A Paul Simon Feelin’-Very-Groovy Moment

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Playing in toronto Last week, paul simon did something, well, awesome. a fan asks him to play “duncan,” his 1972 classic, and lets him know that she learned to play guitar to that song. so simon agrees. and, even better, he invites her on stage to take over guitar and vocals. nervous, almost hyperventilating, she []

Way of Life: Rare Footage of the Hiroshima Aftermath, 1946

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The recent 9. 0-magnitude t? Hoku earthquake and tsunami, and subsequent fukushima nuclear accidents were among the most devastating environmental disasters in recorded history. the immediate consequences are frightening, but their full, long-term impact remains an unsettling mystery. this, of course, isn’t the first time japan has faced a nuclear emergency. after the world war ii atomic []

Diary: The Last Short Film by Tim Hetherington

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Earlier today, tim hetherington, the photographer who produced and directed the award-winning film restrepo, was killed in the libyan city of misurata. although interested in diverse art forms, hetherington spent more than a decade working in war zones. he was a cameraman on liberia: an uncivil war (2004) and the devil came on horseback (2007), []

Photos of Famous Writers (and Rockers) with their Dogs

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Courtesy of new york social diary,here is a lovely series of photographs featuring famous authors and their dogs. if you’ve ever wondered which breeds have served as muse to william styron, stephen king, william f. buckley, kurt vonnegut, then this collection is for you. but be warned: we’re still recovering from the sight of that []

Everything Is Rhythm

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“foli” is the word used for rhythm by themalinke tribe in west africa. but foli is not only found in malinke music, but in all parts of their daily lives. directed bythomas roebers, this short film portrays the people ofbaro, a small town in eastern-central guinea, and gives you a glimpse inside their culture of []

Kutiman’s Trip to Jerusalem

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The israeli artist ophir kutiel, otherwiseknown askutiman, returns to youtube with a rather different project. no mother of all funk chords. no kutiman-thru-you. no new take on the remix, but rather a three-day stroll through jerusalem with a canon t21. an ancient, holy city seen through a modern lens. the background music is a kutiman []

Adieu Alfred

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The actor michael gough died this past week. he was 94 years old, and best remembered for his role as alfred the butler in the batman movies. (we pay quick tribute to that role above). beyond that, gough had a long stage career, beginning back in the mid 1940s, and played character roles in films []

Endangered Species in Unforgettable Images

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Some books lend themselves especially well to trailers. rare: portraits of america’s endangered species, presented by national geographic wildlife photographer joel sartore, offers one good example. sartore’s footage of these rare creatures, all shot against a simple white background, leaves you wanting more. fortunately there’s plenty more on the book’ssite,including a nice behind-the-scenes video, and []

Who Is the World’s Most Typical Person?

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In a world of 7 billion people, who is the most “typical”? that’s the question national geographic asks (and answers) in a visually engaging video that kicks off a year-long look at global population issues. national geographic’s website now hosts a feature article that prefaces the series and also an accompanying photo gallery. on a []

The Smithsonian Wildlife Photo Archive

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Thesmithsonian institution has launched smithsonian wild, a new web site that lets you search through its collection of over 202,000 images culled from seven ongoing wildlife studies. researchers in remote locations across the globe have set up “camera traps” €“ automated cameras triggered by motion sensors €“ and left themto record whatever wildlife passes by. the []

Gay Talese: Drinking at New York Times Put Mad Men to Shame

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Mad men brings us back to a bygone era, the early 60s, when alcohol flowed freely throughout the working day. (watch this montage to get up to speed. ) an act of historical revisionism, many might think. but, apparently not so. according to a piece in the new york times, the show basically gets it right. []

The Facebook Obsession

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Are we obsessed with facebook? it’s hard to argue with the numbers presented visually in this artistic little video by alex trimpe. one data point that struck me (if true): 48% of young americans learn about the news, about what’s happening in the world, through facebook. a big shift in the way information gets into []

Sub Zero: Winter Time-Lapse in South Dakota

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Earlier this month, randy halverson braved the cold south dakota nights (where temperatures often drop to -25 below wind chill), to create this nighttime time-lapse film. using a canon 60d and t2i, halverson gave each shot a 20 second exposure, with a one second interval placed between shots. the result is pretty jaw-dropping. h/t @matthiasrascher.

Steven Pinker: How Innuendo Makes Things Work

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Rsa has rolled out its latest animated video, and it’s a good one. this time we have steven pinker, the famed harvard linguist and cognitive scientist, trying to make sense of innuendo. why do we often say things in veiled terms, especially when everyone knows what’s really being said? pinker breaks it all down, and []

The Sandy River Flood

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On january 16th, the sandy river flooded, spilling over its banks in oregon, and tyler malay and alexandra erickson captured it all. nature’s torrent rendered beautiful with a canon 60d and canon 7d…

Steve Jobs on Life: “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish”

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Every so often, we like to bring back a favorite talk of ours, and today seemed like a better day than most. speaking at stanford’s commencement in 2005, steve jobs gives the graduates a glimpse of his life philosophy. some pearls of wisdom here for the young, to be sure. but if you have some []

MLK’s Last Days

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Martin luther king jr. delivered his Last speech, known colloquially as his “i’ve been to the mountaintop” speech, in memphis, tennessee on april 3, 1968. the next day, he would be assassinated. the full address (part 1 &part 2) ranges widely. it sweeps through european and american history, eventually bringing us into 1960s america, a []

NASA: The Frontier Is Everywhere

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Reid gower writes: “nasa is the most fascinating, adventurous, epic institution ever devised by human beings …” but “none of their brilliant scientists appear to know how to connect with the social media crowd. ” strange given that “nasa is an institution whose funding directly depends on how the public views them. ” taking matters into his []

The Secrets to Living an Awesome Life

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You have heard the message before €“ the secrets to living an excellent life. but they bear repeating from time to time. and neil pasricha, editor of the 1000 awesome things blog, communicates it all in a rather touching and earnestly straightforwardway. this talk comes from tedxtoronto, staged in september 2010…. related content: every ted []

Birth to 10 Years Old in Time Lapse Video

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The milky way over texas. the aurora borealis over norway. december’s winter solstice lunar eclipse. Last week’s blizzard. what beauty can’t be captured in time lapse photography? perhaps ten years of human life and development? not so. no if the parents religiously take a photo a day. then, voila, human growthin time lapse… via derrenbrown

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Ira Glass Cameo on The Simpsons

in Media | September 28th, 2010 Leave a Comment

If you didn’t watch the season premiere of the simpsons this weekend, here is what you missed: the host of this american life, ira glass, making a brief cameo appearance and poking some fun at his ever popular show. watch above.

Meanwhile, speaking of ira glass, be sure to get his thoughts on why creative excellence takes time. he offers some excellent advice for anyone working in a creative field…

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5 Celebrity Clothing Lines Worth the Hype

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Whether it’s a good idea or not, celebrities love to have a hand in every possible arena. from recording contracts to fragrance deals to hair extension lines, if they have the opportunity to further their status, they will do so without question.

Unfortunately, because of this, many celebrity crossover lines and products are sub par. on the other hand, however, there are some celebrities who have done it right. intrigued? keep reading for our five favorite celebrity clothing lines.

Elizabeth & James by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Promotional photos from Elizabeth and James Spring ’09 Collection.

Self described as embodying an “eclectic lifestyle by blending uptown and downtown elements with casual and traditional style,” mary-kate and ashley olsen’s elizabeth and james collection is “trend conscious, yet timeless. ”

Named after the twins’ brother and sister and launched in 2007, elizabeth and james features clothing, shoes, accessories and a newly added menswear branch. as the olsen’s third venture into fashion, elizabeth and james is a pseudo-luxury brand, priced lower than their high-end collection the row, and priced higher than their mary-kate and ashley line for discount stores. popular with the celebrity set, elizabeth and james designs have been seen on dakota fanning, kristin cavallari, and jessica simpson, just to name a few.

For locations on where to buy elizabeth and james, check out their website, or shop online at shopbop.

Why we love it

Ever since i first heard the words, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times…actually it was bedtime,” i have been a mary-kate and ashley devotee. in the 90s, mk&a were the girls who felt like your best friends. i grew up watching the girls first on “full house,” then “two of a kind,” and finally, “so little time. ” beyond their enviable acting careers, however, the girls have grown into fashionistas in their own right, making headlines with their unique hippie-grunge-bohemian style.

Naturally, when i heard that the twins were teaming up to create their own high-fashion line, i was intrigued. today, i can almost always look to elizabeth and james for some fashion inspiration. ruffled dresses? oxfords? boyfriend blazers? they’ve got it all, and their pieces are always styled in a way that looks both effortless and chic.

Mary-kate and ashley’s collection of smart, modified-basics is totally crave-worthy, and always on my radar… though their pieces are not so college-budget friendly. so how to get it? whether you save for months, score a super-marked-down piece on shopbop or opt for the forever 21 knock-offs, if you want it, there’s a way to posses a little bit of mk&a style.

Favorite pieces

Product information: elizabeth and james suzette romper, jan multi band sandals, crisscross tee, and isis dress – shopbop.

Inspired by elizabeth & james

Product information: cuffed blazer, forever 21. lucky brand ciao manhattan snake charmer ring, zappos. vintage-destructed boyfriend jeans, gap. tall oversized stripe crop tee, topshop. women’s lucy 2 bronze snake pumps, fergie shoes.

William Rast by Justin Timberlake

Promotional Photos from William Rast Spring 2009 Runway

William rast is a fashion collaboration founded by justin timberlake and his best friend trace ayala in 2006. the line’s name comes from the names of justin and trace’s grandfathers–”william” being justin’s, and “rast” being the surname of trace’s.

Though primarily a premium denim collection for both men and women, william rast also includes tough leather jackets and relaxed tops and tanks. a fusion of hollywood glamour with justin’s southern roots, william rast has been favored by celebrities like vannessa minnillo and timberlake’s leading ladies, cameron diaz and jessica biel. interested? you can find william rast online!

Why we love it

Who would have thought that everyone’s favorite boy band member would turn out to have such amazing style? (or be such a hottie? ! ) jt always looks put together and smooth.

Full disclosure: i was totally surprised when this line wasn’t a complete disaster. justin did it right though: urban edge and country comfort are perfectly matched within his collection.

As someone with a penchant for designer denim, i can personally tell you that justin’s jeans (tee hee! ) are some of the best. go a size or two up in a pair of william rast jerri ultra skinny jeans and you’ve got the perfect casual boyfriend jeans–great color, impeccable distressing, and staying power. want to make your butt look cute? go for his belle flap pocket flares. though the jeans are pricy at $165 and up, if you’re on a budget, no worries– william rast is often featured on sample sale websites such as hautelook and rue la la, and is an almost permanent fixture in nordstrom rack stores nationwide.

Favorite pieces

Product information: william rast: belle flap pocket flare jean, jerri ultra skinny jeans, stella 5 pocket boot cut jean, tony stretch denim leggings – shopbop.

Inspired by william rast

Product information: bke studded bangle bracelet, the buckle. el morrow red plaid shirt, hollister. sienna fringed moccasin booties, j. crew. worn midnight skinny jeans, american eagle.

Twenty8Twelve by Sienna Miller

Promotional Images from Twenty8Twelve. com.

Twenty8twelve is a contemporary luxury brand by model-turned-celebrity-turned-actress sienna miller and her older sister, savannah. announced in 2006 with much anticipation from the fashion community and officially launched in 2007, the uk-based collection includes clothing, accessories, and leather jackets. featuring trendy details such as studs, brights and floral prints, the line is both romantic and edgy–ablend of motorcycle sharpness and girly couture.

If you’re into sienna’s style, try out twenty8twelve for a similar look. you can buy it online at twenty8twelve. Com, and while you’re there, make sure to check out savannah and sienna’s exclusive behind-the-scenes blog!

Why we love it

As a former model, sienna knows fashion: the girl always looks great, on or off the runway. especially admirable, however, is the collaboration with her big sis, savannah. with savannah designing and sienna lending her creative input and banging body, the team has created a fun and fearless collection. the combination of edgy materials and silhouettes coupled with feminine details make for plenty of gorgeous looks. best of all? almost every single one of the pieces are totally wearable–something satisfyingly unexpected. if you like what you see on sienna, you’ll probably love twenty8twelve.

Favorite pieces

Product information: monomark skirt and anaiya blazer, logon print t-shirt dress, boyfriend cardigan – shopbop.

Inspired by twenty8twelve

Product information: melodie denim jacket, delia’s. chiffon slash pocket skirt, arden b. solid basic cami, aeropostale. lamixx halter t back, moxsie. qupid muse 16 ankle boots, cutesy girl.

L. A. M. B. by Gwen Stefani

Promotional Pictures from L. A. M. B. Spring 2010 RTW Collection.

Gwen stefani describes l. a. m. b. , which stands for love angel music baby, as a little bit of everything, noting “a little bit of sound of music, orange county chola girl, rastafarian rasta girl, and english great gatsby garden-party girls,” as her key influences.

Making its runway debut in 2004, l. a. m. b. is a multifaceted brand encompassing clothing and accessories, including amazing bags and shoes, as well as a perfume called simply “l. ” the collection has had huge commercial success in stores worldwide, and has attracted much celebrity acclaim. part of the line’s success may come from gwen’s fashion background: she comes from a family of seamstresses and is highly involved with the line.

Why we love it

Gwen was really the first celebrity to do high-fashion right. l. a. m. b. , her luxurious collection, was a far cry from the bejeweled tracksuits of its time. l. a. m. b. is always unexpected and fresh, often featuring bold patterns, bright colors and tribal influence. past collections, for example, have featured checkerboard, cheetah, and rasta patterns, though this season highlights zipper detail and oversized silhouettes.

The perfect look for a glam-rock princess, gwen’s line embodies hipster style paired with urban grunge. ms. stefani definitely brings her amazing personal style to this collection, and influences from her ska roots are almost always apparent. though gwen seems to have shifted her focus to her diffusion line, harajuku girls, l. a. m. b. ’s accessory line seems to be going strong. into high-quality leather goods with a little something extra? you’ll love l. a. m. b.

Favorite pieces

Product information: cinched blazer, dorset barcellon clutch, vail birdcage sandals, zip detail miniskirt – shopbop.

Inspired by l. a. m. b.

Product information: rachel pally bandage miniskirt, shopbop. patent oxford shoe-boot, newport news. victorian lace fullfoot tight, urban outfitters. twinkle zipper belt, shopbop. dolman sleeve knit top, forever 21.

House of Harlow 1960 by Nicole Richie

Nicole shows off her style in her own designs, wearing House of Harlow 1960 jewelry.

Like many of the lines on this list, house of harlow was named after a special someone–nicole’s daughter harlow winter kate madden. the line, which currently features jewelry and headbands with a 60′s feel coupled with a tribal vibe is set to expand, offering shoes and bags later this year. house of harlow 1960 embodies nicole’s bold style: the jewelry was made to layer and wear together. mixed media pieces, including enamel, leather, gold plate and resin create a collection that is interesting, eye-catching, and unique.

Why we love it

Though technically not a clothing line, nicole richie’s house of harlow 1960 accessory line deserves a mention on this list! nicole has embraced so many personalities over the years: from wild child party girl to celebutante bff to fashionista to mommy, things keep getting better and better for miss richie! nicole is one of those celebrities who always looks great, even if she’s wearing old jeans and a tank. part of her appeal? her love for accessories, of course! she piles on the bangles, loves on-the-head headbands, and rocks chunky statement rings like none other.

The real reason her collection rocks? it’s totally college-budget friendly with pieces starting at $20. i adore almost every piece in this line: the mix of geometric shapes, tribal styling, and a nod to vintage is perfection. if you’re a nicole fan like i am, make sure to look out for her contemporary clothing line winter kate, set to launch later this year!

Favorite pieces

Product information: cream leather garter bracelet, key cocktail ring, abalone stations necklace, gold plated sunburst cuff – shopbop.

Inspired by nicole and house of harlow

Product information: womens real straight jeans, gap. sunsets cliffs vest, hollister. chinese laundry belgium 1-morocco sandals, heels. com. braid wrap rhinestone bracelet, urban outfitters. jessica simpson teardrop stone cocktail ring, zappos. fitted scoop neck tee, james perse. rosary beaded necklace, forever 21.

What do you think? !

Do you have a favorite celebrity designer? do you own pieces from any of the lines i mentioned? are there any that i missed that you think deserve to be mentioned? which celebrity closet would you love to raid? let me know with your comments!

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Meryl Streep Gives Graduation Speech at Barnard

in Life | June 21st, 2010 2 Comments

Meryl streep has been nominated for 16 academy awards, and won two, over her brilliant acting career. she’s one of america’s greats. but it hasn’t gone to her head. above, we have streep giving the graduation speech last month at barnard (the women’s liberal arts college affiliated with columbia university). and what comes across is someone who doesn’ttake herself or acting too seriously. someone who still gets a little charmingly nervous speaking in front of crowds. and someone who recognizes that we globally €“ and women particularly €“ have major challenges to contend with. it’s worth a watch, along with one of my favorite commencement speeches: steve jobs at stanford, 2005.

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Sergio Bacelar

Very interesting speech that may touch deeply the soul of everyone. what is really acting or being? this can make you think. bravo!

Sara

Almost the exact same speech she gave at my college graduation, from the university of new hampshire, in 2003.

1 October 5th, 2010 at 1:58 pm

Lizzy

I think these are a cool idea but like any type of tattoo sometimes you over due it … but if i want a tattoo i make the commitment to it and that it actually has meaning behind it – why would you want something on your body (temporary or Real) if it has no meaning?

Lauren has a simple bracelet tattoo – but does it have meaning or is she just wearing it because everyone else is?

2 October 5th, 2010 at 2:10 pm

Monique

Real > fake. and i’m going to spend anywhere for $25 up for fake ink? ! don’t think so. designer temp. tattoos are so trendy it hurts. how uncool would somebody look sporting a tattoo one week, and it’s gone the next? all because it’s chanel…

Get the Real thing or nothing at all. with the money you spent fattening a designer’s pockets you could go to a local shop and get some Real artwork done.

3 October 5th, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Christina

I think the temporary tattoos are a great idea for people who want to make a statement without having to go through the pain of Real ink.

I’m not a big fan of the tribal tattoos (Real or temporary) but i think the jewlrey tattoos are adorable. i don’t think you neccessarily need to have a meaning to get a temporary tattoo. they are just a great way to express individuality (because honestly how many people do you expect to see wearing a temp. tattoo? ).

4 October 5th, 2010 at 2:23 pm

Kylie

I have to admit the idea does sound cool, but i am definitely not going to be wearing temporary tattoos or the Real tattoos because in my opinion i think they’re kind of tacky. i just want to stay away from them because they’re usually in black and it just adds a little bit of grunge to my look that i wouldn’t like. xoxo, kylie

5 October 5th, 2010 at 2:30 pm

Socialite14

I love the idea of a temporary tattoo so cool chanel is my favourite very cool ! ! ! !

6 October 5th, 2010 at 2:31 pm

Zephyr – cf editor

Monique – the tattoo prices were incorrectly listed in the article. they aren’t 25 dollars and up each – they come in packs – betsey johnson’s are 25 dollars and you get 95 tattoos, while chanel gives you 55 for $78. certainly still expensive but not exorbitantly so when you factor in how many you get for the money.

7 October 5th, 2010 at 3:16 pm

Anna

Love it. Real tattoos are not for me, i just hate the idea of having something inked on to me permanently. the temporary ones look like a lot of fun, without the commitment! !

8 October 5th, 2010 at 3:27 pm

Melanie

I actually like this idea! in general i find tattoos pretty unattractive, unless they’re particularly unique or beautiful. i would never get one myself because i know that i’m not going to be happy with it in a few months, years or whenever. Can’t say i’ll be rushing out to buy some of these, but in theory i like it!

9 October 5th, 2010 at 3:37 pm

Danielle

Are these the only designers who have temporary tattoos for sale?

10 October 5th, 2010 at 3:44 pm

Tessa

I love the idea. it’s like the nicer version of the childhood temporary tattoos. they can either be super cute or way too over the top. i would never get a Real tattoo but i have no aversion to these! thanks for the article!

11 October 5th, 2010 at 4:36 pm

Leigh

I like the idea of a temp tattoo especially if i’m wearing a particularly girly outfit that needs some edge, but is there anywhere else to get temp tattoos, that aren’t all designer brand?

12 October 5th, 2010 at 4:50 pm

Josie

I’ve always liked temporary tattoos. i love the look of a small tribal tattoo, however, i don’t think i’d ever get a Real one – chances are i’d tire of it far too quickly, and i just wouldn’t like to make that sort of commitment. these temporary ones are awsome for when you just want something special for a night out, or a trip to warmer weather or so.

I’d personally never by a designer one, but hopefully this will make temp tattoos so popular that they’ll be easier to find in cheaper stores too!

13 October 5th, 2010 at 4:56 pm

Kelsey johnson

I love these! while they may not carry heartfelt “meaning,” i think they’re beautiful, unexpected accessories. the tribal ones don’t go with my personal style, but i think the jewelry ones would be a fun way to change up my look.

I’ve been keeping an eye on them since ashley greene appeared on the cover of seventeen wearing a bird one by chanel.

The chanel ones are a little pricey, but i’ll look in to the betsey johnson options.

14 October 5th, 2010 at 5:17 pm

Cara

As if the stamping the sides of designer bags with logos were not sufficient, industrial fashion must now have human skin to brand, even temporarily? of course, not all the tattoos are obviously designer-linked, but many of them are.

Of course, i personally dislike all tattoos in all circumstances, but the designer branding causes me a new level of revulsion.

15 October 5th, 2010 at 5:54 pm

Lizzy

I’m with monique on the having a tat one week and not the next … i think this is great for the people who want to try tattoos out but i always tell people who are considering Real ink to not get something unless you have a reason/meaning… like some others mentioned above, they wouldn’t want to hate the Real tattoo after a month… you’d be like if you hated the temp because at least you can take that one off.

16 October 5th, 2010 at 6:19 pm

Amanda

I love the idea! and plenty of people get tattoos that don’t necessarily have any meaning but are there just to look pretty. the chanel ones are quite delicate and nice-looking and i can see wearing one from time to time.

To me, permanent tattoos are just not the best of ideas. temporary tattoos are a great way to explore body art on more safe ground and without any unnecessary pain, or, god forbid, without possibly ending up with a tattoo artist who doesn’t know what they’re doing.

17 October 5th, 2010 at 6:38 pm

Anne

I actually think designer temp. tattoos are a brilliant idea. while i’m not a huge fan of the tribal designs or having a brands logo displayed on my arm, think the jewelry design ones are adorable. they’re also a good idea if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of something more permanent… or, as in my case, if you have very conservative parents who oppose tattoos for religious reasons and have made it very clear what the consequences will be if you actually do get one. i will say, though, that i would much rather take the money i would spend on temp. tattoos and instead save up for an actual necklace or bracelet from the designer in question that i’ll be able to wear for again and again, instead of spending it on a product that only has limited utility.

18 October 5th, 2010 at 6:44 pm

Valeria

I love them! i want so badly one from chanel for my neck…

19 October 5th, 2010 at 7:07 pm

Christina

I just thought of another reason why these are a great idea. some companies do not allow for tattoos to be visible. so throw this on for a girl’s night out and then clean it off for work the next day!

20 October 5th, 2010 at 7:22 pm

Jess

The idea is coolbut way too pricey. my cousin and i still put on temp tattoosevery summereven though i’m 20 and she’s 16. it’s just a fun way to play with ideas of what you’d look like with a tat. but, i am not willing to fork out that much for something that’s not going to last when i can just go to the dollar store and get some for much cheaper…

21 October 5th, 2010 at 10:28 pm

Mstrendy

I have tattoos but this will be the only way i will ever get another one.

22 October 5th, 2010 at 10:46 pm

Lindsay

I saw some chic temporary tattoos at rue21 this weekend. i think i remember seeing some with chains and swallows, too.

23 October 6th, 2010 at 12:07 am

Amara

I love this! ! ! i Really want to get one. i would love to wear one.

24 October 6th, 2010 at 12:16 am

Cori

I don’t like it at all, but i don’t like regular tattoos either, so i might be biased

25 October 6th, 2010 at 12:26 am

Erica

I would probably only wear one if it was for a night out, cause those people wouldn’t know it was fake for the night. but in Reality, i wouldn’t spend money on these temporary tattoos just because they’re designer. plus, some of the selections i’ve seen aren’t appealing.

26 October 6th, 2010 at 11:42 am

Boo

Has everyone forgotten how gross these things look when they aren’t fully washed off and kinda faded?

That said i like seeing what a designer does when just faced with graphics and no silhouette or fabric.

27 October 6th, 2010 at 8:37 pm

Gracey

It’s a cool idea, but i don’t think i would pay $78 for something chanel that’s going to fade…maybe the betsey johnson ones thoughsince they are cheaper, even though there are less of them. i don’t know, i don’t think i would wear one just to school or something, but maybe some special occasion?

28 October 6th, 2010 at 11:34 pm

Rose

I think that these are a great idea and would certainly suit a lot of people. i know there are things that i would love to try out but am not willing to have on me permenantly, and this is a much easier way than drawing everything on in eyeliner! although (in my opinion) they aren’t the same as having a Real tattoo ( something that you love, that means something to you and that you have spent time developing and which becomes a part of who you are) they sound like a fun accessory for a friday or saturday night.

29 October 7th, 2010 at 3:13 am

Aish

Pass on this one

30 October 14th, 2010 at 11:51 pm

Karen

I love the idea of temp tatts. i’ve always liked the idea of having a Real tatt but i hate the idea of having it when i’m old (just personal view). i have been wearing some temp tatts from bodyart fashion that are just as great as the chanel ones but only $20 for about 50 designs and they last up to a week! ! i think i have seen them in sportsgirl too.

31 October 17th, 2010 at 6:29 pm

Tarynn

I think these are cool for a night out. it’s just a funky accessory. i might even consider them for something unexpected at my senior prom!

32 October 20th, 2010 at 2:12 am

Reese

I have to disagree with you lizzy-there is this misconception from tattoo shows that every tattoo you have to have needs a “special” meaning, like the death of a parent, or a best friend pact, etc. however, lots of people do get tattoos for *gasp* aesthetic purposes. as an artist, i love that i can translate my art onto my skin and that other artist can also put a twist on my idea. as an art collector in general, i find it amazing that i can not only hang art on my walls but carry it around with me as well. tattoos are art-and they don’t have to have a lofty meaning besides your pure enjoyment of them.

That being said, i think beyonce looks gorgeous with her fake spinal cord, and i know kat von d and temptu collaborated to make some Really cool temporary tattoos also. if you like the look why not go for it? it’s just like if you were playing with an eyeshadow one day-it’s an adornment. for a girl who doesn’t want to be committed to ink they are a way to add a pop of excitement to an outfit-and who doesn’t want to be a little intriguing for a night?