Karen Silas
Senior Lifestyle EditorI'm a Senior Lifestyle Editor and avid bargain shopper with more than 20 years of editorial experience in the celebrity, lifestyle, homes, beauty and fashion spheres, including my latest role as one of HELLO! Online's resident shopping experts since 2020.
My "A to Z" is Amazon to Zara Home - and if you've heard of a trending product, from a celebrity fave to a game-changer home buy, there's a good chance I'm thinking about adding it to basket if I haven't already.
I'm passionate about home decor - home makeover shows are my kryptonite - and whether you're looking to shop budget-friendly lookalikes of trending looks, designer finds on sale or TikTok's newest *fire emoji* viral buys, I am an expert who'll be able to tell you what to shop now – and where – not to mention the best deals around.
While my 9-5 is covering the latest shopping trends, my spare time isn't just about shopping. I also love discovering beautiful places, cooking without following the recipe and falling asleep to murder shows.
A Seattle-area native and middle child with a Masters Degree from the University of Washington (Go Huskies!), I currently reside in Madrid, Spain with my husband, teen son and rescue cats, Lotta and Pixie.
Want to know more? Follow me @_karensilas_ on Instagram and X.
Recent articles from Karen Silas
Meghan Markle's skin-plumping collagen jelly is from Amazon & we can confirm it's worth it
Beauty lover Meghan Markle is a fan of the affordable K-beauty brand Medicube - and it's such a great price it would be rude not to...
Jennifer Coolidge, 64, says this face firming wand 'does the work for you'
The light therapy wand the White Lotus star loves, plus more of her go-to beauty buys from her hair essentials to her skincare wonders
Taylor Swift's awe-inspiring goddess necklace is so pretty it's making us want one, too
Shop Taylor's exact gold necklace plus some gorgeous lookalikes that will give you the Taylor look
A chic Meghan Markle-approved brand is up to 60% off at Nordstrom Rack - here's what to shop
Meghan Markle-worthy spring looks are on sale at The Rack, including Meghan loved brands L'Agence, Reformation and New Balance
14 beauty products Jennifer Aniston can't live without
All about the star beauty products behind the Friends icon's picture-perfect looks, from her drugstore buy to her luxury skincare and makeup picks
9 best egg chairs for your garden: The outdoor hanging chair trend is still going strong
Shop our edit of the best egg chairs for your garden right now, plus expert advice about how to choose the best one for your space
Shark has slashed £190 off the price of Mrs Hinch's trusted vacuum - hurry
There are massive discounts right now on Shark’s premium vacuums, including the one loved by cleaning guru Mrs Hinch - here’s what you need to know
13 best foot spas and massagers - plus expert advice from a leading podiatrist
If you’re searching for the best foot spa of 2026, we've got you covered with the best foot spas to indulge your feet with
Jennifer Aniston's scary looking face mask is 6x more powerful than LED & it's on sale
The 10-minutes-a-day face mask that the Friends star wore on Instagram is earning rave reviews, and it currently has a major discount
This red light beauty wand is Nicole Kidman-approved - and it has 30% off
If you're ready to glow like a star, this celebrity red carpet prep gadget is a must-have - 58-year-old Nicole Kidman swears by it
Sarah Jessica Parker, 61, has the easiest beauty routine I've ever seen & these are the products she swears by
SJP's hair care, makeup, and skincare faves are an enviably short list, ranging from drugstore buys to Merit and Charlotte Tilbury
Kylie Jenner & Margot Robbie use nipple cream to fix chapped lips & we've tried it too
Kylie and Margot share the same lip balm hack - these are the exact nipple creams they've used and they're from Amazon
Shop Princess Kate's go-to Clarins lip gloss for less on Amazon
Princess Kate's lip gloss is also a nourishing tinted lip treatment - and I'm a fan, too. Find out how to shop the nourishing lip product.
15 beauty products Jennifer Lopez swears by
From JLo’s glow-getter to that perfect nude lip combo (and even some cheap drugstore buys!), these are the product Jennifer loves
Leighton Meester's Korean skincare secret for her glass-like skin at age 39
The 'Gossip Girl' star said she 'shares' her special radiance-boosting serum with husband Adam Brody - here's their skincare secret
Mindy Kaling's fave concealer is 'so good' for dark circles - and it's affordable too
The 46-year-old The Mindy Project star's go-to is one of my faves - and it costs as little as $10 on Amazon - shop it now
The best garden igloos so you can make the most of your outdoor space year round
Create a trending 'garden living room' with our favourite garden pods and domes, from the budget buys to the luxury pods
These Bottega-inspired bags are on my radar because they're so luxe-looking - but affordable
The best woven bags that look designer (including Anne Hathaway's fave). Plus, the specific styles that have made it onto my personal 'dupe' radar this week.
11 best electric toothbrushes plus expert buying advice
Oscillating or sonic? These are the best electric toothbrushes to shop from hi-tech and sustainable, to the cheap-but-effective choices
8 best sofa in a box companies for 2026: Swyft, Habitat & more
Compact, convenient, and speedy delivery – a sofa in a box is the dream for movers and renters and we've found the best to bookmark
Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, loves these beauty buys & there's one that really shocked me
Gwyneth's go-to beauty products go beyond Goop - and are even from the drugstore
I have trouble falling asleep – shoppers say Amazon's white noise machine 'works miracles' so I had to try it
This six-sound sleep aid gadget has over 22,000 five-star reviews - and it has 50% off at Amazon
I tried Jennifer Aniston's beauty-boosting collagen powder & here's what I thought
The Morning Show star's go-to collagen powder is an Amazon top seller, and it's currently on sale. Here's my honest review
Keke Palmer's drugstore secrets to banishing acne
The 'Burbs star’s skincare routine has helped put adult acne and hyperpigmentation behind her
This is the $30 French beauty oil Margot Robbie used for her on-screen glow
Celebrity-loved Embryolisse's multi-tasking beauty oil gave Wuthering Heights star Margot star head-to-toe radiance
Victoria Beckham's flare jeans still live in my mind rent free so I found some amazing lookalikes
The high-waisted '70s-style patch pocket wide-leg jeans we always see Victoria Beckham wearing are inspiring my spring wardrobe
Jennifer Aniston said she 'loves' this lip balm, and I know why
You can shop the Friends star's go-to lip care product on Amazon - shoppers say it's 'amazing'
Kelly Clarkson 'doesn’t even own makeup' but these products keep her camera ready
I tracked down the skincare and beauty products that help Kelly Clarkson glow in the spotlight
Halle Berry, 59, uses this 'skin-tightener' neck cream that's now on my wishlist
The Never Let Go star is a champion of menopause skincare, and this neck serum is her go-to. Plus we round up some more great neck creams to try
10 of the best beard kits to keep his facial hair looking sharp - plus expert advice
Our fave beard sets and trimmer kits of 2026, including MoBros, Bulldog, Amazon & more...
Best air fryers with top reviews: From Ninja to Cosori
We’ve found the best air fryers online that have top reviews, including Jamie Oliver's go-to: tried and tested by shoppers - and us!
Reese Witherspoon, 49, raved about this face cream – and it's so affordable in the Amazon sale
The Morning Show star Reese Witherspoon's go-to skincare product is an icon in the beauty industry and it now has 37% off
8 best eyelash serums for growth & volume that actually work - including some celebrity faves
Whether you've always had sparse lashes or are struggling with the challenges of menopause, these are the eyelash growth serums to try
The ultimate best sofas guide: Our favourite top trends and sofa brands for 2026
We're here to help you shop for sofas with an edit of our favourites plus expert advice on how to choose the best style for your home
13 best mattresses to buy right now - plus some really great deals & discounts
Struggling to sleep? From Emma to Simba, we review the best mattresses for a comfortable sleep in 2026. It's time to help you finally wake up refreshed...
7 'expensive'-looking holiday-ready knits we found on Amazon starting at under $30
Stay chic and cozy this season with affordable wool-blend Arach&Cloz essentials from Amazon. Discover our selection of the the most versatile knits for the holidaysSupported by Arach&Cloz
Oscar winner Zoe Saldana's hairstylist swears by this product for frizz-free hair
Celebrity hair guru Mara Roszak says you should keep the Zoe-approved gloss-booster in your handbag - and you can buy it at Amazon
Brooke Shields has been sharing her fave hair & beauty products and we're taking notes
Actress and author Brooke Shields is looking amazing - and we've got her beauty secrets, from the eyebrow serum she uses to her hair supplements
Bethenny Frankel, 55, raved about this anti-aging Vitamin C serum that you can buy on Amazon
The budget-friendly skin care serum is on Bethenny Frankel’s to-buy list and it's under $30 - see why she loves it and where to buy it
Score this $359 Kate Spade tote for $89.97 at Nordstrom Rack
Reviewers are hailing the luxe-looking tote's 'great price'. Don't miss this 74% off designer deal before the event ends