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Olivia Hanson

Olivia Hanson

Name: Olivia Hanson

Title: Celebrity Commerce Assistant Editor

Location: Des Moines, IA

Expertise: Celebrity Style, Fashion, Beauty, Sales, Gifts, Product Testing

Olivia Hanson is a commerce writer for Us Weekly who covers celebrity style and beauty, problem-solving fashion, product reviews and can’t-miss sales. She has a keen eye for trends and finding affordable alternatives for styles seen on celebrities, like Kate Middleton, Katie Holmes and Gisele Bundchen. She puts A-lister-loved products to the test to determine if these items are worthy of everyday shoppers’ wallets. Prior to joining UsWeekly, she received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Iowa State University. Olivia has written for several digital and print publications, including InStyle, People, Real Simple, Shape, Reader’s Digest, Travel + Leisure and more.

Olivia brings over eight years of digital writing experience to Us Weekly. Her expertise spans various digital publications, including InStyle, People, Shape, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Better Homes and Gardens, The Street, Reader’s Digest, The Quality Edit, The Iowa State Daily and Trend Magazine.
She is skilled at finding affordable alternatives for celebrity fashion, as well as finding the best deals during major sales events, like Amazon Prime Day, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Sephora Savings Event and more.
Olivia has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Iowa State University
Olivia joined the Us Weekly commerce team in January 2024

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Olivia has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Iowa State University

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Amazon’s End-of-Summer Sale Has Matching Sets, Sneakers and More From $9

Now that summer is coming to a close, I’m swapping out warm-weather staples for fall-looking pieces with chocolate hues, suede materials and layerable designs. To get the look I’m going for, I went hunting through Amazon’s End-of-Summer Sale for fashion finds that can bridge the gap between this season and the next. Think breezy matching […]

Jessica Alba at the "Exhibiting Forgiveness" LA Premiere held at The Gagosian on September 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Jessica Alba’s Sporty-Chic Dress Has a $26 Lookalike on Amazon — See It

School pickup, coffee runs, tennis lessons — Jessica Alba may have found a sporty-chic dress that can handle all three. Her preppy black-and-white style strikes that sweet spot between country club polish and genuinely practical style, and you can recreate the look with a similar Amazon find for $26. Alba was spotted showing off the […]

Martha Stewart at Netflix's "Martha" New York Premiere at The Paris Theater on October 21, 2024 in New York, New York.

Martha Stewart’s Exact Garden Shoes Are Only $40 on Amazon

Martha Stewart knows her way around a garden, so when she reveals the shoes she actually wears while tending to hers, we pay attention. Her latest pick manages to be practical without sacrificing style, trading clunky garden boots for a surprisingly sleek sandal. Even better, her exact shoes are available on Amazon for only $40. […]

Elisabeth Moss is seen on the set of "Conviction" in Uptown, Manhattan on August 17, 2026 in New York City.

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Elisabeth Moss' Loose, Polished Blouse Is Perfect for the Office

Bloated days have a funny way of making even your most reliable work tops feel like the enemy. But Elisabeth Moss just made a strong case for swapping anything clingy or restrictive for a loose, silky button-down that still looks completely polished — and we found a similar style on Amazon for just $24. Moss […]

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13 Best Under-$100 Fashion Finds From Amazon's Pre-Fall Sale

If your fall wishlist is already getting dangerously long, Amazon’s latest sale could make it a lot less expensive. I found major pre-fall markdowns on everything from jeans and lightweight layers to shoes, bags and accessories, including several pieces that work just as well now as they will once temperatures drop. Some of the best […]

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17 New Early Fall Amazon Staples Worth Adding to Your Closet Now

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Jennifer Aniston attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "Murder Mystery 2" at Regency Village Theatre on March 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Get Jennifer Aniston’s Cherry Red Flip-Flop Look on Amazon for $14

Jennifer Aniston was making cherry red look cool long before it became fashion’s favorite color (again). While her early 2000s outfit may be decades old, the surprisingly chic flip-flops she wore feels especially right in 2026. Even better, a similar pair is hiding on Amazon for only $14. Back in 2003, Aniston was spotted walking […]

Mirja Klein is seen wearing a navy zip front jacket with a high collar from The Frankie Shop; matching navy cargo trousers with a self tie belt from The Frankie Shop; brown leather flip flops from A.Emery; a medium sized olive suede top handle bag from DeMellier; oversized rectangular acetate sunglasses with dark tinted lenses from Phoebe Philo; blonde hair worn long with a center part during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 on August 6, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

17 Amazon ‘Carpool Sets’ for Looking Put-Together in 30 Seconds

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Isla Fisher is seen on August 17, 2026 in New York City.

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Vanessa Hudgens attends the 2026 HollyShorts Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

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Vanessa Hudgens’ Sparkly Date Night Bag Has a $24 Lookalike

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Olivia Munn’s Rich-Girl Tote Style Is Perfect for Commuters

Olivia Munn just made me want to dress like I have a corner office in Manhattan. The Your Friends & Neighbors actress stepped out in an impossibly chic all-black look, but it was her oversized carryall that really caught my eye. Considering how many celebrity tote bags have been inspiring my fall wardrobe lately, that’s […]

Jennifer Garner at the Hammer Museum on July 8, 2026

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Consider your ‘What do I wear with this?’ problem solved. Jennifer Garner is giving Us style inspiration with a simple black V-neck sweater that deserves prime real estate in any closet. The look works with practically everything, and we found a similar Amazon find that copies her outfit formula to a T. Garner was spotted […]

Diane Batoukina wears brown hair with a center part pulled back into a low bun, black rectangular aviator sunglasses with dark lenses by Kaleos, an ivory white sleeveless midi dress with a scoop neck, lace trim, broderie anglaise, floral embroidery and tiered gathered panels by Rouje, a cream white woven tote bag with brown leather shoulder straps by Liffner, black open-toe block-heel sandals shoes by Vanessa Bruno, during a street style fashion photo session, on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France.

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Each year, August puts me in a fashion predicament: I’m ready to dress for fall but the weather hasn’t exactly gotten the memo. Add being 5’3″ into the equation, and finding transitional pieces that are both seasonally appropriate and petite-friendly becomes even trickier. That’s why I’m gravitating toward clothing pieces with shorter hems, waist-defining silhouettes […]

Jennifer Lawrence attends the "Die My Love" photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2025 in Cannes, France.

Copy Jennifer Lawrence’s Slouchy Cool Mom Purse for $21

Jennifer Lawrence found the easiest way to give a basic summer outfit instant cool-mom energy: add a slouchy purse style. The relaxed silhouette has that effortless, tossed-over-the-shoulder feel that makes even sweatpants look intentional. And while Lawrence’s designer version costs hundreds, we found a similar style for $21. Lawrence was spotted out and about wearing […]

Victoria Beckham attends the Premiere of "Lola" at Regency Bruin Theatre on February 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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My 64-year-old mom recently mentioned that her closet could use a little refresh before fall, and as a shopping editor, I was more than happy to take on the assignment. I wanted to find pieces that feel current without straying too far from her classic style, with plenty of comfortable options she can wear to […]

Gisele Bundchen leaves ABC's "The View" on the Upper West Side on March 21, 2024 in New York City.

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Jessica Alba visits SiriusXM Studios on June 04, 2024 in New York City.

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Victoria Beckham attends the Premiere of "Lola" at Regency Bruin Theatre on February 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Victoria Beckham has a knack for making vacation dressing look impossibly expensive, and her latest handbag might be the ultimate example. The dreamy wicker purse she carried has all the makings of a rich-looking summer accessory but its jaw-dropping $44,100 price tag is another story. Luckily, we found a similar woven style that channels her […]

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