
Maya Thomas
Maya Thomas is an Associate Beauty Editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University. After graduating, Maya began freelancing for Parade as a contributing commerce writer. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time rewatching Gossip Girl, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then. Follow her adventures at @itsmayalala on Instagram.
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"I Feel Like I Am in My Flow": Tate McRae on Her Life-Changing Tour, the VMAs, and Post-Show Skincare Essentials
She never skips self-care.
By Maya Thomas
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Beauty Editors and Trichologists Agree—These 15 Oils Actually Work for Unreal Hair Growth
No more sad strands.
By Maya Thomas
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When I Want to Feel Like a Modern Christine Daaé, I Reach for This Feathery, French Perfume
It's elegance in a bottle.
By Maya Thomas
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A Makeup Artist Just Helped Me ID the Best Products to Enhance My Two-Toned Lips
I'm leveling up my lip game.
By Maya Thomas
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Leighton Meester Just Took On a New Role, Then Spilled All the Juicy Beauty Details
There's a lot of history here.
By Maya Thomas
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Under-Eye Circles, Pimples, and Redness: These Concealers Hide Them All
They're must-haves.
By Sarah Yang
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Of All the Beauty Finds I've Used This Year, Here's What I'm Stocking Up on During October Amazon Prime Day
My product lineup has never looked better.
By Maya Thomas
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13 Affordable Perfumes That Smell Just as Luxurious as Designer Brands, Per Editors
If you know, you know.
By Maya Thomas
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15 Dark Academia Inspired Manicures That Evoke Dusty Leather Books, Secret Societies, and Layers of Plaid
We're hitting the books.
By Maya Thomas
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'70s Makeup Looks Are Populating Our Pinterests Again—15 Looks We'll 100% Be Replicating
The disco era delivered.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm Calling It—Collegiate Girl Fall Is Happening, and These Products Epitomize the Trend
It's time to hit the books.
By Maya Thomas
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Think You Don't Like the Smell of Leather? These Perfumes Will Change Your Mind
Get ready to fall in love.
By Maya Thomas
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From Coast to Coast, This Is How the Fashion Set Is Updating Their French Manis
I'm trying this immediately.
By Maya Thomas
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If You Want to Smell Expensive 24/7, You Need to Try This Seductive, French-Girl Secret
It's our favorite fragrance hack.
By Maya Thomas
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Knowing Your Exact Curl Type Can Be Tricky, so 2 Texture Specialists Broke It Down for Us
Your curls will thank you.
By Maya Thomas