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Jenna Milliner-Waddell

Former Associate Editor, the Strategist

Jenna Milliner-Waddell is a former associate editor at the Strategist as well as an ASME Next Board Member and an adjunct professor at New York University. She previously edited the Strategist print section, including “The Look Book.”

  1. celebrity shopping
    What Eve Jobs Can’t Live Without“Trying to pick a favorite is like what I would assume picking a favorite child would be like. I can’t, that’s too hard.”
  2. look book
    The Look Book Goes to Mahjong Night at the Ace HotelOver 300 people RSVP’d for Chop Suey Club’s first event of the year.
  3. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Cool-Kid Bowling TournamentNolita Dirtbag, a niche Instagram meme account, played host at the Gutter, where teams representing Noah, Shy’s Burgers, and Sinclair faced off.
  4. look book
    The Look Book Goes to Housing Works Cannabis CoA Friday afternoon in line at New York City’s first legal recreational-weed dispensary.
  5. pets
    21 Best Black-Owned Pet BrandsFrom dog-food seasoning to pet-deodorizing spray.
  6. look book
    The Look Book Goes to EMS TrainingThe FDNY’s newest emergency medical technicians gathered for their final day of instruction at Fort Totten.
  7. look book
    The Look Book Goes to TatianaA recent Wednesday night at chef Kwame Onwuachi’s consistently booked Lincoln Center restaurant.
  8. home
    22 Great-Smelling Candles From Black-Owned BusinessesIncluding one of Issa Rae’s favorites.
  9. women’s accessories
    33 (Simple, Over-the-Top, and In-Between) Pieces of Jewelry From Black DesignersIncluding waist beads, anklets, and finger caps.
  10. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Samoyed MeetupFor eight years, NYC Samoyeds has arranged regular park gatherings for owners of the cheerful Siberian breed.
  11. look book
    The Look Book Goes to Julie Macklowe’s Birthday PartyTo celebrate her 45th, the socialite threw a 600-person “Leather and Lingerie” bash at Cipriani’s Club Musica.
  12. health
    40 Actually Delightful Things to Buy With Your Leftover HSA FundsHere’s everything we’ve written about that you can use your remaining HSA dollars on.
  13. holiday gifts 2022
    What’s the Absolute Last Day I Can Order Gifts in Time for Christmas?Because your peace of mind matters.
  14. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Crypto ConferenceAfter enduring a rocky few weeks, enthusiasts gathered at Benzinga’s “Future of Crypto” event to take stock.
  15. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Padel ClubWith the opening of Padel Haus, the racquet sport — a cross between tennis and squash — now has a home in Williamsburg.
  16. strategist hive mind
    63 Holiday Shopping TipsHoliday-related proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist’s staff and contributors.
  17. look book
    The Look Book Goes to Kathy Hochul’s Election Night PartyThe governor and fellow New York Democrats hosted a crowd of hundreds at Capitale as the midterm results came in.
  18. the strategist holiday catalogue
    102 Carefully Selected, Unusually Special Gifts Over $200Including a persimmon-colored Ton33, Greenpoint-milled matcha, and murano-glass gelato spoons.
  19. the strategist holiday catalogue
    105 Carefully Selected, Unusually Special Gifts Under $200Including a Dickensian nightgown, some Wall Street–inspired bedding, and three bonnets.
  20. the strategist holiday catalogue
    113 Carefully Selected, Unusually Special Gifts Under $50Including tinned eel, Elizabethan cuffs, and a borosilicate honey dipper.
  21. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Democratic-Socialist ConventionIn a church on the Upper East Side, the NYC-DSA recently gathered to decide on its plans for 2023.
  22. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Dinner at MoMA PS1For three nights, the popular Bed-Stuy Nigerian restaurant Dept of Culture Brooklyn took up residence at the Queens museum.
  23. celebrity shopping
    What T-Pain Can’t Live Without“You get your wine open in about ten seconds, and you don’t have all the pieces of cork in the wine bottle like when I do it.”
  24. look book
    The Look Book Goes to Gramercy Park Hotel’s Liquidation SaleThose nostalgic for the hotel’s glory days fought over Champagne buckets and beds at its monthlong “everything must go” sale.
  25. look book
    The Look Book Goes to KCONDevoted fans waited for hours outside Terminal 5 to be among the first to attend the only New York stop on this year’s K-pop-oriented KCON USA Tour.
  26. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Roller DiscoOn a recent Sunday evening, professional and fledgling skaters came out for DiscOasis, Central Park’s Nile Rodgers–programmed summer roller rink.
  27. micro sales
    9 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Reformation to DysonIncluding some of our favorite linen sheets and a mini waffle iron.
  28. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Governors Island SpaOn a recent sweltering Wednesday afternoon, we chatted with visitors to the newly opened QC NY.
  29. micro sales
    11 Things on Sale You’ll Definitely Want to Buy: From Bose to Felix GrayIncluding back-to-school essentials and discounts on new fall clothes.
  30. now that i know better
    How Ashley Graham Would Redo Her Baby RegistryWith a twin breastfeeding pillow and an airtight swaddle.
  31. micro sales
    9 Things on Sale You’ll Definitely Want to Buy: From Nike to BalaIncluding statusy ceramics and back-to-school clothes.
  32. friday sales
    20 Things on Sale You’ll Definitely Want to Buy: From Everlane to PatagoniaIncluding two deals exclusively for Strategist readers.
  33. look book
    The Look Book Goes to 500 WeddingsOn a recent weekend, Lincoln Center invited couples whose weddings had been disrupted by the pandemic to renew their vows.
  34. strategist hive mind
    71 Summer Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  35. micro sales
    9 Things on Sale You’ll Definitely Want to Buy: From Merrell to Le SpecsIncluding a pair of our favorite water shoes and Eberjey-esque pajamas.
  36. friday sales
    21 Things on Sale You’ll Want to Buy: From Everlane to SharkIncluding sales on sales at Madewell, Anthropologie, and J.Crew.
  37. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Greenpoint Climbing GymOn a recent Tuesday night, regulars and day-pass holders alike visited Vital’s 24-hour bouldering gym to climb, work, do yoga, and watch the sunset.
  38. micro sales
    9 Things on Sale You’ll Definitely Want to Buy: From Sun Bum to Le CreusetIncluding expert-approved running shoes and 50 percent off skin care.
  39. prime day 2022
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It These Crest Whitening Strips“Many of my patients have also used this product and gotten good results.”
  40. prime day 2022
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It a Casper PillowOur favorite pillow for neck support is the cheapest we’ve ever seen it.
  41. prime day 2022
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It These Better-Than-Brawny DishclothsThey’re sustainable, superabsorbent, and machine washable. And today, they’re nearly 35 percent off.
  42. prime day 2022
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It This Skin-Tightening Facial DeviceAccording to one dermatologist, “it tightens and stops that sagging gravity effect. It just keeps everything nice and lifted.”
  43. prime day 2022
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It This Dentist-Approved ToothbrushIt has the ADA seal of approval and is over 60 percent off.
  44. friday sales
    12 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Kate Spade to BissellIncluding items from Madewell’s Secret Stock Sale.
  45. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Manhattan Yacht PartyOn a recent Saturday night, guests left Pier 40 for Pure on the Hudson, an annual all-white-outfit-themed dinner cruise and dance party.
  46. microsales
    10 Things On Sale You’ll Definitely Want To Buy: From Caraway to New BalanceIncluding wardrobe staples from Everlane and J.Crew.
  47. microsales
    9 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Outdoor Voices to HayIncluding an exercise dress and Good American shorts.
  48. friday sales
    14 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Dyson to PatagoniaIncluding Anthropologie’s Gleaming Primrose Mirror.
  49. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a WNBA GameOn a recent Sunday at Barclays Center, we spoke to fans moments after the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty.
  50. microsales
    8 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Birkenstock to VoluspaIncluding discounted luxury skin care and over $15 off our favorite Bluetooth speaker.
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