Spicer attended Ankeny Centennial High School, where she took part in drama, dance, cheer, and volunteering. Spicer moved to Chicago to attend Columbia College Chicago completing a bachelor's in the fashion business and a minor in marketing. Signed with The Rock Agency she starred in multiple student films, and music videos and collaborated with photographers. Spicer had an uncredited role in the TV show "Empire" S5 Ep9 -Had It from My Father, and S6 Ep3 -You Broke Love.

Post-University (2020), Spicer moved to New York City to launch her modeling career after signing with True Model Management where she began working full-time in styling and modeling.

Hi Elise, Please fully tell us about yourself and your background. 

I’ve lived in NY since the start of 2020 and worked in the city prior. I went to college at Columbia College Chicago and studied fashion merchandising and marketing. I have modeled since I was 15 when I grew up in Iowa beginning with local grocery and department stores. I really enjoyed dance, school, and cheerleading growing up. Since moving to NY I have worked in modeling, bridal, and real estate. The city has so much to explore. 

How and when did you discover you had a passion for modeling? 

I began my passion for modeling through dance. I began with dance photoshoots and won a photogenic award in dance and quickly transitioned to a local talent agency in my hometown. In college, I was represented by a different agency, and then now in NY, I am represented by True Model Management.

My style is very colorful and preppy and models an off-duty feel. I love bright colors or jewel tones and I also love classic silhouettes. I reach for active sets in the Summer most often or a flowy dress. Through the fall and winter, I love fun jackets and bright sweaters. I like pieces that transition well from work to going out. I don’t like wearing black. I would prefer to wear monochrome color or all white.

I would improve photography standards. I believe photographers should be licensed by a union or state agency to control sexual predators in the photography industry.

Fitness! No matter what size you model for, it's difficult to keep your measurements stable because our bodies naturally change and evolve.

Women empowerment is celebrating other women's successes In any line of work, there is always a lot of competition, so it's important to support other women and lift each other up. Misogyny separates women and pits them against one another. As women, it is important that we unlearn these traits and empower one another to reach our full potential.

At the beginning of my modeling career, I did an outdoor shoot during a blizzard in Chicago.

Working in real estate, working out, organizing, spending time with my husband and friends

I take Pilates, walking, dance cardio, and yoga at the equinox. I try to do something active daily which is easy to do in New York especially since we walk everywhere.

I always wash my face every morning and evening using my favorite cleanser and day moisturizer. In the evening I use an Estee Lauder overnight serum and night moisturzer. I don’t wear many face products day to day and always include supplements in my daily routine. Overall health is the key component of beauty. I invest in a great gym, and great health care and I make sure to keep my routine simple. Gut health, lifestyle habits, and other health conditions are the root cause of many issues that can’t be fixed by a shampoo or skin care product. I recommend quality over quantity. Also, note makeup has an expiration date expired products are also unsafe to use.

I’m so happy that I began modeling in a digital age where more visual representation is needed all around. There is more work for models and more to model for outside of standard print, runway, and editorial work. I love that modeling has a lot of freedom for self-branding whether you also love styling, makeup, or health you can have separate content and dedicate time to your peak interests.

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