JEWELRY AND TATTOOS

Human beings since ancient times have had a predilection for adorning their bodies, with different accessories made of various materials, which at the beginning represented amulets or were used to venerate their gods, to project their power, etc., and later became jewelry or beauty items.

On the other hand, both men and women since ancient times have also maintained the custom of adorning their bodies with tattoos with various motifs or images, from natural symbols, to the faces of a loved one, stars, hearts, flowers, geometric figures, or signs. of some religion, and more recently the fashion of tattoos that simulate jewels, whether temporary, semi-permanent or permanent, has prevailed.

In this sense, the combination of both forms of adorning the body, tattooed jewelry or tattoos in the form of jewelry, have appeared in the world of fashion, to provide a decorative alternative to modern women who seek innovation, beauty and practicality, to look good on any occasion and place to which they must attend.

This trend of tattoos is currently presented in metallic tones that simulate jewelry, especially bracelets, necklaces, rings and anklets that allow decorating the body with bright touches, and are highly recommended to attend those chic parties or a special night. with a group of friends, where you can wear a sensual dress, jeans or complementing a bohemian style, with which they look splendid, adding a modern touch to looks for all ages.

On the beach, gold, silver, steel, highlight our tan and at the same time avoid wearing jewelry that we could lose or damage, since some imitate bracelets, rings and chokers.

Likewise, tattoos not only of jewelry, but also with phrases and different emblems or icons, are more fashionable today than ever, especially since many celebrities have acquired the habit of wearing them to any event they attend; so they choose to get tattooed on parts of the body that make them stand out, such as legs, arms, back, wrists, ankles, calves, abdomen, and even in more complicated places such as the thumbs, under the cuticles, near the genitals, in the armpits or even in the cartilage of the ear, being one of the latest trends on the sternum.

This is how, famous as the singer Lady Gaga, has taken the initiative to develop a tattoo to support some 50 young people who have been victims of sexual abuse in universities in the United States. This decision led her to promote this cause, through her participation in the 2016 Oscar awards ceremony, when she was accompanied on stage by all these young women, during the performance of her song «Till it happens to you», which in Spanish it translates «Until it happens to you», which was number one on Billboard.

The same was done by actress Emma Watson, who at the 2018 Oscar Awards presented herself with a temporary tattoo to support the «Time’s up» movement, while model Cara Delevingne had an Asian tattoo that they say «attracts good luck”, on the upper part of his back.

Following the list of celebrities who use tattoos, and not precisely as jewelry, we have Melanie Griffith, whose tattoo on her arm with a heart with the name of Antonio Bandera has traveled the world, and has become one of the most famous. However, when she separated from him, she decided to erase that name, and today she looks incomplete, looking unsightly and careless.

Many of the famous actresses, models and singers opt for tattoos with phrases or names, but some, like Angelina Jolie, have gone much further and have tattooed their entire back with a somewhat strange and indecipherable symbology. However, many others opt for tattooed jewelry in the form of bracelets or necklaces, in strategic places on the body such as the shoulders or legs, as Beyoncé and Selena Gómez have done, who look splendid, without looking exaggerated or in bad taste, since that the question is about choosing the design, the looks and the accessories very well when it comes to wearing a tattoo.

The same concept is held by fashion producer Estefanía Bastías, who opts for simple tattoos, without many artifices, that make modern women shine without undermining their elegance and glamor. This famous woman, she has stated that although there is a wide range of shapes and figures that favor a certain outfit, acting as one more accessory, she must be careful with the choice and opt for moderation, so recommends using the tattoos with simple looks and neutral colors.

In addition, there is a detail that must be taken into account, tattoos can never fully replace jewelry, since they provide volume, texture, movement and a lot of color, which is essential for elegant and modern women to look impressive in all occasion, especially when it comes to formal and/or special events, in which they cannot afford to look out of focus, disheveled or in bad taste.

On the other hand, we must mention how controversial is the use of tattoos made with chemical products, which are difficult to erase and can bring many health problems over time, which is why numerous and controversial studies have been generated about of the possible health problems related to the application of tattoos with traditional and permanent inks. However, new alternatives have appeared with natural components that are less aggressive and are not permanent, giving people the opportunity to easily get rid of them or change them whenever they want.

For this reason, semi-permanent tattoos made with natural inks have had a significant boom in recent years, since they have several advantages for those who love them, and who tend to wear them at all times. Firstly, these semi-permanent tattoos are made with organic and safe inks for the skin and the whole body, ensuring that less than 0.03% of people who have been tattooed with these solutions or natural inks have experienced an adverse reaction to temporary inks, which is a fairly low percentage compared to those that have been made with chemical inks.

Another advantage of this type of tattoo is that, since they last a short time, they can serve as a model to observe how they look and how the person feels wearing it, giving them the opportunity to have another permanent tattoo with that design that they always have. they have wanted to carry in their bodies. In the end, it is a matter of your own decision.

In addition, semi-permanent or temporary tattoos can be worn at a specific time when you want to highlight a reason, such as fighting for a cause as many celebrities have done, or to celebrate a relevant personal or family event, among other reasons. It has even become fashionable to make tattoos as engagement rings for couples, replacing expensive jewelry, and permanently tattooing their rings on their fingers as symbols of that pure and forever love.

The problem is whether love really lasts forever, as happened to Melanie Griffith and many other famous women or not, who have subsequently regretted having made such tattoos with names that they no longer want on their bodies or on their faces. hearts.

However, it is all a matter of taste, preference and personal decision, but if you are a person who is hesitant to get a tattoo in the form of a jewel, the best option is definitely to try temporary or semi-permanent tattoos, and not leave a aside its beautiful jewels that give it category, elegance and beauty, since how to replace a beautiful bracelet with precious or semi-precious stones such as amethysts, quartz, emeralds, agates, coral, pearls, among many others.

Now, let’s talk about tattoos that are very exaggerated and located in places that look great with any type of outfit. When this happens and the tattoos are permanent, problems arise when it comes to wearing any look, making it essential to choose the outfit that manages to cover it or highlight it, according to what the person wants and especially what it really is. tasteful.

An important detail at this point is the design of the tattoo and its quality. In these cases, when there is no remedy because the tattoo is permanent and you must attend a very important event, where it does not look very good, and makes you lose the sobriety and elegance that the moment deserves, you must choose a dress that cover most of it, and wear jewelry according to the model you wear, accompanying it of course with shoes, makeup and hairstyles that match perfectly, so you can look and feel splendid.

Likewise, we must point out that the important thing in the end is how you feel when wearing a certain look, a tattoo or a jewel, because the attitude, as we have said repeatedly, is what determines its brightness in a certain place, the way in which the time and circumstances are what will make it stand out in a good way.

However, we repeat when you go to get a tattoo, think about it very well, it is better to meditate, reflect and then act, do not get carried away by the emotion of the moment, choose simple, sober and appropriate tattoos, which can be easily handled at the time of select a look for every occasion in your day to day.