Tamara Geraldine Foot Tattoo

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Guess the Celebrity Tattoo!

These tattoos belong to some of the loveliest ladies in Hollywood and beyond. Can you guess to whom each tattoo belongs? Click on the picture to find out if you've made the right guess.

Is The Tramp Stamp On The Way Out?

Beginning in the mid to late 90’s a new trend in tattoos started to emerge. These were generally somewhat large sprawling tattoos across the lower back of women. Enter the “tramp stamp”. Popularity of this tattoo trend has continued to grow throughout the years and even more slang words for this tattoo style emerged such as; California Liscence Plates, Arse Antlers, and even Slag Tags.

As you can probably attain from the names for this tattoo that there is a great deal of sexual inuendo that a tramp stamp. Popular culture has taken this tattoo fad and pasted its own spin like in the movie Wedding Crashers ; ““See that tattoo on the lower back? It might as well be a bull’s eye.”

There may be some more factors behind this tattoo trend as lower back tattoos are usually designed to accent the natural figure of a woman and is less seceptable to stretching if a person goes through various weight changes.

Is the tramp stamp dead? Certainly not, but it could be a fading trend as tattoo removal clinics across the country have ever increasing appointments for tramp stamp removal.

The same care and consiteration should be taken in the decision to get a tramp stamp as any other tattoo. Remember.. your new tattoo will be there forever, so choose wisely.

Tattoo News Review

Tons of tattoo stories topped the headlines, and I've trolled through them all to bring ya the good, bad and the whatthefuck.

N+S keeps our focus on stellar tattoo art, like this fresh work from Jondix in Spain (who's part of my upcoming Black Tattoo Art book); however, we will on occasion link to examples of the WTF if only to feel a sense of unbridled tattoo superiority. And so, behold COED Mag's What Were They Thinking gallery.

Many of the tattoos shown are featured the book No Regrets: The Best, Worst, & Most #$%*ing Ridiculous Tattoos Ever but there are some new gems like the Hasselhoff Ode and Chris Farley memorial tattoo. Looking at them, I feel better about myself already. And that is the power of tattoo. [Thanks, Father Panik, for the boobies COED tattoo link.]

UFC's Alan Belcher did not make the WTF list with his deformed Johnny Cash portrait tattoo.


As for the bad ...

I really don't know what's worse: Canada's CTA excessive use of "tramp stamp" in a removal story (and quoting a doc who says women can't get epidurals because of them -- not true) or starting off the article with reference to some shmuck who wanted a corkscrew tattoo removed from his penis. CTA did get the title right though -- Laser treatment is not quick fix. For stupid.

Then there's this going-to hell-bad: Texas Man Sought for Unpaid Bill for God Tattoo.

And the badass...

Burn Magazine's Eye of the Beholder story/photo by Anton Kusters who is documenting a Yakuza family in Kabukicho, Japan. One of our faves, Susanah Breslin, has been guest blogging for Boing Boing and included this powerful image in her collection of wondrous things.

This one is pretty wondrous to me ... "Man resurrects friend's ashes into tattoo." Granted, this isn't the first time I've heard stories like this but I always get goosebumps at the thought of actually wearing a loved one in my skin. I think it's a beautiful tribute but I wonder if anything else gets carried over in the ash. Just sayin.

In good news ...


Reuters reports that there are less Iraqis getting tattoos used to ID their bodies, and instead are opting for artful ink. In 2005 and 2006, I blogged, on Needled.com, stories of how many caught in the mission-accomplished zone were getting identifying information tattooed on various limbs in case they were mutilated. One Bagdad tattoo artist said that, while many young men today are coming in for motifs like dragons and tigers instead of their names and addresses, he still keeps a low profile "for fear of being attacked by extremists who see his work as being prohibited by Islam or too Westernized."

A couple seeking to open a tattoo studio in Tempe, Arizona who had their business permit revoked won the right to open up shop, again. The city had appealed a court ruling in favor of the couple but to no avail. When will cities learn to stop wasting money on these suits and allow studios to open, thereby bringing more money into city tax coffers?


In celeb tattoo news ...

The LA Times reports that High Voltage tattoo, featured on the reality show LA Ink, is now a top tourist destination along with Kim Kardashian's clothing stores and The Hill's hot spots. The article says, "The manager of High Voltage Tattoo estimates that 90% of its customers are fans of the TV show." So I guess that makes only 10% serious tattoo collectors?

I'm no hater, but I'm not lovin the show either, especially after reading in Inked Mag that top tattooists Hannah Aitchison and Kim Saigh won't be returning to the show because of their lack of drama. I prefer my artists drama-free, thanks, and if they have more time for yoga practice before opening up my skin, well, the better. [Although a faux Aitchison/Saigh lesbian relationship would've been a hot episode.]

The new season will get plenty of drama with the addition of Rock of Love hot mess Aubry Fisher.

By the way Kim's new Vans are out. Nice.

Also check Margaret Cho's tattoolicious cover for Unzipped [a gay adult industry mag is obvs NSFW]. Her new show Drop Dead Diva premiered this week and is a comedy with body image as its central theme, one not uncommon to heavily tattooed peeps. I loved it.

Ashley Tisdale got a tattoo. Yeah, I don't care either.

Another autograph tattoo, this time, Paul McCartney. Let it Be Bleed.

Cameron Diaz sports a faux tattoo on V Mag in her tribute cover to Madonna.

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Radiohead Against Demons tattoo. Stanley Donwood, Radiohead's artist and friend took the Royal Coat of Arms off the United Kingdom and added the Against Demons star from the OK Computer artwork in the center to make his piece ALARM . Since Stanley's version is intentionally blurred, I asked that my amazing tattoo artist Esther (Butterfat Studios) restore the lion, unicorn, and crown to a more tradional version. This was the very first tattoo that I wanted to get, but I had to work my pain threshold up with my other tattoos before getting this on my upper back. In the center of the banner are the initials L S memorializing my lala sister and sha-sha-sha-shaw member, Laini Stamathis.

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Celebrity Tattoo >> David Beckham’s angelic new tattoo

David Beckham looked decidedly fed-up on the sidelines of yet another Real Madrid game yesterday. But it appears he has spent the extra time off the pitch getting a new addition to his tattoo collection.

The former England captain, who already has nine tattoos on his back, arms and neck, showed off the latest ink drawing on his right forearm.
It appears to be a continuation of the angel and clouds scene he already has further up his arm.

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Adrian Young Tattoos

Adrian Young is the playful and wacky drummer of the rock/ska band, No Doubt.

Adrian has a couple of tattoo designs which we are aware of, including a tattoo of the "No Doubt" logo on his upper right thigh.

He also has a star tattooed on the inner portion of his left right.

Kari Wuhrer Tattoos

Kari Wuhrer is a lovely American actress who has starred in dozens of movies, as well as television shows, best know for her role in the series, Sliders.

Kari Wuhrer has two tattoo designs on her body, including the name of her ex husband on her left ankle and a peacock feather on her back.

She has since had both tattoos removed and was quoted as saying "The 80’s are over, man!".

Celebrity Tattoos : Alyssa Milano Tattoos

Alyssa Milano Celebrity Tattoos

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Nicole Richie Tattoos

Nicole Richie joined the ranks of celebrities with body are but her tattoos seem to very popular. Nicole Richie has around 8 to 10 tattoos but no confirmed. Those that are most visible include the ones on her neck and back with a few more elusive ones. Her recent tattoo of rosary on her foot is both popular and controversial at the same time. Nicole's tattoos have some tasteful choices and are for the most part very original.Nicole Richie's latest tattoo of rosary beads and a cross have contributed to a drove of young women wanting the same body art but has also lead to some controversial debates as well. The tattoo was done very tastefully and actually looks very stylish which could lead to other rosary tattoos as well.Nicole Richie's colored wing tattoos on her back are another popular body art. The wings are slightly colorful and the distance between is about equal. Kind of a simple tattoo but still a good selection which can be seen when she wears backless dresses or other non covering clothes. Nicole Richie also has a tattoo on her lower back which seems to be a tribal design.Nicole also has a tattoo of a red ribbon and the word "Richie" on the back of her neck. This is a small tattoo like the wings on her back and can usually be seen when her hair is in a bun or updo.There is also a pair of ballerina shoes tattoos located at her lower abdomen, which is a tribute to her father's song "Ballerina Girl".There are also two tattoos around the inner wrist area of both arms. One is a red centered star design while the other is the word "Virgin". Both are small but stand out.

Nicole has brandished these different tattoos on her many celebrity appearances and she continually remains one of the more popular women who brings about tattoo trends.

Chuck Liddell Head Tattoos

Ultimate fighter Chuck Liddell has a Kanji inspired head tattoo on his left back side, the Chinese characters translate to peace and prosperity.

Anthony Green Head Tattoo

Lead singer of the band Circa Survive, Anthony Green, has a newly revealed head tattoo of the Circa Survive "safe camp" symbol, located on the left side above his ear.

Lady Gaga Hip Tattoo

Wondering about Lady Gaga's lower back and hip tattoo?

Lady Gaga has a large tattoo which contains a total of six roses and a lot of vines, the tattoo design starts on her lower back and reaches around her left hip and then goes up her left side.

The tattoo was drawn by famous tattoo artist Kat Von D.

Tim Armstrong Head Tattoo

Tim Armstrong is the lead singer of the punk band Rancid, and the tattoo on his head contains a rose, skulls, eyes and other creatures all of which are centered around a large spiderweb.