There has been a lot of press about the new Chanel temporary tattoos that were featured on fashion models recently. Actually, using temporary tattoos as a fashion accessory has been around for several years. They just haven't been promoted that way.

Women use nail polish, lipstick, and jewelry to enhance their appearance. Tattoos can create a focal point that attracts attention. It could be an ankle bracelet tattoo, a rose or butterfly tattoo peeking out from a low cut dress, or a larger tattoo on the shoulder. You're only limited by your imagination. But there's a problem with tattoos...they last for a lifetime...unlike your nail polish, or lipstick that you choose for specific occasions. Temporary tattoos last only a few days and can be easily removed at any time. You should consider including temporary tattoos in your arsenal of fashion accessories.

I've been marketing quality temporary to customers around the world since 1988, and it's always been clear to me that many of them were intended to be used as a fashion accessory. I just put together a new Fashion Tattoos category to feature temporary tattoos especially suited to be a fashion accessory. I bet you'll find some you like.

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I continue to hear and read stories about people wishing they had not gotten their tattoos. A writer for the Sydney Morning Herald wrote an article about her tattoo regrets and discusses how things change with time. She says it as well as I could, and I invite you to read it here.

If you're thinking about getting a tattoo but are now sure how you'll feel about it in 10, 20, or 30 years; consider quality temporary tattoos. Note that I said "quality temporary tattoos". There's significant differences in quality, and even more difference in the artwork available. Find a supplier who specializes in offering realistic artwork manufactured by quality printers. We've been following that standard sine 1988. Check them out.

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Tattoos have been a rage the past few years, but many people are experiencing regrets about getting their tattoo(s) for a variety of reasons. If you are having regrets about your tattoo, do some research about tattoo removal. Of course, you can avoid tattoo regret and the cost and pain of tattoo removal by using quality temporary tattoos.

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I got a tattoo in 1955. It's been with me since then and will be for the rest of my life. Check out my 54 year old tattoo. I must say that getting that tattoo was bad judgment, but we all did some things when we were young that we'd do differently today. Getting a tattoo is one of those things. Perhaps that's why I'm such a fan of "temporary" tattoos.

Mayo Clinic has an article that discusses risks and precautions of getting a tattoo. In addition to doing a good job explaining the risks, they also discuss the three approved methods of tattoo removal. So the bottom line is to give very careful and thoughtful consideration to the lifetime commitment of a tattoo. Ask yourself these questions: Will I still like this tattoo in 10 years? How will my tattoo look in 25 years? Will tattoos still be considered fashionable in 10, 20 or 30 years?

Temporary tattoos provide an alternative to the lifetime commitment of a real tattoo. They are safe, easy to apply, last for days, and can be easily removed. Best of all, you can change the image to suit your mood. There are thousands of designs in various sizes and quality ranges. Find a quality supplier, stock up, and "tat up" on demand.

Ever since I encountered my first waterslide temporary tattoo in 1988, I've viewed them as an alternative to real tattoos. Today, I feel even more strongly about that. Tattoos are quite the rage now, but is it just a fad that will pass? The tattoo won't...it's a lifetime commitment. I've already run across a lot of people who regret having gotten tattooed...especially young women who yielded to peer pressure while in high school or college. So, the obvious solution would to be a temporary tattoo that would avoid that regret later on. Not only that, you can change the style, or the location, whenever you like. This is a fashion statement you can make to suit the occasion or simply go without when you want.

Unfortunately, marketing of temporary tattoos has been mostly directed to a youth market in recent years. That has resulted in little exposure to quality temporary tattoos with artwork geared to an adult market. However, there are sources for temporary tattoos that are realistic in appearance, easy to apply, waterproof, and (most important) easily removed. Some tattoo parlors carry them, and you can find trusted suppliers on line. Be careful online though, you don't always get what you think you're getting. Find a supplier who's been around for awhile and ask questions.

I read a blog today that made some good suggestions for where to place a tattoo on a woman. I don't think I could have done a better job myself. I've had a lot of fun wearing temporary tattoos over the years, and I have hundreds of customers worldwide who do as well. Avoid "buyers remorse" by exploring the world of quality temporary tattoos.

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This post is directed to the ladies.

One Valentine's Day a few years ago, we went out for a nice dinner to celebrate. My wife surprised me with a rose tattoo. Needless to say, it created a nice focal point during dinner.

What are you going to do to say "I love you" to your special man on Valentine's Day? From my own experience, I can promise you he would like a rose from you. The one in this photo is from a sheet of roses and butterflies paper tattoos from Japan. These are premium quality temporary tattoos that look very realistic and last longer than traditional waterslide tattoos. They're waterproof, last for days, and can be easily removed with baby oil. I've imported a large selection of these tattoos for over 20 years. You can see them all at Funtoos.com.

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I'm often asked how long you can save a waterslide temporary tattoo. A quality temporary tattoo can normally be stored for several years as long as it is not exposed to excessive heat or humidity. I have some Japanese Paper Tattoos that are nearly 20 years old, and they still work fine. The key is to store the tattoos in plastic bags to prevent the adhesive from drying out or absorbing moisture. I package all our tattoos in resealable plastic bags for that purpose. Since many tattoo sheets contain more than one image, you can simply cut out the tattoo you want to apply and put the sheet back in the plastic bag for safe storage. If you buy temporary tattoos packaged for resale in stores, chances are you'll have to destroy the packaging to get the sheet out. In that case, you should put any unused tattoos in a plastic bag for storage.

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