Trendlet: Tats as statement
A golden ring-to-wrist bracelet is a fun accessory. A golden ring-to-wrist bracelet tattoo is the epitome of fun with accessories.
A golden ring-to-wrist bracelet is a fun accessory. A golden ring-to-wrist bracelet tattoo is the epitome of fun with accessories.
More fun: glittery, inky, black skull tattoos (faux dangerous) or tattoos that look like smudged makeup (bedroom chic).
The trendlet
Statement tattoos. Lasting up to a week, these tattoos move beyond Cracker Jack boxes and even Tattly, the 3-year-old designer tattoo company, to evoke jewelry and makeup.
Where's it come from?
Metallic body art goes back to the ancient Egyptians and has always been a staple in African and Eastern cultures. In 2013, Austin, Texas, designer Miranda Burnet, inspired by pictures of women applying gold leaf to their bods, created Flash Tattoos. The brand immediately took off, becoming popular with festivalgoers and models. Within the year, temporary tattoos from fashion start-ups like Mr. Kate - who sells metallic tattoos and makeup-smudgelike ones - and Tattoo Junkee are commanding notice in high-fashion circles.
Who's wearing it?
Free-spirited young women who appreciate whimsy, but not forever. Sarah Jessica Parker and Vanessa Hudgens have been photographed in faux-jewelry Flash Tattoo designs, and Kendall Jenner rocked Tattoo Junkee stars on Tommy Hilfiger's spring 2015 runway last month.
Would Elizabeth wear it?
I'm so tempted to get a tattooed-on ring-to-cuff-bracelet to work, but I swear, I'd be looking at my wrist all day. Maybe I should just get a necklace that says love in cursive.
Should you wear it?
Going to a music festival or concert? Absolutely. Going to the office? Stay conservative: Maybe tattoo a thin bracelet or a pair of studs in your ear. A sultry, smudgy eye is only appropriate for a nightclub. And if you're going to a black-tie event, your metallic accessories should be 3D.