My mum*, Helen Mirren, is on Instagram and her feed is the definition of #inspo.
There’s no colour consistency, no photo theme, no perfectly posed glam picture and not a bikini in sight. Instead, it’s full of candid moments from Helen’s travels, encounters with friends, encounters with strangers and her every day life.
Including a series which she calls ‘quelques chapeaux de jazz fest’ or ‘Some Jazz Fest hats’.
Revolutionary work Helen.
You’re probably thinking ??? but stay with me here.
Helen’s feed is inspirational because it’s the perfect example of how we should all be using Instagram. Curated feeds might look pretty but they’re only good for wasting time.
Instead, we should be using The Gram authentically. Posting about the things we care about and the things that makes us smile and the things we feel passionate about.
There is no limit. And you needn’t look far for ideas because Helen’s got you covered.
You can post about crazy hats at the races:
Blurry graduation excitement:
A post-spa sleepy selfie:
Play a guessing game with your followers:
Be silly with mates:
Pose with some portraiture:
#nomakeup #nofilter
And take a selfie with Jason Momoa and a bunch of Oscar awards like the chill professional you are:
The next time you’re trying to get the perfect shot or are fiddling with filters before uploading a picture to Instagram just think “What Would Helen Do?” (WWHD).
QUEEN.
*She’s not my actual mum but I wish she was. Sorry to my actual mum.