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Rachael Griffiths

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  1. foot week
    The Best Tools, Creams, and Balms for Calluses, According to PodiatristsIf your feet are prone to dry-skin buildup, we’re here to help.
  2. foot week
    What Celebrity Podiatrist Margaret Dabbs Can’t Live Without“I love champagne — I have to tell you.”
  3. foot week
    What Nike Air Max Creative Director Dylan Raasch Can’t Live WithoutI walk over and this guy hands it to me and says “Eat this.” And I’m like “Eat it?” He replies, “That’s how pure this is.”
  4. this thing’s incredible
    These Temporary Tattoos Are So Convincing, People Ask Me How Much They HurtAll day long, when the tattoo caught people’s eye, I’d get questions such as “when did you get that?” or “wow – did it hurt?”
  5. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best White T-Shirt for Women?13 women with great taste share their best white T-shirt recommendations, from classic to scoop-necked versions and ultraluxe tees.
  6. recommended by experts
    What’s the Best Bar Soap?If you’ve found yourself becoming more discerning about what you wash with, you’re not alone.
  7. painless shopping
    42 Cheap But Expensive-Looking Bedroom AccessoriesIncluding a Fair Trade area rug at an Ikea price.
  8. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best Silk Shirt?Including budget, statement, and plus-size options.
  9. painless shopping
    27 Last-Minute Gifts That Will Arrive by Mother’s DayIncluding gifts for under £10, £20, and £30.
  10. painless shopping
    17 Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Buy From ESEA-Owned BusinessesIncluding gifts for mums with overflowing jewellery boxes and those who never want anything at all.
  13. painless shopping
    The Cheapest, Nicest Mother’s Day Gifts From Expensive BrandsIncluding an entry-level Aesop lip cream, a customisable bottle of Champagne, and some ludicrously comfy slippers.
  14. celebrity shopping
    What Bridgerton’s Adjoa Andoh Can’t Live Without“I remember giving it to an actor friend just before we went on, and he drank it and promptly threw up in the toilet.”
  15. saw something said something
    I Finally Tracked Down Florence Pugh’s ‘Cooking With Flo’ ApronsA quest through a spine-chilling number of open tabs.
  16. painless shopping
    38 Cheap But Expensive-Looking Bathroom AccessoriesIncluding a made-in-the-UK hand soap, a highly covetable bath robe, and a pleasingly herbal candle.
  17. gifts they might actually want
    19 Valentine’s Day Gifts You Can Buy From ESEA-Owned BusinessesIncluding a delicate pearl necklace, a Barbican-inspired tote bag, and a curated selection of Korean skin care.
  18. recommended by experts
    What’s the Best Streaming Service?Including the best service for cinephiles, those who overnight U.S. drama, and reality-TV bingers.
  19. ask a cool person
    A Beginner’s Guide to LatexwearWe spoke to five experts — including a stylist and a fetishest — about how to choose and care for your latexwear, as well as the best spots to shop.
  20. ask a cool person
    The Best Women’s Raincoats, According to Cool PeopleWell-dressed women — from stylists, performers, and fashion writers — share their picks of the best raincoats for every type of woman and season.
  21. painless shopping
    The 40 Best E-Gift Cards for Every Type of PersonWe scoured the internet to find an e-card option suitable for absolutely every type of person (and one that will arrive on time).
  22. painless shopping
    28 Last-Minute Gifts on Amazon for the People You Almost Forgot AboutIncluding suggestions for your kid’s new BFF, your book club’s Secret Santa, and your snack-obsessed colleague.
  25. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: Thoughtful Gifts for Friends Going Through a Tough TimeWe chatted with experts — including authors and a grief therapist — to find the most thoughtful ways of reaching out to a friend during tough times.
  26. painless shopping
    The Cheapest, Nicest Gifts From the Most Expensive BrandsIncluding a Fendi dog lead and a Prada lunchbox.
  27. cyber monday 2021
    The Best Cyber Monday Beauty and Skin-Care DealsIncluding major discounts on Olaplex, Nars, Creme de la Mer, and Charlotte Tilbury.
  28. black friday 2021
    The Best Black Friday Beauty and Skin-Care DealsIncluding major discounts on Olaplex, Nars, Cr`eme de la Mer, and Charlotte Tilbury.
  29. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Star Wars Fans, According to Star Wars FansIncluding the best gifts for Chewie fans, Ben Solo apologists, and those who could make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs.
  30. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: Help Me Find a (Cheap, Stylish) Quilted RobeIn this edition of “Ask the Strategist,” we hunt for a stylish quilted robe that doesn’t cost a fortune.
  31. plant week
    17 Actually Stylish Plant Pots (You Can Buy on Amazon)From self-watering troughs, to cheap-but-nice-looking ceramic pots.
  32. plant week
    The Best Greenhouses on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersFrom the best pop-up option, to the best greenhouse for kids.
  33. people’s choice
    The Best Fan Heaters on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding the best oscillating, less-expensive, and desktop options.
  34. celebrity shopping
    What Lawrence Chaney Can’t Live Without“It’s been really thrown about — used like me in the bedroom — and it still works.”
  37. painless shopping
    The 17 Best Gifts for Every Type of Person (From ESEA-Owned Businesses)Including gifts for your co-worker that loves to bake, your sister who’s just headed to uni, and your boyfriend who can’t tell retinol from cleanser.
  38. people’s choice
    The Best Baby Halloween Costumes on Amazon, According to ReviewersIncluding the best Baby Yoda costume, the best pumpkin costume, and the best princess costume.
  39. celebrity shopping
    What Paloma Faith Can’t Live Without“They make me feel like I’m Diana Vreeland or someone, very Zsa Zsa Gabor.”
  40. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best Puffer Jacket for Women?As we enter big coat season buying a puffer might be on your to-do list.
  41. people’s choice
    The Best Backpacks on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersFrom the most stylish backpacks to the best option for secondary-school students.
  42. people’s choice
    The Best Laptop Cases on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersFrom laptop sleeves and shells, to cases for tablets.
  43. people’s choice
    The Best Laptop Backpacks on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding stylish options, backpacks for larger laptops, and the top pick for students.
  44. trust me i should know
    Everything You Need to Pack for University Halls (According to a Recent Grad)If you want to avoid the ick of communal living, it is crucial that you invest in some sliders.
  45. recommended by experts
    The Best False Lashes, According to ExpertsIncluding budget and full-glam options and the best styles for beginners
  46. people’s choice
    The Best Portable Chargers on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding wireless, solar-powered, and pocket-size options.
  49. prime day 2021
    The Best Amazon Prime Day Kids and Baby Deals (So Far)Including buggies, toys, furniture, and expert-recommended appliances.
  50. people’s choice
    The Best Water Bottles on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding cooling bottles, bottles with built-in straws, and ones that can help you reach your daily drinking goals.
  51. trust me i should know
    Using These Tools, I Taught Myself How to Sew (and Hem and Alter) Most AnythingIncluding a sensible sewing machine and darling dressmaking pins.
  52. people’s choice
    The Best Portable Barbecues on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding stylish, inexpensive, and heavy-duty options.
  53. people’s choice
    The Best Outdoor Games on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersFrom traditional lawn games to all-ages treasure hunts.
  54. people’s choice
    The Best Tents on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersFrom the best-rated tent for kids to the best-rated pop-up option.
  55. people’s choice
    The Best Ring Lights on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding the best ring lights for Zoom calls, selfies, and home discos.
  56. this thing’s incredible
    These TikTok-Famous Leggings Far Surpass My LululemonsFrom Lizzo to my FYP, the leggings were everywhere.