Maya Thomas
Maya Thomas is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. 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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The Opera Aesthetic Is In for 2026—20 Beauty Essentials That Evoke Light-Flooded Stages and Velvet SeatsIt deserves a round of applause.
By Maya Thomas
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Confirmed: The Most Deliciously Unexpected Fragrances All Have This Intoxicating Note in CommonTake your pick.
By Maya Thomas
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It's Not Too Late! These Luxe Aesop Sets Make the Perfect Last-Minute Presents for Beauty EnthusiastsI want each and every last one of them.
By Maya Thomas
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If a Natural, Sunless Glow Is Your Goal, Editors and Celeb MUAs Recommend These 7 Liquid BronzersThey work like a dream.
By Maya Thomas
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These Luxe Nail Designs Are Begging to Be Worn With a Glitzy Dress This New Year's EveNew goals, new nails.
By Maya Thomas
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I Almost Gave Up on Maintaining My Year-Round Glow, But This One Product Officially Gives Me HopeHope is restored.
By Maya Thomas
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Per Beauty Tastemakers, Fall Lip Combos Should Be Toasted, Rich, and Perfectly Spiced—4 Top PicksTake your pick.
By Maya Thomas
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Sugar-and-Spice Perfumes Are Trending for Winter, and They All Have This Mouthwatering Note in CommonScents that'll add spice to your day.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm a Bibliophilic Beauty Editor—These 13 Chic Coffee Table Books Are Brimming With InspoFor the love of books and beauty.
By Maya Thomas
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These 14 Brow Pens Are the Next Best Thing to a Spendy Microblading AppointmentI'm never going back.
By Maya Thomas
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Trust Me—This Grounding Fragrance Note Is Definitely Natasha Naginsky–CodedClean, calm, and collected.
By Maya Thomas
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This Unexpected Note Is Found in 14 of the Most Romantic PerfumesIt's undeniably alluring.
By Maya Thomas
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The Experts Have Spoken: Winter's Top Hair Trends Will Be Drenched in NostalgiaSo far, so good.
By Maya Thomas
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I Can't Prove It, But I'm 99.9% Sure That This Smoky Fragrance Makes Your Outfits Look BetterThey're that good.
By Maya Thomas
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All the 2025 Beauty Advent Calendars Have Officially Hit the Market—Here Are the Only 20 I Recommend BuyingThese are too good to miss.
By Maya Thomas