“Who is your style icon?” is a question I’m most asked in interviews.
Truth is, I don’t have a style icon, a current or former celebrity whose style influences what I wear.
I’m more influenced by what the people around me are wearing – my girlfriends and the everyday women I follow through the #everydaystyle hashtag on Instagram.
{If you’re new here, this post will help you understand how the #everydaystyle community started and why we post our outfits every day. This post – Get up, Get Dressed – from Jan at @retiring_not_shy will also help you understand a bit more about the “why” behind our posts}
The below list of nine Instagrammers to follow for everyday style inspiration is by no means an exhaustive list (it’s like choosing a favourite child – you just shouldn’t do it!). I’ve chosen these women for today’s post because they each offer something a little different from the other.
In coming months, I’ll also feature more of the real women from #everydaystyle (read on for how you could be featured … and win just by sharing your outfits).
9 Instagrammers to follow for everyday style inspiration
Check out each of these women, click on their Instagram handle to follow for daily everyday style inspiration.
@redcliffestyle: Rachel is pioneering #carparkchic with her office wear style shots photographed on location before she heads to the office. She rocks a heel and isn’t afraid to shake up our notion of traditional work wear.
@twocorporategirls: Fresh to the #everydaystyle feed and into the corporate world is the gorgeous duo of Sophie (pictured) and Beckie (daughter of @irismaystyle). If your 9-5 is all about the corporate, then you’ll be inspired by their stunning minimalist styling.
@styleandshenanigans: Vanessa is a super stylish mum of three who openly poo poos the myth that all Melbournites wear only black. She LOVES and embraces colour and pattern and is always in the know when there is a new offering or sale at Gorman.
@sugercoatit: Melissa is a talented chick from regional Queensland. She’s oozes confidence in her personal style and inspires others to feel the same. Whether it’s a casual or office look, she dispels the notion that plus-size clothing options shouldn’t be fitted.
@ilovethatskirt: Bec is a health professional by day with an enviable wardrobe that this year she’s in the process of re-discovering in the attempt to break a self-confessed shopping addiction. She does rock a skirt but she also rocks a dress and pants outfit. Every time.
@prettychuffed: Jasmine is a young mum who defies sleep deprivation, gets up, gets dressed and throws on a pair of sunnies and shares her style with a smile. At the moment it’s all about breastfeeding friendly outfits.
@robynamummyandminx: Robyna is an incredibly talented sewer, making many of the pieces she features in her everyday style. As someone who hasn’t touched a sewing machine in 30 years, this blows me away.
@colourmeanna: Anna always makes me smile with her style. Whether it’s a date night or a morning at kids’ sport, she gives us a wonderful glimpse into her “classic with a twist” wardrobe.
@theillusivefemme: Perth blogger Em has budget and op shop fashion style nailed. My favourites come from her fabulous collection of cute, waisted frocks.
Share your outfit to WIN
Starting this month – and every month – I’m giving away a $100 gift card to help freshen up your wardrobe.
This month you could win a $100 gift card from Birdsnest.
Each month, I’ll propose a different wardrobe theme for you to consider incorporating into your #everydaystyle outfit planning.
Each day that you incorporate that theme, simply upload your photo as you would normally, using the #everydaystyle hashtag. To be in the running for the prize, you just need to add the specific hashtag for each month’s theme. You can enter as many times as you like.
This month’s theme is: how to dress when the heat is on.
This month’s hashtag is: #syheat
Your outfit photo could be featured here on the blog with a link back to your Instagram page. Entries close February 29, 2016.
#everydaystyle email list
If you’re reading this and you join in with the #everydaystyle hashtag on Instagram, then I’d love you to please sign up to this email list. I’m so grateful for your participation in this community which I started just over two years ago, that I’d love to be able to share exclusive events, prizes and offers with you. I promise you won’t be spammed. You’ll only receive information for the #everydaystyle community. For possible event invites, it’s also important that you indicate your nearest capital city.
Who inspires your style and why? Keen to join in #everydaystyle and offer your inspiration to the world?
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Oh thanks for the recommendations. It is always good to get a bit of outfit inspiration
It really does inspire us all, seeing such a range of different styles.
Love this post so much!! Totally agree about being inspired by other real women doing their everyday style thing. Love all these ladies and can’t wait to play along with the monthly challenge. P.S. Signed up to the everydaystyle newsletter too! xox
Love your style Wendy and thanks for joining in! I hope I can have an #everydaystyle event in Sydney this year (hence why I’m calling for emails!) x
Am most definitely a fan of Rach and Melissa!
I really love the Instagram account of @timeless_styling! And almost everything from White Label Noba!
https://www.instagram.com/timeless_styling/
Love Elizabeth from Timeless Styling and White Label Noba – the designer Tracey is just gorgeous too. x
Thank you ever so much for including me Nikki. I am already following all of these gorgeous ladies and I have to agree, the people of #everydaystyle are also a great inspiration for me, so much outfit inspo! Also can’t wait to join in with #syheat, fab idea! X
Thanks for being your wonderful self Jasmine! x
I follow them all already! Everyone who joins in #everydaystyle has their own specific look/style & I always enjoy following and joining with a snap on Instagram whenever I can. Love the idea of a monthly challenge x
I love your style Nat and thanks for joining in the challenge x
Thank you for the mention! And in such company. WHOA. And in double denim and sneakers, EVEN BETTER. Haha. x
The trifecta! Love your style Miss M x
Girl, thanks so much for including me! I was wondering why I gained so many new IG followers – I thought it was spam Hahaah. Thanks for creating a fabulous hashtag to bring the fashion and every day style lovers together. Xx
No spam, just a bunch of awesome chicks like you! x
All of these gorgeous women inspire me daily!
Thanks much for the Two Corporate Girls shout-out – they are delighted xx
I started following Two Corporate Girls a week or so ago and had no idea of the connection. It’s an AWESOME account. But then, how could it not be, learning from the best I’m sure. x
Nikki I follow all these women,there is so many stylish ladies,love the #everydaystyle community they are all supportive and kind especially when you don’t think you look that good a lovely comment can make your day and of course I will hashtag my outfits #syheat Xx
Thanks for joining in Lisa and thanks so much for being a part of the community. You’re so amazing with your style and your support of others. x
There’s so many stylish women on IG, I love the diversity.
And I think you for your wonderful contribution – hope you’ll join in for the challenge! x
Love this Nikki. My wardrobe is super casual because: paint, play dough, dribble, snot. But Anna’s ‘classic with a twist’ style might just give me the inspiration I need to dress it up a bit. Also, I would love to reacquaint myself with my sewing machine. It’s one thing I really miss from my life before kids. I already follow Robyna but not on IG so need to fix that! Thanks for these great links x
You’re very welcome Shauna … and I can think of others for you to check out @emhawkerblog and @styled_by_bec for starters!
Thanks! I’m onto it.
I already follow a number of these ladies. I’m inspired by YOU and all of them, as well as a lady who buys coffee in my building and has a great way with scarves, and all the residents of Sodermalm in Stockholm who seemed to master understated style while rocking flats that enabled them to stride out or ride with ease.
Given I change up my style from one day to the next I really do need inspiration from all the real women leading real lives (getting to work, fitting in exercise, travelling for work), rather than someone travelling by taxi and limo to attend red carpet events.If only….
Thanks Johanne … and I love the sound of the coffee lady with the scarves! And yes, it’s not very real if a red carpet is involved … maybe I’ll get one for the hallway? 🙂
lovely everyday stylers! … it’s a good community here! … thankyou nikki!
everyone is looking good!
I am inspired from anywhere and everywhere!
have a good one hun! love m:)X
It’s such a great community M – inspiration is so all around us! x
You’re very welcome Jan – thanks for sharing your thoughts and keep sharing your #everydaystyle … hope you join in the challenge!
The ladies all look lovely, off to IG now to add two more to my list of ‘following’ 🙂
YAY! Have a lovely day x
Love all those instagrammers, such fabulous style. V x
And love your style too V x
Thank you Nikki! I’m blown away to be included in this gorgeous line up. I’m also inspired by everyday people, friends and the wonderful people that share their #everydaystyle. xxx
You’re very welcome Rach … so much inspiration in the feed! Hope you enter the challenge x