Hello! Its Daisy, apologies for the two month absence but all of this third-year uni work has been crushing my soul and stopping me from doing anything other than working, not working and feel guilty about work, eating a lot, playing a lot of Sims 2 and just generally going round in a hateful work-procrastination cycle. However, with only one exam left to go I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and am ready to get back into normal activities such as; waking up before 3pm, wearing something other than leggings and my boyfriend's jumper and blogging! Woo!
One of our very first Wildflowers posts was my Monday Madness about 10 amazing artists to follow on Instagram, where I recommended pictures other than Kim K's arse that were worth looking at (although I must admit I do love stalking dat butt) and you can read that
here.
Today I'm bringing you a similar post but this time I'm recommending some lovely ladies of Instagram - whether they're models, bloggers or just ordinary girls with incredible taste - who are killing it with their own unique aesthetics. These girls go hard - with clothes, with make-up and with life in general and are a constant source of inspiration for me because of their unfaltering dedication to their own individual looks. Basically they are slaying on a daily basis by simply being themselves and not giving a shit what other people might think - they have carved out their own space on the internet and are unabashedly showing off what they love and how they look - something I think is so worthy of praise! So, without further a do, in the words of Bikini Kill - here are 10 rebel girls who are the queens of my world...
1. @nyanelebajoa
Nyane Lebajoa is a model, Instagram Queen and all around badass with silver-white hair and a body to die for. She has flawless style, FLAWLESS make-up and isn't afraid to show a bit of nip (unless Instagram censors it that is - Free the nipple!). Her feed will give you style inspiration, food envy and one hell of a girl crush - what more could you want?!
https://instagram.com/nyanelebajoa/
2. @mermaiderotica
Amy-Lee is a tattooed red-head with a Disney obsession. She is a total modern bombshell with her vintage hair, curve-hugging dresses and a penchant for sexy lingerie but shes also pretty hilarious and honest - posting some of the most relatable memes ever to grace the internet. She's also all about pop culture, from Disney jumpers to American Psycho dresses and with tattoos ranging from Aristocats to Dexter - she is the kitsch beauty your feed needs.
https://instagram.com/mermaiderotica/
3. @mimielashiry
If you have Tumblr you'll probably recognise Mimi. As the ultimate bohemian-sunkissed-summer-hippie-dreamgirl you've probably already seen thousands of pictures of this Australian born model across the site- who knows, she may be the most re-blogged person ever, and with good reason. She post gorgeous pictures, not only of herself but of nature as well, from all across the world (her life is goals af) - its always summer in MimiElashiry-land so make her Instagram your ultimate escape.
4. @ilovebrucewillis
The only information you get from ilovebrucewillis' profile is that her name is Amy, but that doesn't matter - Amy is all about aesthetic. Her Instagram is all about her look, whether that's selfies wearing slogan tees or sculptures made from condoms (her first post is captioned 'welcum my children pls leave all ur food offerings at the door of my anus') and somehow it all fits together in a big ball of colourful, beautiful weirdness! Amy is hilarious, kooky and her hair is some Mia Wallace level perfection - I just can't get enough of this beyond cool and gorgeous enigma.
5. @thetinylittlegirl
Native Australian Beth aka thetinylittlegirl is big on colour, cosmetics and cartoons. She posts the most perfect Simpsons and Adventure Time screen caps on the regular, is COVERED in tattoos and boasts some of the coolest nails I've ever seen. Beth somehow manages to be relatable and down to earth while at the same time looking like some sort of amazing acid princess and her posts are always so positive - my kind of girl.
6. @plaaastic
On the other end of the scale we have plaaastic who goes by the name of GG and whose Instagram is almost completely devoid of colour entirely. Like the rest of the girls on this list she makes Insta look like an art form, with a complete devotion to her black, white and macabre-all-over aesthetic and is most often found smoking, hanging out on the street looking cool and wearing a lot of platforms. GG is out there in a way most people wouldn't dare to be, she is strange and it suits her and she is devoted to her own unusual way of life - something we should all admire.
7. @lillipore
Natasha Lillipore is a blogger and illustrator who is all about pink, vintage and girlish glamour with dangerous and taboo twists. With her long, black hair and incredible clothes and make-up, she looks like one of her own drawings come to life, and like a real world Morticia Addams completely owns the dark, seductive and mysterious vibe. Follow for flawless red lipstick and more than a hint of suggestive imagery.
8. @lupescuevas
Lupe Sujey Cuevas is a make-up artist and (I'm fairly certain about this one) a wizard. Using just the power of make-up and wigs Lupe is a true chameleon, totally transforming herself and creating a whole array of beautiful looks and images - seriously these are selfies on a whole new level! She has also started a YouTube channel to show how she gets these amazing results (be warned, its not easy!) and the two combined are a goldmine of inspiration and a reminder of transformative powers of some well applied make-up.
https://instagram.com/lupescuevas/
9. @confetticrowd
If the Confetti Crowd aren't squad goals then I don't know what is. Made up of UK bloggers Lucy, Heidi, Cheyenne, Tiger and Helena, Confetti Crowd are a girl gang of bright and sassy dressers - think the Spice Girls of the blogosphere! They all have amazing individual style, together they are on a whole new level and are never afraid to have fun with what they wear. Bright and creative, who cares what other people think when you're surrounded by a gang like this?
10. @thegrannygram
Last but certainly not least is thegrannygram. As its rightly says in her bio 'Age is just a number' and as this amazing woman shows there is no limit on looking sassy and fabulous! This granny wears things that others her age wouldn't even dream of wearing and good on her! Just because you get old, that doesn't mean you stop being yourself, and I think this OAP could teach us all a lesson about dressing and acting as you please, regardless of our age. Just like my Mum always says to me - 'when I start wearing all beige, shoot me!'
https://instagram.com/thegrannygram/
So there we have it, my favourite inspirational ladies of Instagram. Whenever I'm unsure about something I'm wearing, or indeed posting on Instagram, I think about these women who are so unafraid of being themselves and they inspire me to try and do the same. Have a luuurvely weekend everyone!
Daisy.
