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Sabrina Carpenter is the ultimate Instagram inspo
Stunner Sabrina Carpenter is one of the most captivating celebs to pay attention to right now. So authentically herself in a glamorous way, Sabrina is effortlessly endearing on her socials, in her song lyrics and on stage.
But whether you endlessly streamed all the catchy and heartfelt tunes from Emails I Can't Send or squealed when you found out that she would be opening for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour, you might have overlooked how inspirational Sabrina is (beyond her musical talents) on Instagram.
If your summer calls for an Insta upgrade, Sabrina's feed may just be the inspo you need...
Pop princess? No, theme park princess.
Theme park Instagram posts can be super tricky. It can be challenging to post a cute collection of pics without them feeling too corny or unnaturally staged. To avoid that, try to relax while taking pics. Candid is in, sis!
Your pictures will be so much better if you're comfortable and genuinely having fun in front of the camera. Sabrina combines a mix of posed-but-relaxed pics, silly snaps with BFFs, pics of her surroundings, casual selfies and funny videos. All that together really captures the genuine fun that's unique to a theme park day.
Fit check
Have you ever loved an outfit so much that it almost felt *wrong* to not document it somehow? If you want to show off an outfit on Instagram, Sabrina's got you covered.
She keeps this post interesting by showing off her glam look in a couple different ways. Her eyes are even closed in one of the pictures. The takeaway? Don't throw out a picture just because it doesn't feel perfect to you. Its imperfections might just be what gives the picture that special something. If there's one thing you can learn from Sabrina about Instagram, it's that a little "Nonsense" is welcome.
Make it monochrome
If you have an upcoming trip to London, save this post for inspo. Tbh, even if you don't have an upcoming trip to London, save this post for inspo. The red outfit paired with the red background is visually appealing and would make for an amaze future Insta post.
It's a fun idea to give your Instagram a subtle creative boost and is especially ideal if you have a color you want to pop out more on your feed. Also, looking off-camera makes the picture have a more natural feel.
Don't fear the throwback
Old pictures can often be a source of shame and embarrassment that seem to highlight poor fashion choices or failed haircuts, but they definitely don't *have* to be. In fact, a throwback can make your Instagram a little more personal. Nostalgia never really goes out of style.
Aesthetically casual
If we had to sum up Sabrina's Instagram in five words it would be: casual in a cool way. If you're aiming for that authenticity, let your personality shine through your pictures. In this little carousel, Sabrina has a few polished photos but finishes it with a funny one. The post comes across as playful, pretty and full of personality—the primary elements of a *perfect* IG.
Vacation pics
If you can't tell by now, Sabrina is kind of a photo dump queen. Vacations can be some of the best opportunties to take incredible pictures that you'll treasure forever.
Try to turn toward the view or destination, but look back at the camera, which Sabrina does a couple times here in both video and picture form. It's bound to create a great photo, but it's also really easy to accomplish if you're on the go.
She also embraces the tourist look in all its glory with a fun selfie while she's wearing a souvenir. Of course, what's a vacation without views and food? Sabrina doesn't forget to feature some of the highlights of both in this post to fully round out her vacation Instagram recap.
The sidewalk is your runway
We've talked about Instagram inspo for fit checks and casual cool, but if you want both, look no further than this post.
Sabrina loves to look off-camera like she's in a daydream—and there's no shortage of that signature trick here. This is a go-to post for the girlies who find themselves exhausted in trying to innovate for their pictures or pose comfortably on camera.
Confidence and kindness
Social media should be a fun outlet to share and connect with people you care about. It should reflect your genuine qualities and showcase some of your favorite memories. It's a place where you should strive for creativity—not comparison.
If you ever find yourself being too harsh with yourself because of social media, remember that your Instagram feed is an art...and you are the muse. You have so many reasons to be confident and kind when it comes to who you are.
Tag @girlslifemag on Instagram if you use any of these tips for a chance to get featured!
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