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Home • Fashion

Celeb Style: 15 Fly Instagrammers To Follow

Need a social media refresh for the new year? Here are a few stylish starlets who'll feed your fashion fix.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Beyoncé Knowles

Who: @baddiebey

What: 1,121,417 followers and 56 photos taken to date

Why: Bey may be a social media newbie, but she sure knows how to keep her million-plus followers entertained. From bamboo “ratchet” name earrings to bodycons and fab flats, she’s a diva, even on Instagram.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
02
Alicia Keys

Who: @aliciaakeys

What: 1,494,551 followers and 378 photos taken to date

Why: “Girl on fire” is an understatement. We’ve seen the songstress’ style transform first on Instagram, where she revealed her blunt bob and equally fierce new style. From her midriff-baring and curve-accentuating looks to her flawless beauty shots, this January ESSENCE cover girl is hot!

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
Instagram
03
Tracee Ellis Ross

Who: @traceeellisross

What: 135,507 followers and 124 photos taken to date

Why: She’s as silly as ever, but takes her fashion seriously. Stylish throwback images of her chic mom, Diana, and pics of her covetable closet are a fashionista’s dream.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
Instagram
04
June Ambrose

Who: @juneambrose

What: 197,398 followers and 3,394 photos taken to date.

Why: The stylist is serving you fashion 24-7. From the racks on the set of her photo shoots to Bergdorf’s best, she’ll school you on what’s hot right now and what’s next.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
Instagram
05
LaLa Anthony

Who: @lalaanthony

What: 975,855 followers and 431 photos taken to date

Why: If there’s one Instagrammer who will give you ideas on what to wear for a night on the town, it’s LaLa. You can find her on the scene in a curve-hugging Christopher Kane frock or on a beach in a bikini somewhere fab.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
06
Angela Simmons

Who: @angelasimmons

What: 384,833 followers and 398 photos taken to date

Why: This Simmons sister stays fit and fly. If she isn’t in the chicest workout wear, she’s out wearing something chic. We’ve just added this purple fur to our wish list!

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
07
Estelle

Who: @estelledarlings

What: 56,438 followers and 1,747 photos taken to date

Why: This singer’s got a thing for slick shoes. From feathered platforms to fierce flats, she’s capturing them with her shoe cam.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
Instagram
08
Ciara

Who: @ciara

What: 659,714 followers and 277 photos taken to date

Why: She is a tomboy by day in knit caps and exclusive kicks, and a vixen by night in Givenchy. Hot!

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
Instagram
09
Ashley Madekwe

Who: @smashleybell

What: 48,464 followers and 317 photos taken to date

Why: Need inspiration for your #OOTD? The actress (on our ones to watch list) serves it with regular style posts and the details on exactly what she’s wearing, so you don’t have to rack your brain trying to figure it out.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
10
Melanie Fiona

Who: @mymflife

What: 78,887 followers and 375 photos taken to date

Why: Her love for music and inspirational quotes are apparent, and so is her knack for fashion. If you want to know what she’s wearing on or off the red carpet, follow her.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
Instagram
11
Elle Varner

Who: @ellevarner

What: 137,639 followers and 506 photos taken to date

Why: She goes from geek-chic in oversized specs to sexy singer in stilettos. You’ll definitely want a refill.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
12
Sessilee Lopez

Who: @therealsessilee

What: 4,854 followers and 1,073 photos taken to date

Why: Follow this model off-duty kickin’ it in wedge sneakers, or on the job and glammed up. No matter where, you’re getting backstage access.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
13
Keri Hilson

Who: @dreamincolor

What: 124,020 followers and 141 photos taken to date

Why: Androgynous menswear style and the best beauty shots. This pretty girl rocks!

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
Instagram
14
Kerry Washington

Who: @kerrywashington

What: 45,316 followers and 86 photos taken to date

Why: Her coveted red carpet looks are enough to keep our attention. Follow her and she’ll give you the breakdown on what she wore and maybe even a sneak peek at her Scandal dressing room.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow
Instagram
15
Alexis Stoudemire

Who: @alexisastoudemire

What: 8,959 followers and 306 photos taken to date

Why: She’ll teach you a thing or two about being a chic busy mom, tending to three little ones in Isabel Marant and carrying a Birkin bag. She and hubby Amar‘e are expecting their fourth child.

15 Fly Instagrammers to Follow