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1. Monthly Favourites

What it is:
A curated roundup of your top picks from the past month, products, apps, habits, or hotspots. Each slide focuses on one favorite, with a short review or reason why it stood out.

Why it works:
This format builds trust by sharing honest opinions, fuels affiliate clicks, and encourages saves from followers looking for tried-and-tested recommendations. It's also easy to make consistent (monthly = recurring content).

2. Day or Week in My Life

What it is:
A swipe-through diary of your daily or weekly routine, broken into moments (morning, work, meals, content shoots, night wind-down, etc.).

Why it works:
It satisfies curiosity, feels personal, and humanizes your brand. This format drives retention, builds parasocial relationships, and works well across Instagram and TikTok Slides.

3. City Guides

What it is:
A local content format where you share your favorite places to eat, shop, or explore in your city, perfect for niche or themed guides (e.g., brunch spots, solo date ideas).

Why it works:
It’s geo-optimized, highly shareable, and positions you as a go-to local expert. These carousels also attract saves from both locals and tourists, increasing evergreen reach.

4. Recent Outfits

What it is:
A carousel showcasing the outfits you wore over the week (or a specific event/trip), each with styling notes, brand tags, or shopping links.

Why it works:
It’s visual, aesthetic, and inspires purchase behavior. Great for fashion-focused creators, this format drives link clicks, outfit saves, and brand collaborations.

5. Current Wishlist or What’s in My Cart

What it is:
A peek into the items you’re currently eyeing, from trending fashion pieces to home decor or tech.

Why it works:
This format taps into aspirational buying behavior and trend forecasting. It subtly promotes affiliate links and sparks conversations (“Which one should I get?”), driving both engagement and monetization.

In the end...

In 2026, carousel content isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about connection. These swipeable formats give creators a powerful way to share real stories, recommend with intention, and build trust through transparency. Whether you’re spotlighting your monthly favourites or curating a city guide, each slide becomes a touchpoint that deepens engagement and supports your brand growth.

You don’t need a blue checkmark or flawless feed to prove your value. What keeps people swiping is authenticity, consistency, and content that adds meaning to their scroll. So test these ideas, track what resonates, and keep showing up with purpose. Your audience will feel it, and so will your results.