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sirens

May 12th 2008 06:16
Angelina Jolie
Siren (noun). A seductively beautiful or charming woman, esp. one who beguiles men: a siren of the silver screen.

Yes, the siren of the silver screen is a beautiful creature to behold. I'm not talking about the Classical mythology of the half-woman/half-bird that lured men to their deaths with their eerie singing. Although there is an element of mystery and danger in the cinematic siren which is no doubt inspired from the Greek myth.


There are the classic sirens, such as Brigitte or Sophia, and then there are the those whom allure us with their own song; and for me that'd be Beyonce or Erykah.

So what makes a siren so? Often it can be the kinds of roles they perform, or the media image they project. Sometimes it can simply be a look in the eye, the way she plants her gaze. Other sirens use other attributes; legs, hips, breasts, lips, hair. But ultimately it’s in the way they move these attributes across the screen and the magnetic power of their celluloid charisma.
Jenna Jameson
They exude pure sex appeal, but with class and distinction. They are vamps, but with elegance and poise. They can be sulky and moody, but they always look good. They are sultry with attitude to spare.


And then there’s the victims; the men (and women) who fall prey to their seductive powers. Because if we didn’t have the victims, they wouldn’t be sirens, it's as simple as that. However, I’ll be doing a separate post on femme fatales, don’t you worry.

So here is my selection of sirens past and present, a tribute to their universal appeal and dedicated to all the men (and women) who’ve fallen for their charms.

Brigitte Bardot

Lauren Bacall

Claudia Cardinale

Dita Von Teese

Elizabeth Taylor

Eva Mendes

Beyonce Knowles

Erykah Badu

Madonna

Marilyn Monroe

Marlene Dietrich

Monica Bellucci

Pam Grier

Penelope Cruz

Raquel Welch

Rita Hayworth

Rose McGowan

Bo Derek

Salma Hayek

Scarlett Johansson

Sophia Loren

Tyra Banks

Veronica Lake

Angelina Jolie


Of course there are dozens of other sirens, but I limit myself to twenty-four, that's the Style of Eye rule of thumb. My songs of the sirens in this selection would have to be; Claudia, Monica and Salma. But that's only because I have to select three. I'd throw myself into the treacherous waves for all of these women!




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I’m back from my safari expedition! Have ya missed me? Probably not, but not to worry, here’s a little something to get ya’ll excited about! Yup, it’s the beauty battle of the two Jess’s!
Jessica Alba
Jessica Biel

We’re not talking about their respective acting chops, this is a blog on visual aesthetics, so it’s their loins we’re more interested in. How do they scrub up? Do they look good in denim? Do they need much make-up? Are they spunky as well as sexy? Do they give good style? How much does the camera love them?

Jessica Alba
Well, in the case of these two young Hollywood actors the answer is Yes, yes, yes, and a resounding YES! Ms. Alba and Ms. Biel are arguably two of the more stunning-looking actors on the lot. But don’t take my word on it, check ‘em out.
Jessica Biel


Jessica Biel
The debate at hand though, and one to get down and dirty about, is whether one Jess is better looking than the other. Are you with Team Alba or Team Biel? Why so?
Jessica Alba


Jessica Marie Alba was born April 28, 1981, and is of Mexican, French and Danish descent. She’s 1.69m tall (5’6”) and her measurements are 34-24-34.
Jessica Alba
Jessica Biel

Jessica Claire Biel was born March 3, 1982, and is of German, French, English and Native American (Choctaw) heritage. She’s 1.73m tall (5’8”) and her measurements are 36C-25-35.

So here they are in all their fabulous, fashiontastic glory; a further twenty-four alluring, alternating pics starting with Ms. Alba.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Jessica Biel

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eyes

March 4th 2008 07:51
Raoul z. Duke's eye
They say the eyes are the windows of the soul. I like that concept. I’ve always been a soulful man. And I find eyes are one of the most attractive parts of the human anatomy. They can be so expressive, yet can also keep one’s personality so elusive.
the sexy eyes of alley baggett
If you’ve been a regular visitor to my blog of visual aesthetics you’ll be well aware I’ve not been around much of late. I’ve had my hands full so to speak, my eyes in a locked groove, and I’m about to become even more aloof. I go on safari this week. I’ll be away from these here shores for quite some time. Well, long enough for it to feel like I’ve abandoned my blog.
the wonky eye of paris hilton
I’ve never been one to cellar wine. I always tend to drink it when I’ve got it. And so, with that as a vague analogy, what I’m saying is there won’t be any Style of Eye posts for several weeks (not that there’s been many in the past few anyhow).

Alex droog eye
I’m not gone for good; it’s just that I haven’t prepared any posts in advance. It’s just not my style. I’m a look before I leap kinda guy, I live for the moment. And the moment is taking me elsewhere, to exotic pastures of voluptuous abandon and heady retreat.

So, with poor excuses laid bare, I’m delivering a departure post. And what could more suitable than a post on the visual allure of “eyes”?

I trust you’ll appreciate my desire to spread my itchy wings, and fly over foreign lands, in order to enrich my visual knowledge of the world and all its beauty and design.

See you soon enough! Heh, heh!

owl eye

crystal ball eye

cat's eye

dark eye

double eye

anime eye

serene eye

eye of the storm

Elden Tyrell's eye

Eye of God

Eye of Horus

Eye of the hurricane

The Grudge's sequel eye

R2D2's eye

jewel eye

goat eye

cat's eye contacts

red eye

Aishwarya Rai's eyes

Beyonce Knowles's eyes

Angelina Jolie's eyes

Tyra Banks's eyes

Middle Eastern girl's National Geographic eyes

black eye of the great white


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Johnny Depp

February 20th 2008 00:44
Johnny Depp reclining
He’s one of my favourite actors, and also a damn fine-looking fellow too. Not a bad singer, and doesn’t look too shabby with mascara and false eyelashes on either. Johnny Depp is arguably one of the two or three finest actors of his generation, for me up there with Sean Penn and Christian Bale, who also happen to be attractive men who work hard at being compelling chameleons on the big screen.

And that’s what makes Johnny Depp so damn interesting. He doesn’t follow convention, often appearing in arthouse films or movies with a subversive or provocative edge. I remember about ten years ago reading how a film lecturer in the States was running a university course on The Films of Keanu Reeves. I was like, what the fuck?! Keanu Reeves can’t act his way out of a paper bag. He's good-looking in a very bland kind of way, but his film choices leave a lot to be desired (River’s Edge, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, and the first Matrix movie are the only ones where I’ve enjoyed watching him).

young Johnny Depp
The Films of Johnny Depp would make in infinitely more interesting course in film analysis, as his filmography is a fascinating selection featuring some of the best directors in the business. But I’m not here to discuss Depp’s career as an actor. I’m here to showcase just how damn stylish and aesthetic he looks (even if he is covered in scars with scissors for hands). Damn, I’d shag him if I was that way inclined and met him at the right kind of party.
If I had to list five movies where he shines in all his charismatic, eccentric glory, they’d be these; as Ed Wood in Ed Wood, as William Blake in Dead Man, as Hunter S. Thompson in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, as Lt. Victor and Bon Bon in Before Night Falls, as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean, and as Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

"I don't pretend to be captain weird. I just do what I do."

Johnny Depp was born John Christopher Depp III in Kentucky, U.S. on June 9, 1963, which makes him a very distinguished and ruggedly handsome 44-year-old. His ex-fiancés have been Sherilyn Fenn, Jennifer Grey, and Winona Ryder (when he got the infamous Winona Forever tattooed on his arm, then after they split up had it laser-shortened to Wino Forever). He was married to Lori Anne Allison (1983-1985) and is currently married to Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children.

Johnny Depp The Ninth Gate

Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka

Johnny Depp Dead Man

Johnny Depp playboy

Johnny Depp as Bon Bon in Before Night Falls

Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow

Johnny Depp Edward Scissorhands

Johnny Depp as Ed Wood

Johnny Depp on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean

Johnny Depp new renaissance man

Johnny Depp too cool

Johnny Depp denim man

Johnny Depp suited up

Johnny Depp as Sweeny Todd

Johnny Depp Sleepy Hollow

Johnny Depp as Lt Victor in Before Night Falls

Johnny Depp young hunk

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp pensive

Johnny Depp 21 Jump Street

Johnny Depp teenage heartthrob

Johnny Depp rock and roll


Some great pics here, the man simply can't look bad, even when he looks dishevelled! Now that's raw art for you! So, what are my favourite pics here? Top three would be Johnny as queen Bon Bon, Johnny in the fedora, and Johnny with the bass guitar. Although I do love the those three black and whites in a row, Johnny looks great in monochrome! Oh, I do love Johnny so.
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Bianca Beauchamp

January 31st 2008 04:02
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Debate Battle! LAMBORGHINI vs. FERRARI

January 28th 2008 21:39
Lamborghini logo
Ferrari logo

Lamborghini Countach P400
Ferrari Dino 206 GT

This is a debate over visual aesthetics, not performance stats. Over the decades these two makes of supercar have battled it out for top spot. Which one is the fastest? Which one is the most powerful? Which one is the most luxurious? Each of them has commandeered these attributes with great skill and finesse ... but we’re not here to discuss and argue over high speed and smooth engineering


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porn stars

January 7th 2008 07:15
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movie posters III

November 30th 2007 01:31
Ghost in the Shell
This category is possibly my favourite. It’s such a rich and rewarding experience searching and discovering, and re-discovering the weird, wild and wonderful world of movie poster graphic design and artwork.

Rollerbabies
I’ve indulged my more lurid tastes this time round, hell, I’m a lurid kinda guy! Exploitation and seedy genre flicks, the sexadelic and the futuristic, the macho posturing and the foxy allure. There’s so much room for experimentation and for pushing the boundaries of good taste. And therein lies The Rub


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cartoon characters

November 22nd 2007 04:34
Disney sketches by Frank Follmer
Cartoons are a part of all of our lives. Legendary cartoon characters date back to the end of the roaring 20s, such as Popeye and Mickey Mouse. Other Classic Disney characters such as Goofy and Donald Duck followed in the early 30s. Even now there are so many new cartoon characters appearing on television and in the movies it’s impossible to keep up.

I grew up with many of the famous Warner Brothers and Hanna-Barbara cartoons; Tom & Jerry, The Flintstones, Looney Tunes, and Hong Kong Phooey were frequently watched after school shows. I also had an obsession with the Japanese show Battle of the Planets featuring G-Force and the villian Zoltar, although it was dubbed in American voices, so as an impressionable boy I had no idea it was an early Asian Anime creation, all I knew was a had a crush on Princess and pretended I was the genetically-created Keyop (“Brrrr-toot-toot


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faces II

November 14th 2007 03:30
Jane Greer and Robert Mitchum
Mo’ of the mug! The selction is mostly actors, but a couple or so from outside the thespian square. No matter how good your acting chops are, if you don’t photograph well, fuggidaboudit!

There’s the smile, the teeth, the eyes, the brows, there’s the chin, the dimples (or not), there’s the cheekbones, the lips, the ears, there’s the haircut, the frown, or perhaps the quizzical gaze, and then there’s the cheeky smirk


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