You know you’ve seen portrait tats. Parents love to get their kids’ faces, some people love honoring iconic celebrities, and some even immortalize their pets on their skin. Kat Von D so famously had a childhood portrait of now-ex-fiance, Jesse James. Portrait tattoos are the ultimate in love and respect for someone.
read moreIn a once male-dominated profession, female tattoo artists have become increasingly popular. With so many amazing female talents out there now, it’s hard to believe that women doing ink were actually once pretty rare.
read moreKnown as “pink gold,” the secret of its color lies in the addition of copper. Nothing appeals to fashion trend-setters more than the concept of exclusivity, and rose gold’s recent popularity coincides with a resurgence of color in fashion.
read moreYou can’t escape the Twilight hype these days. Since the books and movies hit the popular culture scene, vampire-mania has been abound. Whether you are a major fan or major critic, love it or hate, the Twilight Saga has stood the test of time over the last half of the decade, and definitely will not be going anywhere anytime soon.
read moreFor the unfamiliar, corset piercings are styled to look like corsetry, and for obvious reasons, down the back, on females is the most typical placement for these, mirroring a true corset.
read moreSo if you want that name tattooed on you forever, make sure you think about it long and deep. There are many do’s and don’ts to these kinds of tattoos, and there is a current of trend going with name tattoos these days. Why waste your time with regret; plan ahead instead!
read moreWomen love flowers for their vibrancy, fragility and beauty. Floral motifs are seen in earrings, pendants and bracelets in many ancient cultures. Today, these adornments are worn in previously unheard of body parts such as noses and belly rings, but their timeless message remains the same. Consider flower jewelry.
read moreWho can resist the exotic, symbolic characters and striking cultural designs of Asian tattoos? Millions of people have gotten Chinese written characters tattooed and there is good reason why; the symbolism and meaning make for beautiful expressions. With written languages far more complex and much more visually appealing than what the West has to offer, it is self-explanatory why they are so common.
read moreDermal, or microdermal piercings have been getting lots of attention lately. So what’s the appeal? Well they look hot, different, allow one to get really creative in where they have them done, and are a break away from the traditional piercings.
read moreYou should love your tattoo for the long haul, not hate it soon afterwards… Tattoo blunders are all too common, and they are well documented even among celebrities.
read moreThe human foot is the perfect place for a tattoo as it provides a nice flat place to call home. The most popular motifs are flowers, words, stars and butterflies. Many young women consider foot tattoos to be the ultimate shoe accessory.
read moreShark bite piercings are quite popular these days, and they are relatively newer. They fall into the category of “4 piercings.” Similar to the spider and viper styles of lip piercings, these are done with two piercings really close together on both ends of the bottom lip, resulting in four piercings. The look is like two sets of incisor teeth, externally. Another term used for “shark bites” is “double snake bites.” It’s a look that can be played up or down, and is a great way to enhance your smile or pout.
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