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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. grooming
    The Very Best Men’s RazorsSafety razors, cartridge razors, electric razors, and straight razors at every price point.
  2. women’s apparel
    The 8 Very Best Jean Shorts for WomenIncluding not-too-short cutoffs and not-too-long jorts.
  3. women’s apparel
    The Best Swimsuits, According to People Whose Taste We Trust“I loved the way I looked in it, enough to put swimsuit pics out to the whole damn world.”
  4. style
    A Very Good Gap Sale: Linen, Denim Skirts, and Tank Tops GaloreEverything is 40 percent off.
  5. cleansers
    The Face Washes Our Writers Actually Buy“My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers.”
  6. women’s shoes
    The Best Sandals According to People Whose Taste We TrustFrom packable flip-flops to platform fisherman pairs.
  7. style
    It’s Now or Never for These Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Fashion DealsI looked through pages and pages of shoes so you don’t have to.
  8. celebrity shopping
    What Suzie Kondi Can’t Live Without“I feel bad for all the other soap in the world because it’s just not going to happen anymore.”
  9. strategist round table
    Why Are People Shopping for Halloween Décor in July?We gathered our resident Halloween obsessives to explain “spooky season” to us.
  10. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Womenswear 100The basics (and not-so-basics) to build your own wardrobe.
  11. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Sea NY for Kids and Ice-Cream CharmsPlus, Christy Dawn menswear and the Citizenry’s cheapest bedding yet.
  12. women’s apparel
    Natori’s ‘Unicorn of Undergarments’ Feathers Bra Is Just $48 NowYou really do forget you have it on — the sign of a truly great bra.
  13. amazon prime day 2024
    The 76 Best Prime Day Fashion Deals (That End Tonight)Including See by Chloé flats, Madewell bags, and lots of Levi’s.
  14. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Espadrilles?Including “Coney Island–strolling shoes that scream double gelato scoops and lazes by the lake.”
  15. style
    There Are a Lot of Things Under $35 at Everlane’s Somewhat Extreme SaleIncluding a $29 linen dress and $23 short-sleeved button-down.
  16. women’s apparel
    This ‘Right Amount of Tight’ Skims Tank Is Just $28 NowPuppets and Puppets founder Carly Mark owns five of them.
  17. 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.”
  18. 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.”
  19. dont dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Noah Totes and Ketchup KeychainsPlus, The Bear merch that sold out is back again.
  20. beauty
    The 6 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekThe glosses, mascara, and nail polish we’ve been testing (and loving) this week.
  21. women’s shoes
    Wedding-Guest Heels (That You Can Actually Dance in) for Less Than $100The heels feel like “walking on clouds.”
  22. women’s shoes
    So Many Sandals Are on Sale Right NowEverything from cherry-red Camper sandals to lip-printed Castañer espadrilles.
  23. 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.”
  24. bath and body
    Ask Me About My Once-Weekly DeodorantThe best, most reliable deodorants, according to the Strategist’s Beauty Brief writers.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. beauty
    The 7 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekIncluding a $6 conditioner and a $9 liquid eyeliner.
  29. 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.”
  30. 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.
  31. women’s apparel
    There Are Truly Hundreds of Swimsuits on Sale Right NowHere are my favorite 18.
  32. 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.
  33. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. suncare
    The Face SPF Our Beauty Writers Actually BuyOur tried-and-true picks with no white cast.
  37. deal of the day
    We Found Some Nice-Looking Natori Robes Under $50One even has an extra 10 percent off coupon at checkout.
  38. deal of the day
    Here’s a Half-Off One-Piece Ahead of Swimsuit SeasonIt’s ruched, strapless, and comes with UPF protection.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.”
  41. deal of the day
    These Are Some Incredibly Cheap Gap UndiesComfortable, cheap, and easy to buy in bulk.
  42. women’s accessories
    What Is Vermeil, and Other Gold-Related QuestionsIncluding the difference between gold-plated, gold-filled, and solid-gold jewelry.
  43. 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.
  44. sales
    Here’s a Handy Ring Holder for Just $13It comes in silver or gold and doubles as an objet d’art.
  45. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Black Flats Under $200?Including a Chanel-esque pair that’s a tenth of the price.
  46. 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.”
  47. organization
    The 17 Very Best Drawer OrganizersYour silverware deserves better.
  48. dogs
    The 13 Very Best Dog LeashesVet- and trainer-approved leashes for everyday walks, late-night outings, and even jogs.
  49. sales
    Levi’s Famous Ribcage Jeans Are on Super-sale for As Low As $32“Deliriously high” with just a little bit of stretch.
  50. women’s fashion
    What Is Stretch Denim?And how much stretch is too much stretch?
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