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The top five bloggers to follow on Instagram

Words by Hannah Carolan

Aleali May @alealimay

Based in New York and boasting an impressive 194,000 followers, Aleali May is an image consultant, model, stylist and fashion blogger whose Instagram account will inspire you to give travel-influenced experimental, streetwear pieces a spin. While studying Business Marketing at Columbia College Chicago in 2010, her career began in fashion with Louis Vuitton and RSVP Gallery Chicago. From there, she has gone on to create with others worldwide - including renowned brands such as Audi USA, Nike and Adidas. You can check out her self-titled blog at AlealiMay.com for more of her work.

Olivia Lopez @LUSTTFORLIFE

If Californian Olivia Lopez’s global pictures aren't enough, her impeccable style reflects her travel adventures around the world. Having contributed to major titles such as Elle, Marie Claire and Teen Vogue, she's always two steps ahead of you in the fashion travel stakes. Whether visiting the City of Love, trekking the cobbled streets of Santorini, or discovering the beauty of Barcelona, her fashion-meets-wanderlust account is jaw-droppingly stunning. If you’re in need of some lifestyle inspiration on top of her Instagram account, Olivia also regularly posts her top fashion tips and travel hot spots on her lusttforlife.com website.

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Lauren Bullen @gypsea_lust

Lauren Bullen’s photos will make you want to drop everything and book a trip to wherever she is immediately - and look as good in the bikinis she sports while doing it. Her Instagram status and pictures show her currently living the good life in the Cook Islands, a paradise of white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and warm weather all year round. Heaven.

Erika Boldrin @erika_boldrin

Represented by NEXT management, 29-year-old Milan native Erika Boldrin is a model of the moment. Her Instragram page, followed by over 360,000 followers, shows off her stylish lifestyle which sees her travel across the globe both for business and pleasure. When she’s not walking the runway for Emilio Pucci at Paris Fashion Week, she’s showcasing her style credentials on safari in Kenya. Her look book on her blog site myfreechoice.net is a must read for assembling the perfect go-to outfit for all occasions.

Johannes Huebl @johanneshuebl

A member of Mr. Porter’s prestigious and exclusive Style Council, model and photographer Johannes Huebl has worked with many major fashion clients and has been featured in numerous fashion magazines such as GQ, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle. He has lived in fashion capitals such as Paris, London, Barcelona and Tokyo and now counts New York as his home with long-term partner and fellow fashionista, Olivia Palermo. When he’s not in front of the cameras, Johannes enjoys going behind the lens to showcase his travel escapades to his 925,000 followers. In April 2013, his photography work was auctioned at Pikolinos fundraising gala at the United Nations in support of the Massai Tribe and ADCAM NGO’s schooling project. His style is laid-back luxury, which all men, and women, can inspire to.