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No matter what Vogue says, the days of fashion editorials and runway shows being the only source — or even main source — of style inspiration for Regular Everyday People are long gone.
Sure, they’ll always be fun to look at it, but in terms of what you’ll actually wear or can afford, we all know it’s a lot more helpful to scroll through Instagram. Sometimes all it takes is seeing your favorite trends on real people (and how they incorporate them into their already-existing wardrobes) to give you some ideas of your own.
Ahead, you’ll find ten accounts to follow, all run by women with seemingly effortless personal style. From proper style bloggers and stylists to just really well-dressed moms, adding any or all of these handles to your feed is a guaranteed way to get some fresh outfit inspo for the new year.
Subrina Heyink, @xosubrina
This stylist, mom, and owner of many good pants is sharing her vintage come-up magic with the rest of us via @SubrinaHeyink Studio, a new online women’s clothing store, later this month.
Paloma Elsesser, @palomija
The fact that Pat McGrath found and scouted this model/writer on Instagram to be one of her campaign muses should be reason enough to hit follow.
Anne-Laure, @adenorah
Parisian blogger Anne-Laure’s feed brings equal inspiration for fashion and home. Her account is highly recommended for fans of wide-leg pants, chunky knits, and insane balcony views of Paris.
Nikisha Brunson, @nikishabrunson
Of course the owner of @folieapothecary — an all-natural skincare and hair line — has the beauty and health fields covered, but she has a pretty spot-on look, too. Follow for good denim, big knits, and bigger hair.
Nicolette Mason, @nicolettemason
Surprisingly, blogger, creative consultant, fashion writer, and all-around badass human being Nicolette Mason still has time to keep a well-curated Instagram. Follow for lots of pink and subtle Gucci.
Brittany Bathgate, @brittanybathgate
UK-based blogger Brittany Bathgate gives a lesson every day in how to brighten up your monochrome, neutral-colored outfit with a surprise pop of color.
Alyssa Rara, @badgalrara
PR coordinator for the very chic, very LA e-comm site Revolve is also both those things and more. Follow for endless after-hours outfit inspo.
Christina Caradona, @troprouge
OG fashion blogger Christina Caradona can (and does) switch it up from head-to-toe sweats to full Gucci looks from post to post.
Alyssa Coscarelli, @alyssainthecity
Per her job duties, Refinery29 fashion writer Alyssa Coscarelli always knows where to find the right accessories to make an outfit that much better.
Latonya Staubs, @latonyayvette
Blogger, stylist, and mom Latonya Staubs is a master of mixing vintage into every outfit. Bold colors play a big part.