5 African fashionistas you should follow on instagram now!!

Instagram can either be a ton of fun or super snoozy based on who you follow. Lately, I've been trying to step up my style game in 2013..so what better to do so than with some in-your-face fashion inspiration? The African women on my list are fly, fresh know a thing or two about stepping out in style. Check out my list of the top 5 stylish sistas on instagram. You can thank me later... ;)

Instagram name:  theshoegawker

Zeinabou also known as blogger the Shoe Gawker is a girl after my heart. After winning the much coveted fashion bomb daily bombshell of the year in 2012 title, the blonde beauty is one of my faves!

Instagram name: smashleybell

Revenge actress Ashley Madekwe has this California effortless cool that instantly attracts you to her phenomenal attire. With Nigerian and British roots, the 31 year old also offers glimpses into her haute Hollywood life!

Instagram name: BecauseIamFabulous

Just today Lucky Magazine named Because I Am Fabulous, one of DC's most stylish bloggers. And with good reason too. I love how she infuses African, Caribbean and Western clothing to produce colorful killer outfits!

Instagram name: StyleGoneGugu

Full disclosure: this is MY girl Gugu from South Africa. Every time I see this young lady I am floored at how creative and incredibly fashion savvy she is. Apparently you guys are gaga over Gugu too, she boasts a following of over 7000 follows on Instagram!

Instagram Name: HarareMbama

Beauty Harare Mbama describes herself as "fierce, sassy, beautiful and Zimbabwean". I would also throw in pretty damn fabulous as well.  Currently living in Melbourne Australia, I just love her unique perspective and impeccable taste.