Tattoos Desperado: August 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Martha Stewart: Snickerdoodle Cupcakes!

Today has been one of the rainiest we've had all summer. Although we've had days where it's been too hot for baking, today was a great opportunity to throw some cuppies into the oven and snuggle up!

I used a recipe out of Martha Stewart's cupcake cookbook, although it can be found on her website here.

Bake on, lovers!

-B

P.S. This is rather old news to some of you I'm sure, but check out Jaydiohead- Radiohead mashed up with Jay-Z. Saweet!

Sunday, August 29, 2010

The Rose Ankle Tattoo | 3D TATTOO

The Rose Ankle Tattoo ..............

Rose tattoos are suitable at the foot of a beautiful woman. There are many choices if you want to draw Ankle tattoos. For now we will discuss rose ankle tattoo. Flower is the symbol of beauty as well as the woman is a symbol of beauty, So make sure you choose flowers as you like, Is that not a flower color selection is also very decisive result of the image, good or not depending of your choice. Thus the search for the right person really understands about the selection of images so you do not lose when the image was already there in your legs. Most ankle tattoo used by women who want to impress with a little sexy tattoo on the decoration of beautiful legs, so choose the right image you really like and fit in your legs.

Lush Cosmetics Review: Colour Supplement

When Tess and I were downtown yesterday we randomly took a gander over to Lush, a company that makes fresh, handmade cosmetics and skin care products out of mostly natural ingredients.

Not only is it fun to walk around and marvel at all of the incredible (and sometimes incredibly odd) products, but their sales associates are incredibly friendly (almost on the verge of car salesman-ness) and are always offering demos such as face masks or hand treatments... which we gladly indulged in ;)

I was especially intrigued by a product called Colour Supplement, which is a pigmented concentrated foundation of sorts. The genius in it is that it was made to be mixed with whatever face lotion one uses to allow for easier blending and a lighter feel that is healthier for skin. The sales associate who helped me find my color match was extremely helpful as well.

(It blends a little better than this...)

I walked away with a small pot of it, figuring that at $13.95 it would last a long time as long as I mixed it with my face lotion (Olay Complete with SPF 15, as Claire would be happy to know!) it would last just as long as regular foundation.

Especially in a hot climate, putting on foundation is often an unpleasant idea- however, this stuff is light and seems to blend into the skin along with the lotion. It's light, soft, and gentle on my easily irritated skin.

All it took was a teeeensy dab and a bit of lotion the size of my pinky fingernail and it was actually more than enough!

What is also great is that on each product there is a sticker with the photo and name of the person who made it!

This is a product that I definitely recommend, especially as it costs about as much as any regular foundation! Hooray!

-B

Adventures With Tess Bates!

One of my great friends and roommates from APU, Tess, is visiting Seattle from Chicago before school starts! We've spent the past few days attempting to see and do all the wonderful things here, such as wandering downtown until our feet fall off, going to a Sounder's game, thrifting on the Ave in the University District, and of course drinking COFFEE!

(Tess met someone really special downtown- save the date!)

Also, I made the purchase of a lifetime- the tackiest, pinkest, cutest, weirdest pint tumblers EVER!

(Yes. Yes, that's right)

I realize that I'll garner much criticism from friends and strangers alike for owning these... but I feel no shame. I'll squee a little bit every time I take a sip from one of these bad boys!

-B

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Scorpion 3D Tattoo Gallery | 3D TATTOO

Scorpion 3D Tattoo Gallery..............

Making 3D Tattoo Best Picture | 3D TATTOO

Making 3D Tattoo Best Picture..............

Unique Breast Tattoo Designs | 3D TATTOO

Unique Breast Tattoo Designs.................

The History of Tahitian Tattoos

The History of Tahitian Tattoos
Tahiti can be a common thought when you hear the word "tropical". Tahiti is located in the Pacific Ocean and is the largest island out of a group that is located in Polynesia. Tahiti can be the ideal location for those who are looking for a perfect tropical getaway. The population is less than 200,000 people and the temperatures are not too extreme.

While Tahiti has been colonized by the French, their culture has remained and includes Tahitian tattoos. They are based around the culture as well as the Marquesas Islands which are also islands that are located in the French Polynesia.

Tattoos in Tahiti are common in both men and women and it surprising that women are more tattooed than men and are historical as well. It was during a passage of rites ceremony that took place at a temple made of stone. This still happens in Tahiti however tattooing is no longer performed with the process. Rectangular blocks are still the most common Tahitian tattoos and they can often be found in spots such as the torso or the inner arm of a male. In some cases, the hands can also have geometric shapes tattooed on them and some may look like a "w" or an "x".

Star Tattoo Ideas - How to Choose One

Star Tattoo Ideas - How to Choose One
A design of tattoo that is rapidly becoming popular in both men and women is the star. Females aim for the smaller stars and others go for the stars that are more nautical or masculine. Some choose to have the tattoo on a certain part of the body and others relate their life in a way to the stars.

One of the most popular star tattoo ideas is to symbolize a goal. Some people get a star tattoo as a way to remind themselves to never give up on their dream no matter what happens or what stands in their way. It can symbolize their desire and determination to fulfill their goal.

Astronomy can be another reason a person may choose a star tattoo. It can symbolize a person's desire to learn all they can about either heaven or heavenly bodies. A person may have a deep interest in astronomy and when they see their star tattoo they are reminded of it. They can also resemble an important event in their life. For example getting married, becoming part of a religion, or simply changing their lifestyle. Here are a few more star tattoo ideas to consider.