Pantone Color of the Year Lookbook
PANTONE blog post by katie-292 featuring vintage glasses
green·er·y
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"A refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings." - Pantone
Incorporating "Greenery" into your daily outfit may seem intimidating but it can serve as a great accent to a normally lackluster outfit.
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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College Planning Checklist for High Schoolers
Now that we are all officially "back-to-school" I started to think about what I was doing this time last year...
CUT TO: Me franticly flipping through college brochures, scholarship applications, and Vogue magazines... c'mon I can't stay focused all the time! Anyways, the beginning of my senior year had me stressing out, and if you're a senior or have ever been a senior, you feel my pain. I was wondering what college I would go to, how many credits I needed to graduate, and don't even get me started on potentially picking a major! But I have created this check-list for all you seniors out there so you can stop stressing and start having an amazing senior year!
Picking the College for YOU!
The biggest piece of advice I can give when deciding on a college is to pick a college based on what you want, not what your friends, family, or teachers want. Of course the who are important in your life should be allowed to have opinions on where you go to school, but don't solely rely on what others want because when it comes down to it you're the one who will be living there, studying there, and creating a career there.
My decision process went something like this: I started my college search looking at schools in California because of some of my major choices and because I act in my free time. I then started looking at schools in Colorado because two of my siblings live there and most of my extended family lives there. I then started looking in Arizona because of the convenience. After this I finally made my decision. You may be asking, "Wait why didn't you choose California or Colorado," and "How did you choose between all the in-state schools?" Well, first I thought financially- California would be near impossible because it is one of the most expensive states to live in and out of state tuition is sky high. So California was out. Next, I thought about schools in Colorado. I toured Denver University, Regis University, and UC Denver. All of which were great, but I just couldn't imagine myself living there and being happy. Lastly, I looked at in-state schools- University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, and Grand Canyon University. UofA and NAU were almost immediately crossed off the list because of both my major and I honestly didn't love the schools. That left ASU and GCU, this was the toughest choice of all. My sister goes to ASU and loves it there, it has the night life of Tempe, the most students of any public university, and a great Honors college. And although this is the perfect school for my sister, it wasn't right for me. Ultimately, I chose GCU because it was the best fit for me, and I couldn't be happier with my choice! So go with your gut and you'll never regret your decision.
Scholarships, Scholarships, and More Scholarships
Applying for scholarships can be daunting, there are so many out there yet so little information on how to apply for them. Here are a few links to help you with your search:
FastWeb.com - this site allows you to put in your information and will narrow your search for you!
Scholarships.com - I mean... the name says it all
ScholarshipsandGrants.com - A simple and easy to use data base for both scholarships and grants
Lastly, make sure to ask your guidance counselor for community scholarships, you'd be surprised by how many of your school's and community's scholarships go unapplied for!
Get Your Teacher Recommendations Early!
Now I don't mean come in on the first day of school asking your English teacher to gush about what an amazing student you are, but don't come in the day before your recommendations are due. I had a friend who did this and let's just say they didn't have the best luck with scholarships... Pick your time wisely, I would suggest right after you just aced a test or turned in a killer report on that super boring book your teacher loves. This will earn you brownie points and your success will be fresh in your teachers head while they write their recommendation. Also, don't just get a recommendation from your favorite teachers. Ask all your teachers for recommendations and pick your favorite because although your choir teacher may love you, they might not give as compelling a recommendation as your AP English Literature teacher. But short doesn't always mean bad, the two recommendations I ended up choosing were completely different. One class I worked extremely hard in and was geared more toward my major and the other I was very talkative, relaxed, and more myself. Recommendations from these two teachers showed both sides to me and worked so well together, and one was only about a paragraph!
I hope you all take these tips and put them to good use! Happy scholarship hunting!
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Check out my last blog post: "Perks of Booking in the Fall"
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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Perks of Booking in the Fall
The time has come for Senior Pictures and now is the time to book! Being an alumni of the KCP Senior Squad, I know how stressful senior year can be, and although it may seem easier to push off your photo shoot until Spring I can assure you that this is not the case. There are limited spots for Fall photo shoots and here are just a few of the many reasons to BOOK IN THE FALL...
- It is much easier to book in the fall as opposed to booking in the spring, Katie has more availability in the fall and you have more time to schedule an update session!
- Time! This goes for both Seniors and parents- Senior year goes by fast! With finals, textbook returns, and graduation planning the last thing you want to be thinking about in Spring is your senior photo shoot. The whole point of senior portraits is to capture you at your happiest, and trust me, you won't look happy when you're stressed about your senior project that's due on Monday, returning your Great Gatsby copy to that English teacher you hated Junior year, and trying to finish the year with straight As. Save yourself the stress, and book in the fall.
- Arizona can provide beautifully unique nature shots as we have gorgeous desert scenery, but if you want more than just one backdrop, fall is the only time you will achieve this. Not only can you get those AZ desert shots, but you get greenery, flowers, and most importantly DESTINATION SHOOTS! Katie often calls up a model or two a few times during the fall for destination shoots that are filled with lush greens and bright wild flowers. Believe us when we say that fall shoots are the absolute ONLY time you will be able to have any form of green plants in your shoot.
- Lastly, Senior year can be very financially stressful, and Katie's biggest advice to the KCP Squad is to book in the fall because this leaves time for payment plans. It is so easy to forget all the expenses that are packed on at the end of the year from buying caps and gowns to taxes, and booking in the fall leaves time to plan ahead. Personally, booking in the fall my senior year was an absolute life saver, I can't imagine trying to book a spring shoot, find all my outfits, and order my graduation announcements all while my senior year was at its busiest.
Booking in the fall has so many advantages and as you can see, produces absolutely stunning pictures. Make sure to check in next week for more booking and styling advice for your Senior shoot!
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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Tips & Tricks for Decorating Your Dorm Room
College move-in day is approaching us rapidly, and if you're anything like me, the only thing you can think about is how to pack as much style and comfort into a 15x15 room. Now that I'm (almost) done dorm shopping I thought I'd share with you guys my top tips and tricks for making the most of your room! Let's dive right in!
Tips:
Maximize Wall Space:
Although dorm rooms don't leave much room for anything other than a bed and a desk, the best way to make your room seem bigger is to utilize all the wall space you're given. A cheap way to do this is print off posters from online! For my dorm I found a vintage poster website (click here) to mix and match with other art prints I have for my wall. I also picked up some great (and inexpensive) hanging planters at Marshall's that you can hang super easily with CommandHooks! This is another great way to open up your room but not sacrifice precious floor space.
Get Inspired:
I would be an absolute mess if it weren't for Pinterest and YouTube when it comes to dorm decorating. I scoured YouTube for hours upon hours to find the best ways to decorate and was pleasantly surprised to find great DIY decorations (that are actually cute) and fantastic websites with Promo/Coupon codes galore.
A great, in-depth dorm tour video is by CatCreature on YouTube (click here to watch), which is where I got the idea to press flowers into frames as wall decorations. I got these great frames from World Market and picked the flowers on a trip to Colorado. This is a great opportunity to personalize your room and have fun doing it!
Tricks:
Shop Smart:
Whenever I would shop for my dorm I always tried to find coupons or discount codes. The best deals I have found so far have all been online. One of the best apps I downloaded was The Target Cartwheel app, all you have to do is download the app, scan the barcode of anything you want to buy while you're in the store, and it let's you save any coupon available. It also lets you know if there is a better deal and gives you exclusive coupons! Best decision of my life!
Buy Online:
The best way to save money is to BUY ONLINE! This way you can always find the best deals and not have to pick it up yourself! My favorite website for dorm shopping is definitely Society6, they offer free shipping with discount codes (which, trust me, are super easy to find), have a sale legit every other day, and you will definitely find something unique because artists upload new designs every day. Society6 is inexpensive, great quality, and super fast with delivery times. Plus, they sell everything from pillows (like mine shown below) to phone cases, to high-quality prints. Definitely try this site out!
I hope you all enjoyed my tips and tricks for dorm decorating and I wish you all the luck in your room decorating endeavors! Make sure to follow Katie and I on Instagram and Twitter for blog updates!
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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Snapchat: katie5601
Celeb Street Style -- Lookbook
Summer '17 has been packed full of new style trends, and these celebs have been bringing only their best. In my last post I talked about pulling myself out of a style lull, and what helped me was getting inspiration from others. Sometimes trying to search Instagram for ideas can be a bit overwhelming so my go-to trick is searching for my favorite celebs and looking at their street style. Although I don't necessarily take the same fashion risks, I find so much inspiration and can put together entirely new looks from a closet I found bleak and boring before! Here's a look book of some of my favorite looks worn this summer!
Ella Purnell in an adorable white set with nude chunky heels.
Lily-Rose Depp stepping out for brunch with friends in a floral mini-dress and Chanel mock heels paired with a red backpack and oversized sunnies.
Kaia Gerber has been making a name for herself in the fashion world while looking like a replica of her famous mom, Cindy Crawford.
"Sleepwear" fashion seems to be making an appearance on and off the runway as Gigi Hadid is seen sporting and emerald green pinstripe "pajama" suit and strappy heels.
Technicallyyyyyy this isn't street style but c'mon, La La Land was amazing in every way including the amazing work by Costume Designer Mary Zophres. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are dressed in what Gophers describes as, "Retro realistic" and I'm totally on-board.
Hailey Baldwin mixes sleek and slouchy while out shopping in LA.
Martha Hunt goes business casual while walking her pup in oversized sleeve button-up paired with jeans and Converse.
Niall Horan impresses at the MMVAs wearing all-black save a statement suede jacket.
Olivia Munn has stepped up her fashion game after her recent split, and ups the ante for airport style.
Orlando Bloom needs no background -- but I can't tell who's cuter, the pup or Bloom?
J-Lo is rocking the oversized Aviators and double striped trousers.
Kendall Jenner is definitely revamping her style, and I can't stop staring.
Margot Robbie goes for a comfy yet cute look in olive overalls and Converse.
Leandra Medine (THE blogger extraordinaire) mixes runway and sports casual with this killer look.
Yes. Kendall Jenner is bringing the fanny pack back. No. You do not need a Louis Vuitton to be just as trendy.
Ryan Gosling is the master of dressing down, why dress up when you've got that face?
Last, but not least, Bella Hadid looks killer in camo pants and an off-the-shoulder sheer top. We are all very jealous, Bella.
Hope you found some outfit inspo from these looks- or at least enjoyed all the beautiful people. I'm off to figure out how to recreate every one of them with about $7 in my bank account! See ya soon!
Check out my last blog post on 2017s "It" Girls where I talk about my favorite girl celebs and break down some of their outfits.
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