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Artist Quirk - May 2008

feminine tattoos on celebrity women

May 31st 2008 11:34



Do you remember when having a tattoo used to be strictly taboo?

Women who had tattoos were catagorised as drug-dealers, bikies, jailbirds, gang-members or workers from the wharves . . . women with tattoos were marked women who could not operate in social circles of "normal" society . . . women with tattoos were rough and tough and butch!

Well now some of the most beautiful women in the world are choosing to sport tattoos and selecting elegant designs that enhance their femininity. Tattoos can now be sexy and delicate and unique rather than the epitome of vulgar as some once thought they were.

Here is a selection of successful women from the entertainment industry who proudly bare tattoos

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie


Asia Argento

Asia Argento
Asia Argento


Asia Argento
Asia Argento


Rihanna

Rihanna
Rihanna


Eliza Dushku

Eliza Dushku
Eliza Dushku


Anastacia

Anastacia
Anastacia


Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano






These women regularly attend red carpet events and openings wearing designer gowns with their tattos clearly shown. When taking on acting roles, appearing in photographs or on film their tattoos can be covered with makeup or airbrushed out later if deemed inappropriate for the character or tone of the piece.

Performers are increasingly feeling free to tattoo themselves as they please without losing work or credibility.

How times have changed . . .




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Comment by Cheryl J

May 31st 2008 13:01


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It's amazing how perceptions of things like tattoos can change over time although I've noticed that although in many movies / shows the tattoos aren't an issue but with others they're covered by makeup. I guess it depends on the role. That's the thing about how good makeup is these days, they can cover anything so people can feel free to adorn their bodies as they please.

I have to say it depends on the tattoo, some can look quite beautiful and others just look nasty. You have to be pretty sure of what you get because you're stuck with it!

Comment by Morgan Bell

May 31st 2008 13:11


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hi Cheryl,
yeah its almost as though they are able to be a fashion accessory because they arent as permanent as they one were . . . apart from getting them lasered off when you are sick of them you are right about the makeup being an amazing quality nowadays!
i was surprised to learn that the whole cast of Charmed has tattoos but they just airbrush them out . . . amazing, just amazing!

Comment by RubySoho

May 31st 2008 14:52


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apparently tattoos are becoming passe. the new thing is 'scarification' where you actually get the design etched into your skin. Really Long Link



ouch!

Comment by Kleonaptra

May 31st 2008 14:56


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Ive always wanted one, since teenage years....Mum was all "no no and more no"....A few years ago one of her horses died and she had his name tattoed on her hip. She beat me!

I want a particular image from the 'evangelion' movie - Eva 2 cradling the last angel in its arms. I only want it small and basic and I want to sketch my own version of it, so its going to take some time! I did want it on the back of my neck but thats way too popular now, I have to find somewhere different, I hate following the crowd!

Comment by postmoderncritic

May 31st 2008 15:02


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Interesting. I would never do that to my body because I crave change - I would get sick of seeing the same design day in and day out.

Comment by Morgan Bell

May 31st 2008 15:18


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hey Ruby,
thanks for the link
yeah scarification turns my stomache, im such a sook haha
Whitney had a good article on it on Alternative Look
CLICKHERE for "Scarring and Scarification"
looks very painful!

hi Kleo,
yeah its something i always think about and then chicken out!
that would be brilliant if you could design your own tattoo, so unique!
i think the pelvis bone/lower abdomen tats look nice as they flow into the public reason but they probably look nicer on the rake thin celebrities than they would on me . . . perhaps you could pull it of?

hi epiphanie,
maybe you could get a henna tattoo?
you know what i love, those sleeve tattoos (cos im such a bloke haha), i like the one Ana Matronic out of Scissor Sisters has too . . . its not the permanance i fear, its to pain!

Comment by Whitney

May 31st 2008 15:38


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I love how celebs show off their tats instead of hiding them when on the red carpet. I think it will help make tattoos, piericings, and other mods more acceptable seeing that so many people do it. I think body mods are a wonderful form of expression.

Comment by Morgan Bell

May 31st 2008 15:51


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hi Whitney
speak of the devil lol
i agree with you, it all adds to diversity and acceptance of people who look different to yourself . . . i admire those brave enough to break the pain barrier and get something truly unique . . . i thought Angelina was the only one into it but when i had a little research it turns out the trend is quite widespread!
thanks for stopping in and sharing your opinion!

Comment by Kleonaptra

May 31st 2008 16:05


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Ha!
I doubt it! But a rake thin mate of mine got a scorpion there - shes a scorpio and wanted a particular one and got talked into a different size....I think he's a bit big, but suits her personality.

Comment by Morgan Bell

May 31st 2008 16:09


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hey Kleo
the scorpian idea is really fantastic . . . im a virgo though so i think a picture of a fair maiden with bedroom eyes in that region would be far less empowering than a creature with a poison spike!

Comment by Whitney

May 31st 2008 16:30


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Morgan, yes Alyssa Milano has several tattoos; I want to say over 13, but I don't remember. I can't wait for my next tattoo.

Comment by Morgan Bell

May 31st 2008 16:39


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hey Whitney,
how many do you have now?
i saw Alyssa had a few on her back and one on each of her wrists and ankles, and she has the lower abdomen/ pubic area one aswell . . . she must love getting them, i think she makes them look really classy!
i think Eva Longoria is tattooed now too . . . soon even Hillary Clinton will be! haha

Comment by Whitney

May 31st 2008 21:01


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Currently just 2. One on my wrist and on on my back shoulder blade. The one on my back needs to be shaded in, as it's just an outline as of now. I'll probably get on on my other shoulder blade, and I'll pobably have my scars on my hands covered to make them darker. I have a star on one hand and a tear on the other, and I want thme a little darker, probably a dark peach; basically I want them to look like scars by darker. I can't bare to have them re-done as deeper scars.

I seems like everyone is getting tattooed, I forget the woman's name, but she was on Ellen a few weeks ago, some big singer, and she has just gotten her first tattoo, same with her husband (Nick Cannon).

You are right, Hillary is next.

By the way I just saw you posted a link to my scarification post. Thanks.

Comment by Louie

June 1st 2008 00:58


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Beautiful, i have to admit, I have a few too many, I spent years hiding them from my parents, only to be dismayed that my mother LOVES all my tattoo's becuase she never had the courage, go figure....

i had the most bazaar experience last night, a really old friend is here visiting, he excitedly showed me his new creation on his back, and it was almost IDENTICAL to my recent work, and in the same spot...we both drew them ourselves, i got like goose bumps. We knew we were connected in life before that but now we really know. its a mixed up crazy world.

Cool post.

Louie

Comment by Morgan Bell

June 1st 2008 03:30


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hi Whitney,
haha yeah i wasnt calling you a devil for no reason, it was just a coincidence how quickly you dropped in after i told people to check out your post! LOL
are you talking about Mariah Carey? i didnt see the episode but i think shes with Nick Cannon
good luck with all the mods, you always have excellent advice about health and hygiene so im sure youre a pro at looking after yourself

hi Louie,
wow thats a spooky story! perhaps you found your soulmate?
and isnt it annoying when you try and rebel against your parents and they just embrace everything you do? haha
thanks for stopping in and sharing your stories

Comment by The wonderful Peter Yang

June 2nd 2008 05:47


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Holy Crap!!!

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Comment by Morgan Bell

June 2nd 2008 05:56


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hi Peter Yang
thankyou for your smiling contribution!

Comment by Whitney

June 2nd 2008 14:52


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Morgan, I didn't even realize you posted that till I actually sat and read through the comments. :-\ I saw tattoos on the front page, and was attracted to the post. Yea that's who I was thinking about. Seems like everyone's getting tattooed lately.

Comment by Miswanderlust

June 6th 2008 18:57


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Morgan
interesting post.... as a tattoo aficianado myself, I am glad perspectives have changed.
Mis

Comment by Morgan Bell

June 7th 2008 03:49


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hi mis,
thanks for stopping in
its great that we are stereotyping people less and less
i think body art can be a wonderful form of creative expression . . . and if angelina and alyssa are doing it then its gotta be sexy right?

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