Summer is positively flying by! Ample as the daylight hours may be, they always seem to wane before we manage to fulfill the grand plans we made at the start of the season. But the good news is that summer’s joys lie in the little things: the sweet treats and sassy styles, the short shorts and the long shadows. And the even better news? These three must-follow Instagrammers are capturing more than enough of summer’s precious moments for us all!
You’d expect a senior graphic designer at Madewell to have an eye for beauty, and the gallery of Alex Yeske (above) doesn’t disappoint! Alex also writes the darling blog Dreams and Jeans, and her thoughtful feed is full of crisp stripes and soft neutrals. Then, for your daily dose of quirky elegance, check out A Spoonful of Benjamin (top). Photographer and stylist Benjamin Reynaert works at One Kings Lane and not only shares behind-the-scenes peeks but also invites his followers along on his colorful adventures in and around New York.
Finally, Cristina Martinez of Cautiously Obsessed is not only an extremely talented letterer and illustrator, she has a sharp wit too. Cristina’s layers her calligraphy over bright, romantic vignettes for a fun effect, taking to her snapshots of breakfasts, desktops, and flowers to humorous new heights—and bringing home the fact that the best part of summer is anything that makes us smile!
P.S. My apologies for the radio silence so far this week. I’ve been spending time with family as we sit with my grandmother in her final days. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts!