Getting Inked!

I make no secret of it that I would love a tattoo but can't decide where to get it or what to get.

On one hand I would like something quite bold in a very obvious place but on the other hand I worry about future employment prospects (a tattoo-ed face may not be the image a business wants to portray) and I do think it would be 'safer' to have it somewhere that could be hidden if needed (i.e, in front of Mummy & Daddy!!).

I got to dip my toe in the water so to speak while in Marrakech with a henna tattoo.  Marrakech is awash with women offering henna designs with some of them even glittered and look absolutely stunning.   I adore henna designs and it just happens to be one of the designs I had considered for a potential tat.  I quite like the idea of having my hand done so asked the artist to create me something gorgeous.  She initially tried me with red henna (original) but it didn't show up on my skin oddly enough, so she went with black.

I absolutely loved the result and after having it on for over a week now, I could definitely live with a hand tattoo so it's certainly food for thought.

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When life deals you lemons ...

... Get a tattoo!!

Life has dealt me lemons this week.  After some lovely highs ... passing my driving test, some new work opportunities, my husband home from yet another lengthy business trip, a gorgeous family wedding ... I was feeling very positive, passionate and optimistic about my future and a new chapter in life coinciding with the excitement of my 30th next month ... then it all came crashing down.

So what do we do in a situation like that?  Well, I always find a change is quite good - like a new haircut that makes over your physical appearance but gives you an inner boost of confidence that is often needed in times of low energy.

I am considering something a little more drastic (for me, anyway) ... a tattoo.  Something permanent, something that will remain with me and remind me of where I've been and how I can (hopefully) overcome anything.

Tattoo wise - I like birds, feathers and especially love the 'trend' for handwritten tattoos

I've no idea where I would get my tattoo (can anyone recommend the least painful areas of the body please? I am a woose!) and still to decide what I should go for.

I may even visit some tattoo shops this weekend for some extra inspiration and encouragement.

What is your tattoo inspiration?

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*All Images sourced from Weheartit.com

Body Art by Chanel ... ooh la la!

Today, this overwhelming urge to get a tattoo hit me!

I have had this urge before - 8 years ago. At the time, I was living in America where everyone seemed to sport the most amazing and creative body art.

By nature, I'm pretty squeamish (read: Drama Queen) so in the end I did chicken out of the tattoo idea and opted for a naval piercing (another thing everyone seemed to have at the time), which was probably more painful than a tattoo seeing as the girl messed it up - I pierced 3/4 of the way into my belly button meaning that after 9months of constant infection I had to finally get rid of it! :( TMI?

Anyway, I have been pretty happy with my blank canvas until this past week when all I have done is think about all the pretty things I could have tattooed to my body! Anyway, while looking for designs, I came across this for Spring/Summer 2010:

Les Trompe L’Oeil de CHANEL Temporary Skin Art

This book of temporary tattoos (don't worry they are not of the lick your skin then dib dab on variety) is limited edition and is $75 for 55 designs. I guess that's not that bad then?!

The designs are based on temporary tattoos used in the Paris runway show, designed by Global Creative Director Peter Philips.
I do love the chain detailing of these designs but think I would give the Chanel logo a miss! However, I don't think I would like to stretch to $75 for a temporary tattoo, even if there is 55 designs to choose from.

Pretty though, and some nice inspiration :)

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