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We've said it before: thirst is at an all-time high. But we've thought about it, and we can't completely blame the lonely dudes on Instagram broadcasting their most primitive desires to the hot women they follow. Let's face it, hot women posting self-taken photos, better known as "selfies," are like a stranger luring a kid with a candy.
It's a year-round occurence, but the summer is like walking through a minefield of thirst-attracting snapshots. Beach days, BBQs, vacations with the girls—all beget selfie upon selfie. After all, it's the perfect time for girls to show off their ripped and tanned bikini body.
But let's make it perfectly clear: no one is complaining here. In fact, we've even scrapbooked our own favorite snaps of the season from all of our favorite women. From the timelines of video vixens, supermodels, Hollywood actresses and basically anyone with a level of notoriety, here are The 100 Hottest Instagram Selfies of Summer 2012.
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Ellie Gonsalves
Occupation: Model/Designer
Instagram Name: @elliegonsalves
This would be awkward for all of us if we found out that photo in the background was of her parents.
Aubrey O'Day
Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @aubreyoday
If she's kneeling down to level with the mirror, she must've really wanted this selfie to happen.
Maya Michelle Rew
Occupation: Model/Dancer
Instagram Name: @mayamichellerew
Four angles in one photo, for your convenience.
Sewin
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @sewiinxo
Five bucks says this was taken in a Starbucks bathroom.
Daphne Joy
Occupation: Host/Actress/Model
Instagram Name: @daphnejoy
She's about to go swimming in a four-inch-deep pool. Good thing she's got her floaties!
Rihanna
Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @badgalriri
RiRi, the Queen of Instagram selfies. What's in the glass?
Giana Caceres
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @gianacaceres
She clearly ripped this off Megan Fox's body.
Jasmine Sanders
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @golden_barbie
Peek-a-boo! Here's my butt and a lot of mesh, too.
Iggy Azalea
Occupation: Rapper
Instagram Name: @thenewclassic
Reason no. 58,948 Iggy shouldn't wear cakeloads of makeup: she's stunning without it.
Jenna Jameson
Occupation: Adult Film Star
Instagram Name: @jennajameson
You're right, this is pretty underwhelming considering what we've seen of her.
Selena Rose
Occupation: Model/Adult Film Star
Instagram Name: @realselenarose
New selfie technique: the turn and snap.
Kelly Lee Dekay
Occupation: Model/Designer
Instagram Name: @kellyleedekay
Ouch, she must've tripped on her way to the mirror.
Kristin Prim
Occupation: Designer
Instagram Name: @kristinprim
We're not the only ones who thought this was an American Apparel ad.
Draya Michele
Occupation: Model/Reality TV Star
Instagram Name: @sodraya
Definitely showing off the new Queen-size bed in this one. Definitely.
Carissa Rosario
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @carissarosario
A quick blurry filter on the photo and the attention is all on her.
Heather Bianchi
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @heather_bianchi
Did anyone else get a phantom wedgie looking at this?
Camilla Poindexter
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @iamcamillap
How glamorous would this have been sans iPhone?
Lola Monroe
Occupation:
Instagram Name: @thee_lolamonroe
So if Lana Del Rey is the "gangster Nancy Sinatra," is she trying to call dibs on the "gangster Marilyn Monroe" title?
Angie Ayles
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @angieayles
The perfect amount of light and Angie looks like a gift from above.
Hannah Bronfman
Occupation: DJ, Entrepreneur
Instagram Name: @hbronfman
Here is my matching Nike get-up, don't mind the flash.
Molly Cavalli
Occupation: Model/Adult Film Star
Instagram Name: @iammollycavalli
"Say hello to my little breasts. Just kidding."
Ysa Perez
Occupation: Photographer
Instagram Name: @ysaperez
Yes, looking at your face does bring us peace.
Suanny Serpas
Occupation: Blogger
Instagram Name: @theonlysuanny
"Just got done lifting weights (see that behind me?). Look at my progress!"
Dawn Richard
Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @dawnrichard
The white wall almost takes away from her assets-emphasis on almost.
Yoncee
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @yoncee
"Here's my bikini, here's another angle, and now, finally, here's the lap pool that I will be swimming in."
Jessica Who
Occupation: DJ
Instagram Name: @djjessicawho
Is this of the light? Or of the purse? Or the pill container?
Ruth Gruca
Occupation: Art Director
Instagram Name: @ruthgruca
"My onesie matches the wall! Must document stat."
Bibi Jones
Occupation: Adult Film Star
Instagram Name: @bibi_jones_official
Like a still out of an '80s porno flick.
Adrianne Ho
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @adrianneho
Luckily for her, her sex appeal balances out how disgusting that green juice looks.
Leah McSweeney
Occupation: CEO of Married to the Mob
Instagram Name: @leahmob
Quick shot before a night on the town.
Lil Debbie
Occupation: Rapper
Instagram Name: @debbiecakes420
Bad bitches, tattoos and weed. That's Lil Debbie's Instagram and this picture represents it. Props.
Cubana Lust
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @cubanalustwshh
Cubana Lust is her superhero name. Her power is making things disappear.
Jhene Aiko
Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @jheneaiko
Terrible lighting but beautiful woman: a recurring theme in these Instagram selfies.
Somaya Reece
Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @somayareece
It looks like there's a fiesta going on in her skirt.
Karen Civil
Occupation: Blogger
Instagram Name: @karencivil
Props to Karen and her super-toned abs. We'd love to see your face, though!
Kaylin Garcia
Occupation: Dancer
Instagram Name: @garcia_kaylin
"Don't look, don't look," but she looks so good!
Ashley Tisdale
Occupation: Actress
Instagram Name: @ashleytis
Smart yet sexy, we're sure Disney approves.
Stephanie Santiago
Occupation: Model/Dancer
Instagram Name: @stephanie_santiago
Wait a second, is that an x-ray vision iPhone?
Jasmine Tookes
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @jastookes
"Make sure to get my bag in the pic. Gotta get the bag."
Vashtie
Occupation: Artist/Director/Designer
Instagram Name: @vashtie
Every time we see one of her selfies we think, "Why can't we be this cool?"
Jeny Romero
Occupation: Model/Actress
Instagram Name: @jenyromero
Definitely psychedelic. Are those fishnets?
Meag Good
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @meaggood_
Meag, you definitely should have rocked the faux-brass knuckles on your iPhone.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @alecambrosio
This is as close as we'll get to Alessandra Ambrosio's face. Enjoy it.
Lux
Occupation: Model/Dancer
Instagram Name: @luxiboo
Sorry for staring, our eyes are filling in those holes in your outfit.
Azealia Banks
Occupation: Rapper
Instagram Name: @azealiabanks
What her mom thinks she does vs. what she really does.
Alyna Silva
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @alynasilva
The lighting in this photo makes us feel a little too voyeuristic to be completely comfortable looking at it.
Cintia Dicker
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @cintiadicker
Pro photographers are becoming obsolete, one model selfie at a time.
Amber Rose
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @muvarosebud
"If I let my girl take the photo, does it count as a selfie?"
Alysha Nett
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @alyshanett
A selfie that doubles as a Sanrio sticker picture.
Emily Ratjkowski
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @emrata
"Just a quick check to make sure my little black dress still looks good today."
Wankaego
Occupation: Model/Rap Artist/Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist
Instagram Name: @iamwankaego
We're assuming we're not supposed to focus on her face.
Melyssa Ford
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @themelyssaford
She'll definitely protect the house in this get-up.
Miley Cyrus
Occupation: Singer/Actress
Instagram Name: @officialmrc92
We can decide which was a better photobomb, the dog or her black undies.
Daisy Fuentes
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @daisyfuentes
Just a reminder of the relaxing, happy lifestyle of one of America's hottest models.
Ashley Benson
Occupation: Actress
Instagram Name: @itsashbenzo
Are they still in character for Spring Breakers or did Vanessa Hudgens put them up to this?
Cara Delevigne
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @caradelevinge
"Just a night on the town with my girl."
Catalina Otalvaro
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @kataotalvaro
Just in case we were wondering how much makeup you have, right?
Ciara
Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @ciara
If you position this photo correctly, it can look like you just told her something charming.
Lea Michele
Occupation: Actress
Instagram Name: @msleamichele
If it wasn't for that extended arm, we wouldn't even have thought this was a selfie. It's one of the classier photos on this list.
Emmy Rossum
Occupation: Actress
Instagram Name: @emmyrossum
A nice, shameless selfie. (See what we did there?!)
Shay Mitchell
Occupation: Actress
Instagram Name: @shaym
Pretty Little Liar just enjoying a day in the sun.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @rosiehw
Rosie, your hair looks great, thanks for the product references.
Audrina Patridge
Occupation: Reality TV Star
Instagram Name: @audrinapatridge
A look behind the scenes at life after The Hills.
Jessica Alba
Occupation: Actress
Instagram Name: @jessicaalba
We're wondering what the dude in the background is looking up at when he's in front of Jessica Alba taking selfies.
Kelly Brook
Occupation: Model/Actress
Instagram Name: @iamkb
Very curious what books she's reading in bed this week.
Candice Swanepoel
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @angelcandices
We'll never get sick of the duck face, will we?
Christina Milian
Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @christinamilian
Wait, did this photo come from the late '90s?
Brittany Dailey
Occupation: Model/Actress
Instagram Name: @_brittanydailey
Kissy face and the booty pop? We're sold!
Teyana Taylor
Occupation: Rapper
Instagram Name: @teyanataylor
Teyana's just showing off that G.O.O.D. Music money and she's doing it well.
Kenda Perez
Occupation: TV Host/Model
Instagram Name: @kendaperez
Peace, love and a lot of fringe makes for a perfect mirror shot.
Arianny Celeste
Occupation: UFC Ring Girl
Instagram Name: @ariannyceleste
"Keep Calm and Take Selfies."
Hilary Rhoda
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @hilaryhrhoda
High fashion confuses us sometimes, but we can certainly understand this.
Cassie
Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @casandrae
Zomg, Cassie can make 3-D like glasses look hot. Keep the selfies coming.
Chrissy Teigen
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @chrissy_teigen
You're so angry that it makes you want to rip your shirt off—we get it.
Barbara Palvin
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @realbarbarapalvin
She just turned 18 and she couldn't be more excited to show it.
Paulina Gretzky
Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @pmgypsy
Trying to pretend like this isn't a selfie by looking away? We see the arm.
Rosa Acosta
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @rosaacosta
We're not sure what's more distracting: Her Hello Kitty Phone or glittery pink pumps.
Ashley Sky
Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @Ashleysky
Because sometimes one zoom option and a kissy face make a selfie that much better.