Since getting my iPhone around three weeks ago, it's definitely not a lie to say my I've been documenting my life in photographs considerably more so. Not only because of the 8 megapixel camera (I'm not being paid by Apple to say this... But I'm happy to be if Mr Cook would like to do so!), but because of one little app which is taking the Free Apps chart by storm; Instagram.
In a social sphere where almost every aspect of my life has somehow been shaped, influenced or involved the internet and more than likely at least one social media platform, it seems only natural to show all your online friends exactly what you're doing, what you've been doing, where you've been and even who with. With this thought, it's no surprise that the increased use of social media has lead people to being envious of people they don't even know in real life, simply through the pictures they have uploaded to various social media platforms.
Essentially, Instagram allows the moments we capture using our iPhones to look even better. It adds filters and effects, previously only achievable if you're at one with Adobe's Photoshop or similar photo editing software. Instagram has made awesome looking photos available to all, ever increasing the existence of social jealously.
This being said, here's my little contribution to Instagram's greatness, a few snaps from my weekend...
♥ Friday night; my friend Leanne & I took a trip to our local Waitrose to grab some dinner, which consisted of the most delicious pizza, flatbread and 'real' lemonade
♥ Over the weekend I successfully made my first friendship bracelet; I'd seen these all over Tumblr and Instagram and definitely got a little bit of the social jealousy bug, and decided I couldn't justify buying one from Topshop for a ridiculous amount of money (when I'd rather spend my hard earned cash on pizza instead!) hence deciding to make my own, super easy!
♥ Sunday I decided to leave my hair 'au natural' i.e. curly and pin, twist, twirl and clip my hair until it looked like this, I then added a flower slide for a bohemian and summery feel; effortless!
♥ My best friend from Chester visited on Sunday and we visited Shrewsbury and ate at The Armoury, I had a roasted vegetable lasagne (packed with courgettes, aubergines and peppers) with an apple, grape and chicory salad... Amazing! - Can you tell I love food yet?!)
♥ I was experimenting with my creative talents on my nails on Sunday evening, having bought a new glitter nail polish and a few new nail art bits and pieces, and this was the result. Currently I'm sporting the glitter nail adorned with the white heart on my ring finger, absolute love.
♥ Finally, this is a random picture of the fairy lights twirled around my bed, nothing much to say about it really, just aw.
In all, I love Instagram. I love sharing my pictures and equally having a nosey at other people's; one of the best things about Instagram is the ability to follow other Instagram users and 'like' and 'comment' their pictures (sounds familiar!). I've recently downloaded a new app called 'PowerCam' and I definitely can't wait to use it and see how it compares.
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