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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. celebrity shopping
    What Derek Hough Can’t Live Without“I’ve worn this since I was a kid; I’ve never changed brands.”
  2. men’s fashion
    Pupils of the "School of Physical Training" in Aldershot beeing trained for the army, Photograph, Around 1930
    What Are the Status Gym Sneakers for Men?Including options for running, weight lifting, and hypebeasts.
  3. celebrity shopping
    What Antoni Porowski Can’t Live Without“Sorry to talk so much about T-shirts, but I’m very passionate about white T-shirts.”
  4. board games
    The Best Halloween Party Games, According to Board-Game ExpertsOuija boards not included.
  5. decor
    How Did This Matisse Print Become the Stylish Adult’s Dorm Room Poster?It keeps popping up in cafés, spas, and Instagram feeds.
  6. recommended by experts
    The Best Eye Creams, According to ExpertsIncluding ones that de-puff, brighten, and smooth.
  7. celebrity shopping
    What Keke Palmer Can’t Live Without“I have a routine now — more than I’ve ever had — and I think my hair has really responded to that.”
  8. board games
    The Best Board Games for Parties, According to ExpertsIncluding options for families, friends, and kids.
  9. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: A Drag Queen“Right after you’re done wearing heels you still need to have something on your feet so that you don’t get tetanus at every party.”
  10. celebrity shopping
    What Slayer’s Kerry King Can’t Live WithoutIncluding his favorite guitar, pinball machine, and conditioner he uses to detangle his beard.
  11. this thing’s incredible
    The Super-Slim Insulated Koozie That Fits My White Claw Like a GloveAnd keeps them ice cold.
  12. celebrity shopping
    What Trixie Mattel Can’t Live Without“I’m the kind of person where if I need a toilet brush, I’m going on to Amazon and typing in ‘pink toilet brush.’ My whole house is pink.”
  13. painless shopping
    Everything You Need to Throw a Dog Birthday Party (Except for a Dog)Get ready to paw-ty.
  14. skin-care
    The Best Products to Preserve and Protect Tattoos, According to Tattoo Artists“I can’t stress enough, protect your tattoos from the sun, or they will fade.”
  15. women’s shoes
    What Are the Status Gym Sneakers for Women?Plus the next status gym sneaker and the next, next status gym sneaker.
  16. celebrity shopping
    What Fab 5 Freddy Can’t Live WithoutI saw that people were raving about them, and I said, Well, let me do my Prime thing.
  17. hobby and craft
    Photo of Stevie WONDER
    The Best Harmonicas for Beginners, According to HarmonicistsMany of which are under $50.
  18. hair treatments
    The Best Products for Graying Hair, According to HairstylistsIncluding shampoos, conditioners, masks, brushes, styling products, and hair brushes and tools.
  19. prime day 2019
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It This Disaster-Proof CoolerIt’s the cheapest we’ve ever seen it.
  20. footcare
    Everything You Need to Prevent and Treat Bunions, According to PodiatristsFrom Epsom salt soaks to over-the-counter orthotic insoles.
  21. suncare
    Baby Sitting On Beach
    The Best Sunscreens for Babies and Kids, According to DermatologistsIncluding tear-free, stick, and spray sunscreens, and one with a color-changing bottle that the kids will surely love.
  22. kids and babies
    The Best Toothpastes for Babies, According to DentistsSix dentists (and one pediatrician) recommend their favorites.
  23. dental care
    The Best Dental Floss, According to DentistsIncluding one that comes in four flavors.
  24. dental care
    Adorable baby brushing teeth while sitti
    The Best Toothbrushes for Babies, According to DentistsIncluding ergonomically designed brushes, electric brushes, and teeth-cleaning wipes.
  25. celebrity shopping
    What La La Anthony Can’t Live WithoutIncluding the underwear she owns 100 pairs of.
  26. celebrity shopping
    28 Famous People on Their Favorite Lip BalmsIncluding Beyoncé, Troye Sivan, and Natasha Lyonne.
  27. beauty tools
    Woman applying make up in front of vanity table,  (B&W),
    The Best Makeup Vanities, According to Interior Designers and Makeup ArtistsVanities for any space, style, and budget (beauty junkies take note).
  28. ask a cool person
    What Is the Best Bikini?According to a panel of more than two dozen women.
  29. reading lists
    The 16 Best Books About Dealing With Grief, According to PsychologistsCulled from the recommendations of 18 grief specialists.
  30. celebrity shopping
    What Meagan Good Can’t Live WithoutIncluding her favorite cleanser, brow pencil, and fanny pack.
  31. garden
    The Most Underexposed and Underrated Plants, According to ExpertsBecause everybody already has a Monstera.
  32. garden
    The Best (Nontoxic) Pesticides and Insecticides, According to GardenersWe polled gardeners for the safest way to get rid of garden critters.
  33. outdoor leisure
    The Best Outdoor Furniture for Small Outdoor SpacesOnly have a tiny terrace? You can make a hammock work on that.
  34. decor
    17 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) Vases You Can Buy on AmazonIncluding bud vases, bulb vases, and ceramic vases.
  35. my carry-on
    What Condé Nast Traveler Editor Melinda Stevens Brings in Her Carry-onFrom her favorite track pants to a cashmere collar.
  36. outdoor leisure
    The Best Rain Ponchos, According to ExpertsIncluding ponchos for every style and budget.
  37. kids and babies
    Rain Twins
    The Best Umbrellas for Kids, According to ExpertsIncluding rainbow umbrellas, clear umbrellas, and holographic umbrellas.
  38. decor
    12 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) Umbrella Stands You Can Buy on AmazonNever misplace your umbrella again.
  39. reading lists
    The 10 Best Books About Adolescence, According to PsychologistsWe polled experts to find the best books about understanding adolescence for both you and your teen.
  40. gifts
    What the Great Jones Co-founders Put on Their RegistriesFrom a Fornasetti sardine pillow to a set of rainbow knives.
  41. steal my stuff
    You Can Buy Anna Wintour’s Office Chair OnlineYou may not work at Vogue, but you can still be sitting pretty.
  42. skin-care
    How to Care for a New Tattoo, According to ExpertsWe polled five tattoo artists (plus one dermatologist).
  43. strat investigates
    What’s the Next Status Planter (That Isn’t the Group Partner Boob Pot)?For the discerning plant parent.
  44. reading lists
    The 14 Best Books on Astrology, According to AstrologersIt’s written in the stars.
  45. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying: Sculptural CandlesTo burn or not to burn, that is the question.
  46. hair
    The Best Scalp Scrubs for All Hair Types, According to StylistsProfessional stylists recommend products to keep your scalp happy and healthy.
  47. cyber monday
    If You Buy One Thing Today, Make It This Mason Pearson Pocket BrushPlus some other brushes for 30 percent off on Dermstore
  48. women’s fashion
    The Best Ugly Christmas Sweaters on Amazon, According to Reviewers“It’s hideous — but it’s supposed to be.”
  49. decor
    The Best Christmas Light Projectors on Amazon, According to ReviewersNo more tangled cords, burned bulbs, or rooftops this holiday season.
  50. people’s choice
    The Best Christmas Tree Stands on Amazon, According to ReviewersThe best stands to prevent “broken ornaments, broken dreams, and broken relationships” this holiday season.
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