SSL#6 - The Daddy Issue

Fathers Day. A celebration honoring fathers, fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. Well, that's for the rest of the world. For me, it's just an excuse to remember all the good looking daddies out there, and imagine what my children's father is gonna look like... which btw, I still can't decide.

Lucky for you, it's also a great excuse for a Secret Sunday Lover post. So today, you don't get one, you don't get two... but six handsome gentlemen I've happily selected for you.

Happy fathers day indeed!!

Casual Friday

Tonight, Im feeling more bubble bath than bubbly, so this week's friday music choices don't exactly scream PPPAAARRRTTTYYY. However, this doesn't mean it'll put you to sleep, in fact, I'm pretty sure it will make you wanna turn your night down a notch... or not. 

Either way, tonight's pics are two perfectly well executed covers, by two perfectly amazing artists. The first one is the lovely Florence Welch (a.k.a Florence + The Machine) taking on the Buddy Holly classic track "Not Fade Away". Dig it? Get this song and more on the Rave On Buddy Holly tribute album, out June 28!

The second tune is "Need You Tonight". Most of us (girls) hold this song deep in our hearts, thanks to that scene in "Coyote Ugly" where the hot aussie guy strips down, so hot! Yeah, you know which one I'm talking about... right? Or was that just me? Anyway, this song originally performed from INXS has now been covered by the one and only, Beck (ft. Saint Vincent - Boom! Coolness bomb coming your way.) You have to love it! 

- Enjoy the weekend!! - 

 

Beautiful Garbage

Hello, my name is Lucia... and I'm an addict. A tumbler addict. Just when I thought I couldn't possibly waist more time on the internet, I decide to open a tumbler account. I've had it for a little over a month now, and still, sparks fly whenever I log in and find all the amazing stuff in there. It's seriously intoxicating (in a good way of course).
What I love about it, besides the coolness going 'round, is the fact that it's an extension of one's personality. It's incredible how well a bunch of images, videos, phrases or songs can define someone's style. Whether it's color, fashion, people, details or architecture, once they all come together everything makes sense and becomes a beautiful collection of ideas... or a pile of beautiful garbage!

If you want to check out my new baby - STAY RELEVANT (more from ohhellolucy) - http://ohhellolucy.tumblr.com/

If you want to follow some other lovely tumblerettes, these are my favorites:


THE YOUNG CANTU (the coolest 18 year old out there) - http://theyoungcantu.tumblr.com/

THE LEISURE SWEET (the waisted talent) - http://theleisuresuite.tumblr.com/

STILL ILL (the amazing mexican) - http://durbecq.tumblr.com/#5

CROSSES AND HATS (the complete stranger) - http://crossesandhats.tumblr.com/

SSL#5- Spanish Inquisition

Today, Spanish guys are the enemy. Nothing personal, I'm just pissed at Rafa Nadal for taking Roger Federer's throne at the Roland Garros final. But, this handsome young man from Bilbao kept popping up all throughout the week. Clearly he wanted to be part of this "oh, hello lucy" Sunday tradition... and pff, how could I resist, right?

Name: Jon Kortajarena // Age: 25 // Profession: Model (actor) // Why we love him: His perfectly done hair, his cheekbones, his full pout, and that piercing stare. He's one of The Worlds 10 Most Successful Male Models (we can see why). His 5 minutes appearance in Tom Fords "A Single Man" made his character Carlos, memorable for everyone who watched it.

*You can follow him on twitter - @Jon_Kortajarena - or on Tumbler - http://jonkortajarena.tumblr.com/

The Kids Are All Right

It is difficult to describe a band using only one word, or rather, choosing that particular word that fully illustrates the concept, the sound and the members that is so difficult. Well, for The Drums, that word is definitely retro.

The first time I heard about these guys was in a NYLON magazine last year. After watching their "Forever And Ever, Amen" video I figured it wouldn't take long before they were everywhere. That video could have easily been shot 20 (or even 30) years ago. They had something truly unique and they were about to go big... at least in the indie music world. 

They played here in Mexico City for a private event last fall, and they did it again this week at an MTV party. Luckily, this time I was on the list. The venue was the perfect spot, small but great acoustic. The problem, the occasion. An MTV party, sure, sounds like a music related event, but I was clearly mistaken. Most of people were there for the free booze and the social scene, but not at all interested in the bands playing. At about 11:15pm, four young boys (and a cute drummer who's not part of the official band) came on stage. Their outfits matched their crazy hair styles, which at the same time, corresponded to their bizarre movements. Every single band member has their own personality but together, they fit perfectly. 

Their performance, speaking musically was pretty awesome, but shadowed by the lack of stage presence and band / audience interaction. I first though it was directly related to the fact that they were playing for about 300 people and only 50 were actually watching the show. I later ran into this interview...

... and everything made a little more sense. The jet-lag, the "last night on tour" thing... whatever. The good thing is, I got to watch them (and I really enjoyed it). The bad part, they came across as a bunch of asses. But, oh well, what rockstar isn't an ass, right? Maybe on their next tour I can leave this all behind.