Mode around the Globe IT-Girls: Aggie Lal
2018’s Most Wanted
Photographed by Brett Erickson
Special Thanks to Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa
Aggie Lal
@travel_inhershoes
Describe your Instagram feed in 3 words.
Palm trees, bikini, sunshine
Why is your social feed so unique?
My daily motto is: how can I show who I really am in my photos, the vibe of the place, the magic of the moment cause ultimately the only thing that makes us different from each other on Instagram and in life is being ourselves. I also try to show that when a girl likes to dress up and is into beauty it doesn’t mean she can’t be adventurous and climb trees or jump out of the airplanes too . I like to show both sides of my personality and guess that tomboys in bikinis really do exist and are doing well 😉
What is your favorite part about being an Influencer?
I love that doing what I love attracted more people in my life that are my soulmates or at least on the same page as I am. I have never had more like minded friends and colleagues in my life. I also think of my followers as I say this, because I every time I run into one of them all over the world they turn out to be the nicest kindest people out there.
What has been your favorite “I made it” moment?
Every time someone said ‘you have changed my life’ or ‘I didn’t think I was brave/smart/rich enough to do or see something but you empowered me to do it’. Not one story is better than other – each message gets me teary every time and makes me feel what I do is so much more than just posting pretty pictures online.
What are 3 things you always bring along with you when you travel?
Dry shampoo for tropical climates, spf for my face, and a bikini even if I go to Finland. I quickly learned the winter cabins happen to have the coolest hot springs in the world so I am not leaving it up to the chance anymore 🙂
How would you describe your personal vacation or travel style?
Very spontaneous, I plan my days one day ahead depending on the weather forecast.
What was your favorite piece from VICI?
That red dress! I literally wore it in too many photos, I fitted me so well!A must buy especially for a petite girl like myself who always struggles with dresses being too long and bulky.
What do you love most about your Furla bag?
I love it’s like me: luxury but fun and not taking myself too seriously. Plus I love the parrots 🙂
What was your favorite Biolage hair care product?
The texturizing spray! My hair gets very frizzy even when I curl it so it was a lifesaver in tropical Jamaica.
Pixi Beauty was one of our brands partners on the getaway, which were your favorite products you were able to try?
I love Pixie as a brand and have been addicted to their highlighter already, but this time I went back to my old favorite which is their Sun Mist. I spent 90% of my time in tropical climates and I need to reapply my spf constantly while already wearing makeup. I love I can apply the sun mist on top of my makeup without smudging it.
Are there any skincare rules you live by when traveling?
Sleep well, eat well, moisturize well – I love to say I really live by them but it’s true only 980% of the time cause jet lag kills my sleep patterns.
What was your go-to product by Bioderma during your time in Jamaica?
The cooling mist – it got very very hot spending all day by the beach and for whatever reason growing up when I could not afford luxury or any beauty products I always thought of a cooling mist as a symbol of luxury. Something very pleasant but perhaps not the first choice when it comes to beauty products so using that Bioderma mist on the beach made me feel like a million bucks!
Tell us about the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort? What do you love most about the property?
So many little things! Jewel Grande Montego Bay really cared about the small details from delivering a fresh soy cappuccino right to my door at sunrise to always smiling and making sure everything was perfect. Plus their beach was a stunner!
During your time here at the resort you were able to take part in a variety of wellness and spa activities. Which one has been your favorite and why?
Their signature facial left my skin feel super plumpy I loved it!
What are some things you do on a daily basis to incorporate wellness into your everyday life?
I never skip moisturizer and cleanser – it’s like brushing teeth for me and the 5 minutes of really paying attention to my body is a little act of self love. I also believe beauty is all about how you feel about yourself and the world so on days when I feel not so pretty I literally wrap my hands around myself and take a second to tell myself ‘you’re doing so well, you’re doing enough, you’re beautiful not because of your hair or face or what not because you love, you care and do your best to bring some positivity into his world. So chin up, gorgeous!’ And it works every time!
Why do you love Modeliste Magazine and our Mode Around the Globe Influencer Getaways?
First and foremost – I love the girls that work behind the scenes of Modeliste – they are incredibly sweet, fun and total rockstars so when they told me they always make sure everyone on the trip is gonna be as fun as they are, I knew it’s gonna be an epic trip! And I was right! Sophia, Sarah, Janice and Annabelle were super sweet and easy-going I felt like I’ve already met them before so as much as I enjoyed Jamaica, it’s the girls that made the getaway so extra special and make a hole in a wall unforgettable! thank you Modeliste!
