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The 100 Hottest Instagram Selfies of Summer 2012

Hot women who redefine the meaning of self-portraiture.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Jasmine Sanders

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @golden_barbie

Peek-a-boo! Here's my butt and a lot of mesh, too.

Curvy J

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @curvy_j

She's Bubblicious in human form.

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Nina Agdal

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @ninaagdal

Oh the wonders of a carefully placed cat.

Blac Chyna

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @blacchyna

The "non-chalant-don't-look-up" selfie.

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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.

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Selena Rose

Occupation: Model/Adult Film Star
Instagram Name: @realselenarose

New selfie technique: the turn and snap.

Dollicia Bryan

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @dolliciab

Pirates, zebra stripes and bathtubs-oh my!

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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."

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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!"

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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."

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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."

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Bibi Jones

Occupation: Adult Film Star
Instagram Name: @bibi_jones_official

Like a still out of an '80s porno flick.

KESH

Occupation: Artist
Instagram Name: @k_e_s_h

Ooh! Optical illusions!

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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.

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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.

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Izabel Goulart

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @izabel_goulart

Rawr.

Jhene Aiko

Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @jheneaiko

Terrible lighting but beautiful woman: a recurring theme in these Instagram selfies.

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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!

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Kaylin Garcia

Occupation: Dancer
Instagram Name: @garcia_kaylin

"Don't look, don't look," but she looks so good!

Mena Suvari

Occupation: Actress
Instagram Name: @mena13suvari

She's just, like, so edgy.

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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?

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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?"

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Lais Reibeiro

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @laisribeiro16

What a cozy GAP ad.

Natasha Poly

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @natashapoly

Terrence Malick directed this photo.

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Miranda Kerr

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @mirandakerrverified

She loves us and we love her, too.

Jeny Romero

Occupation: Model/Actress
Instagram Name: @jenyromero

Definitely psychedelic. Are those fishnets?

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Tyra Banks

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @tyrabanks

Let's be real. Tyra Banks invented selfies.

Meag Good

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @meaggood_

Meag, you definitely should have rocked the faux-brass knuckles on your iPhone.

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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.

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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.

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Cintia Dicker

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @cintiadicker

Pro photographers are becoming obsolete, one model selfie at a time.

Tahiry

Occupation: Model/Reality TV Star
Instagram Name: @therealtahiry

Ghosts!

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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.


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Chelsea Ciara

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @chelsea_ciara

Let the forces of gravity unite!

Emily Ratjkowski

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @emrata

"Just a quick check to make sure my little black dress still looks good today."

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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.

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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.

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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."

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Bar Refaeli

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @barrefaeli

What a beautiful coastline.

Catalina Otalvaro

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @kataotalvaro

Just in case we were wondering how much makeup you have, right?

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Ciara

Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @ciara

If you position this photo correctly, it can look like you just told her something charming.

Alicia Keys

Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @aliciakeys

A serious and a smiling selfie all in one.

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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?!)

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Christina Milian

Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @christinamilian

Wait, did this photo come from the late '90s?

Jessica Gomes

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @iamjessicagomes

Elegant, yet selfie.

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Brittany Dailey

Occupation: Model/Actress
Instagram Name: @_brittanydailey

Kissy face and the booty pop? We're sold!

Chantel Jeffries

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @chanteljeffries

"Just chilling in my bed."

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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.

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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.

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Alejandra Orozco

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @electricaley

Bling, bling.

Cassie

Occupation: Singer
Instagram Name: @casandrae

Zomg, Cassie can make 3-D like glasses look hot. Keep the selfies coming.

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Jessica Marie

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @onejessicamarie

Third selfie is a charm.

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.

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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.

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Jocelyn Chew

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @jocechewbacca

What's the story, morning glory?

Jessica Burciaga

Occupation: Model
Instagram Name: @jessicaburciaga

Three Chainz? We dig it.

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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.

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Kim Kardashian

Occupation: Reality TV Star
Instagram Name: @kimkardashian

Au natural. No words.

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