Brenley Goertzen

Minneapolis

Junior Writer at The Strategist

writing for @NYmag @Strategist / alum of @NYU_journalism @UCBerkeley

Articles

Lands’ End’s Do-It-All Tote Is 30 Percent Off for Strategist Readers

1 week ago | nymag.com | Alexandra Polk |Brenley Goertzen

The Strategist’s Two-Day Sale ends tonight, and if there’s any one deal I suggest grabbing before it does, it’s the Lands’ End versatile canvas tote. Writer Brenley Goertzen recently named the tote one of the very best beach bags thanks to its water-repellent base, sturdy structure (that keeps it standing upright even in sand), and easy-access pockets (five of them, to be exact). But the bag also makes a great travel bag, whether as a weekend tote or a personal item on flights.
The Post-Pandemic Pull-on Pant

1 week ago | nymag.com | Brenley Goertzen

Pull-on pants — from satin-y Reformation ones to Brooke Callahan’s side-tie pairs — have had something of a moment over the past year or so, but in my family, they’ve been the preferred style for much longer than that. My mom, who was a rhythmic gymnast and dancer, had dozens of ’90s track pants and joggers with stretchy waistbands — so to me, anything similar was not only cool but truly practical. Still, pull-on pants have their detractors.
The Best Jeans, According to Tasteful People 2025

4 weeks ago | nymag.com | Ambar Pardilla |Brenley Goertzen |Jeremy Rellosa

Welcome to Jeans Month on the Strategist, where we’re obsessively vetting denim — from trying on every pair at the Gap to asking dozens of stylish people about their favorite fits. For more, head to our Jeans Month hub. It’s become a Strategist tradition to ask people with particular, exacting, exceptional taste about the “best” of something, from cardigans and sweatshirts to wedding-guest dresses and scarves.
Everything Worth Buying at Bloomingdale’s Spring Friends & Family Sale

1 month ago | nymag.com | Brenley Goertzen

33 items in this article 33 items on sale! Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers I have a long list of reasons why I love shopping at Bloomingdale’s, from the Little Brown Bags to the ever-appealing lineup of designer and designer-adjacent brands — and, of course, the retailer’s extremely good sales. Right now, Bloomingdale’s is having its spring Friends & Family sale, and you can receive 25 percent off on women’s and men’s fashion, fine jewelry, and home goods.
Ole Henriksen’s Friends & Family Sale Is Live (for Strategist Readers Only)

1 month ago | nymag.com | Brenley Goertzen

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers With cold weather (almost) behind us, now’s the time to refresh your skin-care routine for spring — and lots of Strategist-approved products at Ole Henriksen are up to 30 percent off through Monday, March 24, as part of the retailer’s Friends & Family Sale. The sale officially starts tomorrow, but Strategist readers get access to the discounts one day early with the code STRAT.
A Huge List of Sales: That Stanley Cup and Studded Jeans

1 month ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly |Brenley Goertzen |Ambar Pardilla

36 items in this article 36 items on sale! Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Apparently, Daylight Saving Time is everyone’s excuse to have a sale. Fine by me, because this week has been filled with good fashion deals from Gap, Madewell, Everlane, Shopbop, and many, many more. If you need to upgrade your spring wardrobe, now’s the time. It’s also Sleep Awareness Week, which means just about every sleep brand is marking down their pillows, bedding, and mattresses.
A Huge List of Sales: $100 Allina Liu and a Surprise Glossier Sale

1 month ago | nymag.com | Sam Daly |Brenley Goertzen

43 items in this article 43 items on sale! Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers ’Twas a beauty bonanza this week, with Dermstore, Nordstrom, and, starting today, Ulta offering sizable discounts on everything from our Best in Class sunscreen to Maison Margiela candles and perfume sets. Dermstore’s sale is especially good: Nearly everything is 20 percent off until next Thursday night, which is a deal the retailer offers only once or twice a year.
Cream Leather Madewell Boots, If You Dare — for $45

2 months ago | nymag.com | Brenley Goertzen

Deal of the Day This is the one thing on sale (out of many things on sale we write about) you should buy today. Read more here. Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Retailer It’s always around this point in winter when I find myself craving a new pair of one kind of shoe above all others — not sneakers or clogs but ankle boots. If you’re looking for a new pair too, Madewell’s The Darcy Ankle Boots are the cheapest we’ve ever seen, at Nordstrom Rack.
Drop Your Questions for Ask the Strategist: Valentine’s Day Gifts

2 months ago | nymag.com | Brenley Goertzen

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers In our semi-regular advice column, “Ask the Strategist,” we answer your most burning shopping questions by surveying friends, calling up experts, and drawing on our own personal experience. For this edition, we’re going live (or rather, live-ish). On Friday, February 7, our writers Brenley Goertzen and Jeremy Rellosa are going to be answering your Valentine’s Day gifting questions live in the comments. All you have to do is ask.
Joanna Goddard’s Migraine-Relief Cap Is Just $24

Jan 16, 2025 | nymag.com | Brenley Goertzen

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Retailer I’m someone who gets brain-squeezing tension headaches, and while ice rollers provide a bit of relief, I usually end up popping a few Advil. If you prefer non-medicated treatments, the gel cap from TheraICE is a next-level option that molds to your entire head and is completely reusable. The stretchy hat provides both hot and cold therapy (all you need is a freezer or microwave).