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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. women’s fashion
    Every (Good) Cheap Thing in J.Crew’s Presidents’ Day SaleIncluding High Sport dupes and Christopher John Rogers originals.
  2. women’s shoes
    The 12 Very Best Chelsea Boots for WomenOne pair is versatile enough to wear to the ballet — and then on a hike.
  3. women’s shoes
    The 13 Very Best Ankle Boots for WomenIncluding the Docs worn by the Clash (and the glitterati).
  4. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Safety Razors (and Blades)Short-handle razors, long-handle razors, and razors for easily irritated skin.
  5. gifts
    52 Gifts for Moms (at Every Price Point)From fruit-shaped sticky notes to an initialed silk pillowcase.
  6. dental care
    The 8 Very Best Over-the-Counter Mouth Guards for Teeth Grinders“Teeth are stupid” — so they need a little extra support sometimes.
  7. health
    The Very Best MultivitaminsThink of these dietitian-recommended multivitamins as an “insurance policy” for those veggies that sometimes don’t make it onto your plate.
  8. bath and body
    The 14 Very Best Body Lotions for Dry SkinIncluding everyday options, lotions for sensitive skin, and products to specifically treat inflamed dry skin and dryness caused by eczema.
  9. women’s sleepwear
    The 17 Very Best Bathrobes for Women“The stripes make me feel like I’m about to walk out onto my private veranda somewhere on the Riviera.”
  10. women’s apparel
    The Best Jeans on Sale Right NowFrom straight legs to wide legs and barrel legs.
  11. women’s sleepwear
    The 12 Very Best Pajamas for WomenSleep like a Portuguese aristocrat.
  12. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s UnderwearNo brief left behind.
  13. women’s apparel
    The 6 Very Best Plus-Size Black Work Pants for WomenFor all-day meetings and after-work drinks.
  14. saw something said something
    This Is Chappell Roan’s Grammys NotebookThe striped and solid ribbons and the color were clues.
  15. women’s apparel
    All Gap Jeans Are on Sale Right NowTake it from the Strategist’s denim correspondent: You won’t see prices like these again for a while.
  16. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Puma Speedcats and Georgian Mourning RingsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  17. women’s sleepwear
    The 11 Very Best Silk Pajamas for WomenIncluding the silk version of the shirt Nicole Kidman wears in Eyes Wide Shut.
  18. beauty
    Valentine’s Day Is for Using the Good StuffThe extra-nice products the Beauty Brief writers are indulging in this holiday.
  19. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Long-Sleeved T-shirts for Women “I can just tell it’s the kind of shirt that’s going to be in about the same condition in like, five years.”
  20. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best White Button-down Shirts for WomenFrom classic cotton to luxurious silk.
  21. celebrity shopping
    What Natasha Rothwell Can’t Live Without“Most of the things that are leveling up my life have come from swag bags.”
  22. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Electric Razors“Using electric razors can be so much better for the skin.”
  23. women’s shoes
    The 15 Very Best White Sneakers for Women“You can’t go wrong with Air Force 1s, and as a native New Yorker, I would feel embarrassed not to own a pair.”
  24. women’s shoes
    The 11 Very Best Loafers for WomenOne pair looks like Celine for a tenth of the price.
  25. women’s apparel
    The 16 Very Best BrasFrom everyday T-shirt styles to special-occasion strapless.
  26. women’s apparel
    The 8 Very Best Plus-Size Women’s JeansFrom skinny to straight to wide-leg to boot-cut.
  27. women’s apparel
    The 10 Very Best Black Work Pants for WomenFor your nine-to-five (and beyond).
  28. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best Jeans for WomenNo stone (wash) was left unturned.
  29. women’s jewelry
    The Best Studs, According to People Whose Taste We Trust“If I were a more honorable person, I’d probably take them out for sleep, but most of the time I don’t and it’s been fine.”
  30. organization
    The 14 Very Best Storage BinsPlaces to put your off-season clothes and those old CDs you can’t let go of.
  31. women’s apparel
    The 10 Very Best Black TurtlenecksFrom tissue-thin to oversize to one that’s like “full-upper-body Spanx.”
  32. women’s accessories
    The Best Hoops, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding sculptural silver and diamonds “so subtle you’ll do a double take.”
  33. gifts
    A Jewelry Collector on the Nicest Fine Jewelry Under $500Including a pearl plum based on a still life by an Italian nun.
  34. women’s apparel
    The Very Best ShapewearSpanx isn’t the only option, but it’s a favorite for a reason.
  35. beauty
    The Beauty Staples We’re Bringing Into 2025Our beloved (but somewhat boring) can’t-live-withouts.
  36. dental care
    The 9 Very Best Electric ToothbrushesIncluding rotating, oscillating, and sonic toothbrushes.
  37. organization
    The 16 Very Best Jewelry OrganizersPut your pearls in their place.
  38. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Araks for J.Crew and Ceremonia Dry ShampooPlus, lip balm from Nécessaire and new JW Anderson for Uniqlo.
  39. health
    The 9 Very Best SAD LampsEverything you need to know about buying a light-therapy lamp to treat seasonal affective disorder, a.k.a. SAD.
  40. women’s fashion
    The Reformation Sale Got Even BetterAnd it’s even better than Reformation’s Black Friday sale.
  41. style
    All the Best After-Christmas Fashion DealsFrom Alex Mill to & Other Stories.
  42. women’s apparel
    Alex Mill’s After-Christmas Sale Is Better Than Cyber MondayAnd our favorite sweater is down to just $60 now.
  43. women’s fashion
    The Best Corduroy Pants, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIn green, pink, and everything in between.
  44. face
    The Concealers Our Writers Actually Buy“It’s the first concealer I ever bought, and it’s still my favorite.”
  45. women’s jewelry
    Some Sculptural, Bottega-esque Earrings for Less Than $18If you’re looking for a last-minute gift (or rewarding yourself for getting your gift shopping done early).
  46. celebrity shopping
    What Chi Ossé Can’t Live Without“When it comes to an eyebrow pencil: No frills, please.”
  47. gifts
    The Expensive Gifts for Moms That Are Actually Worth ItDon’t get her another candle.
  48. gifts
    Which Stores Offer the Best Online Gift Wrapping?Not a plain brown box in sight.
  49. women’s apparel
    Get a Shiny New Amazon Coat for $90It’s the coat, but in silver — and for 40 percent off.
  50. holiday decor
    The Best Artificial Christmas Trees, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding the one that shared a scene with Viggo Mortensen and another that’s covered in glitter.
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