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Liza Corsillo

Senior Writer, the Strategist
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Liza Corsillo is a senior writer at the Strategist who covers kids’ toys, men’s style, and personal care (including face masks). She is a former writer for GQ and an accomplished illustrator.

  1. hair treatments
    The Very Best Men’s Hair-Loss TreatmentsExploring the hair-growth treatments that work, the laser treatment that might, and the vitamins that don’t.
  2. garden
    The 7 Very Best Compost TumblersIncluding a “surprisingly weather-resistant” affordable tumbler and “the Boeing 747 of compost bins.”
  3. pets
    21 Best Black-Owned Pet BrandsFrom dog-food seasoning to pet-deodorizing spray.
  4. year in review
    This Sleek Expandable Shoe Rack Is the Best Thing I Bought This YearIts minimalist design brought peace and order to my nonexistent entryway.
  5. gifts
    The Best Holiday Toys to Buy Before They Sell Out, According to Toy ExpertsWe asked toy-trend experts to predict what’s going to sell out fastest this year.
  6. celebrity shopping
    What Angus Cloud Can’t Live Without“If I buy some shoes, I like to wear ’em, you know? But those ones I don’t want to trash.”
  7. in situ
    Steal My ScarfA selection of never-scratchy, highly shoppable shawls and stoles, all pictured in situ.
  8. celebrity shopping
    What Director Daniel Kwan Can’t Live Without“This past notebook refresh, I discovered how much I love the dot matrix. It’s amazing. You get structure if you want it, but open if you don’t.”
  9. cyber monday 2022
    Our Favorite Cyber Monday Toy Deals (for Kids From 6 Months to Tweens)Including Legos, a dancing Bluey stuffy, Magna-Tiles, and a beginner-friendly Pokémon game.
  10. black friday 2022
    Our Favorite Black Friday Toy Deals (for Kids From 6 Months to Tweens)Including Lego Duplos, a Toniebox, a classic dollhouse, a Squishmallow, and a beginner-friendly Pokémon game.
  11. saw something said something
    We Found Representative-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s JeansHer midterm congressional win was a huge upset, and her jeans are pretty surprising.
  12. celebrity shopping
    What Lena Waithe Can’t Live Without“Rarely do you see such a pretty grinder.”
  13. furniture
    Steal My CouchA selection of shoppable sleepers, settees, and more — as recommended by their passionate owners.
  14. style
    25 Very Timely Halloween Costume IdeasEasy, creative, not-too-hokey ways to channel 2022’s most memorable moments.
  15. october prime day 2022
    The Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale Toy DealsIncluding a realistic shopping cart for toddlers, an adorable squishmallow, and an ooey-gooey slime kit.
  16. women’s shoes
    These Are Actually the Best Birkenstock ClogsIgnore TikTok, Tokio Super Grips are more weather resistant, more comfortable, and better looking than suede Boston Birks.
  17. pets
    12 Dog Halloween Costumes, Vetted 12 Different WaysOur favorite Halloween costumes for dogs, from a Strategist editor-approved crustacean to some very funny canine headgear.
  18. organization
    I Cried When I Lost These $10 ScissorsI use them to cut my bangs, groom my dog, and trim my husband’s hair.
  19. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Brightening Under-eye Cream Is 30 Percent OffGet a Strategist-exclusive head start on Ole Henriksen’s sitewide sale.
  20. deal of the day
    These Soft Cotton J.Crew Boxers Are Just $11The summery patterned boxers would also make great shorts.
  21. back to school
    What 39 Students From Preschool to High School Are Wearing for Back-to-SchoolFrom Pokémon hoodies and light-up shoes to baggy jeans and very tall socks.
  22. shoes
    The Surprisingly Sexy Orthopedic Sandals I’ve Worn 3 Summers in a RowThey pair perfectly with a black swimsuit, make jeans look dressier, and stand up to hours of walking in New York City without looking dirty.
  23. strategist hive mind
    71 Summer Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  24. saw something said something
    With Help from Menswear Reddit, We Found Jeremy Allen White’s Tees From The BearHe’s wearing at least three different brands.
  25. health
    This $6 Piece of Plastic Takes the Pain Out of Vaccine and IVF ShotsSince using it for both of my sons’ COVID vaccines and during IVF, I have become a ShotBlocker evangelist.
  26. celebrity
    How Rachel Comey Broke With UlineFinding an alternative to the far-right-owned cardboard-box purveyor is not so simple.
  27. kitchen
    I Finally Found a Good-Looking Electric Kettle (That’s Not the Stagg)It holds an impressive amount of water and makes my whole kitchen look better.
  28. prime day 2022
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale for Prime DayAll of our favorite things, on sale and in one place.
  29. celebrity shopping
    What Ottessa Moshfegh Can’t Live Without“It smells like church to me — and I’m not someone who grew up going to church. There’s something holy about it.”
  30. celebrity shopping
    What Yara Shahidi Can’t Live Without“I’d like to think I had some decorum, but I poured the whole thing into my hand and ate it.”
  31. deal of the day
    This Classic J.Crew Swimsuit Is Almost 60 Percent OffThe brand is offering deep discounts on a ton of swimwear, including one-pieces, two-pieces, and rash guards.
  32. health
    What’s the Difference Between KN95 and KF94 Masks?We asked infectious-disease doctors which is more effective at blocking COVID-19.
  33. celebrity shopping
    What Quinta Brunson Can’t Live Without“If I go to a Starbucks and they don’t have them, I’m very upset.”
  34. deal of the day
    This Sommelier-Approved Wine-Preservation Kit Is 30 Percent OffSo you can truly have just one glass.
  35. celebrity shopping
    What Bob the Drag Queen Can’t Live Without“Ever since I’ve been using it, I’ve gotten compliments from the dentist. It’s like the highest form of praise.”
  36. footcare
    I Am a Tick-Removing Wizard, and This Tiny Crowbar Is My WandThe Tick Tornado helps me pull ticks of all sizes off my own skin as well as my dog’s.
  37. deal of the day
    The Robot Vacuum I Bought Instead of Couples Therapy Is 30 Percent Off TodayI use it to maintain a dust- and resentment-free home.
  38. saw something said something
    Marimekko Just Launched Peel-and-Stick WallpaperEach roll measures 20.8 inches wide by 18 feet long, and for launch day, every print is 20 percent off.
  39. deal of the day
    My Favorite Indoor Smart Garden for Growing Herbs Is 39 Percent OffThree months of use works out to less than $1 a day for more produce than I alone could ever eat.
  40. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Brightening Under-Eye Cream Is 30 Percent OffGet a Strategist-exclusive head start on Ole Henriksen’s sitewide sale.
  41. productivity
    Are There Any Nice-Looking (and Satisfying) Fidget Toys for Adults?Seven squishy, spiky, and magnetic objects to keep you calm and help you focus.
  42. school
    17 Kids’ Books to Read During Black History Month (and All Year Long)The best board books, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels to start reading during Black History Month and keep reading all year.
  43. deal of the day
    Add Tropical Vibes to Your Living Room With This Deeply Discounted Palm TreeWard off the winter doldrums with this mood-boosting statement plant that’s almost three feet tall.
  44. deal of the day
    This J.Crew Sweatshirt (That’s Soft Like Vintage) Is 74 Percent OffThe stylishly slouchy hoodie is just $23 dollars.
  45. decor
    The Best Butt-Inspired Home DécorPrints, trays, vases, soaps, and candles adorned with bums that you can buy and display in your home right now.
  46. recommended by experts
    How to Travel and Commute Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak, According to ExpertsYes, you should wear a mask.
  47. best bets
    13 Dog Coats They’ll Actually WearPuffy parkas, neck-to-tail slickers, and fleecy vests.
  48. health
    We Tested 82 (and Counting) Actually Kind of Stylish Fabric Face MasksWe checked for fit, comfort, breathability, and how well they block droplets.
  49. deal of the day
    This Everlane Puffer Vest (That’s Perfect for Layering) Is Just $37The perfect layer for chilly apartments and sweaty winter sports.
  50. health
    What You Need to Know About Double-MaskingIt’s time to step up your masks and consider double-masking.
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