For some time now I have had to realize the set backs that my tattoos have created in my life. I am fully aware that I have lost out on modeling jobs with clothing designers, local vendors, and just for fun shoots based on my skin.
Now, I want everyone to be aware, I do not regret my tattoos. My most visible and sizable tattoo is on my forearm, and it is a tattoo for my son, August. I would never take back getting that tattoo, but it is in a place not easily covered. This tattoo has set me back on several modeling gigs to be sure, and is always met with a curious eye.
The other problem I run into with tattoos, is wearing vintage. Not so much with the younger (re: my age) generation, but with older cohorts. I meet people and they comment on how lovely and beautiful my outfits or hair or whatever are, but then sharply change tone and finish with "Why would you ruin it with that tattoo?"
I guess this means you can not be a lady, a well dressed manicured lady, if you have tattoos? I am not sure how I am supposed to react to such remarks. I try to take it all in stride and remember that I love my tattoos and they make me who I am and I wouldn't take them back.
Where do you stand on the tattoo fence? Would you hire a tattooed model? Do you think that tattoos and vintage are a taboo mixture? Do tell!
Friday, March 19, 2010
The Tattooed Lady
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I get all the same comments that you have gotten about my tattoos as well. Like yourself, I don't regret them, they're very meaningful to me. The pin up girl on my leg was inspired by Bettie Page so when people say "Well tattoos aren't very ladylike or vintage , I say "well neither was Bettie Page and she is considered pretty retro". However, I do wish that I had chosen an alternative place to have it done. It's hard to cover up your whole calf and I don't wear pants. Tights become a bit boring.
I personally was into the punk scene way before I was ever into vintage, so visually I think tattoos with a vintage look is just about the perfect look. My tattoos are well hidden, mostly because I'm working towards becoming a librarian. That's still a pretty conservative job, and I'm not sure I want to commit to wearing long sleeved shirts/pants forever, even though some days I dream of having a full sleeve. It's hard to make everyone happy, so in the end people just have to do what's right for them, and not worry about what other people to think. Tattoos are def. one of those subjects where everyone would be a lot happier if they just minded their own business :)
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Honestly, I'm somewhat jealous of the inked gals who rock the vintage look! (There are several who spring to mind.) For me, it's just another fun embellishment to their already colorful way of dressing. Depending on the modeling gig, I wouldn't have a problem hiring someone who had a tattoo in a visible place--especially if I was marketing something (like clothes) that are geared towards our demographic (younger, artsy types with a flair for vintage/theatrical). I actually tend to compliment gals who have really nice tattoos! The artwork style (when done nicely; such as your's!) really fascinates me!
That being said, I don't have any tattoos. Not that I haven't given it some serious thought, mind you. ;) I'm just too chicken to commit to something that will be there the rest of my life. I have thought that I'd love to get a vintage inspired nautical/US Navy inspired tattoo eventually since my husband is a sailor and it'd be a way to remember him when he's deployed. But, that being said, I still haven't decided! lol.
♥ Casey
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I wish I had more tattoos!! Yours are gorgeous, tastefully done, and obviously mean something to you. I remember when I got my first, a family member commented "well, you'll never marry a doctor now"... which is fabulous 'cuz I have zero desire to ;-) The art of tattoo has been around for ages and in many civilizations, sad that they are still viewed by some as taboo. Honestly, I have always thought they go hand in hand with in interest in vintage. Rock 'em proud lady, you're stunning with or without them. I'd only hire tattooed models!
I honestly have made sure to place my tattoos in easily hidden areas (save my wrists) because I didn't want to clash with certain outfits. I think that the more tattoos, the more the vintage look appears rockabilly. But that is not a bad thing. As for using tattooed models, you know the answer to that! I do however think sometimes models are fantastic with clean tattoo free skin so that they are like a canvas. But that is only sometimes.
If the girl has the right look for Able Grable I doesn't matter to me if she has tattoos or not,I'd use her an ambassador for my line. I think it's important
that you look at everything, when searching for a really good model.
I can't be responsible for other folks comments about your look, but I am pretty amazed that they'd be so rude to you.
x
I think retro/rockabilly girls with tattoos look great. It's a nice contrast with the ladylike clothes they're sometimes wearing. I think it is cool for lack of a better word.
It is of course an alternative look and not for everyone and it gives you an edgier look than someone without any especially if you're "dressed up" in an evening gown or something.
It's just takes the tattooed girl from looking classic to edgy (in my opinion) and that look isn't appreciated by everyone but who cares! What look really is?
I mentioned on another blog today that my aunt was an elementary school principal here in Missouri (part of the bible belt) and she had ink! Vintage is not ruined by a tattoo. They compliment each other very well, I think. Just look Nora Hildebrandt, America's first professional tattooed lady. She put her body art on display for the world to see in the late 1800's! In many cultures, body art like piercings, tattoos and patterned scars are a right of passage for women. If those older ladies think that there were no women in the 40s and 50s with tattoos they are dead wrong! see link of pics here https://wiki-land.wikispaces.com/Trend+Analysis+Tattoos+of+the+20th+Century?f=print)I don't have any tattoos because I haven't found anything that I want but if I were a clothing designer, I'd probably be more likely to hire models with tattoos! In the world of fashion, tattoos don't detract from the clothes, they add to them like an accessory! Keep flaunting your ink, it's beautiful and it's part of who you are and if people don't understand that, too bad for them!
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I dont know why but when I think of vintage, I think of tattoos. I think you look so beautiful with them. It makes me proud to see a woman dress likes such a lady and still flaunt her tattoos. You remind me of the pin up's that so often are the muse for many tattoos. I think that you you carry them well and you always look fabulous. I love tatttoos I am an aspiring tattoo artist myself. I have always pictured myself all dolled up doing tattoos, I think it would just be fabulous. I believe that as long as you are happy and feel beautiful when you look in the mirror that is all that matters.
Tattoos are a very personal choice and it makes me angry when people say ignorant remarks like the one you stated youve been told. Like you really care about some strangers opinion of what you should do with your body! IMO, I love the mix of put together vintage style with tattoos. I think it adds an edge to an otherwise 'proper' look. Its not for everyone, obviously, but I personally love it. And your tattoo has a very emotional meaning to you so it sucks that someone would be so rude as to basically say its ugly. Next time you hear somthing like that I think you should say something like 'Thank you for your compliment but why would you ruin it with that remark???' Maybe that will teach them some manners.
Mine are all hidden, and I never wear anything they can be seen on. It's my choice, just like it is yours.
In general, I don't like the look of a lot of tattoos that are visible. They don't bother me, and I don't care what you do, but it's not for me. Modeling/vintage, wear what you like and tell the rest to sod off.
Here is a sort of related and interesting video by a woman who is both heavily tattooed and a lawyer commenting on the legal side of things.
From the style stand point, I mean, what is style without personality? Character is real beauty, and what better expresses character than a well-thought tattoo?
I am so sick of the stereotyping all around. You can be a total professional with tattoos and you can be a total punk rocker with no tattoos. I mean, just because you are into vintage doesn't mean you are literally living in 1940. If the times have brought about positive change (like more women with tattoos), why dismiss it? There's a huge difference between retro and backwards. (I have a similar rant on my blog from a while ago too.)
I really like tattoos with a vintage look. I think it keeps the aesthetic from swinging too costume-y, and it's a nice sort of wink to modernity (even though tattoos are hardly a modern invention, in general I think "vintage" tattoos would be much smaller and discreet, particularly on women). I'm not sure what it is, but something about creating an entire look in line with a particular perspective, and then adding in one element to tweak it slightly, just seems to make the whole thing sing.
This is odd cause here in Germany I see a totally different trend. It seems that here in Germany you MUST have tattoos and piercings in order to be considered by many photographers. I see MANY requests for heavily tattooed models and barely any for those without.
Personally I think that either can look pretty depending on the girl that does or does not have the tattoos.
Oh Miss Twila I could write a book on this subject. It does not clash with vintage clothing but it can clash with a vintage lifestyle. Housewives of the 40's were not tattooed and it would be very unlikely they would be friendly to the "type" of women who were. The same can be said of pinup/burlesque. But hey it's 2010 and we get to have it both ways. I know people can be rude and I'm sorry. If they didn't judge you for that it would be something else because they are that type of person. I wear mine as an accessory when I dress up, really I rarely wear jewelry because I feel it is too much with my tattoos. I love your most recent modeling photos in your kitchen and the tattoos just seal the deal.
I am definitely pro-tattoo. I like tattoos on just about everyone except me. :)
I don't see how tattoos and vintage wouldn't belong together. But for an older generation they might associate it with motorcycle gangs and sailors.
I find there is a distinction between 'a tattoo' and 'tattoos' when it comes to modelling and pinup/retro... where one or two scattered around look fantastic, several make a mess and detract from the garment, and then a whole piece/shoulder/sleeve blends right back in again.
I personally don't mind tattoos, but if I was hiring a model I would make sure that if they did have ink, it wouldn't distract/detract from the style of the garments I was having them model.
When it comes to retro-wearing modern girls, I think tattoos are the perfect accessory. Especially if they're as striking and colourful as the one you've got on your arm!!
I hate when people say that tattoos clash with the vintage look it's such an ignorant statement.Tattoos have existed forever and when people give me guff about it I can't help but roll my eyes.I love the old circus an can remember looking at old photos of Betty Broadbent when I was little and thinking she was so cool.Being tattooed or even heavily tattooed is nothing new.
I have tattoos. I've also been into "vintage" for 15 years and it pisses me off no end when people who've been around for about 20 seconds berate me for "not being vintage" because of my ink. Seriously - sod right off.
And it's happened to me at a group shoot - some bloke kept putting me at the back of the photos because I had tattoos.
I said, "why don't you just use photoshop?"
"I'VE got a darkroom," he said. "You're not very vintage, are you?"
I could've spat in his face but despite having tattoos I'm too ladylike to do so.
It saddens me because rockabilly has been around for years, with tattoos, with vintage clothing, with houses decked out in vintage, and then ignorant twats dismiss all of that and go "Not vintage - you've got tattoos." In fact, there are people who don't consider rockabilly to be vintage enough, which I think is pretty rude bearing in mind that if it wasn't for rockabilly there would be less vintage shops and events and weekenders.
I have pin-ups on my website who are tattooed and I have girls modelling in my online shop who have tattoos - and do you know why? Because pin-up is as much a part of rockabilly as tattoos are. It would be hypocritical to say no.
I should add though that I prefer tattoos to be vintage-style/influenced with vintage clothing & hair, but let's face it, if the rest of someone's style is spot on, you would hardly notice.
In the Victorian era, tattoos were highly fashionable among the upper classes in England (as you know!) and were the height of elegance. I love them, and think they look amazing, but I wouldn't have one myself, in the same way that I think other people look fantastic with mohawks or gorgeous red hair but know that it would look dreadful on me. Your tattoos are beautiful.
I personally wouldn't get a tattoo because I don't want a permanent picture on my skin. That said, I don't care if other people have them. My sons both have a few each. I don't think they have anything to do with wearing vintage. I think you look really good in your vintage clothes & hairdos. No, I wouldn't care if a model had tattoos. They are quite stylish & in today. Please don't think all "older" people don't approve of tattoos. I was born during WW11 & I think they are OK.
I love my tattoos, every one, and plan on getting much more. I know some people have the attitude that dressing vintage (or even just dressing up) is something you do in spite of tattoos - like any body or mind is too small to be able to enjoy both. They're BOTH my passions, a part of me, so how can they be incongruent with each other?
My tattoos came first and I don't get them to cover them up. I can understand them not being apropos at a 19th century event or something, but otherwise I don't think anyone confuses me for a 70 year old time traveler.
I'm not a tattoo person myself, partly because I like the clean vintage look (for myself), but I don't think anyone should be criticized for having them anymore than not having them. They are part of who you are, and therefore, beautiful. Be proud and enjoy them.
The only reason I can see for not using a tattooed model is if you were trying to EXACTLY recreate an old image.
oh my dear...i felt so very sad as i read your post...the picture and the tone in your writing was somber and i am sorry for people and their comments...on the other hand i felt a power in the statement about your son and the meaninig! I love that they mean something personal to you!
I am proud & tattoed!They tell my story, and reflect my style! I feel as Coedith does they are an accesory! They add to my vintage, and my attitude...i feel very lady like!!!
Although most see the Beaver family & Joan not having any...the more tattoo conventions i attend and help with i am amazed how many tattooed ladies there were back in the 50's. How some very lady like gals hid them well and only were seen in the bedroom! Now that is some hidden sassy-ness!
Now in California I think it is very much normal so I don't get any negative comments...a few months ago I had a lady who was in her late 60's come up to me and say i was adorable! She had always wanted a tatoo back in her teens! I told her she should now! That darling lil' lady looked down & giggled sharing she had survived breast cancer!! And just maybe... she would get the pink bow... how awesome is that! I love it!!!!
I think you are absolutely beautiful and totally adore your style!
As a matter of fact I am doing my final year Uni project totally based upon glamorous, tattooed vintage style pin-up girls like yourself I think it is a fabulous combination!
I am dyeing and printing my own fabric to be made into beautiful silk scarves, fascinators, clutch bags and dress fabric! I have used the concept to come up with feminine yet edgy pieces which I think are gorgeous and still very appealing considering the prints are of things like koi carps and spider webs haha.
I would love to have more tattoos like yourself but I am going to try and get a job first then see how it goes I think.
To anyone who is that closed-minded though- pah! lol ;) xx
as far back as the 20's there have been tattoo clubs all over the world that included women in them and I don't think that anyone who wears vintage cares to go absolutely 100% historically accurate, I mean I love the 40's and 50's but I can't live without my mobile and ipod stashed away in my vintage handbag, it's all up to the wearers taste.
I don't care if they're not ladylike. I never claimed to be a lady :-)
I hate the, "What are you going to do when you're 80, all tattooed up?"
Uh, be 80 and have tattoos. The rest of me will look like hell, too.
I'm personally bummed that I'm running out of space. Two more arms would be great.
One of the best responses I've ever heard about tattoos was on a movie (Ive forgotten what it's called) where a man with several tattoos said to an un-tattooed man: "all my tattoos tell a story and I look at you and it looks like you've never done anything"
All of my tattoos tell a story and it offends me when people ask how I'm going to cover them (um, why would I get something if I didn't want to see it) or how I'm going to look when (if!) I get married - I'll look fucking fabulous! And the stories of my life that lead me to that point will proudly be on display.
I think that people need to keep hateful and hurtful opinions to themself, I might not like certain things that other people choose to wear on their bodies but I respect their right to choose to have body art and the meaning that it is likely to have for them
I work in a office that is so old fashioned about dress code. any tattoos or piercing have to be covered up. guys must where collered shirts and just last summer they finally changed one of the rules ...we don't have to wear stockings with skirts or dresses anymore.whoopeee!!!!!
The messed up part of all of that is that we don't even work in a public office! So we are sitting at cubicals all day talking on the phone to customers who have no idea what we look like!
Our generation appreciates self expression while other generations see it as mutilation.I loved looking at your etsy photos and saw that you had some charector to you...not some goody goody. It gives you a sweet edge!
I LOVE the vintage and tattoo combination. I think in modeling, they probably take attention away from the clothes, but in all other areas of life, I don't see any reason for them not to be ass-kickin.
I wouldn't hesitate to hire a model with tats, because it shows both the modern and vintage sides at the same time. As for the haters, I wouldn't hesitate to respond something like "I consider my tats to be my best accessory." Alternatively, me being me, I'd give them an icy stare and say something to the effect of "this was the tattoo my dead (insert relationship) planned to get. I did this in memory of (him/her/it) after (he/she) (was horribly maimed/run over by a train/died from the bird flu)." Then burst into hysterical tears. Because that's what an idiot like that deserves.
IMHO.
Isn't it ridiculous the way people think they can say anything they like to you, i just want to shout at them "Yeah, well that moo-moo you're wearing is hideous" but i resist, because that's the polite thing to do.
The human form stands alone as the single most spectacular and amazing work of art known to man, which is why I have a hard time admiring tattoos. To me, tattoos appear simply as body graffiti - vandalism in the most intimate form. They most often come across as loud, garish and cheap. That being said, I have seen some pretty artistic, creative and beautiful graffiti. I marvel at the talent I have occasionally seen on trains, benches, and buildings and I think what a gift these anonymous artist have been blessed with. But Graffiti is largely about marking territory and calling attention to a gang but perhaps more importantly in contrast to tattoos it is about where it is found; graffiti on disposable, inanimate, soul-less objects and tattoos on our already perfect bodies.
Tattoos like graffiti, to some extend seem to want to call attention to the body much like cheap, immodest clothing. They profess that they are about self-expression and freedom and many have been in honor or tribute to loved ones. I fail however to understand how or why one would need to go to such extremes when we have our senses, words and memories. We are all so unique and different in our stand alone forms our personalities, nationalities, our fingerprints for goodness sake! Tattoos are a lazy, easy, cliche and totally unnecessary way of saying "Look at me! I'm unique!"
I do wonder if you will always be proud of your tattoos or if someday you will look at your arm and regret it? I do not want to seem as if I'm castigating you(or anyone else) for your tattoos - I'm simply expressing my opinion.
'The only difference between people with tattoos and people without tattoos, is that people with tattoos don't care if you don't have them.'
I really want tattoos but I am poor and scared. I would hire a tattooed model. I think tattoos are amazing and yours are beautiful.
-Andi x
A well dressed, manicured LADY would not judge anyone by how they appear. If they do so, they are not a lady. And there is no point in trying to be someone elses definition of a "lady", you can only ever be happy by being yourself.
Tattoos and vintage go together in my mind. Very postmodern.
This is just a musing of mine, it's in no way what I support or what I'd do, but I do notice a lot of vintage purists violently dislike rockabillies and being associated with them, and tattoos are often seen on rockabillies. Clothing companies that want to sell their designs to both markets would probably want the model to appear in a way that isn't strongly associated with the rockabilly subculture so that vintage purists don't feel like the clothes are 'too alternative'... or something. It's petty and it's silly but I do feel like there are people out there who make judgments about what they will buy based on such things.
Personally, I really like your tattoo. I think it has the right kind of aesthetic to blend into your look (whereas, say, chinese characters or some words in cursive probably wouldn't).
@Brooke you're entitled to your opinion and clearly tattoos DON'T work for you so do continue not ever having one but you are being VERY critical of those of us that have them.Please don't try to psycho-analyze having tattoos as a cry for attention and they're not cheap and no when you get a tattoo that means something you won't regret it.It may not be your cup of tea and that is more than fine but come down off your high horse and don't look down on people that do have them.
Psh, I love tattoos. I pretty much only have tattooed models for my company. But I guess I'm a "rockabilly" and the purist vintage type isn't my deal at all.
It's amazing to me that people find it desecration of your body when they do much worse to themselves on a daily basis. It's like politics or religion, keep your damn opinions to yourself. :)
Wow lots of comments! It's so interesting to read everyone's point of view. I'm so sorry people are so rude about tattoes. There's no need, it's ridiculous. I don't have tattoes cos it's not right for me, however my husband does, and has had them for a long time, long before the current trend for tattooing so he used to get a lot of negative comments and like you used to get quite rude ones. I would say that it's up to everyone what they want to wear, I hate all this 'it's not vintage if....' attitude! Aren't we all doing this cos we love it, not to make a statement or to impress anyone, why does anyone have to judge someone else for the way they are?
I say be who you are, and if people judge you, who cares, then they're the one with a problem, not you!
I love the tattoo, it's beautiful. If you don;t mind me asking, did Davey James do it? He does all of mine and it looks very much like his work.
I love my tattoos becose they will always be with me and nobody can take them away. I think your tattoos are great and they fit with your style, they make you special!
I apologize for my comment that tattoos are a cheap, lazy cry for attention. That was insensitive and unnecessary and to hurt of offend was not my intent. I realize that many tattoos are deeply personal and well thought out expressions of self. Clearly, I do not think less of anyone who has tattoos, actually I don't think much of them at all - they are what they are, an individual choice. Some of my dearest friends and family are very proud of their own tattoos and that does not deminish my respect or admiration of them as people.
I love reading this blog and draw much fashion inspiration from Twila Jean. I particularly enjoy this blog because it is written by a mother of two which further inspires me. That being said, I simply do not admire or desire tattoos.
Nice job Brooke. I appreciated your opinion even if it didn't affirm ours. My only issue was that in her post it was obvious Twila was hurt over this and your comment added salt to the wound so to speak.-but she did ask. ( If every one liked tattoos it would take some of the fun out of it in my opinion.) I think it is great you read her blog and can see what a great person she is. This shows you are actually open minded. Now let's all just look pretty and get along!
I do some freelance modeling myself, and I have two fairly good sized tattoos on my upper arm. I think, that with some genres of modeling, tattoos can be a detriment, however, there is a wide enough market for alt and vintage and pinup that if someone has tats and wants to model, then they'll be able to. As far as how older folks react to tats, I think many older people are going to react the same way whether or not a person is wearing vintage or not. I constantly get comments from people along the lines of "you're so pretty... why ruin your body with that tattoo?". In my case, both tats are very meaningful to me. One is from my time working animal rescue, the other is in honor of my late mother. I don't regret them, and I've got several more planned. Twila, I think your ink is beautiful and only enhances your lovliness!
I'm mixed on the tattoo issue. I got one when I was 19, then I paid thousands of dollars in my late 20's to have it removed. Part of me wishes I had one again, but given the bill for having the last one removed, I don't think I'll do it again.
I do love the juxtaposition of tattoos with vintage. I think to rock vintage style, you need to have edge and tattoos definitely give you edge. Plain vintage can come off as too stodgy or costumey.
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I love tattoos and think they can add the perfect edge to the vintage look. I do understand the job presure its not just the modeling intdustry, I am an accountant and while I currently work in a very modern and open workplace I know a visable tattoo would effect my chances in some old fashioned firms in the future.
i think the tatoo is lovely!
I also have tattoos and love going to all sorts of 50s events - you are spot on, the younger crowd mostly all sport vintage/repro and tattoos and its usually the slightly older crew who turn thier nose up at not being 'proper'. Its as though you are not allowed to love authentic 50s rock n roll - AND be into rockabilly and Psychobilly too (as I am). I personally dont like vintage clothing so much (dull colours and patterns - I love hot pink and polka dots!) and prefer repro - which itself is a whole other nose turner for some 'vintages'.
Your look totally rocks. Keep doing your thing!
vintage and tattoos? taboo? only if taboo really stands for 'epic beauty'!
i cant think of anything more charming that a pin up photo shoot vargas style- the only indicator that it is a modern shoot being the beautiful artwork on the body.
as far as modeling in the real world- tattooed models have their very own niche... its just up to them to find it! i live in tucson az and model for three local designers that absolutely prefer their ladies to have ink. and i'll tell you what- their fashion shows ROCK. :)
check out 666 photography and shannon brooke:
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www.shannonbrookeimagery.net
if you have any doubt about ladylike images and tattoos living together in beautiful harmony.
there is no need to ever feel ostracized because of tattoo decisions! there is an entire international community out there that showcases how truly glamorous alternative high fashion/photography is. all you have to do is find it.
I think it's great that there are so many girls commenting positively about this issue - I think we're in the majority in thinking that tattoos and vintage go perfectly together and that if a few vintage snobs disapprove, that's their problem.
Like some of the other commenters, I came to vintage via punk and psychobilly, and am still involved in those scenes as well as with the vintage crowd. I love retaining aspects of these edgier looks and mixing them with authentic vintage clothing and accessories!
When choosing models for my hats, the only thing I care about is a girl being interesting and eye-catching. It's not always the case as there are many gorgeous unmodified models, but most of the time I'd choose a tattooed girl with a rockabilly look to sell my products.
Vintage and tattoos mix well. There should be more 'high-end models with tattoos.
I would hire you!
I think ink and the vintage look can go together – I would never hold it against a model, though I suppose I could understand in some circumstances someone avoiding models with tattoos, depending on what is being modeled – I guess the seller wouldn’t want the ink to outshine the merchandise!
I work in a conservative industry (I’m a librarian) so I have definitely had my share of unwanted comments about my tattoos and occasionally my hair. Sometimes I may wish that my ink was a little less visible, but I don’t think it in anyway represents who I am as a person any more than the clothes do. A beautiful dress is still a beautiful dress, so the tattoo’s just an accessory, I do not want to be judged for a personal choice and as many others have said, this is 2010 – a lady having a tattoo today is so much different than 100 years ago when it was a taboo.
I say wear your ink proud, the photographs of you in your kitchen rocked, and forget about those who focus on being negative.
I know this is a tad late to jump in here, but a friend showed me this link and I thought of you. People are always going to hate something that is different or out of the "norm." Personally I think tattoos are really cool and I'd love to get one someday. If they mean something to you then be proud. My dad hates them, but he's always said that if I ever got one he honestly wouldn't care. He may not like tattoos but I'm pretty sure he likes me. So let haters be haters and wear your ink proudly. I think they're beautiful on you. http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2SDSYO/www.amusingplanet.com/2009/06/vintage-tattoos.html
While I made sure to put my tattoos in places that are easily hidden, I love seeing tattoo'ed models and think that well-done ink adds to a photo, outfit, or mood.
I'm tattooed and i'm wearing vintage clothes in a 40s spirirt. In my job ( illustrator) i have the chance that no one care about its. So of my pieces are on visible part of my body. My biggest one is on my calf, Santa Barbara ( the holy not the city of course ;DD ) I will do my other calf soon with Frida Kahlo. People never said me anything about them. It's really personnal and i don't regret one. ( except a little and awful dragon on my ass , yes, yes ... a youth mistake )
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