Michael Stokes

A great photographer and attractive models, both male and female. Had to share and found out he also has a Tumblr. Check out his work, he does great things, and I included some shots below as an example. A lot with the human body and sometimes highly provocative. Just my preface before you dive in. I love his work.

http://michaelstokes.tumblr.com/
http://michaelstokesphoto.com/

Ski Mask & A Puppet

2 TV spots that I've seen lately that grabbed my attention are for the Beetle Convertible and Wheat Thins. And here they are.

Beetle Convertible 


Must. Have. Wheat Thins!

Ship My Pants

Whatever you might think of this, I will say I'm impressed by an approach that pushes boundaries and makes people uncomfortable. 

How To Make Denim

Short video and successful collaboration between G-Star and Skrillex. Takes nothing away from either brand and effectively promotes both in a visually entertaining execution. Well done.



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Cover Me In Blue

Whether you're a fan of Chelsea as a soccer (football) team or not isn't the point. Had to share this new ADIDAS campaign for their 2013/14 kit. Found on Adverblog, I thought it was appropriate to post something involving 3 of my favorite things: the color blue, creative advertising and soccer. does it get better than that? Yeah, didn't think so.



credit // Adverblog

Underpantones

Genius. I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner. Kicking myself, but I'll take the Pantone 382 C and Pantone 327 C in case you're wondering.

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WWF's Digital "Hijack" on Brazil

The WWF digitally took over a international women's football match in Brazil to show the rapid pace of deforestation. Nice execution to show something in real time, driving back to their website by the end of it. What could this mean for many other brands?

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Kiehl's, Earth Day, Alanis and Quinto

I love packaging and I love when it benefits the environment. Even better when it involves celebrities, that I actually like. "For the fifth Limited Edition Label Art Series for Earth Day, Kiehl’s Since 1851 has partnered with the inimitable Zachary Quinto and Alanis Morissette to benefit Recycle Across America."

Everyone knows Alanis and her angst-ridden tunes, and I love Quinto and his appearances on American Horror Story. Also a huge fan if they actually designed their respective labels, as the story mentions, "..each designed a Limited Edition label, depicting their vision of social responsibility.." 

Check out the original post for more on Kiehl's and their commitment to recycling and the environment.

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Bonnets - An Easter Tradition

In chosen family tradition (IDC), we meet the night before Easter to throw our creativity and hot glue skills down in a fierce non-competition style blowout. There's a theme, a lot of laughs and then some more laughs, mixed with banter, glitter and gossip. It's a great part of the process that allows us all to descend upon our beloved Mitch's home and go to town with our ideas. Once the final rhinestone has been glued on, the last sip of Sangria consumed (for now), the hats are laid to rest, to sleep before their debut. This was the last year at Mitch's for this annual treat we've been blessed to be a part of, and we no doubt went full force with our ambitious headgear.

We return on Sunday, to finish any lingering detailing and consume morning beverages. Of course making a to go cup for our parade down 18th street. For those with weighty, or taller fashions, the tying begins and you mentally prepare with how you will hold your creation atop your dome.

It of course has to be well documented, and not just by ourselves. It starts with the group shot, and then as we stroll down our pavement runway, onlookers, residents, and other Easter enthusiasts snap their own shots. There's probably a stop (or two) in case of a need for grub, possibly adult liquids, or in some cases last minute additions to one's costume. No matter what, it all eventually leads down to Dolores Park and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's hosted event in the park. Atop the grassy knoll is a bonnet competition for which our host Mitch has previously taken the crown. This year however, we had a couple entrants from our camp, sadly no one took the crown, but mother nature was determined to destroy what we had painstakingly crafted.

We endured the rainfall for as long as we could, cuddled under single umbrella's 4-deep and bonnets secured, until the unthinkable happens. One thing falls from one's head dress while another watches their's fall in half. It was destruction at it's finest, and an epic experience had by all. despite efforts to fix the destruction, it's been done. some rush home, others to the local pub.

No matter what anyone says, it was one of the best days I've had, with people I adore and one of those  experiences I'm lucky to have in my life - or what some tell me is Halloween, everyday.

I won't ever forget these times and am happy to share a couple photos of my bonnet (theme was 'Under the Big Top') and tell my little story. Until the next epic adventure!

Brown Was A Disaster!

The bossman showed me this, which I assume is one of the many April Fool's jokes Google did. This is for the ground-breaking, Gmail Blue. Thought it was a bit funny having had client discussions over colors of CTA buttons. Those are the best kinds to have, swear.