How to Instagram Like Kendall Jenner
There’s a lot we can learn from Kendall Jenner. She’s taught us how to expertly rock leopard print, how to flawlessly twin with our besties, and how to embrace pink hair with #noregrets. But perhaps one of the greatest lessons we can learn from Kendall is how to make a bomb-ass Instagram post. The model has almost 68 million followers on Insta, and her pictures tend to average at least a million likes per post. Seriously, she once ‘grammed a photo of her knee and it earned 1.2 million double taps. We still get excited when we make the leap from 10 to 11 likes.
In light of Kendall’s social media stardom, we decided to look at her Instagram with some fresh eyes and interpret her profile as a “How To” manual. There are some clear takeaways that translate into rules to follow in order to get the best Instagrams ever. Here are 13 ways you too can someday have a ‘gram like Kendall’s.
1/14Choose an outfit that makes a statement.
Kendall’s fuzzy red vest and large-rimmed glasses are making a huge statement here. Like, bold letters, all caps, exclamation point kind of statement.
2/14Take your Snapchat game to the next level – and then ‘gram it.
What’s better than a puppy filter? Duh, a portrait of said puppy filter. Don’t just Instagram a selfie – Instagram a fan's artistic rendering of your selfie. Now that’s art.
3/14Find a selfie partner who complements you perfectly.
If you’re a brunette, you need a blonde best friend – or vice versa. It’s essentially a rule of life. And what better BFF than your sister?
4/14Post photos of yourself doing casual things in ball gowns.
Why yes, I always hang around my house in eveningwear, drinking bottled water with a straw! (Fun fact: burgers taste 100% better when you eat them in formalwear. It's just a fact of life.)
5/14And make sure your photos feature interesting backdrops.
The shoe shot must be used sparingly, and only in circumstances where your feet are posed perfectly amid some glittery scenery. Kendall’s photo of heels in front of a cityscape is A+.
6/14When in doubt, post a twinning photo with your BFF.
Your outfit doesn’t have to be elaborate – or even perfectly identical. Kendall and Gigi have that whole fraternal #twinning thing down perfectly.
7/14Never underestimate the power of a good costume.
Kendall’s Rosie the Riveter look is super simple but totally eye-catching and recognizable. Say hello to the likes.
8/14Post adorable photos of your adorable squad doing adorable things.
Nothing inspires the double tap like a pic that screams “friend goals,” like this perfect ‘gram of Kendall, Kylie, and Cara.
9/14Show off your inner basic.
Kendall loves her Uggs, so it’s okay if you do too! This is the perfect time of year to show your favorite comfy boots a little Insta-love.
10/14Don’t ever doubt the magic of being silly.
It makes others happy to see their friends (or online acquaintances) looking happy. So don’t be afraid to post that goofy photo of you and your BFF – Kendall certainly isn’t!
11/14Break out the nostalgic pics for Throwback Thursday.
We’re not talking about a photo from 3 years ago where you think you look cute – we mean waaaay back. After all, Kendall got 1.9 million likes on this adorable childhood photo!
12/14Share your fav products with your followers.
Got a favorite lip color or mascara? Do your makeup and then take a picture posing with the product, à la Kendall! Then sit back and watch the likes roll in.
13/14When all else fails, go big or go home.
For a while, this photo of Kendall’s was the most liked photo on Instagram of all time – that is, until Justin Bieber went ahead and posted a #tbt of him and Selena kissing. At any rate, the lesson here is pretty clear: be as creative as possible with your Instagram feed. The object of the game is to stand out, not to blend in. And Kendall Jenner certainly stands out as the queen of the ‘gram.
