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2 weeks ago | 
hercampus.com | Maya Thomas
For many years, I took for granted the security that comes from knowing I always had a home to return to. I’ve had the privilege of growing up my entire life in the house that my parents bought before I was born. When I moved into college, I didn’t give a second thought to the fact that I had guaranteed freshman housing.
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2 weeks ago | 
whowhatwear.com | Maya Thomas
Gen Z Says is a bimonthly column chronicling the latest trends in the fashion-and-beauty space through the lens of Who What Wear's own Gen Z editors. Expect a download on the upcoming class of tastemakers, emerging designers, and shopping and style choices straight from the generation setting the trends. Growing up, I spent a lot of time with both sets of grandparents (especially over the long, hot, sticky Southern summers).
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3 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Maya Thomas
15 hours agoThis Breathable Nail Polish Covers And Corrects Fungus, And Reviewers Are ObsessedThis $9 hidden gem even helped a reviewer who’d dealt with foot fungus for 22 years. It’s finally the season to let your toes hang out in sandals or flip flops and enjoy the breeze that comes with freeing the tootsies. If you’ve got fungal worries, though, that could present an issue: How can you …9 hours agoAre These the Most Comfortable Walking Shoes of All Time?
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3 weeks ago | 
whowhatwear.com | Maya Thomas
Welcome to En Pointe, a quarterly series that offers a deep dive into the intersection of beauty and dance through the eyes of up-and-coming, multidisciplinary dance talent. Expect an intimate look into the daily lives, dreams, and dance-bag beauty essentials of the industry's best young performers.
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4 weeks ago | 
whowhatwear.com | Maya Thomas
As someone who has primarily worn her hair in protective styles over the past few years, I've recently found myself itching for new ways to wear my natural coils without damaging them. I'll forever be grateful for my natural hair texture and its versatility, but I can't help but experiment with my go-to styles from time to time.
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4 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Maya Thomas
1 day ago7 Best Dress Sneakers That'll Effortlessly Elevate Your LookKick things up a notch. Here's what I love about fashion right now: it's oh-so easy to break the rules and mix things up a bit. Exhibit A: you can get away with wearing sneakers with suits. A traditionally lowbrow, casual style, partnered with a highbrow, sophisticated fit. But if you're dressing up …1 day agoThe 8 Best Body Washes to Treat Even the Most Sensitive SkinReverse scaly, dry skin in a flash.
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1 month ago | 
whowhatwear.com | Maya Thomas
While I don't consider myself to be a person that's naturally sporty, but I do like to get moving throughout my day to counter the amount of hours I spend typing away at my desk. When I get some free time in my schedule, you'll find me stretching on my yoga mat, doing reformer pilates, or taking a walk through Central Park with my favorite beverage in hand.
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1 month ago | 
whowhatwear.com | Maya Thomas
Have you ever wondered how Instagram's most aesthetically pleasing beauty and fashion content creators approach their big day? According to Sydney-based newlywed Mishti Rahman, it's all about smart planning and paying attention to one's true self.
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1 month ago | 
hercampus.com | Maya Thomas
At a young age, I learned the word “can’t” in the same breath that I learned the word “can.” I remember being told that I can’t play basketball well, just because I’m a girl. I was told that I was “too slow” to run track by young boys who I could easily beat in a race. I remember being told I couldn’t wear shorts that stopped above my fingertips, a rule enforced on little girls as early as elementary school, sexualizing me in a way that didn’t make any sense to my 9-year-old brain.
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1 month ago | 
whowhatwear.com | Maya Thomas
While I don't consider myself to be a pro when it comes to coming up with new and unexpected ways to create makeup looks for my everyday lifestyle, I've started to notice an uptick in compliments from strangers on the blush I wear. I stick to two basic components when selecting a liquid blush at the start of my day: 1) it must add a good amount of vibrancy and life to my deep complexion, and 2) its liquid formula must withstand everything from post-pilates sweat to New York City's wild weather.
