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Black Friday arrives early at Ulta. Every week until the big deal, new products will be on sale. This week, we’re eyeing 30 percent of brands including Tarte and TYMO, and 40 percent off Dr. Brandt gift sets. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Color correcting your skin before applying concealer and foundation neutralizes redness, dark circles, and brown splotches. Makeup artist Daniel Martin tells us how to do it right. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Everyone’s talking about prepping, but whether you’re anxious about AI, climate change, fires, storms, or something else, don’t go overboard: Put together a go bag with these ten essentials that will get you through most emergencies, and rest easier. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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We talked to the experts to find the best gaming laptops, whether you want a budget machine that lets you hit high frame rates or an OLED display and true desktop-level performance wherever you go, including the latest laptops from Razer and Lenovo. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Writer Laura Neilson set out to find a pair of stirrup pants that would work for her five-foot-ten height. She tried pairs from Commando, Zara, Leset, and more. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Our writer Bella Druckman tried all the colorful wired headphones. There are metallic ones from Chroma and a braided pair from Posh Tech. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Our writer rounded up all kinds of Christmas tree skirts from West Elm, Anthropologie, the Six Bells, Balsam Hill, and more. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Our beauty writer tested out Tangle Teezer’s new Complete Care hairbrush, which causes adds shine and volume and detangles hair without causing damage. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Your gaming rig deserves a great gaming monitor, so our experts recommend the best 4K, OLED, ultrawide, and 1,440p monitors from Asus, AOC, MSI, and Alienware, with the highest refresh rates, color accuracy, and all the features you need to compete. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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We found the best tasteful home goods on sale from brands including Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, Nickey Kehoe, and more. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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To keep his hands free while filming HBO’s The Rehearsal, Nathan Fielder wears a snug laptop harness that looks like a baby carrier. We looked for the exact brand and style that he wears, as well as some alternative options. nymag.com/strategist/2026/10…
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This set of four vintage-looking Godinger Champagne coupe glasses is marked down by 68 percent, making it only $16, or $4 per glass. nymag.com/strategist/2026/10…
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For our ‘Beauty Aisle’ column, trichologist and AWARE Hair founder Tina Mui shares her favorite things from the drugstore, including Wet Brush Smooth Styler Hairbrush, Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Mist, and After Bite Xtra Insect Bite Treatment. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Chef Eric Sze tells us about the items he can’t cook without, including Tamaki Gold California Koshihikari Short-Grain Rice, Yu Ding Xing Taiwan Pineapple Soy Sauce, Bull Head Shallot Sauce, and Mom’s Dry Noodle Guanmiao Ramen. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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