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Taylor Swift: How To Take An Insta-Snap Like The OFFICIAL Queen Of Instagram
As the '1989' star becomes the FIRST person on Instagram to reach 50 million followers, we’ve partnered with BT Mobile to give you an insight into exactly WHY everyone can't get enough of Tay Tay's Insta-snaps! #WithGreatPower
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1. First up... cats WILL up your likes... even if they're unwilling participants!
"Meredith is allergic to joy." was Taylor's caption. Which pretty much says it all. Picture: Instagram
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2. Definitely share the best snaps from your mates' birthdays... especially if they happen to be Lorde!
Here's Ms. Swift enjoying the celebrations of Lorde's 18th birthday! So jealous... Picture: Instagram
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3. When you find that ONE amazing thrift shopping purchase, you NEED to Instagram it...
... like, immediately!
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4. Sharing new song lyrics with your fans is DEFINITELY appreciated... look how PRETTY!
It's clear Taylor took a LOT of time making sure her '1989' lyric videos were spot on for Instagram.
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5. Anytime you intend to throw yourself down a waterslide, make sure a friend 'grams it!
We're LOVING how much Taylor's enjoying herself at this year's Fourth Of July celebrations. Picture: Instagram
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6. On a night out with your gal pals? There's no limit the amount of selfies you're allowed to take!
Especially if you happen to be enjoying a night out the town with stars like Cara Delevingne and Ellie Goulding. Picture: Instagram
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7. S is for SELFIE... except when it's for SELENA!
We love a double-meaning, like when Taylor posted a snap of her 'S' necklace representing "selfies", "swifties"... and birthday girl Selena Gomez! Picture: Instagram
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8. This picture tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about being a successful Instagram-er
Taylor's pretty much perfected the obligatory Instagram cat selfie. Don't you think? Picture: Instagram
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9. Get baking!
If you find a spare moment between taking over the charts and touring around the world... get that apron on and whip up a treat. Picture: Twitter
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10. And then show off your baking achievements (but not your disasters!)
One thing Taylor has to her advantage (on top of being one of the world's biggest pop stars), is her ability to whip up a treat or two in the kitchen! Picture: Twitter
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11. Keep everyone up-to-date on where you are!
Ms. Swift travels the globe with her music, and keeps fans in the loop on where she is through her Instagram account! She must have a LOT of flags in her luggage! Picture: Twitter
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12. Bragging is fine (especially if you've won a Grammy)
No one likes a show-off, but when you've picked up one of the biggest awards in the business it's TOTALLY justified! Picture: Twitter
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13. Again... baking snaps are A-OK - as long as you intend to share!
We love our Taylor performing live on stage, but she's JUST as adorbs baking up a treat in the kitchen!
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14. Everyone loves a cute cat picture!
Taylor might be a globe-trotting pop star... but she always takes her pet cats with her when she can!! Picture: Twitter
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15. Make everyone jealous!
Especially if you're enjoying a St. Patrick's Day themed donut on the fly! Picture: Instagram
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16. Make music... and tease everyone about the results!
One thing Taylor NEVER stops doing is writing and recording new music... and this picture is just another tantalising reminder of this! Picture: Instagram
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17. Be proud!
TayTay couldn't resist sharing this snap of her tour promo picture on the back of a van while out travelling the world!
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18. Enjoy the big moments when they happen!
You can be sure the 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' star will NEVER forget the feeling she had when this snap was taken. Picture: Twitter
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19. Share pics of your best friends (especially if they're a kitten!)
Taylor's Swifties just can't get enough of seeing the US star's pet cats Indie and Meredith! Picture: Instagram
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20. If you see a tiny piano - fire up that Instagram app!
Taylor enjoyed a quick "jam session" when she spotted this tiny grand piano while out and about! #ChristmasPresentIdeas Picture: Twitter
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21. Saying thank you doesn't have to be boring!
The US star loves giving back to her fans and saying thank you for all of their support... but she does so in a uniquely Taylor Swift way! Picture: Instagram
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22. Come rain or shine - it's always a perfect time for a snap!
Even when the weather's bad... Ms. Swift doesn't let it get her down! Picture: Instagram
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23. Capture those quiet moments too!
We're guessing someone as huge as Taylor doesn't get a lot of downtime to herself... so moments like these are BEGGING to be Instagram'd. Picture: Instagram
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24. Remember... it's ALWAYS a good day for a selfie!
Selfies are an important part of any pop star's Instagram activity... especially when you hit that beach! Picture: Instagram
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25. If you write ANYTHING on a sea shell... it may as well be your song lyrics!
The '22' singer shared a snap of a sea shell embossed with the lyrics from her single 'Safe & Sound'! #AsYouDo Picture: Instagram
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26. When the day's work is done... put your feet up!
Check out this snap of TayTay relaxing in the recording studio after a hard day's work! Picture: Instagram
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27. Tease away!
Taylor gave fans a sneak peak at one of her event outfits in this snap of her just out of shot in the mirror! Picture: instagram
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28. Share snaps of those lazy Sundays!
Taylor's 'Swifties' love it when she shares relatable pics like these - of her relaxing at home with just her pet cat for company! Picture: Twitter
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29. Share those guilty moments!
We all love a cheeky biscuit or two with our tea or coffee - and Taylor's no different! Picture: Instagram
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30. Bring the party to your followers!
We're sure Swifties across the globe were jealous of everyone getting to party with Taylor in this snap! Picture: Instagram
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31. T-Shirts with cats on = #Awesome
Ms. Swift definitively answers the question of whether she's a cat or a dog person! Picture: Instagram
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32. If you go for a long walk along the beach - bring Instagram along with you!
TayTay wraps up for a quiet afternoon off - and look at that view! Picture: Instagram
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33. Share those silly moments with your fans!
Taylor shows her appreciation for a fan gift by posting a snap of her wearing a t-shirt with her face on!
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34. Taylor shows us how to Instagram like a pro!
Check out a sample of the 'I Knew You Were Trouble' singer's best Instagram posts to date!
