9 Instagram Posts You Posted If You Were A Blogger in the 2010s

I was a college blogger before I started the Nutmeg Millennial. And, back in the 2010s, blogging was a completely different scene than it is these days. The same goes for Instagram, but that’s a whole different story.

I credit my success on the Nutmeg Millennial to my college blogging days, and why it still remains to be a hobby of mine to this day. My content has surely changed since those days, but my passion for blogging has not. That said, let’s take a trip down memory lane to the Golden Age of blogging.

1. Monogram . . . Anything:

Monogram was the big thing back in the mid-2010s. You name it, it was monogrammed. I didn’t have that much monogram on my own personal Instagram, but I can assure you that it was on my wishlist. When I graduated college, my mom did give me a monogram ring, which I still treasure to this day, but long gone are the days of monogram stickers on your laptop.

2. Arm Candy:

I still post stack of the day photos to be completely honest. But, back in 2014, an arm candy post was the easiest way to score some likes. Bonus points if your arm candy picture included a chunky watch. Ahh, the days before smart watches.

3. Starbucks Cups. . . Seasonal and Coffee Flatlays:

Coffee is your BFF in college due to late nights studying, working, and of course, making memories. And, if you were basic like me, when PSL season rolled around, you were first in line. And when Starbucks introduced their decorated — and Instagramable — cups, definitely made it worth snapping a pic and posting.

4. Laptop Picture:

MacBook with coffee. . . MacBook showcasing a sticker. . . MacBook anything. I mean, what better way to show that you’re working on new posts then snap and post an edited photo of your laptop? Self promotion at it’s finest.

5. Outfit of the Day Photos Featuring Infinity Scarves and Tall Boots:

Ahh, my favorite two closet staples in my late teens/early 20s. Nothing says going to class fashion than these two items paired with strips and skinny jeans.

6. Food

#foodie #foodporn

7. Planner

We bloggers love planners. They keep us organized by helping us keep track of our posts, work schedule, and class assignments. They are aesthetically pleasing. This applies to me today, but a planner was essential in the 2010s blogger era. Bonus points if your picture included a Starbucks cup.

8. Anything With a Filter:

Just add a filter, and you’ve got a good photo. Case in point, these pictures of the streets of New York City and this book, edited with various apps.

9. Instax Mini 8/Polaroids:

The Instax came onto the scene back when I was in college. Thank you Taylor Swift during the 1989 era. Enter photos of artsy flatlays featuring the camera, and of course, photos of the Polaroids themselves.