There is something Ashley Simone seems to have very clear: confidence does not appear overnight, but is built through experiences, connections, and decisions. Amid the fast pace of Paris and as part of the L’Oréal Paris show, the actress spoke with Para Ti about beauty, self-esteem, and well-being.
For the third time in the French capital to accompany the brand’s event, Simone appeared eager to share the stage with women she admires. But beyond the shine of red carpets and major international events, her perspective on beauty goes in another direction.
For her, feeling good is closely tied to being kind, resting, taking care of health, and learning to step back from the external noise. Also with something that may seem simple but is often hard: not living to meet others’ expectations.
L’Oréal Paris continues, through Le Défilé, its mission of bringing the best of beauty to every woman in the world. The show, during Paris Fashion Week, brought together the brand’s global ambassadors, fashion designers, and beauty experts to celebrate the transformative power of beauty while reaffirming L’Oréal Paris’s longstanding commitment to recognizing the value of every woman.
In this interview, Ashley Simone discusses her relationship with social media, the women who inspire her, and what she learned as her career grew.
–Estas representando a L’oréal Paris en el desfile ¿Qué significa para vos llevar al frente un mensaje tan poderoso como “Porque tú lo vales” en un escenario tan global?
-I’m very proud to be here and to be part of a group of such inspiring women. It’s wonderful to be here. And this is my third time coming to Paris for the show, so I’m really excited!
-Tu carrera creció muchísimo. ¿Qué aprendiste sobre la confianza en vos misma a lo largo de este camino?
-I learned a lot of different things. I suppose meeting new people, making new friends, and working in new places helped me expand and inspired me to keep trusting myself. So yes, I believe adding experiences really helped me build my confidence.
-La belleza brilla en la alfombra roja, pero ¿qué significa para vos la belleza por dentro?
–I think beauty comes from within. For me, it means being kind.
-En nuestro mundo con redes sociales, hay muchísima conversación. ¿Cómo hacés para mantenerte conectada con tu propia identidad?
-If I feel overwhelmed, I need to ground myself and perhaps take some time away from it. I simply focus on what I have around me; I have a very lucky life that I genuinely enjoy living, and I love myself. So I remind myself not to worry too much about what people say.
-¿Cómo describirías tu relación con la belleza y el autocuidado hoy en día?
-I think it’s about resting as much as possible and taking care of my health and well-being.
– ¿Qué consejo le darías a quienes sienten que tienen que encajar en ciertos estándares?
-Just focus on who you want to be. Perhaps challenge yourself, dare to make a decision, follow your own path, and do what you believe is right for you.
– ¿Hay alguna mujer que haya tenido una gran influencia en tu forma de pensar sobre la belleza y el autocuidado?
-I work with amazing women, I’m friends with amazing women, and all the women in my life inspire me. I would say I’ve drawn inspiration from all of them. They truly motivate me to be the best version of myself.
-La última: cuando no estás filmando ni viajando, ¿qué ritos o rutinas forman tu día ideal?
-Hit the gym, spend time with friends, enjoy something tasty, watch a movie, and get a good night’s sleep.
