‘Dancing With the Stars’ Alums Weigh In

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Any smart gift giver knows that surprising someone with high standards while caring for their wallet this holiday season requires navigating the tricky intersection between stylish, high-quality, and affordable gifts. Striking that balance is rare, but if you’re looking to do just that this Christmas, two unlikely guides are dedicated to helping you, in partnership with Walmart Live. Featuring husband and wife duo Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. A professional dancer and sensational slash champion on Dancing with the Stars, he is respected for his unparalleled style and relatable on-screen persona.

During the recently released Walmart Live x TalkShopLive livestream (which you can watch directly in the media player below), the two didn’t talk about the samba ace. Instead, the interactive event, filmed in Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy’s kitchen, explored the season’s best buys. everyone The list includes everything from trend-conscious moms to women who love to be pampered. Walmart says its selection “feels upscale without the high-end price increases.” In a world where paying high prices for non-luxury items is all too common, that’s exactly what we needed to hear.

One of the best parts of the livestream (besides the fact that fans get to hear never-before-seen information about the hosts’ relationship, what they like about each other, etc.) is that products endorsed by Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy can be added to your cart as soon as they mention them. This will make your Walmart shopping experience as seamless as ever.

What is the couple’s first choice of category?Kitchen essentials. And Drew Barrymore’s beautiful 3-quart air fryer is a no-brainer purchase if you’re looking to level up one of the most frequently used spaces in your home, Murgatroyd says. “I mean, how stylish is this?” she asked Chmerkovskiy. “This is exactly what I wanted. I didn’t think I could get something that looked like something made by Bugatti in white and gold,” he replies cheekily. Kitchen tools are the perfect gift for a friend who is busy juggling multiple priorities and often doesn’t have time to cook, or for someone who lives in an apartment and prioritizes space-saving appliances. With four preset functions (air fry, bake, roast, and reheat), Barrymore’s innovative product is truly one of the gifts that keeps on giving.

Moving on to fashion, Murgatroyd, whose red carpet style is absolutely to die for, came out to show off what she’s wearing for this segment’s shoot: the Avia Women’s Scuba Knit Jogger and Quarter Zip Set. She noted the soft, flexible feel of the joggers and the reinforced pleats in the front. When it comes to the quarter-zip game, this piece gets Margatroyd’s approval thanks to its flattering collar and subdued, classy colorway. “I love neutral colors,” she tells the virtual audience. “When you touch this dough, it’s like butter. It’s butter.”

And no shopping trip is complete without immersing yourself in the world of beauty (even if you’re shopping for someone else!). A live stream host can help you in that area as well. Introducing the T3 AireBrush One-Step Hair Dryer Brush, which Murgatroyd calls a “game changer.” It allows you to blow dry and curl your hair all at once while preserving its shine, allowing for salon-quality results in the comfort of your home.

“What I love about this is it’s two in one,” she added. “I dry my hair, I style my hair. If I can combine everything these days into one, my entire beauty routine into one, I’m happy.”

When it comes to skin care, Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy (who is noticeably quiet on livestreams, but still provides considerable comic relief) swear by Good Molecules Skin Prep Essential Kit and By Terry Hydra Balm. The former can upgrade anyone’s skin routine, based on the inclusion of a hydrating hyaluronic acid serum (“It’s that time of year, it’s that time of year,” Murgatroyd says, referring to winter’s negative drying effects) and an invigorating eye gel to brighten the under-eye area (“I stole the under-eye stuff from you,” Chemerkovskiy admits to his wife). A lightweight daily moisturizer.

The latter is featured by the duo in a sexy nude shade and is also a stocking-worthy pick. It has a creamy texture that almost “melts on the lips,” according to Murgatroyd, and also boasts UV protection properties and an attractive, subtle tint.

Are you captivated by the personalities of Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy and impressed by their expertise in all areas of gift-giving? We are too. So don’t waste a second to secure our star-picked top sellers that will make you feel like a million bucks while spending next to nothing.

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Stacia Datskowska Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked as an assistant digital editor at ELLE DECOR, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through the lens of design. Over the past five years, her byline has appeared in USA Today, the Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, the Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Before joining ELLE DECOR, Datskowska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tent pole sale events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskowska regularly reports on celebrity-approved holiday shopping items.