Swipe File

WOW.

2010-09-11T14:47:00.001-07:00

This set of model cards from One management blew me away. They are incredibly well designed. I feel the creative juices starting to flow.

Retro Inspiration

2010-08-19T13:44:00.001-07:00

I usually am all about fashion on this blog, but I have to share some vintage posters and looks that have been inspiring a project that I am working on for Airstream. I love the colors, the simplicity and understated nature of vintage design. Here are some of my favorites.

I'm ba-ack.

2010-08-17T06:25:00.000-07:00

Ok, if I apologize one more time for neglecting my blog, I think I will implode. Guilt. Failure. Shame. Etc. This is me doing penance and begging for forgiveness. Mostly from myself.

Now that I have that out of my system, take a look at what I have been working on for the past year or so in my absence. First off, I launched an eco-fashion company with my good friend and pretty much kick-ass lady, Angie Arner. Its called CounterCouture and the whole concept is based on upcycling(kind of like recycling) bridesmaid dresses into sexy cocktail dresses that one could actually wear.Here is one of my favorite looks from our past collection.

Another awesome organization that CounterCouture has been working with is MNfashion. They are working to create a sustainable fashion industry in Minneapolis through collaboration and sustainable manufacturing practices among MANY other things! Their largest claim to fame is the go-to fashion event of Spring Fashion Week called Voltage: Fashion Amplified, which is a fashion and rock show that highlights local designers and musicians.

All around its been amazing, but I am heading into fall with a more refined focus. More on that to come. But for now, watch for posts on upcoming fashion shoots that I will be art directing, graduation, my wedding,possible news of world travel (and domination, of course) as well as the ever plenty inspiration. There are so many people to get inspired by!

Photos 1 & 2: Photo credits: Werthless Photography
Photo 3: Art Direction by Chris Larson
Photo 4: Designer Raul Osorio, Photo credit: Stephanie Colgan

Tim Walker Beat Me To It

2010-03-11T06:50:00.000-08:00

I have been talking with a photographer friend about creating a Marie Antoinette meets Alice in Wonderland shoot for a while now. Looks like Tim Walker beat me to it. In the March issue of Vogue Italia, Walker unveiled these amazing shots! AMAZING!

Paolo Reverso

2010-02-20T17:00:00.000-08:00

I am so in love with this shoot that I found on the inspiring Birdy & Me Blog. Love Paolo Roversi as well. Natalia Vodianova is AMAZING! Vogue Italia 2004

Photographer: Carl Bengtsson

2009-12-16T21:59:00.001-08:00

{images: photography by Carl Bengtsson for Brides, UK September/October 2009 via simple blueprint

Dior LOVE.....

2009-12-16T21:45:00.000-08:00

{images: 1 - bruna tenorio in dior via the lish list; 2 -"couture club", emily blunt in dior for vanity fair, photographed by michael roberts via the lish list; 3 - natalia vodianova in dior for vogue UK may 2009 editorial photographed by mario testino}

Penelope Cruz for Mango

2009-12-16T21:40:00.000-08:00

Thanks to {a glamourous little side project} for the inspiration!
{Penelope Cruz for Mango Spring/Summer 2009 ad campaign}

Kate and Vogue Paris

2009-12-16T21:37:00.000-08:00

Kate Moss by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, Vogue Paris October 2009 via glamour paraguaio

I want summer back!

2009-12-16T21:34:00.001-08:00

Its freezing here in Minneapolis, and these pictures of Gemma Ward have be yearning for the days of sunshine and breezy nights.....

{editorial: Mad About The Girl!; magazine: Vogue Australia December 2005; model: Gemma Ward; photographer: Patrick Demarchelier}

Jessica Stam Love!

2009-12-16T21:28:00.000-08:00

editorial: Heroine; Jessica Stam photographed by Mariano Vivanco for Numéro Korea #15 October 2009, scanned by babystam at TFS

Diane Kruger for Amica Germany

2009-11-29T11:44:00.000-08:00

A photoshoot for German Magazine Amica by Karl Lagerfield of CHANEL fame. Doesn't Diane look like Grace Kelly? I love the retro feel of this shoot.

Garance Dore

2009-11-21T18:19:00.000-08:00

Garance Dore is a fashion illustration goddess. I LOVE her work. I love her playful and entertaining blog posts. More than anything, I love her recent layouts for VOGUE. Check out her work here. Read my post about Carine Roitfeld here.

Karl Lagerfield: GENIUS

2009-11-21T18:08:00.000-08:00

autoportraits, la couture by karl lagerfeld, model: freja beha erichsen for numero magazine #81 march 2009}
Thanks to thisisglamourous...

Swedish Beauty

2009-11-21T07:10:00.000-08:00

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Photo:Waldemar and Max
Photo assistant:Peter Edqvist
Stylist:Kawa H Pour
Stylist assistan:Ida Edlund
Hair: Sofia Ringberger/Agentbauer
Make up: Hanna Cecilia Åslund/Linkdetails
Model: Anna S/Stockholmsgruppen
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Photographers: Waldemar & Max
Style: Emma Tiblom
Make up: Sophia Eriksen
Hair: Martina Senke
Model: Sandrah Hellberg
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I am getting caught up on my fashion editorials. It has been busy here and I just haven't had the time for my favorite pastime. While reading Daydream Lily, a great blog from Melbourne, Australia, I stumbled up these great photos by Waldemar & Max.

They are sure to become my new favorite.:)

Poet of Glamour: Peter Lindbergh

2009-09-24T12:05:00.001-07:00

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The most amazing photographer EVER: Peter Lindbergh. I love his work in the mid-90's with the original supermodels.

Vogue, Vogue, Vogue

2009-09-24T11:29:00.000-07:00

My love of Vogue Magazine began while most of my peers were still reading the Babysitters Club Books. I would go to the library in my small town and pour over these works of art, memorizing model names, designers, styles and movements. Could this possibly have had an influence on why I got into advertising? Perhaps. All I know is that fifteen years after I cracked my first Vogue, (yes, I am getting old!), I am still in love with the iconic magazine and want to take a peek at some of my favorite covers from my childhood and beyond.

If you are as obsessed as I am, then you will enjoy CoverBrowswer.com, which showcases covers from the 1970's -1997... its a pretty amazing collection:)

Holy....Holey.

2009-09-24T10:54:00.000-07:00

I can barely breathe. These looks from NY Fashion Week take my breath away. Can I have one of each? Check out designer Julian Louie's website.

Mendel

2009-09-24T10:22:00.000-07:00

I have to second Cass over at Coco+Kelley who posted some amazing looks for Spring my Mendel. They are whimsical, timeless and just plain gorgeous. Check out her post (and amazing blog here), as well as some of the looks below!

High Visual

2009-09-17T10:50:00.000-07:00

Ciao! Just one day left until the stress of finals is over. I have tons of great finds to share with you once everything calms down! Just a quick link to one of my favorite inspiration spots. Being an extremely visual person, I love this feelings and aspirations simply photo blog evokes. Likewise, check out my polaroid blog as well to be utterly inspired!

photos courtesy of danske

Design Your Life? Yes, Please!

2009-09-12T09:43:00.000-07:00

It has been crazy busy this week. I don't like to be a blogger who makes excuses for not posting BUT, just as I started to get a posting schedule down, school and internship and life took over. So, my apologies. I have a few posts in the works for today and will be back on regular schedule next week *fingers crossed*. It is finals week coming up but I will do my best!

Anyways, one of the things I love about blogs is how you can find such a treasure trove of great content with just one click on your favorite read! That is what happened to me. I have been an avid follower of Coco+Kelley, a design blog covering everything from interiors to fashion to art and life! Its amazing. Cassandra, the creative mind was then featured on Make Under My Life, my new favorite read. Here is a sampling of the great content, but be sure to read the entire post. Its a great example of personal branding. I think many of us think about branding purely in an aesthetic way but there are many facets to successful brand identity. An emotional understand of your brand, (and in personal branding that would be YOU!) is vital for authenticity. So bravo Cassandra for knowing yourself so well.

What are your personal brand standards? What are your intentions?

EURO AD WEDNESDAY!

2009-09-02T06:25:00.000-07:00

Being a student of advertising, and an admirer of all things European, I am proud to unveil a regular feature here at SwipeFile: EUROchic Wednesday. This will feature advertising, artists, coolhunting and trends from across the pond.

Advertising has many facets that I love, BUT my heart lies in branding. One thing I think that many European markets do extremely well is creating a brand story. If you look at the ads I posted previously on SwipeFile for Miss Dior as well as some those below, they evoke a strong sense of aspiration. When I watch, I want to be where they are, doing what they are doing.

Here is re-post of Miss Dior Cherie by Dior and directed by Sofia Coppola!

I want to be this woman! How iconic of French culture is this video? Sofia Coppola is a goddess.

Calvin Klein Eternity featuring Christy Turlington

Calvin Klein ads are what made me want to get into advertising. Amazing, even ten years after they were produced! I have chills!

Chanel No. 5 featuring Audrey Tatou

Audrey Tatou is perfect. I love her movies(with the exception of the Da Vinci Code, what was that, Audrey?) She is perfect for Chanel No.5.

Chanel No 5 featuring Nicole Kidman

I almost skipped over this but once I realized that Baz Lurmahn had his hand on it, I decided I had to include it.

PArsienne by Yves Saint Laurent featuring Kate Moss

Seriously? Could be the most beautiful person alive.

Artist Profile:

2009-09-01T06:16:00.000-07:00

I am finally getting organized and have decided that SwipeFile will start a regular posting schedule. Tuesdays will feature an Artist Profile and today I am sharing with you one of my absolute favorite fashion illustrators Kelly Smith of Birdy & Me. This woman has serious skills! Her work has been featured in Vogue Austrailia (check this one out, it is one of my favorites!) and for brands such as General Pants Co.
Aside from gracing magazines and ads, original and print versions of her work are available in her esty store of the same name, Birdy & Me.I have been browsing and can't decide which beautiful print I must add to my decor! pppssst.....(I recently read that she is selling a lot of her original sketches in her store so look out that!)
Oh, last, but NOT least, don't forget to check out Kelly's blog, Birdy&Me, this girl has got her brand in full force, I love it! Peppered with new works as well as TONS of fashion editorials, this blog is a feast for the eyes. I honestly look at it more than once a day. IT'S THAT GOOD! One of my favorite features is her TOP SEVEN EDITORIAL LIST.... oldies but goodies!

I LOVE jCREW

2009-08-03T11:28:00.000-07:00

looks i love from jCREW

Carine Roitfeld: French Vogue Editor Extrodinaire

2009-06-29T08:37:00.000-07:00

I stumbled upon this video highlighting the French Vogue Editor Carine Roitfled on a french fashion blog called Cafe Mode. Its a great showcasing of her amazing job description and fashion sense. Enjoy!

CHANEL Channel

2009-06-19T09:52:00.000-07:00

I found these amazing Chanel videos on Youtube. Its haunting to be this close to Lagerfield's process. Be still my heart.

Fashion collective

2009-06-19T09:13:00.000-07:00

I have been catching up on my fashion blog reading now that school is out for a couple of weeks. I must admit, I am in heaven! There are some many beautiful pics to see! Here are a few of my favorites. C

Ciao.

Shoot by Mario Testino. Posted at StyleCopycat

Minneapolis: Fashion hot bed?

2009-06-13T07:25:00.001-07:00

Minneapolis is all-a-fire with amazingly talented designers and stylists. Through a recent school project I discovered the amazing work of the stylist collective: Eclecticoiffeur. "Eclecticoiffeur (e-klek’tek kwä-fûr) is a multi-faceted stylist collective specializing in hair, make-up and fashion styling for editorial, commercial, and event purposes dedicated to setting a higher standard within the industry through consistent, quality, and innovative work. The lead stylists behind Voltage: Fashion Amplified, Eclecticoiffeur has also worked behind the scenes at fashion shows for Vita.mn and the Minnesota Historical Society, and between the pages of Vita.mn, Downtown Journal, Southwest Journal, METRO Magazine, l'etoile, and City Pages. The collective has also shot in such locations as the Guthrie Theater, the W Hotel at the Foshay, and Cafe Lurcat. Other clients include mplsart.com, MNfashion, Vision Model Management, and fashion designers Katherine Gerdes, Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman, Laura Fulk, and Red Shoe Clothing Co."

Valentino: The Last Emperor

2009-06-13T07:20:00.001-07:00

I am so excited! The new documentary about Valentino opened last night in Minneapolis at the

Oak Street Cinema
800 Washington Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-7750

I wasn't able to make it to opening night but will make it there before the show ends on June 25th.

Kate Moss is perfect.

2009-06-13T06:57:00.001-07:00

There is a buzz in the fashion blogging circuit this week. A Kate Moss love-a-thon and I had to jump on the band wagon. How is it possible for one person to be so beautiful?

Here are some great Moss links to check out:

Moodboard
Breakfast at SAKS

My Soul is in Paris...

2009-05-23T07:30:00.000-07:00

watch this video and yours will be too. Ooooh to have the je ne sais quoi......

I HEART etsy.

2009-05-19T13:44:00.000-07:00

I guess I am just full of love today! It excites me to no end to see creative, talented people doing what they do best. Enter my new favorite love: bonzie. I am doing a ad campaign for Etsy at school right now and I spend a lot of time on their site. This does two things: makes me insanely hungry for all of the beautiful designs and inspires me to start my store back up (more on that to come).

All that said, check out these AMAZING things by bonzie. I want them ALL. Its vintage romance meets edgy. It almost has a Helena Bohnam Carter in Fight Club feel to it. *shivers* love it!

Elle Love

2009-05-19T13:23:00.000-07:00

I have a slight obsession with Alfred Hitchcock movies, Grace Kelly and great photography. Imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon Elle MacPherson's Intimates line website which features not only beautiful products BUT amazing photo-styling ala Rear Window! I love that there is a story being told with these shots, not just half clad models standing around. L.O.V.E.

Check out these screen shots:

I'm glad that I scooped these shots up before they were gone. Just recently she has retooled her line for spring and she has a new story to tell on her site! Check it out!

BullsEye Bazaar

2009-05-18T09:49:00.000-07:00

On a recent trip to Michigan Ave in Chicago, I stumbled upon the makings of a new Target pop- up store. This concept from the co-branding mavens was at a first a bit of a turn off to me. I have to admit, I am from Minneapolis, the land of Target everything. Our new sports stadium in "Target Field", every possible event is sponsored by Target, even our local Salvation Army is littered with the stores concepts that never actually made it to the store.

BUT, despite my slight distaste for the saturation that Target has become, I have to say from a marketing standpoint, pop-ups stores are relatively genius. In the instance of the BullsEye Bazaar, the had celebrities such as Kate Walsh and the cast of Gossip Girl there to promote as well as peeking Tracy Feith’s summer collection before it hits stores in a few weeks. The store only lasted three days on the MagMile but apparently the fanfare continues. I will be interested to see how Target uses this tool in the future.

Check out some celeb and product pics (credits to Runway to Retail) :
And some other marketing perspectives on this concept.

Personal Brand

2009-05-18T08:11:00.001-07:00

For a recent class project we were asked to create a brand construct for our personal brand. THIS is harder than you might expect. Not only is it hard to assess personal strengths and weaknesses, it is much harder to present those to your peers. None the less, I really like how mine turned out visually and wanted to share it with you. I am hoping to fine tune as time progresses and I have time to percolate with it. Feel free to give feedback and comments!

Thanks~ Liz

A Parisian Melody

2009-03-25T09:16:00.000-07:00

I have recently stumbled upon my new favorite song-stress. Let me introduce you to Melody Gardot. With a name like that, and looks to match, she could be called a modern day Bridget Bardot.

Now, initially, I
was drawn to her scat-cat style and french musings but after further exploration, I can't say there is a thing about her I don't like. A film-noir feel to her newest video, an old-world sense of style and a voice that makes my heart happy! What more could I ask for? A new cd ? A live ep? Check and check.

The Live from SOHO EP is available at
itunes as we speak.

Her new CD: My One and Only Thrill, is going to be available April 28th in the U.S.

She has an amazing story of that you can watch here. She was in a life altering accident that left her unable to speak. Music allowed her to heal her mind and her soul.

And here is her latest video. Film noir, eh?? I LOVE it.

Here are some great photos from her flickr stream as well. Could she be any more beautiful??

Well, I wish her the best of luck. She has inspired me to practice my French and overcome the obstacles of life. If I had a glass of wine, I would raise it in a toast to Melody.

Steve Miesel

2008-12-30T12:35:00.000-08:00

More from Steven Miesel. I think that these pieces are beautiful and intriguing. Once again a shoot for Vogue.

Black and White and Beautiful All Over!

2008-12-30T12:21:00.000-08:00

After completing my first photo shoot for school, I am officially obsessed with photography. As if I need one more thing to be enamored with but regardless I have been surfing the net looking for inspiring images. I stumbled upon a photo shoot for Italian Vogue by Steven Meisel and have been so captivated by the images that I needed to add them to SwipeFile. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have!

Inspiration

2008-12-09T22:51:00.000-08:00

Its finals week here in Mpls and I looking to get back to my blog and find some inspiration. Here are some visuals of what I'm digging these days:

Type revisited

2008-09-08T08:23:00.000-07:00

I am so inspired by typography. Add music and a great message and you have my full attention! That is what happened when I came across the incredible work of Nessim Higson. He has has been profiled in Computer Arts Magazine and pays homage to those who lost their homes and livelihoods in Hurricane Katrina. What's Going On? is a visual and audio representation of the suffering and hope of New Orleans. Check it out!! Click on the pictures to follow the link.

Fashionably Fall

2008-08-28T13:01:00.000-07:00

OH, the bliss. I am in heaven. Fall fashion magazines are arriving in my mailbox daily! While I have been pacing myself through these havens of inspiration (usually with a handful of dark chocolate!)

I have to be honest though, where has all the good fashion gone?? What is with the leggings and puffy dresses?? Again? I can't say that I am overly excited. It would be o.k. with me if the 70's went away for awhile? Is anybody with me? Where are the fresh, clean lines of years past? Where is the pretty makeup and tanned, toned bodies??

Though the pages of Vogue and Elle have left me a little disappointed, I decided to revisited fashion from seasons past that I really love. Gwen, Eva and Cameron you are beautiful!

Swipe File 101

2008-08-27T13:39:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of a typography piece by one of my all time favorite artists. Check out her work at www.bantjes.com. Prepare to be amazed.

How many of you have a little trove of treasures? A file, a box, a room, and album full of memories, pictures, clippings, trinkets, quotes, things that inspire you?? Things will undoubtedly put a smile on your face or spark that creative thought process?? Well thats a swipe file! Advertising execs, copy writers, publicists, publishers and many other use these to help them stay on creative "track".

Many of us use them in theory but not in name. Since I was a little girl, I have had three ring binders full of advertisements, magazine clippings and the like that stir that inner part of me. In all honesty, my love of swipe files (and advertisements for that matter), are what caused me to pursue a degree in Advertising. And let me tell you, my years of investment into my files have made a considerable dent in my education. My poor mother finally understands their significance! She hated the closet full of magazines as well as the binders that I insisted on keeping from age 12 until 24. (Partial embarassment of the vastness of my collection, as well as moving into my boyfriends considerably neater, less cluttered home, caused me to downsize my file(s)) Thank god for scanners!

So what does this have to do with a blog?? Why are you reading this? Well, today after sorting through a considerable amount of clippings and making an inspiration board for my studio I realize the value that it has to my psyche, my creativity, and my progress in life and I wanted to share that with you. So this blog is dedicated to my need to clip, paste, organize, file and categorize the things that bring me joy and hopefully they will spark you too!