Alluring 60's

Julia Stegner & Hilary Rhoda for Vogue Turkey October 2010 by Cuneyt Akerogl. The best of 1960 Kusagi.

 Vogue Turkey Photographed by Cuneyt Akeroglu  Retro inspired looks styled by Ece Sukan. Wearing Miu Miu, Valentino, Pucci.

Matt's Golden Silence

I met Matt one afternoon as he stood among the masses at the southwest corner of Madison Square Garden, waiting for a bus out of town.

This is his tattoo which he shared with us, covering his upper right arm:

The message is simple: silence is golden. I love how the side skulls spill off of the front skull, and how the teeth of the primary jaw are fused together.

Matt attributes this piece to "deep life experiences" and how it serves as a reminder to keep his head on straight.

He told me he's "been low and wants to stay higher" and that "keeping what I've done to myself has given me the ability to achieve what I have in life".

This tattoo was inked by Loki M. LaChapelle when he was at Kaleidoscope Tattoo & Art Gallery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Loki now works out of Mazel Custom Tattoo & Piercing in Everett, Massachusetts.

Thanks to Matt for sharing his tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

Enchanting

I just revisited this issue that I shared here couple of weeks ago and boy, Codie Young just looks enchanting. See more pictures from this editorial on http://tatitatistyle.blogspot.com/2010/09/cant-get-enough-roses-flowers.html

We are still feeling the leftover heat from the summer. Waiting to embrace the fall. Can't help to love this Australian Vogue October '10 issue, with the most romantic dreamy looks.

Tattoo from a Francophile

Earlier this summer, I posted a couple of tattoos from Joe, seen here.

Needless to say, Joe became a fan, and updated me with a new tattoo, below:

Joe explains:

"The picture is fresh from the artist finishing it. It is "C077X" and is a nod to James Franco and General Hospital. He is my fav actor and I have been watching General Hospital for at least 21 years. It is the the tag that "Franco" sprayed on everything when he recently guest starred on GH as an artist/serial killer. His character's name is Franco, reflecting that art imitates life. A motto the actor and character believe, and so do I. That is why I got the tattoo. To prove art imitates life!"

Photo Credit: ABC via http://sn.soapnet.go.com

The tattoo was inked by Rob at Brooklyn Ink. Rob originally appeared here as a contributor here. And is one of several artists that has represented Brooklyn Ink over the years on Tattoosday. This label links all of the work from the shop previously seen on Tattoosday.

Thanks to Joe for sharing his new tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

Morning Beauty

 Morning Beauty | Constance Jablonski by Alexi Lubomirski for Vogue Germany, September'10

                       1950's all over again

Retro Trend

Rasa Zukauskaite by Ben Toms in Far From Heaven | Muse Fall 2010

 

A touch of innocence with peek-a-boo lace in these Retro inspired pieces

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Rachel's Bird Helped Her Let Go

The same night I met Brian, I met Rachel, who has eight tattoos.

She shared this one with me:

This piece on her left biceps is based on the work of artist Kurt Halsey. This little bird appears in multiple works by the artist, but Rachel imagined it for her own personal situation. She got it after a break-up a couple of years ago, and the tattoo gave her the strength to "let the bird go". In this case, the bird represents the ended relationship and the tattoo is a transitional piece that helped her recover from the difficulty of moving past it.

From Memphis, Tennessee, Rachel had this inked at Underground Art Tattoos and Body Piercing by Chris Fitzgerald. Chris had been a piercer at the shop and then moved into tattooing. He has since left tattooing and moved to photography. His new business is Cult Noir Photography, and his work can be seen here.

Thanks to Rachel for sharing her tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

Masquerade

                                                                                                The new Victorian

Lara Stone, Freja Beha Erichsen & Mariacarla Boscono for Vogue Paris October 2010 by Mert & Marcus

Featured TatiTati Design Spring 2011

One of my new designs, Victorian Girl mini dress, from my Spring 2011 Collection, was featured on Etsy Treasury by Rachel Lunger Jewelry. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c918071c5858eef916145fc/pounce-addiction?index=0
Pounce Addiction.  Check her shop,  she makes beautiful handmade jewelry.

A rainbow of colors

Natasha Poly  for Vogue Russia October '10 Photographed by Terry Richardson  Featuring Balmain, Emilio Pucci and Celine 

 Should I say, we are back to the late 80's or 90's? Love it.

Danny's Koi Struggles Upstream

I met Danny in Penn Station early in August just as he was about to board a train.

Before he headed to his platform, however, he allowed me to take this photo of his tattoo-in-progress on his upper right arm:

He explained that the koi swimming upward on his bicep represented that he was still moving upstream, that is, he was "still overcoming struggles, trials and tribulations". He added that he would get another koi on his left arm, facing downstream, when he had completed his struggle in life.

Before we could talk further, however, he had to run for his train. Fortunately for me (and for you, dear Readers), he e-mailed me shortly thereafter with some more details:

"The leaves are Japanese maples...Everyone gets the traditional lotus flowers, etc. But I chose a leaf that represents no religion or significant meaning to it. I would have gone with the Korean national flower [Hibiscus syriacus] but that, too, had meaning behind it. Many flowers that are traditionally on bodies are either Buddhist or Catholic, etc. Coming from a Christian background, I chose one without any meaning. How can I live with a Buddhist lotus on my arm?

At the time I got the tattoo I was confused with life... Direction, purpose, goals, meaning.. I had obstacles and self goals I had to achieve and was in a standstill (not drug-related or any of that sort). I looked to the pain tattooing offers and how it puts your mind in a zoned-out state, which I now thrive for when I'm stressed. It's therapy to me. I'll update you when I find an artist to finish this tattoo. The windbars were left open to expand."

The tattoo was done by Lee at Infinity Tattoo in Manhattan.

Thanks again yo Danny for sharing his koi with us here at Tattoosday!

French Kiss Cafe

I just wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the best French Caterers I have ever experienced. This past Sunday, at my Vintage Swap party, Sammy was the hit of the party. He owns French Kiss Cafe, it is not about kissing but if you want to touch your lips to one of his savoring crepes, Oooooh LA LA - you could say that you end up french kissing one of the Salmon, Ham or Chicken crepes which he adds your choice of avocado, mushrooms spinach, tomatoes, onions and mozzarella,  mixed with  cream sauce or pesto sauce. The dessert MMMMM!! is Chocolate Nutella, bananas, all kinds of berries & whipped cream.  
I enjoyed talking about the French music we had playing in the background and of course the yummy crepes he prepared for all the girls. He sets up at the Malibu farmers market every Sunday to make his crepes.   I will say, if I wasn't hosting, besides swapping for new fab vintage clothing, I would have sat there tasting each tasty crepe he had on the menu or just asking him to prepare a custom-made one, just for me. Don't forget to visit his Website and book him for your next event.  www.frenchkisscafe.com/Home.html

Vintage Swap Garden Party

I had a great time with my first vintage swap on Sunday; the turnout of some fashionistas and vintage lovers was just perfect and intimate. Just set in my back yard, which still is in the process of being transformed into a little French garden oasis, was perfect. We had a great time playing dress-up and scoring some amazing vintage frocks, I got an amazing leather coat with what I believe is a fox collar, 

a 1920’s flapper micro beaded purse 

a romantic, a la Ralph Lauren or Laura Ashley which ever you prefer (no label on it) long summer dress

not to mention a gorgeous sterling silver flapper cameo pin.

Bernie scored this amazing 1950’s beaded dress in the most scrumptious cream color (which I had my eye on but did not fit into)

  a 1970’s stringy sweater

and a sequined beaded tunic, lucky girl, 

Janet got this gorgeous 1950’s turquoise beaded top. 

 a few summer hippie dresses, 

and a 1950’s doctors leather bag.

 

I can’t recall all the items the other ladies got but Licia, my #1 flapper lady,

who I got the beaded flapper purse and sterling pin from, went home with a beautiful 1950’s faux Persian lamb fur coat, 

Sharon scored a gorgeous micro beaded flower purse, I wish I have a picture of it and her niece, a leather 70’s coat 


Oesolya, a mod 60’s wool pea-coat and a 1940’s hat.

Janet also brought all the girls gift bags, what a gal she is, thank you Janet.

 

The gorgeous hydrangeas, thank you Sharon they are beautiful against the ugly back ground.

 

 These are just few of the goodies before the table got full.

 

Two full racks for the girls to keep swapping

 

 

Girls just want to have fun.

 Charley got in the mix of things

Now for the best part, thank you Janet Simon for getting us the most amazing caterer Samy Bazine who owns French Kiss. He is the friendliest French man I have met and with his French inviting accent he created crepes to your liking right there, while the girls couldn’t wait to savor them. He also provided a menu which you can choose from. I ordered my Paris Crepe – Chicken with cream sauce, onions and mushrooms OOOH LA LA it was to die for. The crepes were nice and big. I also got to taste a couple of mini crepes he made which included a Monaco - Smoked Salmon, spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella and a Veggie Crepe - avocado, spinach, tomatoes, onions, cheese and pesto sauce. Accompany with a nice tossed salad. To end the evening off with the dessert we had a I Chiterou - Nutella, bananas & whipped cream. Hope for our next event we’ll have him again. 

For your next event if you live in Los Angeles or Malibu don’t hesitate to call him (310) 779-2656 and visit his website www.frenchkisscafe.com/Home.html