Finding inspiration and reaching new audiences no longer requires a huge travel-and-entertainment budget. Thanks to a carefully curated feed, on-point photography, and a unique voice, these Instagrammers have found that social media in just the ticker for brand growth.
Carla Rockmore, @carla.rockmore
Nicknamed the “Carrie Bradshaw of TikTok,” Dallas-based influencer Rockmore describes herself as a “50-plus still discovering herself.” The fine jewelry maker launched her TikTok during the pandemic, and millions were immediately sold on her two-story closet stuffed with couture and a fun approach to fashion. Whether you watch on Insta or TikTok, you’ll love her videos offering unique advice and non-stop encouragement to be yourself.
Lele Sadoughi, @lele_sadoughi
Dallas-based accessories designer Sadoughi’s shops in Dallas, New York City, and Newport Beach are packed with her more-is-more costume jewelry, pastel headbands, and delightful handbags. She doles out the same bright-and-happy, fiercely feminine vibe via Instagram with posts showcasing standouts like maximal floral earrings, heart-shaped sunglasses, candy-colored beads, and stacks of jeweled hair accessories that just might inspire you to become a lady who lunches.
MARKET, @markethighlandpark
What began as a pop-up in 2019 has become a mainstay for Dallas’ most stylish shoppers. MARKET made its mark with its finely curated selection of ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, fine jewelry, housewares, and art, and their Instagram is just as carefully managed. Check out posts designed to make you smile, including a few upside-down pairs of legs in fancy high heels and a model photoshopped sitting on the edge of a crystal-encrusted basketball hoop.
Wylde Hudson, @wyldehudson
After falling in love with Hudson, New York, Hillary France opened Wylde, a store offering a beautiful array of books, fashion, and accessories that doubles as a gathering spot for concerts, happy hours, and art classes. If you’re in town, Wylde’s account will keep you apprised of what’s happening, what’s in stock, and what’s on tap. If you’re not, the photos will have to do until you can move there.
Lightology, @lightology
Designers all over the country are well-acquainted with this Chicago-based lighting showroom, which stocks every inch of their 20,000-square-foot space with the best and brightest chandeliers, pendants, lamps, and fans by tons of well-respected makers including Flos, Kuzko, Mooi, and lots more. Their Instagram account features photos of well-appointed settings that never fail to show their products in, well, the best light.
Scout Design Studio, @scoutdesignstudio
Do you like one-of-a-kind vintage finds and funky furnishings? Then you simply must head to Dallas and visit Tiffany Taylor and Flann Harris’ cool Design District showroom, Scout Design Studio. In the meantime, itch the scratch with their fun account, which features a birds-eye view of the design duo’s incredible style and masterful mix custom furnishings, old-made-new treasures, fun flourishes (hearts on headboards!), and creative displays.
All She Wrote Notes, @allshewrotenotes
Maghon Taylor’s Instagram account is worth writing home about. In fact, Taylor says she’s made it her mission to spread happiness through her handwriting. To that end, she has worked with retailers like Walmart, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, and Neiman Marcus, to name a few, written two books, and fills her social media with tons of enthusiasm, bright colors, sweet sentiments, and handsome hand-lettering.
Design Milk Travels, @designmilktravels
The editors at Design Milk Travels have been highlighting cool architecture, innovative interiors, cutting-edge car design, and exceptional art and fashion since 2006. But it’s not all surface, they’re also interested in substance—namely, sustainability, ethical production, and inclusion. Within a few minutes of scrolling through their Instagram and checking out cool collabs, architecturally significant getaways, haute hotels, and even all-electric RVs, you’ll be packing your bags.
Al Tidwell, @altidwellsightings
Because of his work as a stylist, makeup artist, and model, Dallas-based Al Tidwell is very comfortable on both sides of the camera, and that makes him uniquely qualified for Instagram stardom. Check out his feed for a mix of handsome self-portraits, fun drawings, inspirational photos and artwork, as well as outtakes from some of his most prominent commercial and editorial collaborations.
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