Well, the weather outside is crummy, and Baby, it’s cold outside! So, with the help of two Spanish beauties – one dressed in black, and one dressed in white, we are taken away to a tropical paradise in this next addition to our ever growing {MUSIC MINUTE} series: Presenting “DARLING” by Bacarra {circa. 1977} +…
Tag: Tropical
Lost in a Paradise: {WWII Memories} Vintage Vernacular from Another Earth
This is a short clip from Terrence Malick’s “The Thin Red Line” which never ceases to inspire and engage the mind and soul with its thoughtful narration and invigorating visuals that take the viewer through the complex voyage of a soldier to war hidden by the beauty of “paradise“. . . It really must have…
Baby, Let’s Cruise Away From Here. . . GUCCI Men’s Cruise 2017
Gucci Cruise 2017 at Westminster Abbey, London {May, 2016} “I chose Westminster Abbey because everyone has this idea of London being cool, but for me the history is what’s really cool.” -Alessandro Michele {source} Check out this righteous collection of photographs from Nick Waplington of the menswear in Alessandro Michele’s triumphant 2017 Cruise collection for GUCCI…
E.O.F. Presents +KNIGHTS OF THE SANDCASTLE+
+KNIGHTS OF THE SANDCASTLE + There once was a mysterious band of knights who roamed and raved their days and nights along the banks of the cool dark waters. Young and wild, they howled at the moon like the wolves, and on the clear days when the sun seemed to sparkle like diamonds on their…
{MUSIC MINUTE – Super Summer Jams Edition } Dennis Wilson’s “RIVER SONG”
A new film entitled “Love & Mercy” has just been released starring Paul Dano as Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson. And today on “The View”, Brian Wilson admitted he has never once been surfing in his entire life! Indeed, it was his bad ass boy brother Dennis who served as the true muse behind the vibe…
{STYLE WISE – SUMMER EDITION} Surf Dudes with Attitude!
While not all the gentlemen seen in this series have surf boards in their hands, they all undeniably possess that wicked spirit of the surf. Spontaneous, effervescent, and wild like the waves, these are men of the past who have found sanctuary in the beauty of the ocean, and have used its energy to conjure…
Vintage Summer Style Inspiration – Bikinis, Beaches, Babes, and Bond!
Canada is infamous for its cold weather, but we were shocked to wake up to snowfall in April this morning! Needles to say, it had us yearning for those days of blissful sunshine and relaxing on the beach. Sometimes we use inspiration to invoke a certain spirit to amp up our day, but on days…
{DO-IT-RIGHT} – How To Men’s Vintage-Style [Swimsuit Inspiration]
It’s official, swimsuit season is here, and that beautiful tropical heat is beckoning for all of us to take a dive into the nearest pool of water – any pool of water! While we prefer the beach, community pools, water parks, and backyard bashes all call for appropriate swim gear. Here at The Eye of…
{Music Minute} “Shaung Shaung Yan” by Den Bai Ying
Found my In the Mood for Love soundtrack lying around at home. It’s been a while since I’ve listen to it. I had boughten it high school, enticed by the album cover and vaguely noting some Awards buzz that had been circulating on the internet at that time, I thought my disposable teenage income was worth…
{Monday Music Minute} Annette Hanshaw’s “Pagan Love Song”
Known as “The Personality Girl”, Annette Hanshaw was a popular chanteuse of the 1920s who brought a modern spirit to the classic ingenue. She was signed with Pathe records, and later married label executive Herman Rose, effectively retiring from entertainment altogether. While for many years it was believed the actress had begun her singing career…
