Saturday, September 20, 2025 • 3 min read

A weekly shopping guide

by Zainab Akande

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What Zainab's buying

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I’ve been on an obsessive denim journey the past few months, trying and returning more pairs of jeans than I’d like to admit. At this point, you could say I’ve earned a PhD in jeans. I’m ready to share my findings.

The MVPs: Levi’s ankle-length and full-length Ribcage jeans are comfy and slimming, with a nice high-rise. They’re my go-to. Madewell also offers an impressive range of stylish jeans in standard, petite, tall and plus-size categories. This ultra-flattering pair is my favorite.
Runners-up: I love Abercrombie jeans, particularly their Curve Love line. If waist gaps are your mortal enemy or you want jeans that are more forgiving around the hips and thighs, you need Curve Love. Gap and Old Navy also have trendy budget-friendly options.
Honorable mentions: The quality of Mother and Frame jeans makes them worthwhile splurges. I like Levi Strauss’s Signature jeans, which have good stretch, hug curves in all the right places and are $28. Lee also makes a solid bootcut that’s on sale for $30.

This week’s review

A ring before and after using Connoisseurs’ $9 Diamond Dazzle Stik

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My coworker Izabella Zaydenberg recently got engaged. Her ring? A 115-year-old vintage diamond and sapphire ring that she hopes to keep sparkling and well-preserved for at least another 100 years. So, she went on the hunt for a jewelry cleaner that could help in-between professional cleanings and found Connoisseurs’ $9 Diamond Dazzle Stik.

“The Diamond Dazzle Stik reduces the amount of oils, dirt and other nasties that linger between the grooves. It doesn't drip or leak, and it's a lot easier than dipping my ring in a chemical-smelling bath,” she said. “Although it doesn’t replace a professional clean, especially if your ring is more delicate or extra-grimy, it’s great in a pinch. Call it a magic wand, if you will.”

Read Izabella’s full review of the Connoisseurs Diamond Dazzle Stik.

This week’s best sales

Martha Stewart-approved towels, Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin candle, and Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Maker

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A luxe bathroom upgrade: Breathe new life into your boudoir with these Martha Stewart-approved towels. They’re 100% cotton, available in six colors and nearly 50% off with code “Football.”
A fan fave fall scent: ’Tis the season for all things pumpkin, so snag this best-selling candle while it’s 33% off. It boasts 120 hours of burn time and delivers maximum scent to fill large rooms.
And something to perk up your morning: Yahoo Senior Home Editor Jessica Dodell-Feder swears by this gadget for high-quality, homemade drip coffee and espresso. Grab it while it’s $50 off.

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The Checkout team

The Checkout is written by Zainab Akande with additional reporting by Jeanine Edwards. Today’s issue was edited by Anthony Rivas and copyedited by Chris Simpson.

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