With the global pandemic playing a spoilsport in 2020, we were all locked in our homes with nothing much to do. Thank god for social media, we stayed somehow connected to the outside world and our favorite celebs in this chaos. Although, the ones who found a silver lining in dark gloomy clouds were fashion and lifestyle influencers who found the most innovative ways to create content from home.
Thank god for them, we knew how to drape one saree in different ways and workout with in-house furniture items while sitting idle at home! Some gave us a peek of their at-home skin regimen while others tickled our funny bones with their hilarious content. Some even showed us some cool makeup hacks that would highlight our eyes in presence of the face masks.
In the final moments of 2020, PeepingMoon.com brings you a curated list of all the social media influencers who made our quarantined life a bit better with their kickass and juicy content.
KOMAL PANDEY
Not just buzz, fashion blogger Komal Pandey earned the title of numero uno digital fashion content creator. Her DIY hacks, how to wear one piece of outfit multiple ways, and utilizing clothes from her own closet rather than endorsed products. Right from 5 ways to drape a saree and layering outfits to easy and chic Diwali outfit inspo, this stunner kept us busy and experimental with her engaging content. Hailed as 'First Lady of Fashion' by Femina, Komal resonated with the audience with her mix-and-match sartorial combos while keeping it real.
Comfortable in her own skin and body, she presented us with bold, edgy and sexy content throughout the year. Post her major transformation from a chubby cute girl to 'da sex bomb', Komal has never shied away from flaunting her envy-worthy curves, toned bare body and wearing a lot of makeup on-camera despite the flak she faced online. In fact, she took the trolls head-on with her 'to each its own' and 'live and let live' mantras while maintaining a connection with her fans as well. This year, she was one of the influencers who urged people to stop bullying and pulling down the contents of her fellow creators. Making non-stop yet relatable, juicy and fashionably satiated content throughout the year, this stunner shone brightly indeed!
DOLLY SINGH
Breaking the shackles of being Komal Pandey's BFF and Kusha Kapila's content partner, Dolly created an identity for herself. Acting as a mother as well as a daughter in one video, this stunner put a one-woman show with her hilarious as well as engaging content. She also occasionally made fashion-engaging videos while keeping her quirk element intact. Be it wearing a Falguni Shane Peacock lehenga to meet the love of her life i.e Gulaab Jamun or flaunting a Picchika drape to explain what goes in an Indian wedding…yep, that’s more like her thing!
This year, she managed to achieve new heights as she starred in Netflix’s series Bhaag Beenie Bhaag starring Swara Bhaskar.
SRISHTI DIXIT
Making her individual identity, Pintoo's teacher/ mummy/ Pintooo himself- Shrishti Dixit, tickled our funny bones for 365 days this year with her hilarious content. From Behensplaining videos to Instagram Princesses, by addressing trendy yet important topics with a hint of a quirk, she got us hooked to her creativity.
Freelancing content for Netflix, as well as driving away our quarantine blues, this multi-talented diva made sure to entertain us all year long.
KUSHA KAPILA
Being a rage in 2019, Kusha made sure that this pandemic-stricken 2020 was one as well. Shedding off her Billi Maasi character, Kusha opened new horizons for herself and created an array of content online ranging from hilarious to entertaining.
Starting off the year with a bang, she starred in one of the Ghost Stories from Karan Johar's directorial. Quite a common name in front row seatings of Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Manish Malhotra and Tarun Tahiliani shows, this year witnessed Kusha turning coverstar for high-end magazine publications. She was also one of the content creators that blessed our feeds with non-stop content. Addition to her existing line of videos, this year Kusha created some Bollywood-based contents wherein we witnessed some interesting crossovers with stars like Urvashi Dholakia, Divyendu Sharma as well as hosting a 'virtual kitty party' a.k.a B-town panel interview with the fabulous wives Seema Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavna Pandey and Neelam Kothari Soni. Internet's hot property indeed!
ANKUSH BAHUGUNA
One might recognize Ankush from MensXP who shot to fame due to his wit and sense of humour. He has been one of the best lifestyle influencers on the ‘gram who also posts some relatable yet hilarious videos on his feed and addresses the trending topics in a quirky way. Apart from creating hilariously relatable content for his fans, Bahuguna has also been popular for his makeup videos.
Normalizing makeup for men, his feed has been nowhere short of glam inspiration. However, it wasn't an easy road for this hottie as he had to face a lot of online trolling head-on. As a clap back, Ankush made more makeup videos while addressing these trollers and online bullies. Keeping his stand clear, he supported his decision to continue normalizing makeup for men, Ankush has been a source of inspiration to many out there. Ending 2020 with a bang, he started his own IG page 'Wing it with Ankush' where he posts his makeup tutorials and glams up others as well. What was started as his passion project has now been one of the top followed pages to date.
MASOOM MINAWALA
One of India's successful export to abroad, Europe based Indian influencer, Masoom is known for all things fashion. This quarantine season, Masoom served us a platter of chic looks on our couch straight from her home. Being an Indian influencer to cover the virtual Paris Fashion Week, this stunner added another feather to her cap of achievements.
Usually a promoter of all high-end luxury brands, Indian and international, this year witnessed Minawala being 'Vocal For Local.' Supporting homegrown labels, she gave a shoutout to all the Indian brands under 10k that could make for an easy substitute to global retailers. Right from her desi alternatives for Zara dresses to budget designers, she has been promoting the homegrown labels with some kickass content.
DIIPA KHOSLA BULLER
Indian influencer based out of Europe, Diipa is no new name to the influencer community. Right from high-end luxe labels to famous desi designers, there aren't any brands that don't approach this stunner to flaunt their creation. Yes, this global fashion blogger is quite regular to big brands like Dior, Fendi, Gucci and others but also backs Indian designers like Sabyasachi, Manish Malhotra amongst others.
An influencer in a true sense, she is also a driving force and founder of 'Post For Change,' a digital initiative to bring positive changes through social media role models. Locked up at home with her husband Oleg Buller, Diipa also kept us entertained with some quirky videos of them. Now stepping into the shoes of to-be-mum, she has been documenting her pregnancy in the most adorable as well as in a stylish way while flaunting swimwear, blingy gowns and chicest bodycons.
KRITIKA KHURANA
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Known as the Boho Girl, Kritika is one of the most trending bloggers in the country. Shackling the ideal body image of 36-24-36, she has been a body-positive advocate even before it was a thing. Making a strong case for curvy girls with boho likes back then, her influential journey has been nothing short of inspiration of all sorts. On the fashion front, she has been both, a blessing as well as a one-stop-destination for all the girls who favour boho dressing and indie looks. Her easy DIY style hacks are practical and easy to follow.
Apart from schooling us how to rock lehengas in winter shaadi season and make any outfit boho with lots of chunky accessories, this stunner has been enlightening our inner fashionista by trying out some Pinterest hacks. Apart from being a raging influencer, this stunner has now curated a clothing line along with her sister Deeksha Khurana, called Dee Clothings. Cheers to the new beginnings!
SIDDHARTH BATRA
Siddharth is what they call THE ‘fashion-forward guy’ He rose to fame by making cute and adorable videos with his grandfather and took a total 360-degree sharp fashion turn when the news of him dating influencer Komal Pandey broke out. Just like his ladylove, Batra is quite bold with his content creation and doesn't shy away from making a strong fashion point.
A confessed sucker for makeup and chunky jewellery, Sid is your go-to man for all the male fashion inspiration that you need. Needless to say, this hottie created a wide range of content for the year making his 'gram feed a one-stop destination for all your styling needs. Right from how to pose right for best IG photos to schooling guys on beauty tips and seasonal trends and fashion, Batra gave us a lot of content to look forward to this year.
SAKSHI SINDWANI
Fashion blogger and body positive advocate Saakshi has been featured in many magazines for her inspiring story. Not confining herself into the categories of ‘sizes,’ her IG page is all about breaking the stereotypes and finding comfort in fashion.
Apart from her regular fashion stuff, this year was quite a breakthrough for the blogger as she co-created a size-inclusive festive collection with Alaya by Stage 3 and bagged a new series with Netflix called Fashion Ka Jalwa with Sakshi Sindwani
SUPAAR WOMAN A.K.A SUPRIYA JOSHI
For those who are into makeup and comedy, Supaar Woman a.k.a Supriya Joshi’s social media is the place to be for you! Post shutting down the trollers, naysayers and cyberbullies for body-shaming, she slowly gained momentum with her hilarious comic timings and funny videos. Now, this body-positive influencer has started giving us a makeup tutorial, of course, not without her quirky commentary. This 'Supaar Woman', along with her exceptional makeup skills and skincare routines made us want to look pretty while sitting in our homes for almost an entire year.
Besides glitz and glam, her posts tickled our funny bones and her love for all things Himesh Reshamiya was quite evident. Beauty, entertainment and advocating body positivity, now that’s what we call wholesome!
ROSHNI BHATIA
A fashion blogger and a mommy on the go, Roshni has one of the most effortless styles. Being one of the low-key influencers, her style is much more relatable and comes off as 'unique' to the millennial audience of this generation. This pretty lass knows her fashion bible at the back of her hand and isn’t afraid to stir things up.
From day to night looks and raging seasonal trends, Roshni has presented a plethora of looks while working from home! Bold colours, easy DIY outfit hacks, she has done all of this and so much more.
SPECIAL SHOUTOUT: SAMEERA REDDY
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Though Sameera has left the showbiz ages ago, this stunner still manages to inspire her fans and followers with ‘imperfectly perfect’ body positivity messages and quirky makeup hacks in under a minute.
She has been a source of inspiration for all the new-mommies and women who has been dealing with body shaming issues.
So, which influencer influenced you the most this lockdown?
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