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Picture Perfect: The Pressure Of The Aspirational Instagram Feed

“While Arends’ aforementioned Instagram feed often features her eclectic and bright Minneapolis home, I turn to a number of other favorite accounts for differing sources of inspiration. Rita Mehta (@theamericanedit) can make your run-of-the-mill collection of items look precisely curated and arranged. The Style Line‘s Rachel Schwartzmann (@rachelschwartzmann) has a knack for a beyond-gorgeously styled outfit post. Kristen Cesiro (@kristencesiro)’s snaps of her New York City life make the five boroughs look far more tranquil than they actually are. Then there’s Lucky‘s very own fearless leader Eva Chen (@evachen212) whose rapidly growing social media presence provides an exciting snapshot into her incredibly busy, wonderfully chic life. These Insta-famous individuals have carved out their own niche in the world-of picture-taking, perhaps intentionally, and their many thousands of followers know exactly what to look for when hitting the “follow” button.”

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