Senior Spotlight: Ashlee - Independence High School

Brains, beauty, and athleticism - that is how I would describe Ashlee.  She is a truly an accomplished young woman - who can combine honor society and team sports with ease.  When I asked her to describe herself in one word, she said "athletic".  That may be true, but I see so much more than that.  I think I would use the word "effortless" to describe her.  She may work hard, but she makes it look easy - and her fun-loving personality just adds to her charm. 

We did Ashlee's session at the McKinney Cotton Mill and a local park.  We had lots of fun with all of her different looks.  These are a few of my favorite images from her session.

Thanks Ashlee for a fun session!  I wish you the best as you finish your senior year!

Orange is the New Yellow

Ok, so that title didn't make a ton of sense, but just as we saw yellow as a color pop all winter, orange is the color pop for spring.  Now...you will see head to toe orange in the fashion magazines and on the runways, but honestly, for pictures you might want to stay away from a full color wash.  You don't want to look back on your pictures and remind yourself of a walking piece of fruit.  With that in mind, there are some fun ways to incorporate orange into your senior pictures that won't leave you with that hungry feeling later....

Love the look of this constructed orange blazer combined with the unstructured, ripped jeans. I agree with the very neutral shirt and sandals.  This makes the orange pop without taking over.

* orange * by erna-dz featuring ripped jeans

For a similar but "opposite" look, cover a bright orange shirt or sweater with a black jacket and jeans.  Personally I love the black leather skinny pants.  They make this look.  But if the thought of skinny leather causes you to need to pop some valium, grab some black jeans instead.  Either way, the orange makes a statement without taking over.

Orange Peel by monmondefou featuring chloe handbags

Orange is always great when used in your accessories.  I particularly like it with black and white.  Just go with a deeper shade of orange so that you don't look like a bee - and make sure to include plenty of white so you don't look like you are trying on a costume for your next Halloween party :-)

black and white, orange, love it :) by emira-besirovic featuring Dorothy Perkins

Orange with Royal Blue is a fabulous combination - but be sure to keep the orange in the accessories and just very small punches of color.  Too much orange with bright blue will require your friends to pull out the sunglass to spare their eyes.  Add just a punch and you can really make a statement.

Lovely Orange Tote by juliehooper featuring a chunky necklace

So if you really, really, really want to go head to toe orange, then do yourself a HUGE favor.  Go for a very light, almost pastel shade of orange.  Choose an unstructured dress that flows when you move, and go for very neutral shoes and accessories.  You can achieve a romantic look that doesn't send your boyfriend to the salad bar after your date....

orange by lella-336 featuring Malababa

If you love the color orange and have an idea for an outfit, send it to me.  I would love to help you style it for your senior pictures!

Until next time,
Aimee

Senior Spotlight - Reid Plano West Class of 2016

Meet Reid - a senior at Plano West High School  Reid is a laid back guy with a wicked sense of humor.  He plays football on the varsity team and has FABULOUS hair.  My favorite thing about Reid?  When I asked him what types of clothing he prefers to wear, he told me: "whatever is clean".  You gotta love a teenage guy!

Here are a few of my favorite images from his senior session at the historic McKinney Cotton Mill...

My obsession with all things cute and paper in 2016

I am feeling an obsession about to hit me.  I keep looking at all of the adorable journals and planners available for 2016.  I have no idea if this is my internal desire for spring to come more quickly, or if  I am feeling the need to get organized, or if I just want pretty colorful things to look at.  I have decided the only way I will get out of this without spending a fortune is if I share my favorites on my blog.  Maybe that will help me get it out of my system.  If not, next time you visit me at the studio, you just might find a stack of really cute journal books on my desk!


Kate Spade: $14

This first one is really just a spiral notebook by Kate Spade, but she had me sold with the cover.  I mean right?  I want to look at that quote every day.  I may need to make it my screen saver....

Travel Journal: $7

I found this travel journal on Etsy.  The maker will even personalize it with your name.  Now...I have never had a travel journal and I am not sure what I would do with it, but just the thought of having a "travel journal" just screams fun with a little sophistication.  Right?

 

Mandella Coloring Planner: $13.39

 

When I was home visiting my sister for Christmas, both she and my niece had these really fun adult coloring books.  The entire time we watched TV or just hung out, they colored in their books.  This monthly planner reminds me of their books because you can color the pages in between the months. Someone take my credit card, please!

 

2016 Student Planner: $16.74

Because so many of my clients are high school seniors, I had to share this fun planner designed for students.  I love the colorful fun cover and that the maker will personalize it for you!  You can order it as a journal or as a planner. I just wish I had been that organized in high school or college!

 

  

Life Is Messy Planner Download: $40

Last, but not least (and only last because I have to actually do something other than blog about journals), I LOVE the Life is Messy planner/organizer.  This is actually a download and you put the pages in your own binder.  It is a little bit more expensive, but it has tons of content - and honestly it makes me laugh.  I mean who doesn't want a "mental detox" page?  I may need to get it just for that page!

 

So because an obsession once started never totally goes away, go ahead and feed mine for me.  Comment and tell me your favorite planners and journals.

 

Aimee