This free tattoo design is phoenix, which is a mythical bird that dies in flames and is reborn from the ashes. In China, the phoenix is called Fenghuang, and is the second most-respected legendary creature (second to the dragon), mostly used to represent the empress. The phoenix is the leader of birds. In Japan, the phoenix is called hō-ō(kanji) or fushichō (Immortal Bird).
It is a little bit weird to get a phoenix tattoo on a man though.
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Sunday, September 30, 2007
Phoenix tattoo designs.
This free tattoo design is phoenix, which is a mythical bird that dies in flames and is reborn from the ashes. In China, the phoenix is called Fenghuang, and is the second most-respected legendary creature (second to the dragon), mostly used to represent the empress. The phoenix is the leader of birds. In Japan, the phoenix is called hō-ō(kanji) or fushichō (Immortal Bird).
It is a little bit weird to get a phoenix tattoo on a man though.
Read more about Phoenix tattoos and related tattoos.
It is a little bit weird to get a phoenix tattoo on a man though.
Read more about Phoenix tattoos and related tattoos.
Taichi dragon tattoo designs.
This free tattoo design is again about Chinese dragon. The unique thing is that this dragon twists its body to make a Taichi symbol. Taichi is understood to be the ideal of existence, infinite, or the principle that embodies all potential things including all possible time and space.
Read more about Taichi tattoos or Taiji tattoos and related tattoos.
Read more about Taichi tattoos or Taiji tattoos and related tattoos.
Taichi dragon tattoo designs.
This free tattoo design is again about Chinese dragon. The unique thing is that this dragon twists its body to make a Taichi symbol. Taichi is understood to be the ideal of existence, infinite, or the principle that embodies all potential things including all possible time and space.
Read more about Taichi tattoos or Taiji tattoos and related tattoos.
Read more about Taichi tattoos or Taiji tattoos and related tattoos.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Snake and warrior tattoo designs.
The female warrior in this free tattoo design is a valkyrie, who is minor female deity, who served Odin. The style of this body painting is following Boris Vallejo. He is a Peruvian painter, and works almost exclusively in the fantasy genres.
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Read more about Snake tattoos.
Snake and warrior tattoo designs.
The female warrior in this free tattoo design is a valkyrie, who is minor female deity, who served Odin. The style of this body painting is following Boris Vallejo. He is a Peruvian painter, and works almost exclusively in the fantasy genres.
Read more about Snake tattoos.
Read more about Snake tattoos.
Gold fish tattoo designs.
The theme of this free tattoo design is about a gold fish swimming a girl's shoulder. I love the tail and fins of this fish!
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Gold fish tattoo designs.
The theme of this free tattoo design is about a gold fish swimming a girl's shoulder. I love the tail and fins of this fish!
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Read more about Gold fish tattoos.
Gucci Shades
As hard as I try, I can't seem to get over my love for the giant plastic framed shades. Everytime when I think I've found the perfect pair that would last me a lifetime, I find a new pair that is more perfect than the last. And the thing is, they're all basically huge shades with plastic frames!
So I am perfectly aware that this will probably not be the last time I utter this sentence, but I swear this time I've found the perfect giant plastic shades. Wandering aimlessly around the department store, I glanced over at the shades selection they just popped out from amongst the rows of oddly shaped new trendy shades that I doubt would look flattering on me. It was almost like in those cartoons when the character finally finds the item they've been looking for and the item just shines in the distant and music comes up and the world is perfect again. These Gucci shades are perfectly rounded and the nose support is just right that the bottom of the frames do not touch your cheeks (I have to admit, my current one does touch the cheek). And they look fabulous on. They are just brilliant in its simplicity and elegant shape. It comes in brown and black, but somehow I prefer the brown, thinking its more chic and not quite so dark. Plus, since I already have black plastic frames....brown plastic frames would be a variation. 
My current huge plastic framed shades are from Dior, and don't get me wrong, I still love it to bits. I especially love the Dior "D" on the side with the pretty flower detail on the edges. And it looks great. But I'm sure all of you will agree that they are very different from the Gucci pair......so it is a different kind of perfect. OR maybe the trend for huge plastic frames has evolved over seasons and I have not even noticed but just blindly followed to my liking. Wow, now even I am slightly confused with my logic. Whichever way, those Gucci are just soooo beautiful!
Incidentally, I would like to mention that I also tried on these pair from DVB, just because its from DVB and I wanted to see what they were like. The shape and design is actually quite nice. Only thing is, they are so black that I felt blind in it. I guess thats what celebs need for maximum coverage from the paparazzi?
Image Source: Otticanet
So I am perfectly aware that this will probably not be the last time I utter this sentence, but I swear this time I've found the perfect giant plastic shades. Wandering aimlessly around the department store, I glanced over at the shades selection they just popped out from amongst the rows of oddly shaped new trendy shades that I doubt would look flattering on me. It was almost like in those cartoons when the character finally finds the item they've been looking for and the item just shines in the distant and music comes up and the world is perfect again. These Gucci shades are perfectly rounded and the nose support is just right that the bottom of the frames do not touch your cheeks (I have to admit, my current one does touch the cheek). And they look fabulous on. They are just brilliant in its simplicity and elegant shape. It comes in brown and black, but somehow I prefer the brown, thinking its more chic and not quite so dark. Plus, since I already have black plastic frames....brown plastic frames would be a variation. 
My current huge plastic framed shades are from Dior, and don't get me wrong, I still love it to bits. I especially love the Dior "D" on the side with the pretty flower detail on the edges. And it looks great. But I'm sure all of you will agree that they are very different from the Gucci pair......so it is a different kind of perfect. OR maybe the trend for huge plastic frames has evolved over seasons and I have not even noticed but just blindly followed to my liking. Wow, now even I am slightly confused with my logic. Whichever way, those Gucci are just soooo beautiful!
Incidentally, I would like to mention that I also tried on these pair from DVB, just because its from DVB and I wanted to see what they were like. The shape and design is actually quite nice. Only thing is, they are so black that I felt blind in it. I guess thats what celebs need for maximum coverage from the paparazzi?Image Source: Otticanet
Friday, September 28, 2007
Sun tattoo designs.
This free tattoo design is a sun totem. A sun with a mustache is kind of interesting and with eyes similar to "Eye of Providence". The rays of light make it feel like an old tribal symbol from ancient times.
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Sun tattoo designs.
This free tattoo design is a sun totem. A sun with a mustache is kind of interesting and with eyes similar to "Eye of Providence". The rays of light make it feel like an old tribal symbol from ancient times.
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Read more about sun tattoos.
Skull tattoo designs.
A skull with angel wings. This artist likes to make his tattoo design look angry. Also, this skull must be a pirate when he is alive-look at his eyes.
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Skull tattoo designs.
A skull with angel wings. This artist likes to make his tattoo design look angry. Also, this skull must be a pirate when he is alive-look at his eyes.
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Read more about skull tattoos.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Buddha tattoo design.
This free tattoo design is a Buddha head. Of course, it is Chinese style. Dont know whether you guys notice, the artist wants to make it look like bronze statue. To achieve this, the natural human skin color is kept appropriately.
Read more about Buddha tattoos and related tattoos.
Read more about Buddha tattoos and related tattoos.
Buddha tattoo design.
This free tattoo design is a Buddha head. Of course, it is Chinese style. Dont know whether you guys notice, the artist wants to make it look like bronze statue. To achieve this, the natural human skin color is kept appropriately.
Read more about Buddha tattoos and related tattoos.
Read more about Buddha tattoos and related tattoos.
Girl and Angel hybrid tattoo design.
This free tattoo design is a hybrid. The girl is from Luis Royo who is a Spanish artist, known for his darkly sensual paintings of women and mechanical life forms. The wings are from angels.
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Read more about Angel tattoos and Luis Royo.
Girl and Angel hybrid tattoo design.
This free tattoo design is a hybrid. The girl is from Luis Royo who is a Spanish artist, known for his darkly sensual paintings of women and mechanical life forms. The wings are from angels.
Read more about Angel tattoos and Luis Royo.
Read more about Angel tattoos and Luis Royo.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Chinese dragon tattoo designs.
This free tattoo design is about Chinese dragon. The Chinese dragon is a mythical, long, scaled, snake-like creature with four claws, in contrast to the Western dragon which stands on four legs and which is usually portrayed as evil, it has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in folklore and art.
Chinese dragon is very common tattoo design. However, this one has its own style. Look at how angry it looks- it is on fire!!
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Chinese dragon is very common tattoo design. However, this one has its own style. Look at how angry it looks- it is on fire!!
Read more about Chinese dragon tattoos and and related tattoos.
Chinese dragon tattoo designs.
This free tattoo design is about Chinese dragon. The Chinese dragon is a mythical, long, scaled, snake-like creature with four claws, in contrast to the Western dragon which stands on four legs and which is usually portrayed as evil, it has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in folklore and art.
Chinese dragon is very common tattoo design. However, this one has its own style. Look at how angry it looks- it is on fire!!
Read more about Chinese dragon tattoos and and related tattoos.
Chinese dragon is very common tattoo design. However, this one has its own style. Look at how angry it looks- it is on fire!!
Read more about Chinese dragon tattoos and and related tattoos.
Milan Fashion Week SS08 Wrapup II
Sorry this post is late! I spent the last many hours getting to Chicago (first time here!) and am now jet-lagged (slept too much on the planes.) Thank goodness for the new runway photos -this season's Milan shows are definitely more exciting than last season's shows!
Prada
Wow. After last season's collection of heavy artificial materials, this season's sheer, flowy clothes is a great change. The first thing I loved was the dark, moody makeup. The makeup theme -dark eyes and light lips -is made moody and not sexed-up. Miuccia shot for 'fantasy'. And it IS fantasy. Even if it's not dramatic fantasy like Dior haute couture or Alexander McQueen shows, the clothes here are Prada's signature, understated and not-for-everyone sort of fantasy.
See the silk dress on the right -it's amazing how Miuccia managed to combine those peacock-ish colours and still make the dress look pretty and not tacky. 
I LOVE that dress on the right with the fairy print. It's so elegant and feminine with a cute, pretty edge.
It's so refreshing to see Prada's intellectual, artisitc clothes not looking like it's usual, boxy self. However, I'm not sure how good they'll look on the consumers or who would actually buy crazy coloured pants (like the one on the left.)Alessandro Dell'Acqua
While Dell'Acqua's collections have never been as fashion-foward as Prada's, the clothes are always great to see how he mixes his new inspirations with last runway collections' trends.
OK, so the first few outfits of underwear are pretty bad, but I do really like his cocktail dresses. (I have a thing for these fake strapless dresses. They're just so much more practical, modest and comfortable than the usual strapless dress, don't you think?) 
I'm not sure how commercial these Japanese-inspired skirts/ dresses will be, but do note the wasit-clinching trend. Ooh, and look at the dress on Du Juan (left,) doesn't it look like flowers are growing on her (and tastefully covering up her private parts?) Marni
Marni is a brand that I see people wear around a lot. It's so distinctive you really can't miss it. Whenever I see Marni clothes in real life, I've always been so bombarded with the prints and crafty accessories that it didn't occur to me that Marni's clothes are now less nature-like than a few years ago until I read the reviews on the SS08 collections. And even though the crafty necklaces are still there, the clothes now really do seem more modern and wearable.
The dress on the left is one of my favourites from this Marni collection. It's artistic without being too over-the-top. And that dress on Lily Donaldson (right) -it actually looks somewhat classic and sleek, something that is not very Marni-like.
The patent leather bags and skirts are still there, but this time paired with brighter colours.
Perhaps it's an attempt to try out new silhouettes, but some of the clothes like the dress on the right was so different from Marni's usual clothes that I can't quite appreciate it on the Marni runway yet.Image credit: www.style.com
Chinese characters tattoo design.
This free tattoo is one of the designs of Chinese characters. This kind of characters are called "Small Seal Script". It can be traced back to ancient China, 220 BC. What they say in this tattoo is that: Success is not by chance.
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Chinese characters tattoo design.
This free tattoo is one of the designs of Chinese characters. This kind of characters are called "Small Seal Script". It can be traced back to ancient China, 220 BC. What they say in this tattoo is that: Success is not by chance.
Read more on Chinese tattoos.
Read more on Chinese tattoos.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tribal tattoo designs.
This free tattoo design is integrated with the totems of Maori in New Zealand, snake totems of the Taiwan natives, and the aesthetic sense about lines and figures of the artist.
This arm tattoo design, it certainly does not represent any nationality. It is only about ancient totem. The ancient totems always make you look so manly:)
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This arm tattoo design, it certainly does not represent any nationality. It is only about ancient totem. The ancient totems always make you look so manly:)
Read more about Tribal tattoos and related tattoos.
Tribal tattoo designs.
This free tattoo design is integrated with the totems of Maori in New Zealand, snake totems of the Taiwan natives, and the aesthetic sense about lines and figures of the artist.
This arm tattoo design, it certainly does not represent any nationality. It is only about ancient totem. The ancient totems always make you look so manly:)
Read more about Tribal tattoos and related tattoos.
This arm tattoo design, it certainly does not represent any nationality. It is only about ancient totem. The ancient totems always make you look so manly:)
Read more about Tribal tattoos and related tattoos.
Scared eye design of tattoo.
This free tattoo design is called "scared eye", and it is the badge of the studio. Staring at this work, it kinda makes you uncomfortable because that eye is so real!
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Read more eyes tattoo designs.
Scared eye design of tattoo.
This free tattoo design is called "scared eye", and it is the badge of the studio. Staring at this work, it kinda makes you uncomfortable because that eye is so real!
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Read more eyes tattoo designs.
Free tattoo designs-12 faces Bodhi
The artist designed this free tattoo to be like stone sculpture. The head ornaments is to increase exquisiteness.
The Bodhi here is Avalokiteśvara ( "Lord who looks down") is the bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Avalokiteśvara is also referred to as "Holder of the Lotus".
Read more Buddha tattoos and related tattoos.
The Bodhi here is Avalokiteśvara ( "Lord who looks down") is the bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Avalokiteśvara is also referred to as "Holder of the Lotus".
Read more Buddha tattoos and related tattoos.
Free tattoo designs-12 faces Bodhi
The artist designed this free tattoo to be like stone sculpture. The head ornaments is to increase exquisiteness.
The Bodhi here is Avalokiteśvara ( "Lord who looks down") is the bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Avalokiteśvara is also referred to as "Holder of the Lotus".
Read more Buddha tattoos and related tattoos.
The Bodhi here is Avalokiteśvara ( "Lord who looks down") is the bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Avalokiteśvara is also referred to as "Holder of the Lotus".
Read more Buddha tattoos and related tattoos.
Milan Fashion Week SS08 Wrapup I
And we are off to Milan! Sigh, it seems just like yesterday I was walking along via Della Spiga, passing by the huge Armani building and breathing it all in. Anyways, back to the runway. Lets start with the most Italian of them all......
Gorgio Armani
Inspired by the languid sensual summers of Southern Italy, this collection had a much more relaxing and casual touch than Armani's usual sleek, sharp and sexy silhouette. And about time too! I was getting bored of using the same adjectives every season to describe Armani.
I am usually not one for gypsy looking shorts, but I am loving these. Armani upgrades them with the shiny material and the subtle tailoring, making them look feminine and elegant while still being very relaxing and comfortable. They appear to be very versatile too, looking great with equally relaxing looking tops, loose and fitted jackets. I want one of these next season!
Then there were the dresses. Or shorts integrated into looking like dresses (left and right above). He keeps with the theme by using these light flowing fabric further enhanced by its texturized print.
More into the evening, we have these creations. Armani's pairing of the sequence top with the flowing floral skirt is just genius.
Something a little more typical of Armani, the evening wear. I simply LOVE all of these, especially the gold one on the right that was the finale. Simply beautiful. Oh and it looks like I'm going to have to invest in light shawls next season too!
Burberry Prorsum
Christopher Bailey never ceases to amaze me with his collections that are always refreshing but still oh-so-Burberry. This season, the theme was the Luxury Warrior, I have no idea what the means but it looks to me that it involves feminine ruched up materials paired with rocker chic studded elements.
Personally I don't really like the look of these ruched up material. It looks like bunched up muscles....maybe I've been seeing too much Body Worlds.....But I DO like the whole long jacket over a dress and cinched together with a studded belt look. Very cool. And I LOVE the checkered patterns. Definitely more refreshing than the usual Burberry print.
Without the jacket, those studded belts look just as cool. I especially love the black bubble dress with the black blazer and belt underneath (right) look. Oh and I'm not too fond of that feathery looking pencil skirt (left), looks scary.....
More trenches. LOVE LOVE LOVE that updated trench (left). Looks soooo awesome. And middle outfit with the black trench and the big patent black bag looks soo chic as well. And the purple outfit (right) perfectly illustrates Bailey's mixing of lux materials.
More vibrantly there are these hot pink and blue looks. I especially love the sky blue on sapphire blue combo (middle). Its soo sharp. And that gray dress is just beeeeeeautiful.... so feminine and delicate with a bit of edge from that belt. Perhaps that is what Bailey means by luxury warrior?
Either way, one thing I'm sure you'll all agree with. Next season, the studded belt is THE accessory to have. And from the variety of ways Bailey has shown us how to wear it on this runway, I'd say its a prime investment!
Image Source: Elle.com
Gorgio Armani
Inspired by the languid sensual summers of Southern Italy, this collection had a much more relaxing and casual touch than Armani's usual sleek, sharp and sexy silhouette. And about time too! I was getting bored of using the same adjectives every season to describe Armani.
I am usually not one for gypsy looking shorts, but I am loving these. Armani upgrades them with the shiny material and the subtle tailoring, making them look feminine and elegant while still being very relaxing and comfortable. They appear to be very versatile too, looking great with equally relaxing looking tops, loose and fitted jackets. I want one of these next season!
Then there were the dresses. Or shorts integrated into looking like dresses (left and right above). He keeps with the theme by using these light flowing fabric further enhanced by its texturized print.
More into the evening, we have these creations. Armani's pairing of the sequence top with the flowing floral skirt is just genius.
Something a little more typical of Armani, the evening wear. I simply LOVE all of these, especially the gold one on the right that was the finale. Simply beautiful. Oh and it looks like I'm going to have to invest in light shawls next season too!Burberry Prorsum
Christopher Bailey never ceases to amaze me with his collections that are always refreshing but still oh-so-Burberry. This season, the theme was the Luxury Warrior, I have no idea what the means but it looks to me that it involves feminine ruched up materials paired with rocker chic studded elements.
Personally I don't really like the look of these ruched up material. It looks like bunched up muscles....maybe I've been seeing too much Body Worlds.....But I DO like the whole long jacket over a dress and cinched together with a studded belt look. Very cool. And I LOVE the checkered patterns. Definitely more refreshing than the usual Burberry print.
Without the jacket, those studded belts look just as cool. I especially love the black bubble dress with the black blazer and belt underneath (right) look. Oh and I'm not too fond of that feathery looking pencil skirt (left), looks scary.....
More trenches. LOVE LOVE LOVE that updated trench (left). Looks soooo awesome. And middle outfit with the black trench and the big patent black bag looks soo chic as well. And the purple outfit (right) perfectly illustrates Bailey's mixing of lux materials.
More vibrantly there are these hot pink and blue looks. I especially love the sky blue on sapphire blue combo (middle). Its soo sharp. And that gray dress is just beeeeeeautiful.... so feminine and delicate with a bit of edge from that belt. Perhaps that is what Bailey means by luxury warrior?
Either way, one thing I'm sure you'll all agree with. Next season, the studded belt is THE accessory to have. And from the variety of ways Bailey has shown us how to wear it on this runway, I'd say its a prime investment!Image Source: Elle.com
Monday, September 24, 2007
Door god tattoo design.
This free tattoo design is about door god. A door god is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., believed to keep evil spirits from entering. The door gods usually come in pairs, facing each other; it is considered bad luck to place the figures back-to-back.
The artist did an excellent job. The client is also big enough to put this tattoo on his body :).
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The artist did an excellent job. The client is also big enough to put this tattoo on his body :).
See more god tattoos and related tattoos.
Door god tattoo design.
This free tattoo design is about door god. A door god is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., believed to keep evil spirits from entering. The door gods usually come in pairs, facing each other; it is considered bad luck to place the figures back-to-back.
The artist did an excellent job. The client is also big enough to put this tattoo on his body :).
See more god tattoos and related tattoos.
The artist did an excellent job. The client is also big enough to put this tattoo on his body :).
See more god tattoos and related tattoos.
Dragon tattoo design.
This free tattoo design is called "dragon of quiet creek". It feels like clouds floating in the sky, and a Chinese dragon is hidden in it. This work and this person surprisingly match. The artist and client have an amazing interaction.
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Read more about dragon tattoos and related tattoos.
Dragon tattoo design.
This free tattoo design is called "dragon of quiet creek". It feels like clouds floating in the sky, and a Chinese dragon is hidden in it. This work and this person surprisingly match. The artist and client have an amazing interaction.
Read more about dragon tattoos and related tattoos.
Read more about dragon tattoos and related tattoos.
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