
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 Haven't Even Moved Yet, But I've Already Ordered These 15 Chic Home Fragrance Finds
Smells like success.
By Maya Thomas
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Suddenly, This Underrated Flower Has Dominated My Beauty Routine, From Elegant Scents to Skincare
There's nothing sweeter.
By Maya Thomas
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This Classic, French Girl Approved Mascara Is All You Need for Flirty Lashes
A must-have for volume, length, and curl.
By Maya Thomas
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It's Bridal Season, and I Can't Stop Pinning These 21 Wedding Nail Designs
Say "I do" to these ideas.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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1998's Practical Magic Is a Crash Course In Whimsigoth Beauty, And I'm Taking Notes
Consider us enchanted.
By Maya Thomas
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The Best Nail Products of 2025
By Maya Thomas
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The Best Beauty Tools of 2025
By Maya Thomas
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I Finally Embraced My Natural Hair, and These 11 Products Made It So Much Easier
It's the defined curls for me.
By Maya Thomas
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These 11 Shampoos and Conditioners for Hair Growth Are 100% Worth Every Dollar—Experts Agree
Get ready to screenshot.
By Maya Thomas
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Don't Sleep on Strawberry-Scented Perfumes—11 Our Picky Editors Love Most
These are seriously sweet.
By Maya Thomas
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Heads-Up! These 9 Fashion-Forward Nail Trends Are About to Dominate Your FYP in Fall 2025
You don't want to miss out on these.
By Maya Thomas
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Fashion People From Amsterdam to NYC Are Wearing This Chic and Timeless Hairstyle
Say goodbye to your boring braids.
By Maya Thomas
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This Viral Makeup Artist Is Basically the Beauty World's Picasso—Here's Why We're Obsessed
She's taking TikTok by storm.
By Maya Thomas
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Trust Me—This Powdery, Earthy Note Is All You Need to Elevate Your Fragrance Game
Get ready to turn heads.
By Maya Thomas
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This Under-the-Radar Hair-Removal Method Works Even Better Than Shaving (I Asked the Experts)
It's time to revamp your hair-removal routine.
By Maya Thomas