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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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BellaSugar — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 08:00:00 PST

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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?

Tattoo Your Love For iPhone Photography

Kelly Schwarze — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:13:07 PST

It's time for a new twist on photo memorabilia. With photo mugs pouring out of the cupboards, a bedtime t-shirt of last year's vacation, and a mouse pad snap from the trip to Disneyland, you've made sure to keep photo memories nearby. Push those stale souvenirs aside and turn a favorite iPhone photo into the ultimate statement piece: a temporary tattoo.

The set of 16 customizable photo tattoos for $14 through the iPhone app MoPho, make unique party favors or just let you show off your camera phone shots anytime you roll up a sleeve. To try out the MoPho tattoos for ourselves, we made a print of a recent dinosaur Instagram. Putting the tattoo on was simple; just like any ordinary temporary skin art, it applies with a damp cloth and the instructions are impeccably detailed. Once on, the tattoo cracked a bit with our skin, but actually looked better as the hours passed. We weren't expecting tattooed perfection from the temporary ink, rather exactly what it is - a quirky way to flaunt your photo talents.

Make sure your Instagram pics are tattoo perfection with these iPhone photography tips.

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.

Tattoos For Tots: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

LilSugar — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:01:11 PDT

Over 50 percent of LilSugar readers like the idea of temporary tattoos for baby, but what about temporary tattoos for your tots in case they get lost?

These tottoos ($13) - get it? - are quick and easy to apply, featuring your contact information in case your child gets lost. The tattoos are being marketed to parents and schools for day trips with small children and we want to know what you think.

Huito: The Hair Dye You Can Eat

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:18:00 PDT

Huito is the natural equivalent of bacon cupcakes: an unexpected combination that really hits the spot for some people. The yummy fruit, which grows across the Caribbean and all the way down to Peru, makes both great jam and a pretty awesome black hair dye. When ripe, it's popular as a flavor for preserves and ice cream, but when it's still green the geniposidic acid it contains makes a tenacious dye when it oxidizes, dyeing anything it touches a rich blue-black.

It's popular for both temporary tattoos and hair color, and it makes a gentle alternative to henna or indigo. So if you're looking for lush black hair color without chemical dyes, pop by your specialty grocery and see if they have any huito. If you can't find the fruit but want to try the dye anyway, you can also buy huito extract (it's sometimes also called jagua) in many health food stores.