Instagram accounts you should follow right now
  • July 20, 2017
    • Leticia Maciel Co-founder, The Inside Edit

    If you spend as much time as we do on Instagram then you'll know the value of enjoyable posts when you're scrolling through your feed. According to Techcrunch, Instragram has doubled its user base to a whopping 700 million monthly actives in just two years! This is in large part fueled by Stories, web signups and better onboarding on low-end Android phones. For reference, this makes Instagram more than twice the size of Twitter. 

     

    But before I start to sound like Zac with all the geeky stuff, let me share with you my own picks of the best Instagrammers out there. These are the accounts that I find entertaining and inspiring - the accounts that I enjoy following and believe you should follow too. Just so you know, it's in no particular order and nor is is based on anything other than my own personal opinion. 

     

    TAZA

     

    I met Taza in Hyde park recently and she exudes happiness much in the way she does in her images. I know it's not very British to do so but I love it! I also love her sense of style and family spirit.

     

     

    BLAKE LIVELY

     

    Lovely themes and posts often include her adorable family (did you see what she just said about her hubby Ryan Reynolds?).

     

     

    JENIFER LOPEZ

     

    Can never take the block out of this girl! Mama, Latina and all round body envy.

     

     

    MAMA MONTEZ

     

    For family life, interiors and for keeping it real.

     

     

    PRETTY CITY LONDON

     

    Wonderful and beautiful images of London, often featuring other accounts. Isn't London just the best?!

     

     

     

    MY LITTLE PARIS

     

    This account satisfies and nurtures the Parisian wannabe inside me. Cute, chic and full of simplicity.

     

     

    SCARY MOMMY 

     

    Hilarious and sometimes wholly inappropriate. A curated set of images and videos by a community of Mums not short on jokes, sarcasm and much needed honesty with modern parenting.

     

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    Internet: can you afford it now? How about now?

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    CHILDREN OF INSTAGRAM

     

    Dreamy images of the parent you want to be when your kids listen. Children of Instagram features images of parenting from all around the world, most of them are stunning and you'll find it hard not to gush.

     

     

    BIG FAT GREEK MOTHER
     

    Someone give this woman her own TV show already. An absolutely hilarious greek mum from London, who has created original and fun characters that you can't help growing to love. Our favourite is Alexia Stifado - Greek rock star and part time Zumba instructor. Please check her out and share!

     

     

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    Alexia Stifado is at @icelandfoods NOW!!!!!!!

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    PLANTS IN DECOR

     

    This account is original and totally gorgeous to look at. 

     

     

    MINIMILIST BAKER

     

    Amazing dishes, with as few ingredients as possible. Sounds good to me!

     

     

    MY DOMAINE

     

    Wonderful curation of food, interior and lifestyle shots. Inspiring and offers great ideas.

     

     

     

     

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    In collaboration with @uniqlo_uk - This is probably my favourite room in the house, a no kids zone just surrounded by mine and Zac’s things! I’ve just put baby to sleep so I’ve got a bit of me time.. 🤦🏻‍♀️😁 I will now attempt to rock this really cool extra fine merino wool jumper from #Uniqlo! Soooo light it feels like you’re not wearing much. 🧡It’s perfect for when your chillin at home or going out and you just need something quick to keep you warm and ofcourse chic! and here’s the best part! It’s machine washable!!! 🎉🎉🎉it’s a no brainier really. Totally fits in with my lifestyle 🧡🧡 . . #Liveuniqlo #uniqlo
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    Good Morning Monday! It’s raining ☔️ but kids don’t care! They still don’t allow the weather to determine their mood, unlike mummy. So this morning before school their playing with wigs, because that’s what we do on Mondays! Have a good day everyone. 😂😂😘💕 . . #nofilter #wigs #dinningroom #shenanigans #mondayblues #familyunplugged #fatherhood #coffee #pinkroom #bamboo #letscreate #playtime #parenthood #schooldays #kids #makebelieve #rainydays #notamorningperson #cafetier
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    Happy Friday! Finally able to fit into Some of my going out out 👗 and I’m so happy! Although you can’t tell from the bags u get my eyes! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ . . School holidays are nearly over and I’m going to be honest - it feels like a lifetime with a newborn and two kids to entertain 🤦🏻‍♀! I need a holiday now but I’ll settle with a cup of tea and a sparkly dress. Motherhood is just about swimming it and making sure you don’t sink along the way! 😂😂😂 . . #londonlife #vintagefashion #sparklydress #mummystyle #getyourgrooveback #pinkrug #chill #cuppa #threekids #motherhood #mummydiaries #keepthemcalm #fitmummy #keepfamiliestogether #interiordesign #velvetsofa #pink #love #getthroughit #schoolholidays
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    Wife: “How does it feel turning 35?” Me: “I don’t know!” . . As much as anyone thinks about how they’re getting on, I have 3 little human beings that are watching closely and rely on my guidance - my words and actions, and having 2 daughters I’m starting think carefully about what kind of man I need to be for them!. It’s daunting the idea that you might be a role model - a blueprint for future decisions they’ll, but it’s true. We are doomed to repeat our mistakes, and those of our parents, unless we choose to do things differently. . . 🌀It seems like things are moving very much in this direction too and it’s never been more relevant to think about what it means to be a man. 🧐 . . More on this to come. Time to go do some man-stuff! 👊🏼 . . Love and Peace! ✌🏼❤️ . . #fatherhood #fatherhoodthroughinstagram #fatherhoodrising #dadlife #dadsofinstagram #dadstyle #dresslikeaman #happybirthdayme #londondad #fashiongram #streetstylelondon #londonlife #vintagefashion #mensstyle #ageinggracefully #saturdaystyle #thoughtsonlife #thoughtofday
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    Baby Ellie meet the sunflowers! 🌻🌻🌻🌻 . . Took zac out on a mini day-date on Sunday, and my goodness did we just need to recoup! 💑 I personally think that date-night just isn’t long enough, not by the time childcare turns up and the kids are in bed. You kinda can’t be bothered by then! So with the other 2 spending time with their grandmother we went to one of our favourite markets in London - Columbia Flower Market ❤️, where you can buy 3 bunch of roses for £10, eat turmeric brioche buns and get upclose to crowds of wide-eyed flower junkies. It’s truly one of London’s gems 💯. if you’re interested then check out our story above ☝🏼😊 . . #babyonasling #londonblogger #citylife #columbiaflowermarket #londonmum #instamum #urbanparenting #parentingswag #sunflowers #mama #parentinglife #mumstyle #flowermarket #latinmama #streetstyle #babydate #armyjacket #motherhood #mumstyle
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    Yes! I’ve bloody done it, the 3 month stage is over! 👏🏽👏🏽😆❤️ I can see the light at the end of this tunnel and it feels good. Now let’s take a seat have a cuppa and enjoy the other challenges. 😂💯🙏🏼 . . #motherofthree #sofa #cuppa #cuppatea #thinking #3monthspostpartum #motherhood #chill #drapedcurtains #bluesofa #londonmother #latinmama #itsnoteasy #babyhair #pink #morrocanstyle #frenchwindows #sleeplessnights #motherofthree #stripes
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    Sod it, I’m wearing all white. Sometimes you just gotta brave it with these lot and let the chips (or juice, coffee, crisps in this case) fall where they may 😜In case you’re wondering why we’re waiting for the bus with a car seat, well that’s because we normally have a combo of TFL, ZipCar and Uber - sometimes all in the same day. We don’t have a car at the moment so if it sounds confusing it’s because it is... that’s London life I guess. Anyway this is supposed to be a post about my clothes! Throw caution to the wind and wear white I say! . . #londonlife #londoner #urbanparenting #parentinglife #parentingswag #whiteclothes #wearwhite #wearwhatyouwant #parentingmoments #parentinggoals #familylife #familylifestyle #londonlifestyle #citykids #travelinstyle #fatherhood #dadlife #londondad #dadstyle #dresslikeadad #fatherstyle #mensstyle #mensfashion #londontravel #dadfashion #arewethereyet #inyourreflection #dad
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    In the last 8 weeks I’ve had nothing but horrible and frustrating comments about how I’m doing things with my newborn. These are mainly from random women whilst out and about, one of whom Zac even confronted, and it’s almost always a bit of advice that somehow I desperately needed ☝🏼👩‍⚕️🤨 . . “She’s too hot”, “You need pick her up”, “She’s hungry”, “She needs this”, “Try this”, “try that”... blah blah blah 🤪🥊 . . Most don’t know that this is my 3rd baby ... I mean I kinda know what I’m doing by now thanks 🤷🏻‍♀️ and I think sometimes we are our worst enemies 🙄 I find it shocking considering we go on about supporting one another as women. . . Women who support you just need to ask that all important question; How are YOU? 😊 And that’s why I love these girls, because they’ve got my back! . . #motherhood #askthequestion #londonblogger #sticktogether #love #dontjudge #girls #notfirsttimemother #sisterhood #postpartum #mothrrhoodunplugged #mumofthree #uniteinmotherhood #keepsmiling #womenstyle #womenpower #girlpower #womenentrepreneurs #timewellspent #mothersanddaughters
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    “Here, take care of her... Mama needs a shower“ 🙏🏼 ☺😘 . . ☀🙌🏼 Start of summer holidays today and I can’t help but 🤔💭 ... that responsibilities could be shared around here! . . Happy Friday Everyone! 😄 . . #thekidsarealright #lifestyle #sleeplessnights #summerholidays #motherhood #kidsofinstagram #citylife #getabreak #velvetsofa #sisters #allgrownup #siblingsbelike #siblinglove❤️ #londonlifestyleblogger #figleaftree #pinkrug #babyhair
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    This picture was taken just after my son had fallen from a very tall log 🤦🏻‍♀️ . So excuse the moody faces, capturing a family 📸 was a struggle. . So let me introduce my gorgeous nephew, he begins his GAP year in September and has paid us a lovely visit before his trip. I remember my GAP year - the lovely memories I’ve kept - and how they really helped me once I started uni. For me it was something that built my self confidence. I do however feel for my sister-in-law who’ll be without her son for a year.😫😫 . . And then I think of myself in 13 years time when my son will be embarking on a trip of a lifetime all of his own and I’ll remember this fall he had taken, and how it’s helped him build and trust himself to take leaps in himself. Being sleep deprived as a mother still means you can help another child reach his abilities. #Motherhood is magic like that! . . Happy Sunday everyone! . . #happysunday #citykids #summervibes #londonlifestyleblogger #family #motherhoodunplugged #childrenof_instagram #lifewellcaptured #travel #gapyear #londonparks #baby #sleeplessnights #babyonasling #lifestyle
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    Yeah so I have a baby attached to my chest, so what! If only these people knew that I probably needed a drink more than anyone else there. But the bartender was cool about it I guess, even after my brief moment of alone time was interrupted by the incessant needs of my other 2 kids. P.S. I feel like I’m rocking the back fat! 🤗 . . #motherhood #panamahat# cocktails #style #oftheshoulder #bar #ruffles #londonblogger #mothers #funtimesahead #motherhoodunplugged #summervibes #lifewellcaptured #our_everyday_moments #londonlifestyleblogger #london🇬🇧 #time #kids
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    🙏 This hand is your hand! This hand is my hand! Oh wait, that's your hand! No wait, it's my hand! - remember where that’s from? 🤔 . . It’s hot and I’m feeding every 4 hours - I’m shattered. 😫 But on this fine Sat morning I wanted to grab to our favourite bread and cheese from the local Polksies 🇵🇱 and couldn’t help but wonder why it is that my hands are always full and Zac seems to be able to stroll ahead like he’s living single life bliss. 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️ . . But that’s motherhood right! ☺️ . . #mothethood #lifewellcaptured #our_everyday_moments #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodinspired #summervibes #motherhoodunplugged #londonmother #itsallaboutmama #zebracrossing #siblings #3sacrowd #londonfever #childrenof_instagram #londonlife #londonfamily #instamama #holdemclose
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    Happy Father’s day to this guy!!! You make us all reach for the 🌟! I didn’t grow up with a father figure so I know having a man like you in our lives has nurtured our family. We would be lost without your moodyness, passion for all things family and love. We love you Papa!! ❤️❤️❤️ . . #fathersday #londonfamily #reachforthestars #family #love #fatheranddaughter #londonlife #fatherhoodunplugged #fatherhood #itsallforlove #highlife #star #busstop #wellness
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    COME ON ... would be the caption to this pic! . . It’s been two weeks since baby arrived (still nameless for now), and we’re all just about settling in. One of the things I was most worried about was making sure the other two still felt like someone had their attention. It’s incredible how a baby can change things, Zac and I made sure the kids were involved with the baby as well as having one on one time with us. It’s been harder with me obviously as I’m feeding constantly. It’s safe to say also the kids have been helping Zac with things. 😜 . . #parentinggoals #parentinglife #dadlife #dad #comeonman #fatherhood #father #fatherhoodunplugged #fatherandsons #parentingmoments #instadad #daddydaycare #keepmovingforward #londonlife
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    🎉SURPRISE!!! That’s right if you’ve been wondering why I’ve been so absent from Social it’s because I’ve been growing a baby and looking after two other kids. It’s also because I’ve been so incredible sick (no joke ☹️) and the idea of social media wasn’t agreeing with me. But this little lady finally arrived, nameless for now, and we couldn’t be happier 👐🏼 ❤️ this is my first coffee outing, my clothes barely fit me and I’m recovering from the worst labour I’ve ever had!! I mean I won’t go into details but it definitely showed me I don’t want any more kids. 😂😂😂. So this is our news and now once I’ve recovered fully I’ll be sharing our life and our adventures with a new addition to the gang ✌🏼 . . #newbaby #mumofthree #familylife #londonmother #newbeginnings #parenting #coffeebreak #instamum #redskirt #londonmun #parentinglife #latinmothers #latinamama #instaparents #mummylife #mumlife #nomakeup #nofilter #3sacrowd #therealdeal #bringiton #familyfirst #timenotwasted
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    OKAY I'M ANGRY! If this is not a platform to share your opinions then where else right?! So here it goes, you may have seen Mattel are doing a Barbie version of FRIDA KAHLO, the profoundly inspirational Mexican Artist. Well on the surface it sounds positive – celebrating female cultural icons etc, but it’s in fact not at all what it seems. . . Zac and I adore this woman and are huge fans. Frida Kahlo represented not just a fearless and boundless expression of individuality, but she stood firmly on the side of those in society that were forgotten about. In her art she explored questions of identity, post-colonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society. She was simply brilliant, and an inspiration to all us mothers raising daughters. . . Salma Hayek portrayed her brilliantly in the 2002 Bipoic (please watch it if you haven’t already!) and said Frida was “one of the forces that gave me the determination to pursue my career”. . . On to what Mattel are doing. Firstly – despite what some bloggers like to shill on social media, the Barbie doll is not something positive for any child in my view. It does not represent uniqueness, and when Frida becomes SLIM and more LIGHT SKINNED with LIGHT EYES, that’s when lines are being crossed. This is not just cultural appropriation for commercial gain, but the very colonial re-shaping of identity she stood against. . . LEAVE FRIDA ALONE. Rant over. . #fridakahlo #mattel #leaveheralone #views #latin #mexicanculture #salmahayeck #womensday #strongwomen #womenofculture #mummyviews #londonblogger #unique #art #ethnic #celebratinguniqueness #inspirationalwomen #thisisbullshit #barbieisnotunique #notobarbie #femalerolemodels #ithastobesaid
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    🗣I know it’s been a while, things have been up in the air so to speak. The truth is I’ve been really unwell and trying to get back on top of things. The problem is when you’re unwell nothing stops as a mother so you have to roll your sleeves up and get on with it. 💪🏼👊🏼🤣 Last year I was invited by Lou Casteou on a 5 day Body tonic experience and it did me the world of good, however after returning I was sick and more sick 🤒. But finally I see the light 💡. I’ve written a blog about my experience as a mother of-course, and how amazing it was to just take a break from it all. I think I’m in need for another body tonic 🤦🏻‍♀️. The post will be out today so keep your eyes peeled on my story. ❤️😀 . . #loucasteou #bodytonic #cotedeazur #mummylife #escapinglondon #truth #reddress #antistresstherapy #lookingup #gettingawayfromitall #londonmother #mummyabroad #tiredmummy #mummytimeout #londonmummyblogger #throwbackthursday
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    Sundays used to be about chilling it down 😌 ... But once you have kids it’s about having experiences and knackering the little ‘uns out! . . 📍In London you can always find a pretty place to sit down, and on this occasion it was outside this synagogue 🕍. Not that these guys needed a rest after a very tough and cold morning playing rugby, riding bikes and playground madness, but these munchkins don’t ever get tired 🤨 and it’s all about the playing 💯. As my son would say “mummy sleeping is boring” 🤦🏻‍♀🤣 . . We hope you’ve all had an amazing weekend! ✌️ . . #sundayfunday #sundaywithfamily #thekidsarealright #londonkids #parentinglife #citykids #urbanparenting #londonparents #parentingdaily #instaparents #citykidsstyle #sundayfun #sunday
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    After the longest January ever, it's time to start thinking ahead. We're being lazy here on the S O C I A L front 👀 ... But there is in fact, some exciting news to share. 🔜 🔜🔜 . . My son gets photo creds👌 . . #2018motivation #thinkahead #instamomet #elianecafe #passthecamera #dadstyle #dresslikeadad #fathers #dresslikeadad #dresslikeaman #photocreds #photocredstomyson #thinkinglikeaboss #thinkingtime #hungerford #nofilterneeded
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    It’s finally snowed in london! 🌧🌧🌧. The kids are with “Abuela” aka Granny and we’re enjoying our date day. 🧔🏻❤️👩🏻 . . #whitechristmas #portobelloroadmarket #londonlife #dateday #lovesnowdays #sheepskin #vintagestyle #urbanism #staywarm #red #citylife #momentsinthesnow #streetstyle #mumstyle #dresslikeamother #love #dressforwinter

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