone from your office-bound mom to your college-age niece.
  30. gifts
    The Best Gifts for K-Pop Superfans, According to K-Pop SuperfansFrom official merch to photo-card holders to CD players made for listening to K-pop albums.
  31. home
    Everything You Need for a Power Outage, According to ExpertsWe talked to city officials and preppers to find everything you need to build a blackout kit.
  32. decor
    30 Ceramic Pieces From Black Artisans and Black-Owned BusinessesIncluding a peace-sign-shaped vase, brightly painted planters, and a catchall for tiny trinkets that’s inspired by 1970s swimming pools.
  33. women’s shoes
    The Most Comfortable Shoes, According to People Who Stand All the Livelong DayThat means hairdressers, real-estate agents, and restaurant workers.
  34. cookware and utensils
    The Essential Pasta-Making Tools, According to Professional Pasta-MakersMaking fresh pasta isn’t hard to do when you have the right gear.
  35. kitchen
    What Is the Best Reusable Straw?Including stainless-steel, silicone, glass, and bamboo options.
  36. acne treatments
    These Skin-Penetrating Patches Tame My Hormonal Acne in Days (Not Weeks)If I wear one overnight, my under-the-skin cysts will typically disappear within a few days instead of a week or two.
  37. shampoo and conditioner
    The Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos, According to HairstylistsIncluding specific picks for hair that’s dry, thinning, fine, or curly.
  38. gifts
    The Best 8th Wedding-Anniversary GiftsThis year, the bronze goes to your No. 1.
  39. decor
    44 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) Living-Room DecorationsIncluding an unexpectedly cheap wishbone chair.
  40. food and drinks
    The Best Canned Wines, According to Sommeliers and Beverage ExpertsTwelve options (from whites to reds to rosés) that are portable, drinkable, and even crushable.
  41. adult
    The Best Travel-Friendly Sex Toys, According to ExpertsIncluding a vibrator that looks like lipstick and a butt plug that looks like an octopus.
  42. bedding
    Does This Temperature-Adjustable Mattress Pad Actually Keep You Cool?A very hot sleeper dozed on Chilipad’s cooling Cube Sleep System for two weeks to find out.
  43. celebrity shopping
    What Sean Paul Can’t Live Without“These goggles have a screen. Not for movies, but for showing your time, your distance, and how many calories you burn.”
  44. beauty
    This (Powerful) Foldable Fan Stops My Face Sweat in Its TracksIn warm weather, it is an essential on par with my house keys and debit card.
  45. footcare
    The Best Athlete’s Foot Treatments, According to Podiatrists and DermatologistsDon’t sweat it — here’s how to treat athlete’s foot.
  46. celebrity shopping
    What Cook Molly Baz Can’t Live Without“This is the only salt that matters.”
  47. recommended by experts
    How to Keep Your Dog Cool, According to ExpertsIncluding a line of cooling clothing.
  48. fitness and sports
    The Best Roller-Skating Pads, According to Roller SkatersIncluding budget-friendly sets with every pad you’ll need, options designed for plus-size skaters, and heavier-duty gear for the skate park.
  49. ask a cool person
    The Best COVID-Safe Hotels, According to People Who Visited Them in the PandemicIncluding a spot for Brooklyn staycations, a desert inn in California, and a thrice-recommended cliffside Jamaican retreat.
  50. prime day 2021
    The Best Prime Day Kitchen Deals: From Le Creuset to VitamixEverything from cooking appliances to pots and pans to cutlery and dishware to food storage.
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