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Now, You Can Get a Golden Tattoo

Jaime Richards — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:00:52 PST

Have money to burn? Do you love gold? Then you might just want to hit up the luxe Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, where you can get a tattoo made of real 24-carat gold. But here's the catch: this pricey ink is only temporary.

The Precious Skin tats ($50 to $5,500) are comprised of gold or platinum leaf and were originally developed by Japanese designer Nobuhiko Akatsuka several years back (see his work here). With the recent launch of these luxury temporary tattoos in Dubai, along with plans to extend into more Middle Eastern outlets in the near future, I have a feeling this won't be the last we see of these body art-meets-jewelry accessories. Would you consider getting gilded yourself?

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Urban Decay's Temporary Tattoos Now Have Me Addicted to Ink

Jaime Richards — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:00:00 PST

Temporary tattoos are indeed very of-the-moment, and that's exactly why I had to try Urban Decay's Body Jewelry ($25). Inside its cylindrical encasement - which kind of looks like something an architect might use to carry mini samples of blueprints - there are three full sheets of hand-drawn designs, full of things like charms, chains, feathers, and colorful flowers.

As for the application process, it was so easy that I literally just used a cup of water sitting at my desk and some napkins left over from lunch (unused, of course) to get them on. And as long as you don't rub them against anything with great frequency (like your mouse pad) or use oily products on them (like lotion), they should last you anywhere from two to five days solid.

The next time I apply these temporary works of art, however, I would take better care to cut them precisely for a customized fit. Because I rushed through it, the "bracelets" I created didn't exactly come together correctly at their faux clasps. I would also get more imaginative by layering pieces over each other for more visually interesting results. For as many different looks you'll be able to create with these tats, and the strangely addictive amount of fun you'll have using them, I highly recommend making the investment. Plus, they make great conversation pieces.

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Beyoncé Tattoos Are About to Be Big

BellaSugar — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00:18 PDT

Temporary tattoos are becoming fancier than ever these days, and Beyoncé Knowles is joining in on the action. Beyoncé, along with her mother, Tina Knowles, is set to launch a limited-edition line of Temptu temporary tattoos through their Deréon label.

The line's Fall 2010 ad campaign featured images of Beyoncé sporting some serious ink, and the mother and daughter duo wanted to make the intricate designs available to fans. "With a sixties-pinup-girl meets-futuristic-biker-chick theme, Beyoncé and I really wanted to give our Deréon Fall 2010 campaign a tough edginess," Tina told WWD. The tats, which launch Nov. 1 at sephora.com, temptu.com, and dereon.com, will feature Deréon’s signature fleur icon, spider designs, jewel baubles, and rocker chains and bolts.

The basic kit ($16) will include two prints of each design, and the deluxe edition ($34) also comes with a photo "signed" by Beyoncé (and the opportunity to win a trip to NYC for a photo shoot). What do you think about B's latest adventure?

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Chanel's Temporary Tats Now Available!

BellaSugar — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:00:00 PST

Now you can officially channel your inner Chanel with the luxe brand's much anticipated Les Trompe L'Oeil Temporary Skin Art ($75 for five sheets of 55 designs). The temporary tats, which last a couple of days - or longer, depending how frequently you shower or rub against them - are applied pretty much like any other temporary tattoo, and are easily removed with a washcloth and warm water or by rubbing with a cream or lotion.

Created by Peter Philips, Chanel's global creative director, and inspired by the luxury brand's Spring 2010 ready-to-wear collection (see images from the show below), the skin transfers, featuring decorative designs like pearls, chains, sparrows, blossoms, and the famous Chanel logo, are available now for a limited time at Chanel.com and Chanel boutiques and makeup studios. Considering most of you were initially open to the idea of sporting the decorative designs, do you plan on getting inked now that they're out?

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Would You Wear Chanel's Temporary Tattoos?

BellaSugar — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:00:11 PST

When you think of Coco Chanel, do you think of tattoos? You might now. The temporary tattoos from Chanel's Spring 2010 collection are actually going to be sold at Selfridges starting March 1. The tattoos, which feature the iconic double C's, lace, rosary beads, Karl Lagerfeld's beloved chains, and some Cinderella-worthy birdies, are definitely pretty. What they aren't is inexpensive: the set is supposed to retail for $78. That's dirt cheap for Chanel, but outrageously expensive for some temporary ink. What do you think about this, though? Would you pay the price to own a little piece of Chanel in-season?

Ink Up With Photojojo's Camera Tattoos

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 25 May 2012 07:37:06 PDT

What do you give a photography pal who already has every camera, lens, and accessory under the sun? Gift skin ink of the nonpermanent variety in the form of the Tattly Camera Tattoo Set ($25). Since the photographers we know are rarely without a camera, a tattoo of any duration seems like a natural next step.

The illustrations by three Brooklyn designers are not your average grocery-store toy-machine temporary tattoo. The set of 12 tattoos in six different designs - including an old-school Polaroid, Rangefinder, TLR, SX-70 Polaroid, and black-and-white aperture shutters - are so beautifully crafted that we almost hated having to use them during our real-world testing. A breeze to put on, each tattoo is about three inches in size and surprisingly long-lasting! Many of our testers weren't able to clear the ink for several days, scrub as they might (I'm going five days strong with my tat).

Sure, temporary tattoos may not seem like the most practical use of $25, but as a just-for-fun gift or party activity to show off your photography cred, this new scene of high-end washable tattoos is something we're ready to stick to.

See What Temporary Tattoos For Your Lips Look Like

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:15:00 PDT

Violent Lips ($15 for three) are a new brand of lip appliques designed to make your lips look like a rainbow, leopard print, and even polka dots. I can't resist a good avant-garde lipstick look (especially with Pride Week coming up). Plus, Violent Lips promise to last for hours, and you can even eat and drink while wearing them. So I tried the brand's Rainbow pattern applique. I think they look cute on, but I also have a few warnings, and some application tips, so be sure to check out the gallery to see how it's done.

Emma Watson Flaunts Her Abs and a Big Back Tattoo For The Bling Ring

Allie Merriam — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:10:15 PDT

Emma Watson showed some ab - and a temporary back tattoo! - yesterday on the LA set of Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring. Decked out in a leather jacket and bra-like top, Emma Watson showed some skin in her day's costume. British Emma has been on the West Coast for the past month shooting the project with Sofia and a range of costars that include Kirsten Dunst, Leslie Mann, and Gavin Rossdale. Her character's somewhat racy look is a departure for Emma, who's known for her elegant and polished red-carpet style. Emma may break from the movie work this weekend, though, since Sunday is her 22nd birthday.

Jessica Alba Shows Off Bold New Tattoo at the Park

Katie Henry — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:38:51 PDT

Jessica Alba visited a park in LA today with her daughters, Honor and Haven Warren, and showed off a large rose design on her upper left arm. Jessica hasn't made any mention of the artwork on her social media accounts, though fans began questioning a self portrait she shared last week that showed a hint of black ink on her bicep. Jessica's rep shot down the rumors that the ink is real, however, revealing that it's a temporary tattoo for her new movie A.C.O.D.. She apparently got it done by a local artist in Atlanta, though it won't be staying longer than filming. The mom of two has been inked in the past, but this design is much larger than the pink bow on her lower back. What do you think about Jessica's look?