Koi Tattoo - black ink
Japanese Koi Tattoo Art
Monday, December 28, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Gemma Ward on Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay
Vogue UK July 2006
These are a few images from a fashion shoot featuring Gemma Ward at Hyams Beach where I have been going to for holidays with my family for about 10 years now. I came across the shoot one day flicking through Bristish Vogue in a newsagency and recognised the beach straight away. Hyams Beach is certainitly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with its crystal clear and turquoise waters. It is in the Guinness Book of Records for the whitest sand in the world. The sand is so white and fine that the light reflects of it - bring sunglasses! Some of my best childhood memories have taken place at Hyams Beach - building sand castles with my two brothers and sister, looking for crabs in the rock pools, going for long walks along the shore to the Naval base and swimming all day long.
Sequins at the Beach
Remaining photo credits unknown
I love the juxtaposition of evening glamour on a casaul beachy backdrop. I guess it goes back to my habit of always overdressing just that little bit, but only when I'm not forced to. I hate having to dress up for weddings, balls etc. because they force you to be glamourous, rather than effortless looking glamourous. There is something incredibly chic about going for a walk along the shore of the beach in a embellished dress, barefoot, with the ocean breeze blowing through your hair - that's why beaches make such fabulous backdrops for a fashion shoot!
The season to be jolly!
Merry Christmas!!!
I hope my readers had a wonderful and joyous day filled with lots of Christmas cheer :)
Lots of Love,
hôtel de mode
I apologise for my lack of posts leading up to Christmas this month. I was very busy with work, getting ready for Christmas and I went away to my parent's holiday house at Hyams Beach for a while too - lots of beach inspired clothing pieces and fashion shoots to come soon!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Throughout the course of time
Time And Tattoos
Throughout the course of time, tattoos have been used to personify and represent someone’s affiliations, personal preferences, and their creative outlook on life. Tattoos are gaining in popularity these days as well with both men and women. Research has shown that nearly 1 in 4 people have at least one tattoo on their body.
By definition, a tattoo is a permanent marking on the skin. The ink is injected by needle under the skin, creating the image of the tattoo. The needle moves very fast, puncturing the skin and depositing the ink into the epidermis. As the ink is depositing into the epidermis, the skin captures the color of the ink. The artist will continue to clean the tattoo as he works on it, wiping it off with antiseptic and disinfecting the wound.
Over time tattoos will chance with the skin on a constant basis due to the wind, sun, regeneration, water, and other things. The way a tattoo looks and the design must also chance with the skin as it shrinks, stretches, and ages. The pigment that makes up the tattoo must remain the way it is over time, although tanning and wrinkles can affect the color and clarity of the tattoo.
The overall length of time that a tattoo styles healthy and vibrant in color all depends on how well it was taking care of after it was completed and how the skin is taking care of. Even though infection is always a concern with tattoos, you must also promote healing in the sense of retaining as much ink as you possibly can. Most tattoos will heal completely within a few short weeks, although they must be kept moist to prevent scabbing. If allowed to scab, the scab that forms will remove some of the color from the tattoo.
The number one enemy of tattoos is the sun. Just like other colors that are exposed to sunlight, the pigments found in tattoos will fade. Yellow and red are the hardest colors to maintain over time, blue and black are the easiest and most stable to maintain. Tattoos are considered to be part of the organism of living skin and need to be maintained to keep the color alive and fresh. If you are going to be out in the sun, you should always cover your tattoos and wear a quality sunscreen as well, just to be on the safe side.
Tattoos that have been properly applied, properly healed, and protected from the rays of the sun can remain their best for years and years. Although the colors will remain vibrant as well, time and the sun are definite enemies for tattoos. No matter how well you take care of your tattoos and protect them, there really is no escape from changes that come as a result of time itself.
Tattoos Tips
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Yakuza Tattoos Gallery in Japan 2
Yakuza Tattoos Gallery in Japan 2
Yakuza Tattoos Gallery in Japan Back
Yakuza Tattoos Gallery in Japan Group
Yakuza Tattoos Gallery in Perry take Japan.
Yakuza Tattoos Gallery in Japan Show
Yakuza Tattoos Gallery in Japan bathing Women.
Yakuza Tattoos Gallery in Japan
Yakuza Tattoos Gallery in Japan Leaders.
The Yakuza, the Japanese mafia, are known for their tattoos. Around 70% of the Yakuza members are tattooed. Tattoos are their way of showing courage, masculinity and devotion towards the organization.
Lately however the tattoo habits of the yakuza are changing. Yakuza members want to keep a low profile and a full body suit tattoo isn't exactly low profile.
Lately however the tattoo habits of the yakuza are changing. Yakuza members want to keep a low profile and a full body suit tattoo isn't exactly low profile.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Tribal Tattoos With Image Lower Back Tribal Tattoo Designs For Female Tattoo
Tribal Tattoos With Image Lower Back Tribal Tattoo Designs For Female Tattoo
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tribal Tattoos Gallery 5
Tribal Tattoos Gallery 5
Tribal Tattoos Gallery
Tribal Tattoos Gallery
Tribal Tattoos Gallery
Tribal Tattoos Gallery
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Gallery Tribal Tattoos With Image Lower Back Tribal Tattoo Designs For Female Tattoo
Gallery Tribal Tattoos With Image Lower Back Tribal Tattoo Designs For Female Tattoo
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Helena Christensen
I think this photo is so beautiful - the brass bed, crystal bed lamp, white sheets and of course of very chic looking Helena Christensen. It's so old-world and glamourous.
Black & White
I love this look for a casual day out - a white blouse, black pants, sunglasses and an enormous, attention demanding Fendi bag. Not to keen on the shoes but I would definitely wear the rest.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Bee Hive
T Magazine Holiday 2009
For years now I've been a massive fan of the Bee Hive hairstyle. It's one of my favourite hairstyles for a formal occasion. I can never master it myself so I leave it to the hairdresser. I always have the problem that they try to make it too neat - I would prefer something messier like this.
Sexy Girl With Flower Tattoo Design On The Lower and Upper Back
Sexy Girl With Flower Tattoo Design On The Lower and Upper Back
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
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