{"id":1671,"date":"2024-08-06T20:22:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T20:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lo-g.me\/?p=1671"},"modified":"2024-08-07T18:27:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T18:27:27","slug":"always-scrolling-achieng-agutu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/lo-g.me\/index.php\/2024\/08\/06\/always-scrolling-achieng-agutu\/","title":{"rendered":"Always Scrolling: Achieng Agutu"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Always Scrolling<\/strong> is <\/em>PAPER‘s spotlight on our favorite TikTokers in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and more. Keep reading to discover this week’s viral sensation: Achieng Agutu.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Kenyan creator Achieng Agutu<\/a> is the “confidence queen” and has made a name for herself on our feeds with a daily dose of motivation, affirmations and self-love. With almost one million followers on both TikTok and Instagram, she’s now a 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie and will one of the lead hosts of The Influence<\/em> this year \u2013 a Gen Z version of The View<\/em> premiering on Amazon Prime.<\/p>\n

This year, Agutu has also picked up DJing as a hobby and plans to continue utilizing her platforms to create a more inclusive fashion and beauty world for Black, plus-size women. “I am the internet best friend!” she tells PAPER<\/em>. “I am out here influencing the culture through fashion beauty, lifestyle, travel and laughs.”<\/p>\n

PAPER<\/em> caught up with Agutu about the Met Gala, low rise jeans and her current favorite fashion and beauty brands.<\/p>\n

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RELEASE ITTTT!!! RELEASE ITTTTT!!!!! – Love, management \u2764\ufe0f #fyp<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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What do you love about what you do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love everything and that I get to have an amazing community around me. I get to dictate what fun, joy and community look like to me. I can explore the world and meet people.<\/p>\n

Who is another TikToker that you love right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

DeAndre Brown<\/a> is my favorite! He is so fun and cool, and I love how he is changing the way of corporate culture and navigating how to navigate life through adulthood. Plus, his style is amazing!<\/p>\n

Craziest comment you\u2019ve received on a post?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Kerry Washington commented on my Sports Illustrated<\/em> post hyping me up. It was amazing!<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s one of your favorite looks you\u2019ve posted?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My favorite look is the Met Gala look. It was a mixture of art and celebrating black creatives.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s a trend that you love right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love flats! There are super cute, especially the ballerina flats. I love that the girls are going back to being comfortable and wearing flats.<\/p>\n

One that you hate?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Low rise jeans. I am not a big fan of it.<\/p>\n

What would you never wear?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Low rise jeans.<\/p>\n

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And the mask was sat\ud83d\udc85\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc85\ud83c\udffe\u2728\u2728 #fyp #bestie #mondaymotivation #skincareroutine #skincaretips<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Favorite fashion and beauty brands right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fashion brand is Christopher Jones Rogers. Love the silhouettes and that it is black owned. My favorite beauty brand is Patrick Star. I love all the great products!<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s your celebrity crush?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sterling K. Brown.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s a good book you\u2019ve read recently?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My private journal. It is really juicy. <\/p>\n

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SCREENSHOT EVERYTHING B!!! NEOW!! Okay love you bye \ud83d\ude18 #skincare #skincaretips #skincareroutine #fyp<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Favorite restaurant in NYC?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fish Cheeks! It is the best place to eat Thai food.<\/p>\n

Favorite club in NYC?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I do not go clubbing. I love a rooftop vibe with friends.<\/p>\n

What are three songs you have on repeat right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Please Please Please” by Sabrina Carpenter, “II HANDS II HEAVEN” by Beyonc\u00e9 and “Makila : Wabl\u00e9” by Dadju and Tayc.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photography: Kerla Marie<\/em><\/p>\n

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