Love Body Art

Ed Westwick Shows Off Strange Feather Ink

I am a big fan of Gossip Girl and even though I’m a lot older than the kids on that show, I can’t help but get sucked into the outrageously evil stunts they pull on each other.  I’ve even caught my thirty-something boyfriend watching with intrigue…and he’s not afraid to admit that he loves the character Chuck Bass.  In real life Chuck’s name is Ed Westwick and I just found a funny article at SoSoJuicy.com about Ed’s recent body art.  For some reason, he chose to get quite a large tattoo on both his right and left biceps.  One is a large black feather…I’d love to know the significance of that one because it seems like an odd choice.  And the other one is a topless redheaded pin-up girl.  I find it funny that SoSoJuicy.com attributes the girl tattoo to Ed’s response to recent gay rumours.  Gay or not, I’m still a big fan of yours Ed…well, just not of your tattoos.  Check out the entire article here. 

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A Venice Beach Hotel Offers Incentive For Getting Inked

On a recent trip to Venice Beach, I discovered quite a cast of characters roaming the boardwalk.  It’s definitely an eclectic crowd including buskers, weight lifters, musicians, skateboarders, ballers, hippies, and families.  Well, I just found an article at CompareCarHire.co.uk that says a Venice Beach hotel is targeting the tattoo crowd by offering an “Ink and Stay Package”.  This means that guests of the hotel, for the remainder of this year, can receive a $100 voucher to get inked by the in-house artist.  But that’s not all…you also get an ice-pack and lotion for healing, a bottle of tequila to numb the pain, plus a $500 bonus if your tattoo says “I HEART HOTEL ERWIN”.  That’s right, the hotel’s called Hotel Erwin and it’s located right on the beach.  I think this is a great offer for body art lovers who are staying in Venice Beach anyway.  Now, if you chicken out at the tattoo parlor, all is not lost…you will still receive temporary tattoos to save-face.  Check out the entire article here.

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Simple Steps Can Make Your Needle Time Easier

I just found a great article at Examiner.com that gives tips on how to make your trip to the tattoo parlor a little easier and less painful.  Now, I’m sure some of you tough guys out there can handle the pain just fine…what pain, right?  But for many others, some simple steps can ease the pain that must be endured to get your beautiful body art.  For instance, if you’re prone to fainting, bring a sugary snack with you which can help raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from hitting the floor.  It’s also a good idea to bring a book or ipod to distract you from what’s going on.  And I know that some of you won’t like this tip, but it’s recommended that you arrive sober or else you might get refused a tattoo.  The tips are easy and helpful and you can check out the entire article here.

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Kat Von D Launches Tattoo Concealer At Sephora Stores

I’m guessing that no matter how much you love your body art, there are times when you want to hide it.  Whether it be from a potential employer or your boyfriend’s mother, hiding your tattoos just got a little easier than wearing a turtleneck in the summer.  Kat Von D of TLC’s show LA Ink has launched a tattoo concealer at Sephora stores according to People.com.  The product is waterproof and smudge-free and works pretty well according to the picture above.  But it’s quite surprising to me that she’d create a product to hide the thing that’s made her famous, but in a video on the site, she explains why.  Check out the article here.

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Body Art Has Been Found On 5300 Year Old Tyrolean iceman

They call him Ötzi and he lived 5300 years ago.  I remember hearing about the discovery of his well-preserved body near the Italian-Austrian border in 1991.  Well, I just found an article at NewScientist.com that says Ötzi’s body has the world’s oldest tattoos and scientists say that they were etched in soot.  The body art, which is of crosses and bands of lines, is assumed to be for medicinal purposes as some were located near acupuncture points.  While it’s not certain, researchers think the “ink” might have been scraped from rocks around a fireplace, then injected by using thorns to pierce the skin.  It’s a cool article with a link to lots of pictures of the old guy.  Check it out here.   

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Music Bar Tattoos Replace Rings In This Engagement

I met Michelle when we were 14 and even back then I knew she wasn’t the typical girly girl who dreamed of white picket fences and a traditional white wedding.  So when she emailed me this week with the news that she and her boyfriend Ramses got engaged while on a trip to Spain, I wasn’t surprised that she didn’t mention a diamond from Tiffany’s.  In fact there was no diamond at all, but a body art image that represents a whole lot more.  Ramses is a musician…and a romantic who composed a piece for Michelle’s last birthday.  And in fact, that’s the song that is now tattooed on both of their backs symbolizing their commitment to each other.  The first 2 bars are on Michelle and bars 3 and 4 on Ramses.  I don’t think it can get more romantic than that.  While I won’t knock tradition, I absolutely think that a little creativity can make an engagement a lot more special.  Congratulations guys!  Check out Ramses’ website here. 

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Tattoo Artists Can Be The First Ones To Detect Skin Abnormalities 

It seems kind of funny to call a tattoo artist a “life saver”, but in an article I just found at FrederickNewsPost.com, that’s exactly what it says.  Two dermatologists decided to educate tattoo artists and massage therapists on detecting serious skin issues like cancer because they work with bodies all the time.  It makes sense to me yet I never made that connection before.  I think this would work especially well for clients that regularly visit the same tattoo artist or therapist because the professional would get to know their clients’ bodies pretty well.  And even if it’s just a random walk-in looking for body art, I think it’s great if there’s knowledge on what a cancerous mole might look like.  While the article says that occasionally a client is caused “undue anxiety” when it’s suggested they see a doctor, most people are grateful for the recommendation.  It’s better to be safe than sorry.  Hmmm, I think I see a Super Hero Tattoo Artist comic book in the works.  Check out the entire article here. 

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World’s Most Tattooed Senior Woman in the Guinness Book

I just found a funny interview with celebrity interviewer Jancee Dunn.  In it she tells the story of how her 67-year-old mother, who wears pink cable-knit sweaters on a regular basis, announced at Thanksgiving dinner that she was getting a tattoo.  Dunn was shocked, just like I’d be if my own prim and proper mother said that to me.  However, Dunn supported her mom and even took her to the shop to get her body art…a shop she describes as dark with decor that included a brain in formaldehyde.  Now that’s my idea of a tattoo parlour!  The best part of the story is what design was chosen to be inked on Mother’s wrist…a raven.  Wow, mom’s got a wild side!  It’s a cool interview and even includes an excerpt from Dunn’s new book of essays called Why is My Mother Getting a Tattoo?  Check it out here.

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Each Rose Symbolizes A Year Of Beckham Marriage

Awe, nothing says love like permanent body art.  David Beckham is not only totally hot, he’s also romantic!  For his 10 year anniversary with wife Posh, he got a tattoo on his arm of a ring of roses, each one representing a year of marriage.  Awe!  Although Posh appreciates the gesture, according to DailyMail.co.uk, she’s hoping that the ink ends here.  It seems that she’d like to actually see some Beckham skin, not just ink.  Plus, now the little Beckham boys are asking when it’s their turn to get inked.  Oh boy!  Sounds like trouble could be brewing in Beckham’s house if he doesn’t control his body art obsession.  Don’t worry David, you can stay with me if Posh gets pissed.  Check out the entire article here.

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Super Mario Sleeves, Like This One, Are Very Common!

I was hesitant to post another “fun tattoo list” but I just can’t resist this one from HardcoreWare.net.  It’s the top 12 video game tattoos…ah it brings back memories of me and Mario fighting dragons and saving princesses.  I’m not much of a gamer anymore but I’m happy to see that some retro images have made it on this list.  I wonder how much love you need to have for a video game to make it body art?  Well I guess that question can be asked of many tattoos.  I guess, for me, video games were something I loved playing when I was 12 and haven’t really thought much about since.  So if I wanted to make my childhood live forever in ink then I can understand getting a video game tattoo.  However, if you’re a 35 year old man and you’re trying to impress the ladies with it…well, then the only way that’s going to work is if you OWN Nintendo.  Check out the entire list here.    

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