Summer Favorites: The Instagram Round-Up

Call me a millenial. Call me obssessed. Whichever you'd rather, but the truth is that when I'm with my friends I sometimes ask who they follow on Instagram and watch them scroll through their feeds. Some of my favorite accounts to follow have come to me this way so today I'm sharing my favorite Instagram accounts here on Lipstick & Gelato in hopes to help some of you share in some of the daily inspiration I enjoy. If you'd like, leave a comment with some of your favorites!

"I was running late to meet one of my friends for dinner and accidentally locked myself out of my apartment. My friend came to pick me up and I called a locksmith company to schedule a time for them to come open my door later that evening. During dinner I spilled my guts out to my friend about exactly who I envisioned my dream man to be. I wanted an olive skinned Israeli with dark hair and warm eyes who was my age so we could build a life together. Someone funny without ego who was smart, hardworking, and came from a good family. We talked for so long we closed down the restaurant and I had to reschedule my appointment with the locksmith company 3 times. My friend drove me home and as we pulled up, we noticed the locksmith was waiting in the driveway. She lowered her window down and so did he. We locked eyes and smiled at each other. I thought he was gorgeous, and I instantly knew he was Israeli! The sparks were flying and I could literally FEEL the chemistry between us as we both got out of the car. My girlfriend looked at me and said "Good luck..." as if she knew. Fast forward 6 years later, I'm now married to that locksmith and we have a precious 20 month old baby. I'm so grateful that my clumsiness finally came in handy for something." (📸: @laurencbelknap)

A photo posted by The Way We Met (@thewaywemet) on Aug 19, 2016 at 10:59am PDT

@thewaywemet - this account is completely about the way various couples have met. And hopeful romantic that I am, it makes my day every time a new post comes through. Follow them - you won't regret it.

Wattle everywhere. #wattle #portraitillustration #modern #art #gouacheonpaper #painting #whimsical

A photo posted by Emma Lisette Palmer🌻 Australia (@emmadrawseveryday) on Jul 28, 2016 at 6:36am PDT

@emmadrawseveryday - this artist and her consistently charming, quirky creativity makes me smile on repeat. <3

All of the best color comes out during summer. #foodgradients

A photo posted by Brittany Wright (@wrightkitchen) on Aug 17, 2016 at 4:40pm PDT

@wrightkitchen - in an Instagram word of minimalism and no-color, Brittany Wright is a breath of organized rainbow. I adore her gradient photos and the way she sees art in the deceptively basic canvas of food in her kitchen.

#mfwplus model practice in my @17_sundays joggers, can't wait to rock the runway for the 17s gang! Less than a week to go! Grab your tickets via @mfwplus

A photo posted by Amy - Melbourne, Australia (@willowcurves) on Aug 20, 2016 at 10:32pm PDT

@willowcurves - a fresh-feeling fashion account run by a curvy-girl model who consistently keeps it classy and lends daily style-inspiration. I love her eye-makeup skills as well.

👯 Happy Thursday 👯

A photo posted by brinson lomax mcgowan iv (@brinsonmcgowan) on Aug 18, 2016 at 4:43pm PDT

@brinsonmcgowan - I came across the account of this golden-hearted photographer in a roundabout way - his girlfriend is a very slight acquaintance of mine - but ever since finding him, I've been treated to an endless supply of inspiring portraits and photos of nature accompanied by thoughtful captions. Definitely worth a follow.

Did anyone else already have a minor meltdown internally, yell at yourself to get it together, kick butt, eat a cookie, kick more butt and then be like girl you got this? Anyone? 😳 Okay maybe that was just me today. I knew I was going to need a pair of sassy heels so glad I grabbed these $14 @targetstyle heels that I got during an impulse purchase because clearance and well, $14. #instadaily #instagood #igers #polkadots #shoeselfie #shoes #pursuepretty #nothingisordinary #myunicornlife #style #abmlifeiscolorful

A photo posted by Alissa (@theadoredlife) on Jul 25, 2016 at 6:36pm PDT

@theadoredlife - I think I've shared Alissa's account before, but her peppy, sassy photos and captions are like a little sip of lemonade in a world of dull water-glasses.

Who are your Instagram favorites this summer?