My Beauty Cocktail: Simran Gill

I’ve never met Simran. After coming across her feed through a mutual friend I was captivated. Her style was so outstanding and chic that I sent her a follow request right away. Ever since I’ve always looked forward to seeing Simran’s outfits for different occasions. She’s always up to something fun while looking so effortlessly stylish. Born and raised in Germany, she studied International Hotel Management in Spain. Here, she shares her holy grail beauty products, the most exciting place that she’s travelled to, and self-love rituals that bring her happiness.

I love and adore your fashion style. It’s so fresh and artistic. Where do you get your fashion/style inspiration from?

I take fashion inspirations either from Instagram bloggers and love spotting trends on the street. I also love approaching people to ask where they bought a certain dress, the stunning lip colour, or their statement shoes.

Here are a few of my favourite people that I get tons of fashion inspiration from –

1)Blake Lively for western outfit ideas.

2)Sonam Kapoor for Indian wear.

3) And, influencers such as hannabannaboom, Camile Coelho, Mavia Nijjer, and cocobeautea.

Which clothing brand you like to shop at the most? And why?

I am actually not loyal to any brand and enjoy exploring different designers. Some of my favourites are Andotherstories, COS, ZARA, Topshop, and Massimo Dutti.

What’s your most comfortable pair of jeans?

Topshop jeans are a gamechanger!

What’s your favourite winter-style item?

I love long coats in either bright colours such as pink, or nudes or black.

Your winter style is just so chic! I’m obsessed with it. How do stay warm yet look so stylish during winters?

Layering! Layering! Layering! and turtlenecks 🙂

Your tips on one of the few ways to choose and wear stylish clothes in winter?

Here’s what works the best for me- corduroy pants (Levis and Marc O Polo have the best fit), turtlenecks, and long blazers (keep the back warm).

What life advice/hack (beauty or non-beauty related) would you give to our readers?

Beauty Advice: I would highly recommend deep moisturizing for the face and body to prevent skin dryness. And oil treatments for hair (I use argan and castor oil mixed).

Life Advice: I always carry a scarf with me because I am constantly freezing. So, if you’re like me, then I would recommend having a scarf to keep you warm.

Your skin always looks so fresh and healthy. What do you do for skincare?

I begin my skincare with a facial cleanser. The cleanser that I use is Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Face Wash. After cleansing, I use the Bija Trouble Skin Toner, followed by Benton Snail Bee Serum and then moisturize with my go-to Grown Alchemist Hydra Cream. Finally, I end it with sunblock. I never go without Nuxe Sunblock 50 SPF.

My night routine looks the same, except I swap sunblock with Sunday Luna Sleeping Night Oil.

What about masks?

I love Korean skincare products, especially their sheet masks. They are an important part of my skincare routine, about twice-thrice a week. Two of my favourite masks are It’s Skin The Fresh Mask Sheet Avocado and MISSHA Tea Tree Mask.

Korean skincare is a bible! I swear upon it, and their quality is great.

Let’s talk makeup! Do you have a makeup routine?

I am not much of a makeup person, and I rarely use it because I have very sensitive acne-prone skin.

But on the rare occasions that I do, I start with Estee Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer. I then conceal with Tarte Shape Tape Concealer. I don’t use foundation. To define my eyebrows, I use Precisely, My Brow Pencil by Benefit Cosmetics. For my lashes, I use Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara by Benefit Cosmetics. For Kajal, I use Faces Eye Pencil. No eyeshadow either for me. To blush my cheeks, I use LES TISSAGES DE CHANEL in 100 TWEED CORALLINE. When I contour, I use my contour. For highlighting, I use Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Afternoon Snack/Mo’ Hunny.

A helpful tip: When I want my makeup to last long, I use MAC Studio Fix in NC41.

I end with a lipstick/gloss. A few of my go-to’s are- Gloss Bomb by Fenty Beauty, love of my life- Nars lipstick pencil in Dragon Girl and Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk.

What’s your go-to beauty product?

It’d be my Roller Lash Mascara. I love it because the price is good and the quality is awesome! No spider lashes, not sticky, nicely separated lashes.

You carry yourself so gracefully, and with so much confidence. What’s your secret?

I always wear what I like and feel most comfortable in. Moreover, I do not care what people think of my dressing sense and believe in myself truly. Also, when I am shopping and am not 100% sure about an item, I never buy it. Additionally, I have pretty strong decision-making skills. Hence my shopping is rather quick.

After having followed you for several years on Insta, it’s evident that travelling is a huge part of your life. What’s the most beautiful and exciting place you’ve been to?

The most exciting I’ve been to was Cambodia. I lived in Thailand for six months a few years ago and made a trip to the Angkor Wat, which was breathtaking. I was totally blown away by the historical sights, nature and vast landscapes! It was, without a doubt, the most captivating experience.

Here are some of my favourite pictures from that trip:

How do you practise self-love in your life?

I connect with myself by practicing daily meditation, self-reflection, taking a hot bath, and enjoying a massage, paint, and I love candles. There is something sacred about lighting them. Therefore, I always set an intention when I do it. For instance- today, I am looking for peace or have patience. I enjoy stretching or doing yoga (I love Vinyasa flow) and deep-breathing. Finally, conscious eating (so so important for your gut and emotional well-being).

What are you most passionate about in your life?

Travel!

I have travelled a lot in the past and also currently. Even though it can get hectic sometimes, I always make sure my place feels cozy and homey. Right now, I am redecorating my space in India and can let my creativity flow which gives me peace and happiness.