Meet The Instalist! 15 Digital Style Stars We’re Obsessed With Right Now
1/14The way we see it, there’s three types of people worth following on Instagram: friends and family (how else will you know what everyone’s up to?), celebrities (because there’s no joy quite like watching a video of Taylor Swift’s cat), and anyone who posts a picture so cool and compelling that you spend the next 30 minutes stalking their profile (hey, we’ve all been there!). Filling out that final category takes serious legwork, though — remember, there’s over 300 million accounts to check out — and you’d rather focus on school/internships/sleep/anything else than digging though a bunch of random photos. So we’ve done the sifting for you.
Enter Teen Vogue’s Instalist, a collective of the most exciting digital influencers on our editors’ radars right now, all guaranteed to bring a steady flow of inspiring images to your feed (captioned, quite often, with a very clever use of emojis). From amazing #OOTDs to spot-on beauty product recommendations to mouthwatering brunch shots, we’re completely addicted to what these girls keep serving up, and promise you will be, too. Read on to meet the whole crew!
2/14Vivian Vo-Farmer
Not only does this Seattle-based vlogger give us a steady stream of style and beauty tutorials on YouTube, but she’s a constant source of #hairspiration with her waist length Pantene commercial-level blowout. Other things to love about her? A keen sense of easy-breezy west coast style, and an eye for finding the best spots for a scenic nature ‘gram.
3/14Madeline Becker & KayKay Blaisdell, aka “Sugar & Spice”
There’s lots to enjoy about the blog these two BFFs share — Wardrobe tips! Travel diaries! Original music! — but our favorite part of the site? It’s yin-yang mix of perspectives. Together, the pals offer a perfect balance of aesthetics: while Madeline leans toward romantic, feminine looks, KayKay is her sporty counterpart with slouchy cropped tees and frayed cut-offs.
4/14Lisa Dengler
Accessories shot on clean white sheets, an ensemble of crisp, streamlined separates, coffee neatly arranged with some a.m. reading material — this New York blogger’s photos all reflect her minimalist taste. She has a talent for making simplicity incredibly striking, though; each image has a hazy, dreamlike quality that immediately draws you in.
5/14Lauren Elizabeth Luthringhausen
It’s her complete and utter candor that makes this lifestyle vlogger so entertaining. Be it on social media or her personal YouTube channel, the blow-by-blow breakdown of her busy days — from the outfits she wears, to the breakfast she eats, to the well-connected crew she rolls with — consistently keeps us coming back for more.
6/14Bethany Marie
As a professional photographer, this Seattle style star knows exactly what makes an image memorable — a skill she puts to good use both behind and in front of the camera. Some of her best work is self portraiture, thanks to her brilliant posing skills and woodsy, free-spirited outfits.
7/14Amanda Steele
You won’t find a better way to sum up this teen vlogger wunderkind than her own Instagram profile: “I like clothes & making youtube videos.” That said, here’s a few other things worth knowing: she mix and matches pieces in incredible, creative new ways you want to copy immediately, is a self taught master of makeup application, and has the most amazing white blonde Gwen Stefani hair. Oh, and did we mention she’s only 16? #GetItGirl
8/14Carly Heitlinger
Whether you’re looking for study tips or just the right outfit for an internship interview, this CT/NYC-based coed turned lifestyle blogger has been through it all. She’s a wealth of knowledge when it comes to navigating post high school life, and our go-to source for polished, Americana wardrobe inspiration.
9/14Melissa and Stephanie Valenzuela
While both of these twins are pursuing music production careers in Arizona, their off-duty passion is hitting up the local thrift scene for eclectic home decor and secondhand fashion. Once you start following them, though, be warned: their incredible hauls might inspire a serious flea market habit.
10/14Joellen Lu
When she isn’t running the show at her creatively driven vintage shop, Top Acid (she also shares the space with local performers and artists), this self-proclaimed “professional internet-er” is busy documenting her boho-edgy outfits. Tune into her posts for a steady stream of effortlessly cool combinations — plunging necklines with funky bras peeking through, ruffled blouses billowing above button-front skirts, knock-around ankle booties under just-rolled-up-enough vintage jeans — worth copying ASAP.
11/14Allie Marie Evans
From photoshoots, to auditions, to collaborating with brands, there’s always something new happening in this model-turned-vlogger’s busy life. One thing that stays consistent, though? Her of-the-moment approach to classic clothes — think Audrey Hepburn-level sophistication with just enough playful touches to keep things interesting.
12/14Meghan Rienks
While it may be this L.A. blogger’s spot-on boy-meets-girl mode of dressing that draws you in, her goofy and self-deprecating sense of humor will keep you coming back for more. We love that despite her enviable closet and massive social media following (998k on Insta, and well over a million YouTube subscribers), she still doesn’t take herself too seriously.
13/14Summer Hood
Curls are this southern fashion and beauty vlogger’s specialty; she has a whole YouTube playlist dedicated to care and keeping of her signature spirals. For all her straight-haired fans, however, she also offers countless other beauty tips and plenty of inspiring outfit ideas.
14/14Aspyn Ovard
DIY videos, engagement photos (congrat, Aspyn!), cheeky Tweets — you can find something great from this Utahan blogger/vlogger/social media-pro across all digital platforms. But when it comes to her amazing Khaleesi-worthy white blonde hair, and taste for cheerful, feminine pieces, we recommend taking to Instagram; her feed is filled with enough cute outfits and braids to keep you occupied for hours.
