6 Jetsetting Insta Stars Let Us In On Their Fave Destinations and Their Go-To Travel Essentials

PARIS

Masoom Minawala, missstylefiesta.com
“Paris, hands down, is my favourite place in the world. Since it’s such a stylish city, my suitcase is always overflowing with stuff, but I use this app called Snupps, which turns packing into a 10-minute job! My travel must-haves include a pair of boyfriend jeans, my Anna Sui coat, and mules. For skincare,
I love Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer and Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Cream; and my make-up bag is always armed with the Bobbi Brown concealer and M·A·C’s Big & Bold Lash Mascara and Ruby Woo lipstick. Every time I’m in Paris, there are certain spots that I must hit: Colette (it’s great for shopping), Costes Hotel for some celeb spotting, Ferdi for the best mac and cheese in the world, and a cute cafes and restaurants that I come across. As for historical sites, the Louvre, Palais-Royal and Trocadéro top my list.”

NEW YORK

Malini Agarwal, missmalini.com
“New York is the most effervescent city in the world. There are a hundred different ways to fill your day—from broadway to underground bars to comedy clubs and art festivals. My favourite places include the Top Of The Rock Observation Deck, definitely Dumbo (a trendy neighbourhood in Brooklyn)... There’s this restaurant called Cecconi, it has yummy food and a beautiful view, oh and, Patisserie Chanson for delicious pastries and coffee. The city also has amazing cafes and rooftop bars; it’s difficult to pick one. As for my go-to look, it’s always a mix of athleisure and evening- chic—I always carry dresses, sneakers, baseball cap, aviators, and a cross- body bag. I plan my outfits in advance and take one day and night look each; and opt for dewy make-up with just a hint of blush. ”

NEW YORK

Shereen Sikka, loveandotherbugs.com

“No matter how many times I go to New York (and I’ve been there four times in the past year), there’s always something new to see and do. The greatest thing about the city is that it’s just so alive 24/7; and you can be as dressed up or casual as you want. Since you need to walk a lot in the city, I like to dress comfortably—my go-to look is a pair of jeans with a basic tee and a denim jacket/trench coat. I switch it up with a puffer jacket for night. For make-up, I stick to a nude/peach lipstick. I know everyone likes to talk about the tourist spots, but I’m a pizza junkie, so I’m always on the lookout for a place that makes good pizza. So far, some of the best spots I’ve been to are Prince Street Pizza, Lombardi’s Pizzeria, Emporio, Russ and Daughters, and Katz Delicatessen.”

LOS ANGELES

Santoshi Shetty, thestyledge.com
“I love, love Los Angeles—it has a different vibe altogether. I literally didn’t use any filters on my pictures while I was there because that city is so beautiful. The weather’s also great, which motivated to me work out. There are some crazy hiking sites, Runyon Canyon being my favourite. The vibe of the city is so chilled out that it doesn’t matter what you wear; it helped me experiment a lot with my look—both style and beauty. But the one thing you must always keep in handy is a sunscreen, and a strong one! When I’m in LA, I literally can’t stop Instagramming, there are so many cool places— the iconic Hollywood sign, the super-cute cafes in Melrose, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Walk of Fame...the list is endless.”

LONDON

Aashna Shroff, thesnobjournal.com

“London has my heart! I’ve lived there a while as I was studying, and there’s nothing that I don’t love about the city. Given London’s unpredictable weather, my go-to #OOTD is usually a lightweight jumper with a pair of skinny jeans and ankle boots. If I’m headed for a night-out, I usually go for a jumper dress with OTK boots. I try and pack versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched to create different looks; and my must-haves include a trench in a neutral colour and comfy boots, as you need to walk...a lot! My make-up bag always has the Clinique Moisture Surge cream, M·A·C Pro Longwear Concealer, Urban Decay Lipstick in Carnal, and Estée Lauder Makeup Setting Spray. As for my favourite spots in the city: I never miss the Big Ben (the area around it is just beautiful), and oh, Shoreditch and Carnaby Street has some really cute cafes!”

SEYCHELLES

Mitali Sagar and Summiyya Patni, houseofmisu.wordpress.com

“Currently, we’re both in love with Seychelles. Packing was the easiest: since you’d constantly want to jump into the ocean, we took along tonnes of swimsuits and beach dresses. If you need to glam up, take versatile pieces so you can create different looks. Jewellery and scarves are our must-haves; a great way to lift up an outfit without much effort. When it comes to make-up, less is more. Load up on the sunscreen, and go for a light cheek and lip tint and some waterproof mascara; and beach hair is unavoidable! When there, you must go to the La Digue Island (it’s one of the most photographed beaches in the world), Fond Ferdinand for the most gorgeous view after a hike, Saint Pierre for snorkelling, and Beau Vallon if you’re into water sports—every second there is #InstaWorthy.”