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My name is Maya. I'm a 22-year-old photographer and insatiable thrift shopper originally from Northern California. I now live in Los Angeles with my boyfriend Nick and sell clothing full time. Thanks to all the people who have liked, shared, and bought from my closet. I hope to bring you many more gently used, high quality treasures into the future! Please introduce yourself! :) find me on instagram @mayasommer and my closet IG @shop_mayas_closet. π
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amberindallas
So nice to meet you on Posh! πππ I should have known you were a photog with all those incredible closet pics-I was looking at everything thinking, "Wow! I need tips from her!"
mayasommer
Hehe! βΊοΈ thank you @amberindallas ! Taking photos of the clothes is definitely one of my favorite parts of the process. But the whole thing is so much fun! Nice to meet you on Posh too! I'm happy to give closet photography tips if you have specific questions. π
mayasommer
βΊοΈ thank you so much @ridinghood13 !! And thank you for sharing my listings! I am inspired by both your story and your success on Poshmark! πππ
mayasommer
I would have liked that! I just moved to LA. Never thought I'd live here, being from far Northern California originally, but I'm really loving it. There's so much of everything here! Where do you live now? @ridinghood13
mayasommer
@ridinghood13 I saw that you were involved in the Simpsons... How cool! I'm from Arcata, which is up in Humboldt county. I just spent two years living in the East Bay before moving to LA. I do love the Bay Area as well. New Orleans is a super awesome town too. My high school took a bus trip all the way from NorCal to NOLA my senior year and I loved the energy of it! @ridinghood13
mayasommer
So cool!! That's quite a while. I imagine LA would get old after a long time in the business. I will think of you when I watch those seasons! π @ridinghood13
mayasommer
I can totally imagine. Have a great day, lovely! Talk to you soon I hope. :) @ridinghood13 thanks again for all the shares!
littleom
I'm in love with everything you post π
mayasommer
That's so sweet! @littleom thank you! π
babaozhou
You are gorgeous and your closet is gorgeous!!! I am in awe. Please never stop being fascinating. ππ»
mayasommer
That is so incredibly sweet of you!!! You made my day. I'm just in my first few days at a new school (UCLA) and I needed that confidence boost. πβΊοΈπ thank you!! @babaozhou
shaylephant
your closet is so amazing and you are a gorgeous lady! good luck at school!
mayasommer
@shaylephant thank you girl! That is so sweet of you. ;) so far so good with school. I love and share your passion for thrifting. I need companions! Too bad we aren't closer.
miaowza
I just made a bundle and could add more... Anything in my closet that piques your interest? Please don't worry about prices on my end. The piece I'm wild about is the mesh top. There are only a couple obvious off limits pieces ( de la renta, herrera) ... Let me know either way. I've got over five great trades and love that way of recycling with fellow fashionista. Great closet! Nice to posh meet you. I also have tons more to list!!!
mayasommer
@miaowza Hey! :) You have a LOVELY closet, but I need to make some money more than anything right now. Parking at UCLA alone costs me $12 a day (whyyyyyy?!) let me know if I can take a few bucks off to sweeten the deal for you. Are you speaking of the gold chainmail top when you say "mesh"? Thanks for introducing yourself! It's wonderful to Posh-meet you too. ;)
miaowza
I totally get it! No worries! Always figure its worth a question...saving my pennies too! Yes, the shiny top
cj_904
@mayasommer Thank you for sharing my listing, highly appreciated. Check out my closet if you see something you like, I can discount it for you and possibly if you could model one of the items.
mayasommer
@cj_904 No problem! I'm not sure what you mean about modeling the items. Can you clarify?
cj_904
@mayasommer an item that you see you want, I will discount it for you. And since you are a photographer, if you don't mind taking a picture afterwards with the item.
mayasommer
@cj_904 Ahh, I see! Thank you for the offer. I'm not looking to do much purchasing at the moment, but I'll definitely keep your offer in mind and continue to share your listings in the meantime.
mayasommer
@embell94 okay, awesome!! :)
goodvibehoney
Love your closet and vibe and look! Keep it up girl βΊοΈππ€π»
mayasommer
Thank you!! :) I really appreciate it. @goodvibehoney
goodvibehoney
No problem at all! I'm just wondering but has your Instagram of your closet gotten you any sales or anything ?! P.s. I'm a photographer as well! Love your work βΊοΈ
mayasommer
@goodvibehoney I don't think I've gotten any sales from Insta actually. But I'm also pretty lazy about updating it haha. Not sure really. :) Yay photo!
gypsyeden
You're too pretty! In the first picture is that a hooded top or is it a cowl neck that you used as a hood? Trying to achieve that look and cannot figure it out
mayasommer
@gypsyeden thank you girlie!!! It's actually a big chunky scarf that I found at a thrift store. It happens to be like exactly the same knit as the sweater I'm wearing in that pic so I wear them together and they look like one piece. But I'm a big fan of big scarves as hoods anyway. :-)
gypsyeden
I've been doing the same thing with oversized scarves. I saw this girl with a white oversized men's wear looking vest that had this hood on it that was coming from the lapels. I can't really explain it but it was all in a silk material and gorgeous! I have an obsession for anything hooded
mayasommer
@gypsyeden that does sound lovely! I too love hoods. Especially as someone with short hair. Keeps my little neck and head warm!
gypsyeden
My hair has always been extremely short I'm trying to grow it out and is driving me insane! It has just gotten a few inches above my shoulders and I'm bout to go have it cut off. When it was short I could just cut it myself. It was so easy
mayasommer
@gypsyeden ahh I feel you. I've thought about growing it out a few times and always end up just going and getting it cut... Just did that yesterday. I've never tried cutting it myself. I probably should. Seems like a waste to spend $30+ on a haircut for such short hair. Not much to lose if I f*ck it up. Haha
gypsyeden
I went to beauty school so I know the basics. It really was shorthair it's so simple to cut
gypsyeden
Yes totally saves a ton of money
gypsyeden
So what do you think about what that girl wrote? How far apart were all of these scams? Did they happen on the same day or over a month or months? @mayasommer
mayasommer
@gypsyeden they happened all yesterday. I kinda believe her as that's something that someone in the fb group suggested might have happened. Who knows but at least she's talking.
gypsyeden
If it happened on the same day then I totally believe her. Sounds sincere
mayasommer
@gypsyeden I will add you to the group when I get back to my computer. Will be driving for awhile.
mayasommer
@gypsyeden yeah, same. She must feel really bad actually. At least we know your package is going to her actual address so she will send it back if it comes to that.
gypsyeden
I actually feel bad for her. I bet her dad is pissed! Yeah, please add me to the group!
mayasommer
@gypsyeden send me your fb address again
mayasommer
@hannahcroftie thank you girl! I'm doing 20% off bundles for the rest of the day. Let me know if you have any questions!!
gypsyeden
Here u go doll https://m.facebook.com/watsonholder
mayasommer
@gypsyeden it won't let me add you as a friend! I messaged you. Probably in your other folder. Can you add me?
gypsyeden
Not seeing it what's yours?
gypsyeden
Or you could just look up Kristen Anna Watson in Shreveport Louisiana l
mayasommer
@gypsyeden weird. My name is Maya Sommer. You should be able to find me by looking me up. I forget my url
mayasommer
@gypsyeden I found your profile, just can't press the add button
mayasommer
@gypsyeden my prof pic is the same as on here
mayasommer
@yomi_01 yes- so good! One of my favorite parts of living here.
remdec21
From the looks of your photos and modeling ability (not to mention, location), have you ever considered being a body double for Hollywood??π³ I kid you not. From someone who used to walk the runways for Tommy Hilfiger, seriously, if that sounds like a direction you care to consider..DO!ππ
mayasommer
@remdec21 wow! Thank you so much! I had never considered being a body double, what does that entail exactly? Thank you for the compliment, lovely! So cool that you used to be a runway model. I hope it isn't as grueling as I've heard it is. π
remdec21
You burn calories just getting your hiney onto the stage, that's for sure!π I'm not quite sure what being a body double would entail, maybe Google "movie body doubles"? There are actors who aren't particularly in love with certain aspects of their body and their doubles come in during that scene for a flawless look on film. I just see you doing that. Find a Wilhelmina, Elite or Ford Agency in your area (biggest names that come to mind). Check their websites for an "open call".
mayasommer
@remdec21 thanks for the tips!! I'll definitely look into it. Sounds like it could be lucrative. π€πΈ
remdec21
Absolutely! Happy new year.πβ¨β¨
mayasommer
@remdec21 you too! πΎ
peplumschmeplum
Loving your closet! So glad I stumbled across it. π
mayasommer
@peplumschmeplum thank you so much!! π
iamgeni
Thank you so much for the shares, my love! π
mayasommer
@iamgeni you are so welcome!! You have a beautiful closet that's wonderful to share!
iamgeni
The feeling is mutual! π xoxo
dani_boots
@mayasommer nice to meet you my sister is at ucla :)
mayasommer
@dani_boots that's awesome! βΊοΈ Nice to meet you too! Thanks for accepting my offer. π
dani_boots
@mayasommer no problem. Have you been to any flea markets ?
mayasommer
@dani_boots not yet! I moved here fairly recently and don't know many people to go with yet. But I definitely want to!! π
dani_boots
@mayasommer I see . Well here are two you should definitely look into you will not be disappointed . The rose bowl flea and the long beach flea . I am a vendor at both :) and they have super cool stuff! Check them out one day
mayasommer
@dani_boots thanks so much for the tips! I will definitely get myself to those in the near future. If I recognize you, I'll come say hi! βΊοΈ
dani_boots
@mayasommer ok cool βΊοΈ
mayasommer
@abbyjoye you're so sweet!! Thank you! π π
oedipamaas
Your closet is ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ I'm buying the second I get paid. Also my best friend goes to UCLA! I'm sure it's too big a school for you to have known her though
mayasommer
@amalzaman thank you so much!!! I doubt I know her because I just transferred in and am hardly on campus anyway (I live far away). But that's awesome! ππ looking forward to seeing what you decide to buy! ππ¦
robindaisy
I love your photography work. Reminds me of Ryan Muirhead. Following you on IG
mayasommer
@robindaisy thank you!!! βΊοΈπ
tchouseofstyle
@mayasommer beautiful closetππ
perfumedfabric
I love your closet, Maya! I live in LA, too! xo! βΊοΈππΈβοΈ
mayasommer
@perfumedfabric thank you so much! I love your closet too! πππ
twiceisnice6492
You know, your body looks like a mannequin -like the nice ones. That's something most women would kill for! Enjoy and keep up the hard work with all that you do! Amazing photographs!!!
mayasommer
@twiceisnice6492 thank you! πππ have a great day!
josephiner
Knew you were a photographer -- and also your house/apt has beautiful light β¨β¨ Great closet and love seeing all the vintage finds!
mayasommer
@josephiner thanks so much! ππI sure enjoy finding, photographing and posting them!
josephiner
Hmm I looked at your IG and noticed the link up top... curious; how do you like depop compared to this? I'd never heard of it before but started selling some things elsewhere after a couple months here. What do you study at UCLA? (I'm a former banana slug and then went to the school of the art institute for grad school!)
mayasommer
@josephiner I have had a lot of luck on Depop but definitely think the tricks to success there are having items that fit the aesthetic of the community (which you can see by visiting the explorer page on the app), and having enough stuff or an ongoing source of stuff that you can post continuously because there's no sharing like on Poshmark.
mayasommer
I do think there are more serious buyers on Depop even though it's a smaller community. I've been able to make it my full time job which is kinda crazy since most people have ever heard of it! I study Art at UCLA. They actually don't break the visual arts down into media, but have the students study all the disciplines they offer. I'll only be here two years to finish the BA that I started at Bard in upstate NY. About to start my senior year in a few weeks. :) @josephiner
mayasommer
Santa Cruz always seemed really cool! I'm from Humboldt county originally and heard that SC was like a bigger version. I think I could get behind that. π @josephiner
mayasommer
@josephiner where else do you sell?
shirleywoodcock
@mayasommer Hello Maya :) I just wanted to let you know that your closet is AMAZING!! I LOVE EVERYTHING IN IT !! AND YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!! You should model :) I will share so much of your BEAUTIFUL CLOSET!! I LOVE VINTAGE PIECES TOO!! Anyway HAPPY POSHING AND GOD BLESS!! :)
mayasommer
@shirleywoodcock thank you so much Shirley! I'm out and about now but I'll return the shares soon! ππππππ
micahriot
Amazing closet!!
mayasommer
@micahriot thanks so much!! ππππππ
zeusdee
When will you ship the shirt ?
mayasommer
@zeusdee tomorrow. Thanks! βΊοΈ
zeusdee
@mayasommer Thanks sweetie
ronnie0436
@mayasommer thank you for adding items to a bundle from my closet. Someone purchased the designer two piece set just as you added it to a bundle. I try to give really good deals so if you find something else along with the dress I will discount it for you. Thanks
mayasommer
@ronnie0436 oh darn! Thanks for letting me know. I'll check your closet.
scoreks
Awesome closet!
hellsbellsak
Love your closet!!! πππ
mayasommer
@hellsbellsak thank you so much!!
norcalluv
Inspiration personified. πβ€οΈ
Gorgeous closet βΌοΈ
mayasommer
@norcalluv that is so sweet of you to say! π Thank you so much!
computershoptx
Thank you for your like on the cool belt! Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. Happy Holidays and thank you for looking!!
ldydi124
Hi Maya, I admire you for putting so much of yourself in your art. I wish you much happiness and selling in the New Year! πΊ
mayasommer
@ldydi124 that is so sweet of you to say! π Thank you!
bkaroly
Thank you so much for purchasing my necklace. I will get it in the mail first thing this morning. π
mayasommer
@bkaroly awesome! Thank you so much!
jewelsbysara
Hi lovelyπΈ I would love for you to stop by my closet for amazing deals ! If you have any questions feel free to ask. Happy Poshing β€οΈβ€οΈ
guerrillagirls
Hi! I love your closet! β€οΈ
mayasommer
@famoffive thank you!!
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