Tattoos Rival Society Fashion

 

Tattoos seem to have everyone going in conflicting directions.  Society’s sense of fashion is known to originate from the lower class imitating the wealthy upper caste such as famous celebrities on television, in the movies, and in the media limelight.  However tattoos conflict society's natural cycle and rival fashion, as we know it. 

 

While style trends stem from the upper class, high class society is also the reason fashion is fleeting.  There is an enduring urge among upper society to distinguish superiority through appearances. So just as the lower class fashion followers begin imitating “the in” fad of society, the trend fades in the shadow of the next emerging fashion.

 

However, tattoo trends are a bit of a phenomenon, challenging ever sense and meaning of fashion. Tattoos, an ancient primitive practice originating from uncivilized cultures, are a means of distinguishing one’s outward appearance, be it to conform with or to stand out from society; yet tattoos are labeled as perhaps the largest fashion affair of all time.

 

When it comes to defining fashion, the trend is for society’s lower class to mimic the upper class, unless however referring to the fad of tattoos. When defining the tattoo fashion trend, celebrities, professional athletes, and the rest of the upper societal echelon owe thanks to the prostitutes, bikers, prison mates, and circus freaks deemed substandard, after all these are the original tattoo trendsetters, they have mimicked their fading tattoo fashions after.

Female Celebrity Tattoos

 

These days, Hollywood's hemlines and heel heights are not the only female celebrity fashion trends adoring fans find fascinating.  Today, hot Hollywood trends include baby bumps, starvation diets, jail time, and the hottest trend by far is celebrity tattoos.

 

Female celebrity tattoos are greatly responsible for lifting the dirty, deviant stigma of tattoos and body piercings, with tattoos now the latest “must have” fashion accessory in Hollywood. 

 

Celebrity tattoo starlets Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox, Pamela Lee Anderson, Natalie Portman, and Scarlett Johansson are just a few of the many female celebrity icons redefining society’s tolerance of tattoos.

 

Megan Fox and Angelina Jolie are two tattoo addicted female celebrities that proudly stop to strike poses on the Red Carpet exposing their adorned eccentric bodies of ink.

 

Megan Fox, the 22 year-old Transformers star a.k.a. The Foxy Femme is well known for her nine tattoos on her body, which fans view this celebrity’s tattoos as adding to her beauty, making her look more wild and rough. Evidently so with 9.7 million voters of FHM magazine voted Fox the Sexiest Women of 2007.

 
There is no doubt the growing social acceptance of tattoos is the result of female celebrity tattoos; women in the midst of constant social media scrutiny, who assert their individuality by revealing they are celebrities with tattoos.

Celebrity Tattoos: Where they wear their ink…

 

For most people, there is a fascination with Hollywood and the dream of become one of those famous celebrities one day.   This fascination with the lives and fashions of these famous pop stars, supermodels, and actors/actresses of Hollywood has got us watching their every move. So naturally, as celebrities start appearing on the red carpet dressed in lavish Couture and surprisingly accessorized with permanent tattoo designs, it stirred the curiosity and intrigue of many.  People just wanted to know exactly where their famous friends actually wear their ink.

 

Here’s a look at some of the most popular tattoo body areas among female idolized celebrities and a few male celebrities as well, that dare to bare their ink.

 

Full Body Suit

In the past, the tattoo term “full body suit” excluded the neck, hands, and feet so the an individual could “cover-up” or go incognito wearing a suit or long dress when attending social functions. Today, a full body suit tattoo is just that – head to toe and all of that in between. Among those daring enough to sport the “suit” are tattoo fashion icons Kat Von D and Theo Kogan.

 

Neck Tattoos, once considered taboo among the majority of tattoo artists, have become more and more prevalent over the past few years.  The shifting of the social acceptance boundaries in tattooing is the result of the explosion in tattoo popularity.  Some of the beauties putting their necks out on the line include Alyssa Milano, Brittany Spears, supermodel James King, and musician Kelly Clarkson.

 

Ankle Tattoos are always increasing popular among supermodels. Many women prefer ankle tattoos because they can easily be shown or covered with just a quick change of clothing. Christy Turlington, Rebecca Romijn, Denise Richards, Christina Applegate, and Penelope Cruz are just a few names of lovely ladies decorated with ankle art.

 

Wrist Tattoos are another popular area chosen among the stars. A wrist tattoo can be easily hidden under a watch or decorative bracelet if need be. Lindsay Lohan, model Sara Spraker, Carmen Electra

 

Upper Arm Tattoos, specifically female armband tattoos have literally come around again in popularity.  In particular, Tribal Band tattoos have been increasingly in demand and more than likely have paid for a large number of artists’ Harleys parked in front of tattoo shops.  Pamela Anderson helped to trigger the “band wagon” with her sexy barbwire tat.

 

Breast Tattoos are popular and there is a difference between chest and breast tattoos.  Examples of breast tattoos are widely searched on the Internet.   But if you are looking for celebrity breast tattoos look to Teri Polo, Christina Ricci, and Rapper Eve.

 

Hip Tattoos are considered to be the most attractive and sensual tattoos among women.  Women often wear bikinis and low cut pants displaying their designs. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon, and Drew Barrymore are among the stylish with their “hip” tattoo designs.

 

Foot Tattoos or “Pedi-Souvenirs” are known to be popular among vacationers as permanent mementos of a great trip. Famous tootsies sporting tattoos included Carrie Otis, Kate Hudson, Charlize Theron, and all three of the Dixie Chicks.

 

Lower Back Tattoos

are at the top of the list for some of Hollywood’s leading ladies.  The lower back considered a very sensual, sexy place on a woman, is also one of the most versatile places to tattoo as it can be exposed on the beach, and covered in the office.  Lower back tattoos can be shared with a love partner and be a secret hidden from the rest of the world. Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria, Norah Jones and Lucy Liu are names of just a few of the fabulous famous with lower back tattoos.