Style Steal- 2017's “It” Girls
Hello and welcome back! No I have not run away to a sunny island for the summer wearing only bikinis and channeling my inner Victoria Secret Model, but a girl can dream, right? These past couple of weeks I have faced a style rut of which I couldn’t for the life of me pull myself out of. It felt like writers block but with crop tops and high waisted shorts from two years ago. But recently I have had a resurgence and feel utterly inspired to boost my summer style… with a little help from my favorite celebs.
The term “it” girl always made me think of a 16 year old girl on a tween magazine cover with way too many exclamation marks on the cover, or a skinny blonde socialite with fuzzy pink shoes and a pooch that also posed as an accessory. However, the 2017 “It” Girl seems much more accessible, and these are the girls that re-inspired my love for fashion. My biggest piece of advice if you need some fashion inspiration? Type in the name of your favorite celeb and attach “street style” to the end of it. This is a sure fire way to easily see high fashion looks that aren’t only for runway models. Here are some of my favorite 2017 “It” Girls.
Lily-Rose Depp
She is style, she is grace, she is Johnny Depp’s daughter-- what more could you ask for? She has already starred in 5 movies, has over 3.1 million followers on Instagram, and is younger than I am. Although when I have to constantly remind myself not to compare when I see her, I like to pretend that wearing a similar style will make up for all the differences right? Right?? Anyways, as a Chanel ambassador it is inevitably true that this girl has style, and here is a super easy look to recreate.
It doesn’t get any simpler than this, but it is the accessories that make the difference here, oversized sunglasses are a huge trend this summer so of course Lily has a pair dangling in view with her outfit. She wears a simple, black, fitted romper but this could easily be traded for a black cami and black shorts. Another popular trend is white tennis shoes with absolutely everything (flash back to J. Anniston in Friends much?) and Lily changes it up a bit by pairing her dainty outfit with large high top sneakers. Lastly, she finishes off the outfit with a tiny gold necklace and black and gold belt to tie the outfit together. This outfit is so easily recreated and effortlessly fashion forward.
Bella Hadid
Another “It” Girl I have been loving is Bella Hadid. From stalking her Instagram, to scouring Snapchat magazines for her daily, I think you can say I’m obsessed. However, I chalk it up to research in the name of fashion and that’s good enough for me! It’s no secret fashion designers love her, in every paparazzi pic she is wearing only the best brands and eternally looks like she is stepping onto the runway. Don’t be intimidated though, here is a Hadid outfit that is super simple yet chic.
If you’re like me and would rather not wear stilettos to dinner but still want to look super cute I would swap out the heels for my favorite white tennis shoes and opt for red lipstick to look more polished. Either way, simple skinnies and a t-shirt is an outfit I can wrap my head around (and my wallet).
Selena Gomez
Lastly, a girl that I have always looked up to when it comes to fashion, Selena Gomez. She’s been an “It” Girl for years now and her style is super easily recreated. Holding the record for most Instagram followers and never disappointing with her summer hits, Selena Gomez’s style is nothing if not versatile and accessible. Here’s a look to love and recreate this summer.
Although it is highly unlikely I will ever be able to afford an item from Alexa Chung’s new fashion line (the top retails at $370) this outfit is so trendy yet so simple. High-waisted denim jeans paired with a cropped tank and cross body bag, throw in a pair of Aviators and orange sandals? This may just be the perfect summer outfit. Swap out the almost $400 crop top with a $10 Forever 21 tank and this outfit is as good as yours. It’s a win for me.
Although fashion may be intimidating, always know that you have options and whatever makes you feel best is usually the way to go.
Make sure to tell me what you think in the comment section below or follow me on any of social media accounts (links below). I promise I won’t take such a long break next time! If you liked this post make sure to check in later this week for a summer look book, which will probably include more styles from the “It” Girls above!
Know the Writer: Tatianna Apodaca is a Senior at Basha High School and will be studying Digital Film with an Emphasis in Screenwriting at the Honors College at Grand Canyon University in the fall. She has a passion for traveling, performing, and writing. At home she has a pup that is smothered with love and kisses, as well as a wonderful family. She loves working with Katie who is always a blast and enjoys interviewing and styling all the KCP Seniors!
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Sports and Style: Blake & Ryan
Often times when you think of a high school sports star you think of the meat-head jock that has a wardrobe consisting of sweats, sweats, and (yep, you guessed it) sweats. But these two models completely defy this stereotype, being both highly-ranked and well-dressed students. Blake Tibbetts (left) and Ryan Kelley (right) are some of our favorite models to shoot because not only are they incredibly talented athletes, but they have impeccable style and are great in front of the camera. To celebrate graduation coming up and these two heading off to college we put together a compilation of some of our fav pics of Ryan and an interview with Blake... enjoy!
Ryan will be attending Arizona State University in the fall and attained a coveted spot on their football team.
Ryan attends Basha High School and played as quarterback on the football team.
Ryan was on the All CUSD Football Team as 1st Team Quarterback.
Life of a Teenage Athlete:
To be a sports star today you have to have more than a good physique and winning smile, you also have to have a likability to you, and this is exactly what Blake has. In order to embody the “sports star of today” you need style, personality, and a social media following- and this inspires athletes like Blake who is, “Inspired by all the athletes I follow on social media and see the clothes they are wearing.” Social media opens up a new, much smaller world, between the athlete and aspiring athlete. Blake describes his personal style as, “Sporty and casual” and his typical outfit consists of joggers paired with a simple tee. Blake describes his best technique for motivating himself as perseverance, he also credits his longtime girlfriend, and fellow KCP Senior Squad Model, Morgan Nasby as a huge motivator. As for his passions? He is most passionate about eating right and working out, he is always trying to improve his body in the best, most efficient ways possible. When it comes to style he remains versatile but always keeps comfort in mind due to his busy schedule. As he moves on to college he will be attending Arizona State University and majoring in Finance with a minor in marketing. Although he will not be continuing his football career on a collegiate level he will take the many things he has learned as a teenage athlete and carry them with him throughout his life.
Congratulations to both Blake and Ryan on their great accomplishments as high school athletes and we wish you all the luck in the world as you move onto college.
How the heck are Katie and I supposed to say goodbye to all the amazing KCP Senior Squad members of 2017?! Luckily for us, every year new KCP Seniors join us and help us remember that although we will miss the year before, there are always beautiful seniors to help fill the void. Be sure to check out our previous blog post on the KCP Senior Squad of 2018! Now I'm off to frantically plan everything I have to do in the 6 days (yes! I said 6!!!!) I have left of high school! Thanks for reading!
Know the Writer: Tatianna Apodaca is a Senior at Basha High School and will be studying Digital Film with an Emphasis in Screenwriting at the Honors College at Grand Canyon University in the fall. She has a passion for traveling, performing, and writing. At home she has a pup that is smothered with love and kisses, as well as a wonderful family. She loves working with Katie who is always a blast and enjoys interviewing and styling all the KCP Seniors!
Follow Tatianna!
Tatianna's Instagram: @tatiannaapodaca
Tatianna's Twitter: @tatiannaapodaca
Make sure to check out Katie on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat for updates!
Twitter: @cadwalladerpics
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OFFICIAL KCP Senior Squad 18
I am so excited to FINALLY announce the OFFICIAL KCP Senior Squad 18 Team!! I can't wait to start working with these beautiful models! I have been coming up with Stylized Shoot ideas like crazy (from a Dutch Bros Shoot, to roof tops, and destinations like Cali). The stylists have a million makeup trends they want to try out, and I'm gearing up for my launch into extreme sports! It really is going to be the best year yet! I love all the seniors that I photograph, but getting to know my Senior Squad every year is one of my favorite parts and they hold a special place in my heart (and on my camera). So here they are!
KCP Senior Squad 18 Team:
- Milan Andrade
- Kylee Walter (not pictured)
- JonElle Reyes (not pictured)
- Ashley Oldham
- Makenzie Purvines
- Khristine Mendoza
- Gabby Delcorso
- Adison Schneeberger
- Thalia Weindel
- Brooklyn Stutting
- Ashley Bellows
- Macie Mann
- Sydney Prestia
- Kendyll Humphreys
- Sara Wheaton
- Brooke Brown
- Bernadeth Bernal
- Tiana Swierski
- Victoria Freund
- Brady Yamamoto
- Arvrissa Williams
- Gabby Surprenant
- Maya Gabay
- Rhian Bazzi
- Sydney Hanrahan
I can't begin to describe how thrilled I am to welcome this years newcomers and I hope they are ready for some fun! Just looking at this first shoot with all my models makes me so incredibly excited (and impatient!) for Senior Sessions to start! If you're involved as a Senior Squad Model keep an eye out for a blog post in the near future about scheduling and how to make sure you get the pictures of your dreams!!
Love,
Katie <3
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Makeup Monday: Highlighter
There I am again. Sitting on the bathroom floor wondering how the Kardashians can look so great with highlighter but I look like a 5 year old girl that got a glittery makeup kit for Christmas when I try using it. Questions run through my head like, "How did I get here?" and "What did I do to deserve this?" I am faced again with the seemingly eternal problem of never having any ounce of an idea on how to "beat my face" or get the enviable "glow" that highlighter has earned its name after. Luckily for you (and me) never again will any of us have to walk past the highlighter aisle in Sephora and run away in fear (this may be an exaggeration... but you get what I mean). Premier Makeup Artist Trish of Labelle Artistry is here to save the day and teach us the ins and outs of obtaining the perfect highlight!
Steps for the Perfect Highlight:
1) Products - Trish swears by MAC Cosmetics so it's no surprise that is exclusively what she used to achieve this look. The highlighter she chose was Extra Dimension Skin Finish ($33) and she applied it using the 184 Duo Fibre Fan Brush ($25), of course any drug store highlighter and fan brush will work just fine in a crunch.
2) Picking Shades - You want to pick a color that suits you best and will complement your skin tone. This can sometimes sound easier said than done, but a good trick is to match your highlighter to your blush and this will create a more cohesive look, "For Alexis I went with a highlighter that was more pink and peachy since I used a peach color blush on her cheeks."
3) Prep! - The prep work is absolutely crucial and Trish's first tip is to assess what you have to work with, "If you have normal or dry skin you want to first gently spray your brush with a setting spray, I swear by MACs Prep and Prime Fix+ ($24). If you have oily skin you can skip the setting spray because the moisture your skin provides will help the application." That's right ladies! Our oil can actually come in handy for once!
4) Application - When applying your highlighter you want to wait until all your makeup is finished. Then the highlighter should be placed above the cheekbone on the highest point, "Highlighter should serve as your 'last accessory'" says Trish. So treat it as such, use it sparingly and strategically. Highlighter should be applied where light would naturally hit your face- bridge and tip of the nose, high points of the cheekbones, the temples, cupid's bow, brow bone, and the high point of the chin.
5) Perfection! - Spritz yourself with a bit of setting spray and you're off to the races! Now go show off that highlight and blind everyone with the gloriousness of "the glow"!
Now that we can all consider ourselves "Highlighter Experts" a special thanks to the amazingly talented Trish, because let's face it, without her we would still be sat alone in our bathrooms with an unopened highlighter gathering dust. Now I am off to show off my new found ability to apply makeup without looking like a toddler and feeling much more supermodel-esque. Make sure to check back every Monday for more tips and tricks from our new series "Makeup Mondays"!
Know the Makeup Artist: Trish of Labelle Artistry has been doing makeup professionally for over ten years. She prides herself in her ability to master every new technique and evolve with all the latest trends. She is devoted to creating flawless looks for weddings, photo shoots, and events while working with every clients personal style. Make sure to follow her on Instagram and checkout her website:
Trish's Instagram: @labelleartistry
Trish's Website: http://labelleartistry.com
Know the Writer: Tatianna Apodaca is a Senior at Basha High School and will be studying Digital Film with an Emphasis in Screenwriting at the Honors College at Grand Canyon University in the fall. She has a passion for traveling, performing, and writing. At home she has a pup that is smothered with love and kisses, as well as a wonderful family. She loves working with Katie who is always a blast and enjoys interviewing and styling all the KCP Seniors!
Follow Tatianna!
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The Look: Flower Crowns + DIY
With the second weekend of Coachella upon us, all of us are feeling a little more adventurous with our style choices. Whether you are soaking up the sun and listening to all your favorite artists at Coachella, or, like me, enjoying the perfect spring weather and living vicariously through friends on Snapchat, you can amp up your weekend look with this trending accessory.... FLOWER CROWNS!
Flower crowns are the perfect spring accessory; they add a pop of color to a simple outfit, work as an attention grabber, and (get this) can be made at home!
Here's how to do it!
Supplies:
- flower wire
- floral tape
- floral wire cutters
- flowers of your choice and greenery to add lushness!
STEP 1: Take your FLOWER WIRE and make a circle, measure it around your head and fit it to however tight/loose you want it (I like to do a double loop so it rests more comfortably on my head).
STEP 2: Use the WIRE CUTTERS to cut the flower wire and close off the circle with FLORAL TAPE (wrap the tape around multiple times to ensure a long lasting hold).
STEP 3: If you are including GREENERY and/or very small flowers you'll want to lay these on first. Place them evenly around the crown and once you have the perfect placement tape them all down with the FLORAL TAPE.
STEP 4: Now it's time to add the FLOWERS! To attach the flowers make sure the stems are at least 2-3 inches long. Place flowers evenly apart among the greenery, then use the FLORAL TAPE to tape down the stems. You'll want to wrap these multiple times (like you did with the wire circle in STEP 2) to make sure you don't have any rogue flowers!
STEP 5: Pop this puppy on because you're done and ready to hit that music festival!
There you have it, the perfect flower crown that is completely customizable to fit any occasion! Make sure to send us pictures of the crowns you made by tagging Cadwallader photography or #cadwalladerflowercrown ! Let us know if you have any tips for making these crowns even better! And, of course, thank you to our gorgeous model Mackenzie Butler! This is me signing off, time to go flood myself in spring flowers and floral tape. Enjoy your weekend and if you're at Coachella, know everyone here at Cadwallader Photography will be enviously watching your Snapchat stories all weekend!
Know the Writer: Tatianna Apodaca is a Senior at Basha High School and will be studying Digital Film with an Emphasis in Screenwriting at the Honors College at Grand Canyon University in the fall. She has a passion for traveling, performing, and writing. At home she has a pup that is smothered with love and kisses, as well as a wonderful family. She loves working with Katie who is always a blast and enjoys interviewing and styling all the KCP Seniors!
Follow Tatianna!
Tatianna's Instagram: @tatiannaapodaca
Tatianna's Twitter: @tatiannaapodaca
Make sure to check out Katie on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat for updates!
Twitter: @cadwalladerpics
Instagram: @cadwalladerphotography
Snapchat: katie5601