Brad Pitt was spotted at Los Angeles International airport wearing a necklace with diamond pendant that was given as a gift from his partner Angelina Jolie.
What special about this pendant is that it pertains a microscopic love message.
Click here to view the photos.
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Virginia's Flowers Forecast Spring
This is a quick one for Monday morning, on the last day of February, with spring looming just around the corner. Here's one of Virginia's tattoos:
Virginia is a long-time reader and fan of Tattoosday who I have met on anumber of occasions. This is the first piece she has shared with us.
This floral tattoo is at the top of her right shoulder and was done by Craig Rodriguez at Hand of Glory in Brooklyn.
She explains further, "We are all hoping for an early spring. Daffodils and forget-me-nots. It is a memorial tattoo. I always bring yellow flowers to the cemetery when I honor my family members."
Work from Hand of Glory has appeared previously here on Tattoosday. A piece of Craig's was featured here.
Amen to the early spring! Thanks to Virginia for sharing this lovely tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Virginia is a long-time reader and fan of Tattoosday who I have met on anumber of occasions. This is the first piece she has shared with us.
This floral tattoo is at the top of her right shoulder and was done by Craig Rodriguez at Hand of Glory in Brooklyn.
She explains further, "We are all hoping for an early spring. Daffodils and forget-me-nots. It is a memorial tattoo. I always bring yellow flowers to the cemetery when I honor my family members."
Work from Hand of Glory has appeared previously here on Tattoosday. A piece of Craig's was featured here.
Amen to the early spring! Thanks to Virginia for sharing this lovely tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Mark's Tattoo is Bound by Faith
I met Mark in Penn Station on Friday, as I was passing through the New Jersey Transit waiting area. It was a rainy, unseasonably warm day, so I spotted his tattoos easily, as he sat in a short sleeve shirt waiting for his train.
Mark has six tattoos in all, and he shared this one on his left forearm:
There's a lot going on here, in this tattoo which was completed in two sittings.
In essence, this is a religious tattoo, which Mark considers an expression of his Christian faith.
The base of the tattoo may look familiar, as it resembles the caduceus, which is now a symbol of the medical profession.
Mark has six tattoos in all, and he shared this one on his left forearm:
There's a lot going on here, in this tattoo which was completed in two sittings.
In essence, this is a religious tattoo, which Mark considers an expression of his Christian faith.
The base of the tattoo may look familiar, as it resembles the caduceus, which is now a symbol of the medical profession.
However, Mark explained that this symbol was originally attributed to the cult of Mithraism that existed in Rome in the first to fourth centuries, before the city became the center of Christianity. The caduceus was originally attributed to the Roman god Mercury, and the symbol also important to the god Mithras. The Vatican in Rome is built over the remnants of Mithraism and Mark bears this symbol that represents that which Christianity replaced.
At the base of the tattoo are the letters "XIVI". This is the Roman numeral for "17". Again, there is more to this than meets the eye. Many may think that the number 17 in Roman numerals is written differently, as XVII. However, Mark explained that this reversal of letters is intentional. According to wikipedia, "In Italian culture, the number 17 is considered unlucky. When viewed as the Roman numeral, XVII, it is then changed anagramatically to VIXI, which in the Latin language it translates to "I have lived", the perfect implying "My life is over." (c.f. "Vixerunt", Cicero's famous announcement of an execution.)". It is this "I have lived" phrase that resonates most with Mark, who told me that the "XIVI" number is often seen on gravestones.
And finally, the word "SINNER," which runs vertically down the caduceus, is the belief that "we are all sinners". Again, this ties in deeply to Mark's faith.
The piece was tattooed by Matt Pope at Another Tat2 Shop in South Amboy, New Jersey.
Thanks to Mark for sharing this cool tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Angelina Jolie is in second place for Hollywood bombshell
Marilyn Monroe is the winner for Hollywood bombshell of all time. Second place goes to Angelina Jolie and third place goes to Scarlett Johansson according to Daily Express.
The poll was conducted by US film industry cable network Reelz.
Source
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Tattoosday Weekend Recap
I just wanted to share some interesting tidbits that have come my way over the last few weeks:
First, someone has been sharing links in the comments section anonymously on several recent posts. As is my custom, I only approve comments if they are related to the post in question. Nonetheless, the links point to a YouTube channel for Sullen TV. I thought I'd share one here, which features the artist Nikko Hurtado, and interested parties can explore their YouTube channel here.
Visit the Man Eater Facebook page for a taste of Erica Rivera's writing.
First, someone has been sharing links in the comments section anonymously on several recent posts. As is my custom, I only approve comments if they are related to the post in question. Nonetheless, the links point to a YouTube channel for Sullen TV. I thought I'd share one here, which features the artist Nikko Hurtado, and interested parties can explore their YouTube channel here.
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The other day I came across a cool site called FreshTrends.com that has a really nice collection of body jewelry, a lot of which would look great with a new tattoo. It's definitely worth a look!
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Last June, I featured this tattoo by artist Scott Campbell. I was recently told about this short film on the site Nowness.Be sure to check it out!
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And finally, we're about a month away from April, and our third annual installment of the Tattooed Poets Project. I wanted to give a shout-out to one of last year's poets, Erica Rivera, whose tattoo was featured here. Her new book Maneater is available on Amazon:
Visit the Man Eater Facebook page for a taste of Erica Rivera's writing.
Repost: The World is Full of Kings and Queens
In lieu of something new, something borrowed, or something blue, I am offering up a post from three years ago, in Tattoosday's infancy, from January 2008:
I've been relying heavily on Tattoos I Know since the end of summer, but today, in the chill of January, I spotted a cool tattoo on a stranger and added him to the Tattoosday gallery:
It was in the mid-30's when I asked Frank about his tattoo. He gladly offered up his newest piece, this playing card queen.
Frank is heavily-inked. He briefly flashed a leg and an arm covered with tattoos. But we stuck with this one. This particular piece, his newest, was done by Mike Profetto at Designs by Michael Angelo in Brooklyn.
When I asked him why he had this queen of hearts, he said it only made sense to complement the king of diamonds on the right side of his neck:
Incidentally, that's a spider on the back of his neck, between the two royal tattoos.
The queen, being the newer piece, is much brighter and crisper.
Frank is the first Tattoosday subject to offer up side neck pieces. He gave me his contact information, so I hope to feature Frank's work again in the future, with more detail about his tattoos, and the stories behind them.
Thanks again Frank!
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February 26, 2011: Alas, we never heard from Frank again....
I've been relying heavily on Tattoos I Know since the end of summer, but today, in the chill of January, I spotted a cool tattoo on a stranger and added him to the Tattoosday gallery:
It was in the mid-30's when I asked Frank about his tattoo. He gladly offered up his newest piece, this playing card queen.
Frank is heavily-inked. He briefly flashed a leg and an arm covered with tattoos. But we stuck with this one. This particular piece, his newest, was done by Mike Profetto at Designs by Michael Angelo in Brooklyn.
When I asked him why he had this queen of hearts, he said it only made sense to complement the king of diamonds on the right side of his neck:
Incidentally, that's a spider on the back of his neck, between the two royal tattoos.
The queen, being the newer piece, is much brighter and crisper.
Frank is the first Tattoosday subject to offer up side neck pieces. He gave me his contact information, so I hope to feature Frank's work again in the future, with more detail about his tattoos, and the stories behind them.
Thanks again Frank!
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February 26, 2011: Alas, we never heard from Frank again....
Friday, February 25, 2011
Richard Hammond would love Angelina Jolie to be guest on Top Gear
Richard Hammond would want to have Angelina Jolie to be as a guest on Top Gear but he will be nervous in front of her.
He said, "I'd like to see Angelina Jolie just because she's lovely - I'd be really embarrassed, I'd be terrible, I'd just be hiding all the time."
"I'd be sick with nerves because she's really beautiful and I'd be scared."
Source
Lost and Found: Toni's Cameo
I'm calling this a "lost and found" post because it features a tattoo that was a buried treasure in my e-mail archives. I was sitting on my living room couch when the existence of the photo surfaced in my head. "Whatever happened to that e-mail?" I asked myself and, after a brief search I found it. So, let me explain....
At the end of November, my wife Melanie received an e-mail from someone she met through her job. She often encounters people with tattoos and, if the work is interesting, and the subject arises, she will act as an ambassador to Tattoosday.
Toni is one such person who checked out the site, took pictures of her tattoo, and sent them to Melanie. She showed me the photos and promptly forwarded me the e-mail, which then sat for a spell in my in box before I inadvertently filed it away until I recalled it two months later.
So, without further ado, here is Toni's tattoo:
Not only did Toni send along this picture of the small cameo tattoo on her wrist, she sent along a healthy story to accompany the piece. We'll let her tell us about it in her own words:
My mother passed away six years ago on 11/17/2004. For a long time I wanted to get a tattoo in memory of her without doing the RIP MOM thing I’ve seen so many times before. I think it’s nice, but it is not my style. A little over two years ago my sister and I were going out with some friends for dinner and my sister was wearing this very Victorian-style blouse. Pinned to the front collar of the blouse was a cameo that has been in my family for many years. It was passed down from my Grandmother to my mother and now to my sister. As soon as I glanced at it, it hit me! I will get a tattoo of this Cameo and then realized it would not only be for my mom. My mother, my sister, and I are obsessed with the Victorian era! We love everything Victorian. My grandmother loved the Victorian times as well.So I decided to bring the cameo with me to Twin Moon Tattoo shop [in Floral Park, Long Island] and had the artist Cindy sketch the cameo ... I love this tattoo so much, not only because it represents an era that I love but it also represents the three most important women in my life: my Grandmother, my Mother, & my sister! [Cindy] thought it was a little strange that I wanted it just below the inside wrist of my right arm and suggested I put it on the back of my neck or make it really big and put it in the middle of my back. I had explained the meaning behind the tattoo and how important it was for me that I see it everyday....That being said, she agreed and sketched it the actual size of the cameo and tattooed it on the inside of my arm right below the wrist.
Thanks to Toni for sending along the photo and the story behind it to Melanie, and for consenting to share her lovely cameo tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Angelina Jolie going to give a special diamond pendant for Brad
Angelina Jolie has a special gift for her partner, Brad Pitt.
She has asked London-based jeweller Robert Procop to make a diamond pendant for him and it will cost a six-figure amount.
It is engraved with a microscopic love message.
Procop said, ‘I can’t tell you what it says, and you would need a microscope to read it.'
Source
Angelina Jolie wants to have big cosmetic surgery
Angelina Jolie is concern about her looks. Eventhough she is beautiful but as she grows older, her looks is getting deteriorating.
An insider blurts to The National Enquirer, “Angelina is freaked out. She’s convinced that she’s losing her looks, and she will take drastic measures ASAP.” Those measures? Major plastic surgery!"
“She also wants to smooth out the creases in her neck, and she intends to get fat grafts to fill in age lines and plump up her face. To finish off her makeover, Angie wants upper eyelid surgery to lift her droopy eyelids.”
Source
Cat's Hands-ome Tattoos
I met Cat earlier this week at Borders, which has been the go-to locale for inkspotting during a very sparse winter.
He has fifteen tattoos, but we discussed the two I noticed, on the tops of his hands:
The tattoos are variations on Celtic pagan designs that he modified to make his own.
The right hand represents the chalice of the goddess, who represents expressiveness and creativity. Wiccan principles acknowledge that the goddess is the source of all expression.
Cat's other hand is decorated with a Celtic triquetra. The three markings around the design are letters drawn in the Theban script, each corresponding to the first initials of his three children.
Cat says that these, as well as his other tattoos, were inked by Neo at Village Moon Tattoos in Jackson Heights, in the borough of Queens.
Readers interested in these tattoos may also be interested in checking out our old friend Livia Indica's site NeoPagan Ink.
Thanks kindly to Cat for sharing his tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
He has fifteen tattoos, but we discussed the two I noticed, on the tops of his hands:
The tattoos are variations on Celtic pagan designs that he modified to make his own.
The right hand represents the chalice of the goddess, who represents expressiveness and creativity. Wiccan principles acknowledge that the goddess is the source of all expression.
Cat's other hand is decorated with a Celtic triquetra. The three markings around the design are letters drawn in the Theban script, each corresponding to the first initials of his three children.
Cat says that these, as well as his other tattoos, were inked by Neo at Village Moon Tattoos in Jackson Heights, in the borough of Queens.
Readers interested in these tattoos may also be interested in checking out our old friend Livia Indica's site NeoPagan Ink.
Thanks kindly to Cat for sharing his tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Frank's Laserbeak Tattoo Transforms His Flesh
I met Frank in the Penn Plaza Borders yesterday and stopped to ask him about his tattoos.
"How many do you have?" I asked and he responded vaguely "a lot". That generally means at least a dozen, if not more, and he offered up this two-part tattoo, from his right arm:
This is a Transformer. More specifically, "Laserbeak," a Transformer that does reconnaissance.
This is one of the first tattoos that Frank got and, as one would expect, he had this done because he likes Transformers.
He credited the tattoo to Cort Bengston at Cort's Royal Ink Tattoo Studio in Patchogue, New York.
Thanks to Frank for sharing these cool tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
"How many do you have?" I asked and he responded vaguely "a lot". That generally means at least a dozen, if not more, and he offered up this two-part tattoo, from his right arm:
This is a Transformer. More specifically, "Laserbeak," a Transformer that does reconnaissance.
This is one of the first tattoos that Frank got and, as one would expect, he had this done because he likes Transformers.
He credited the tattoo to Cort Bengston at Cort's Royal Ink Tattoo Studio in Patchogue, New York.
Thanks to Frank for sharing these cool tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sal's Tattoo Takes Wing
Today's tattoo comes to us courtesy of Sal, who is making his third appearance on Tattoosday. We first met him in 2008 when he shared this Guns N Roses tattoo, and then again, in 2009 with this quote, inked on his forearm.
Both times I ran into Sal at the video store where he works in Brooklyn Heights. He alerted me to the fact that he had new ink, so I just had to stop by and see in person:
The collage might not bring out the finer details as seen in a closer view:
The bird is an American Robin. Why this particular bird? Sal explains: "Robins mean a lot to me - not just for their beauty, but for their meaning of hope and new beginnings".
The tattoo artist is the phenomenal Mark Harada at East Side Ink in Manhattan. Work from Mark and other East Side Ink artists has appeared previously on our site here.
Thanks again to Sal for sharing his awesome new tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Both times I ran into Sal at the video store where he works in Brooklyn Heights. He alerted me to the fact that he had new ink, so I just had to stop by and see in person:
The collage might not bring out the finer details as seen in a closer view:
The bird is an American Robin. Why this particular bird? Sal explains: "Robins mean a lot to me - not just for their beauty, but for their meaning of hope and new beginnings".
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| American Robin -- Humber Bay Park (East) (Toronto, Canada) -- 2005, by en:User:Mdf |
The tattoo artist is the phenomenal Mark Harada at East Side Ink in Manhattan. Work from Mark and other East Side Ink artists has appeared previously on our site here.
Thanks again to Sal for sharing his awesome new tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Brad Pitt's parents will be staying with him
Brad Pitt's parents will be able to see their grandchildren often soon since they will be staying together.
They will move from Springfield, Missouri to their new lavish pad.
One source says:
"The whole family is going to move there as soon as the renovations are done. At the moment they have six nannies – one for each of the kids – and the plan is to get rid of the helpers and rely on Bill and Jane."
Source
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Jenni “JWOWW” Farley thought Angelina Jolie was engaged
Jenni “JWOWW” Farley thought Angelina Jolie was engaged when former ‘Jersey Shore’ star Angelina Pivarnick announced her engagement. She was confused, partly the same name Angelina.
Source
Olivia Wilde will not act in 'Tomb Raider' sequel
Olivia Wilde, who acted in 'Tron: Legacy' was in talks to play Lara Croft in 'Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life' but looks like she will not be acting in that movie after all.
This was confirmed by her representative/
source
Saturday, February 19, 2011
A Reaper for a Saturday
A couple weeks ago, I ran into Vinny at a Duane Reade on 86th Street in Brooklyn.
He had several tattoos and shared this one, on his left forearm:
Thanks to Vinny for sharing his ink with us here on Tattoosday!
He had several tattoos and shared this one, on his left forearm:
Thanks to Vinny for sharing his ink with us here on Tattoosday!
Victoria Beckham is not Angelina Jolie
Victoria Beckham is pregnant now and this will be her fourth child. She hopes to have a daughter. She has three boys.
But will she try until sixth child?
She explained on CNN: "[If I] don't have a girl this time, then maybe I'll be lucky enough and have a girl the next time.
"There could be [a fifth baby]. Who knows? A sixth? Well, I'm not Angelina. I don't know. I mean, come on."
Source
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Brudget Moynahan feels sorry for Brad, Angie and Aniston
Brudget Moynahan feels sorry for Brad, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston because of the drama between them.
She said, “I keep thinking about poor Angelina and Jennifer and Brad, braided in together. It’s possible they haven’t run into each other in years.”
Source
She said, “I keep thinking about poor Angelina and Jennifer and Brad, braided in together. It’s possible they haven’t run into each other in years.”
Source
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Olivia Wilde replace Angelina Jolie for Tomb Raider?
Olivia Wilde could be replacing Angelina Jolie for the role of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider. Is she suitable for that role? Will she better than
Angelina Jolie?
One source said, “The idea is to get a top director and an intelligent script and make this an empowering character for women as well as a popular one with men."
“Olivia is just one of the names being suggested for the lead role. She would appear to be ideal.”
Source
Ashley's Ink: On Her Own Two Feet
I met Ashley in the New Jersey Transit section of Penn Station last week after I spotted this tattoo on her right foot:
Now, if you've not read the Harry Potter series, perhaps it is best to skip the rest of the post, because it might not make a lot of sense.
Those in the know will understand what I mean when I explain that the ghostly creature on the top of Ashley's foot is the patronus of Severus Snape, as described in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final installment of the seven-part series by J.K. Rowling. The patronus takes the shape of a doe.
The quote above the doe is "It's real for us..." as remembered by Snape when speaking with Lily Evans, the girl at Hogwarts who became Harry's mother. Identical creatures appear when they cast the patronus charm.
Ashley's friend drew it up and she had the piece done at Tattoo Nation in Wayne, New Jersey by Matt "Monty" Montleon.
This is one of two tattoos that Ashley has. The other resides on her left foot:
The snowflake was also inked by Monty and is a memorial to Ashley's grandmother, whose last name was Snow.
Thanks to Ashley for sharing her two tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
Now, if you've not read the Harry Potter series, perhaps it is best to skip the rest of the post, because it might not make a lot of sense.
Those in the know will understand what I mean when I explain that the ghostly creature on the top of Ashley's foot is the patronus of Severus Snape, as described in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final installment of the seven-part series by J.K. Rowling. The patronus takes the shape of a doe.
The quote above the doe is "It's real for us..." as remembered by Snape when speaking with Lily Evans, the girl at Hogwarts who became Harry's mother. Identical creatures appear when they cast the patronus charm.
Ashley's friend drew it up and she had the piece done at Tattoo Nation in Wayne, New Jersey by Matt "Monty" Montleon.
This is one of two tattoos that Ashley has. The other resides on her left foot:
The snowflake was also inked by Monty and is a memorial to Ashley's grandmother, whose last name was Snow.
Thanks to Ashley for sharing her two tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Melanie's Marilyn
A trip to the laundromat on Saturday yielded a meeting with a young lady who had a couple visible tattoos on one of her feet and an ankle. Fortunately, my curiosity got the better of me because, when I asked her about them, she revealed much better work, namely this phenomenal Marilyn Monroe portrait on her inner right forearm:
This stunning work was created by the incomparable Virginia Elwood at New York Adorned. I have been fortunate to encounter Ms. Elwood's work previously here and here.
Melanie is a huge fan of Marilyn Monroe and she is proud to wear this icon on her sleeve. Clicking on the tag for Marilyn Monrow below will reveal other Marilyn tattoos that have appeared previously on Tattoosday.
Thanks to Melanie for sharing this phenomenal portrait with us here on Tattoosday!
This stunning work was created by the incomparable Virginia Elwood at New York Adorned. I have been fortunate to encounter Ms. Elwood's work previously here and here.
Melanie is a huge fan of Marilyn Monroe and she is proud to wear this icon on her sleeve. Clicking on the tag for Marilyn Monrow below will reveal other Marilyn tattoos that have appeared previously on Tattoosday.
Thanks to Melanie for sharing this phenomenal portrait with us here on Tattoosday!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Jennifer Aniston is rank 1 for Female Dream Dates
For most desire female date for Valentine, Jennifer Aniston beats Angelina Jolie according to Yahoo.
Below are some of the results:
1 Jennifer Aniston (24%)
2. Angelina Jolie (20%)
3. Taylor Swift (19%)
4. Kim Kardashian (16%)
5. Katy Perry (16%)
6. Rihanna (10%)
7. Lindsay Lohan (9%)
8. Snooki (4%)
Source
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Will Angelina Jolie be cast in Prometheus?
Charlize Theron has officially be cast in Alien prequel ‘Prometheus’ according to Screen Rant. Will the next person be Angelina Jolie?
Source
Tattoosday's Bonafide Bags Giveaway!
Last month I enviously watched as the good folks over at TattooSnob had a contest in which they gave away some really cool items from Bonafide Bags. I reached out to the good people at Bonafide and asked if they'd like to do something with our readers, and they were very receptive to the idea.
So check these out:
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| Bonafide's Japanese Koi (left) and Traditional (right) Designs |
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| Bonafide's American Pride (left) and Day of the Dead (right) Designs |
They're very sturdy and look really cool - perfect for a trip to the supermarket or the beach. They're made from recycled plastic and my lovely bride is already rocking her Japanese Koi bag. There are two sizes of each design. Check out Bonafide's website here for more product specifics, including close-up views, as well.
How do you win a set? Leave a comment on the post below and winners will be randomly selected and receive a matching set of these Bonafide Bags. That's one large all purpose bag and its matching lunch/gift bag counterpart, or a $15.00 value. I have three sets of each of the four designs, so that's twelve winners in all.
Now, let's see if we can outdo the readers at TattooSnob. They garnered 63 comments/entries in their giveaway, so our goal is 70 reader comments by Saturday, February 19, at 11:59 PM, EST. Tell us which one is your favorite design, or any other related comment, and you'll be eligible to win!
Note: I have a filter on comments so if you don't see it right away, it's because I need to approve each submission to make sure it's not spam.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Angelina Jolie no plans yet to adopt again
There were rumors saying that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt planned to adopt a child named Lean from Haiti but looks like it was fabrication.
Jolie's publicist released a statement:-
"There is no truth to these rumours", the statement said, referring to a story published in a British tabloid.
"Rather, Ms Jolie is focused on enhancing the welfare and legal protection of children within Haiti.
"As such, she has been meeting with government of Haiti officials, Haitian legal experts and non-governmental organizations regarding a new initiative of the Jolie-Pitt Foundation."
Source
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Brad Pitt picks clothes for Angelina Jolie
For the Screen Actors Guild awards in 2009, Brad Pitt the one who choose which dress to wear for his partner, Angelina Jolie. He choosed a blue Max Azria gown.
Lubov Azria, chief creative officer of BCBGMaxAzriaGroup, recalled: "We were going to dress Angelina Jolie and we had a choice of three gowns with us. When we got there, she said she wanted Brad to pick."
"There's usually a staff of 10 people who all have an opinion. But Brad was very decisive. He's an architect and likes geometric things. He chose the dress that everyone thought was backwards, and it was. He likes boat necks - that's all she wears."
Source
Lubov Azria, chief creative officer of BCBGMaxAzriaGroup, recalled: "We were going to dress Angelina Jolie and we had a choice of three gowns with us. When we got there, she said she wanted Brad to pick."
"There's usually a staff of 10 people who all have an opinion. But Brad was very decisive. He's an architect and likes geometric things. He chose the dress that everyone thought was backwards, and it was. He likes boat necks - that's all she wears."
Source
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Jennifer Aniston tells blogger than she doesn't hate Angelina
Jennifer Aniston was quoted by blogger Perez Hilton about her feelings towards Angelina Jolie.
According to Life & Style, Hilton said, "Jen said, 'Look, that was so long ago, and we've moved on and we're all adults'."
"I believe what she has to say. I think she really has moved on."
Source
According to Life & Style, Hilton said, "Jen said, 'Look, that was so long ago, and we've moved on and we're all adults'."
"I believe what she has to say. I think she really has moved on."
Source
Miguel's Vision Reveals What Lies Within
A few weeks back, I popped in at my wife's workplace, and she introduced me to Miguel, the husband of one of her colleagues. In warmer weather, she had seen that Miguel had a tattoo, and she thought I would be interested in talking to him about it. Unfortunately, at the moment, it was in the high 20's outside and Miguel had on layers of clothing, which covered the artwork on his upper right arm. I did, however, ask him to send me a photo when he got the chance.
Miguel was good to his word and e-mailed me the following photo:
Miguel told me that, one night, a couple of years ago, during a difficult time in his life, he had a dream about the tattoo and, when he awoke, he drew up the image he had seen in his mind. The vision, to him, "represents the evil that people have inside". He took the idea to Sunset Tattoo in Brooklyn, and one of the artists created the piece.
Thanks to Miguel for sharing his tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Miguel was good to his word and e-mailed me the following photo:
Miguel told me that, one night, a couple of years ago, during a difficult time in his life, he had a dream about the tattoo and, when he awoke, he drew up the image he had seen in his mind. The vision, to him, "represents the evil that people have inside". He took the idea to Sunset Tattoo in Brooklyn, and one of the artists created the piece.
Thanks to Miguel for sharing his tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Angelina Jolie to adopt a Haitian girl
According to reports, Angelina Jolie and her partner Brad Pitt maybe
adding another member in their family. They are the process of
adopting Leah, who is Haitian girl. She is 4 years and orphaned in the earthquake.
If this adoption success, this will be their seventh child.
Source
adding another member in their family. They are the process of
adopting Leah, who is Haitian girl. She is 4 years and orphaned in the earthquake.
If this adoption success, this will be their seventh child.
Source
Jwoww from Jersey Shore admires Angelina Jolie
Jwoww, who is member of Jersey Shore, admires Angelina Jolie. She tells this during an interview.
She replied this when quoted by New York Post , "Angelina Jolie. She is who she is, and yet she's not the type of celebrity who pays for charity and donations for a tax write-off. She's an untouchable celebrity, but yet she's the one who's in a third world country doing what she does."
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Jenny's Skeleton Key
January was a bleak month here in New York City. The second snowiest month ever did not bode well for inkspotting, but on the last day of the month, I met Jenny, a graphic designer, at my local bookstore.
Jenny had two tattoos visible, but has nine others as well. She offered up this cool skeleton key tattoo on her inner left forearm:
She told me that the tattoo's orientation on her arm is, if you'll pardon the pun, key. It points toward her heart and represents the fact that she makes her own decisions in her life, or in her own words, "I open my own doors".
She had this done by Mumia at Omega Tattoos in Queens. She added that all her tattoos are in black and gray, saying it is a matter of personal preference and that colors don't translate well on her skin.
Check out Jenny's website here to see some of her design work. I especially like this example of her design for a tattoo shop.
Thanks to Jenny for sharing this special key with us here on Tattoosday!
Jenny had two tattoos visible, but has nine others as well. She offered up this cool skeleton key tattoo on her inner left forearm:
She told me that the tattoo's orientation on her arm is, if you'll pardon the pun, key. It points toward her heart and represents the fact that she makes her own decisions in her life, or in her own words, "I open my own doors".
She had this done by Mumia at Omega Tattoos in Queens. She added that all her tattoos are in black and gray, saying it is a matter of personal preference and that colors don't translate well on her skin.
Check out Jenny's website here to see some of her design work. I especially like this example of her design for a tattoo shop.
Thanks to Jenny for sharing this special key with us here on Tattoosday!
Monday, February 7, 2011
LA Times Magazine lists out 50 most beautiful women in film
LA Times Magazine has compile a list of 50 most beautiful women in film. Angelina Jolie is in 23rd place.
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Vince Vaughn ask parenthood tips from Angelina Jolie's partner Brad
Vince become a father when his wife Kyla Weber gave birth in December. He was feeling nervous at that moment and called Brad Pitt for some parenting tips.
According to National Enquirer reports, “He phoned to say he was nervous, and Brad told him, ‘You’d better learn to go with the flow – and forget about sleeping for the next year.'
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
Brangelina's French chateau to be renovated
Brad Pitt will be flying to France this week according to RadarOnline.com to plan some renovation on their French chateau.
The renovation will be included a new gym complete with hot tubs, steam rooms and a spa; a huge wine cellar and a bike rack for Brad.
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Friday, February 4, 2011
George Clooney dislikes Angelina Jolie
Everybody likes Angelina Jolie, well, almost all, except one famous actor. Who is he? He is George Clooney.
One source said, “He’s disgusted by how she’s completely changed Brad."
“He misses the old Brad, the happy go lucky buddy he’d shoot hoops with and play pool with over a few beers.”
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Angelina Jolie's twins have Down Syndrome?
Star Magazine reports that one source revealed that Angelina Jolie's twins have Down Syndrome.
The insider claims that Angelina Jolie’s twins “are taking longer to grasp things,” a nameless “insider” spills, and they are much less “rough and tumble” than their siblings.
Is this true? Hope not.
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The insider claims that Angelina Jolie’s twins “are taking longer to grasp things,” a nameless “insider” spills, and they are much less “rough and tumble” than their siblings.
Is this true? Hope not.
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A Quartet of Tattoos from Greg
I met Greg outside of Madison Square Garden last fall, and he happily shared several of his tattoos, inspired by magic and mythology. On his upper left arm is this wizard:
On his upper right arm, he shared this dragon:
Below that, on his forearm, is this fiery skull:
And, in a tribute to his Irish heritage, is this coat of arms, with the Irish colors:
Greg credited Eddie and Ray, at Lucky Hearts Tattoo in Jersey City, New Jersey, as the artists responsible for his work.
Thanks to Greg for sharing his tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
On his upper right arm, he shared this dragon:
Below that, on his forearm, is this fiery skull:
And, in a tribute to his Irish heritage, is this coat of arms, with the Irish colors:
Greg credited Eddie and Ray, at Lucky Hearts Tattoo in Jersey City, New Jersey, as the artists responsible for his work.
Thanks to Greg for sharing his tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Jon Voight hopes his daughter Angelina Jolie will follow him to Israel
Jon Voight hopes that his daughter Angelina Jolie will join him for a visit to Israel. Jon has been a supporter for Israel for a longtime.
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Rilke On the Flesh
It's February 1, which means we are only two months away from the start of a new edition of The Tattooed Poets Project, and I have begun assembling the first posts for this annual extravaganza.
What better way to acknowledge this looming event, but to post a poetic tattoo?
The following piece is one that I spotted at the end of last summer on Penn Plaza. Belonging to a young lady named Rosa, it has been one of my few remaining 2010 leftovers:
What I noticed first was not that this was a line of verse, but that it was placed on the body in an unusual way. Most lines of poetry, when manifested on flesh, are on the arms and wrist, or the lower legs and occasionally a back. This tattoo runs from the front of to her back, vertically climbing and descending from her shoulder.
The line is in German, and represents a piece from Rainier Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies.
Or, in context:
Rosa didn't give me much insight as to why she had the line tattooed, but it is quite a powerful statement.
When I asked her who the artists was, she replied only that it was someone in Brooklyn that went under the name "The Milk Maid". This sounded familiar at the time, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Of course, I came to be reminded that The Milk Maid is the moniker of Joy Rumore, at Twelve 28 Tattoo, quite a wonderful artist, whose work has appeared previously on Tattoosday here.
Thanks to Rosa for sharing this lovely line of verse with us here on Tattoosday!
What better way to acknowledge this looming event, but to post a poetic tattoo?
The following piece is one that I spotted at the end of last summer on Penn Plaza. Belonging to a young lady named Rosa, it has been one of my few remaining 2010 leftovers:
What I noticed first was not that this was a line of verse, but that it was placed on the body in an unusual way. Most lines of poetry, when manifested on flesh, are on the arms and wrist, or the lower legs and occasionally a back. This tattoo runs from the front of to her back, vertically climbing and descending from her shoulder.
The line is in German, and represents a piece from Rainier Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies.
Ein jeder Engel ist schrecklich
Or, in context:
Who, if I cried out, would hear me among the angels’Those are the opening lines of the first elegy, translated by Stephen Mitchell.
Hierarchies? and even if one of them pressed me
suddenly against his heart: I would be consumed
in that overwhelming existence. For beauty is nothing
but the beginning of terror, which we still are just able to endure,
and we are so awed because it serenely disdains
to annihilate us. Every angel is terrifying.
Rosa didn't give me much insight as to why she had the line tattooed, but it is quite a powerful statement.
When I asked her who the artists was, she replied only that it was someone in Brooklyn that went under the name "The Milk Maid". This sounded familiar at the time, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Of course, I came to be reminded that The Milk Maid is the moniker of Joy Rumore, at Twelve 28 Tattoo, quite a wonderful artist, whose work has appeared previously on Tattoosday here.
Thanks to Rosa for sharing this lovely line of verse with us here on Tattoosday!
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