I spend more time on Instagram than I should probably openly admit to. But that's exactly where the idea for this post came from. This list of 100 ideas for Instagram posts comprises of the kinds of posts that I always make sure to like when I see them as well. As some of my most popular posts. I'm also @ellistuesday on there, in case you don't already follow me.
So here are 100 ideas for Instagram posts;
Beauty
1: Your favourite beauty stand
2: A trip to Lush
3: MAC lipsticks
4: 'Insta-empties'
5: Swatches on the back of your hand
6: The beauty products on the side of your bath
7: Your make-up storage
8: Some make-up packaging (NARS and Charlotte Tilbury are always good shouts)
9: Your bedtime beauty routine
10: Your current make-up bag contents
11: Had a haircut? Be sure to instagram your new do!
12: Your favourite nail polish at the moment
13: An exciting new beauty launch
14: What's in your drugstore basket
15: Your favourite fragrance or perfume at the moment
16: A close up of your favourite make-up look
17: An Insta-haul of beauty products
18: An Insta-beauty review
19: In the hairdresser's chair
20: Oh and do Lush have a limited edition release? Get photographing!
Fashion
21: A new pair of shoes
22: What's currently in your wardrobe
23: A special outfit laid out
24: A slogan tee or sweater
25: Your current handbag
26: A piece of jewellery that you've been obsessed with recently
27: Your favourite fashion magazine
28: What you're wearing on a night out/to dinner
29: A luxurious purchase in it's shopping bag (think Mulberry, Michael Kors, Selfridges)
30: Any kind of fashion flat lay
Shopping
31: A great bargain or deal that you've found
32: Something that's caught your eye in Primark
33: An online shopping delivery (any excuse eh? Hehe)
34: An interesting display in one of your favourite stores
35: A shopping haul
36: Your favourite independent store
37: Disney related fashion always seems to attract a lot of interest
38: Not sure whether to buy something? Then put it to your Instagram followers!
39: Your favourite designer section in your local department store
40: Shopping bags
Lifestyle
41: Your weekend takeaway meal
42: Your bed or current bedding set-up
43: What you're watching (on TV, Netflix, Youtube)
44: Your favourite Spotify playlist at the moment
45: A magazine article you've enjoyed reading
46: Going out for a fancy (or not so fancy) dinner? Get a picture taken before it starts getting cold! Hehe
47: Macaroons
48: Spring blossom
49: Baking or bakery treats
50: Your cinema ticket
51: A trip to IKEA
52: A cosy night in
53: What you're currently reading
54: Any kind of fast food (the more fries the better in my opinion)
55: You and your dining companion(s)
56: This week's Stylist magazine cover
57: A Pinterest regram of any kind (I'm a big fan of seeing home decor inspiration)
58: An indulgent treat or dessert
59: Your breakfast
60: A DVD boxset in bed
Travel
61: Your passport/boarding pass combo
62: Your in-flight essentials
63: The obligatory airport/out of the plane window shot
64: A well-known landmark where you're visiting
65: A beach snap
66: A sunset
67: Foreign currency
68: Hot dog legs'
69: 'Is there a Sephora where you're holidaying? Then get yourself along there asap!
70: You on your holiday
Blogging
81: Where you blog
82: A blogging achievement (however big or small)
83: Share the blog love and recommend your favourite blogs/bloggers
84: A blog post that you're particularly proud of
85: Debuting a new blog template? Then show it off!
86: Your weekly/monthly/yearly favourites
87: A photograph from a blogger event or meet-up
88: How you schedule or write your blog posts
89: Has your blog been featured somewhere? Then it's always fun to share it with your Instagram followers
90: Your most popular post of the week or month
Seasonal
71: Birthday celebrations/presents
72: Christmas trees (the more the better in my opinion)
73: Halloween decorations
74: Got a Christmas jumper? Share it with the masses!
75: A summer BBQ
76: Christmas equals Lush Snow Fairy, now doesn't it?
77: Your Easter egg(s)
78: Christmas decorations
79: An ice-cream/ice lolly
80: The Christmas gifts that you've purchased for your loved ones, all wrapped up
The Old Familiars
91: A selfie
92: A selfie taken in the mirror of a lift
93: An #ootd (outfit of the day)
94: A #tbt (Throwback Thursday)
95: A #notd (nails of the day)
96: #motd (make-up of the day)
97: A quote
98: 'From where I stand'
99: Fresh flowers
100: A coffee cup (of any variety really)
So there are my 100 ideas for Instagram posts.
Was this post helpful? Are you an Instagram obsessive, a bit like myself? What are some of your favourite Instagram accounts? And do you think that I've missed anything off of my list?
