Flash! Not the Superhero

What if you could wear beautiful, intricate jewelry without worrying that it will fall off or hit you in the face as you jump at that festival? (That has never most definitely happened to me). Or have you ever wondered what it would be like to have an exquisite work of art on your body that would magically disappear before that all important job interview?

The ladies of Flash Tattoos wanted both of these things and hence, came the trend that won over celebrities and hippie festival lover alike: the flash tattoo. Jewelry inspired, metallic, and designed in-house, these trendy accessories give you the best of two worlds: fashion and body art, all with no commitment!

Illia Collection $25.00; courtesy of flashtat.com

The tattoos range in price from $20-$30 and include 3-4 sheets of designs. These aren’t dollar store temps from your kid days though; these babies are waterproof and can last 4-6 days. That means the beach inspired tattoos below won’t keep you from experiencing some salty waves on your next vacation.

Goldfish Kiss by Rebecca Steen Collection $20.00; courtesy of flashtat.com

Featured in everything from Vogue to The Today Show to Instyle, flash tats have revolutionized the temporary tattoo and accessory industries. One of my favorite collections  was inspired by the Hagia Sofia in Istanbul, Turkey, making me adore them even more!

Sofia Collection $22.00; courtesy of flashtat.com

These accessories have certainly been the trend of the summer, and one I hope sticks around for a many more. Have any of you Sirens tried Flash Tattoos? Tell me what you thought!

Stay Happy — TSS

And the Oscar Winners are….

This year on the Oscars red carpet, we saw a lot of neutrals, metallics, navy, pastels, and bling. In today’s Trend Tuesday, I’ll be giving out awards for the best dressed, best makeup, and best menswear. Take a look and see who made the list!

Best Dressed

1. Recalling Old Hollywood glamour, Kate just took my breath away. That cape– to die for.

Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace
photo Jordan Strauss

1. A quiet, but strong elegance radiates through Cate’s on-trend, nude metallic look. I couldn’t take my eyes off of her.

Cate Blanchett in Giorgio Armani
Photo: Jason Merritt

1. Every bit a princess in that pale “Nairobi blue”, Lupita makes yet another stellar red carpet choice for her Oscars debut.

Lupita Nyong’o in Prada
photo Jordan Strauss

1. All hail the queen. Angelina radiates confidence and dignity in this sparkling metallic gown.

Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab
photo Jordan Strauss

1. The hair, the makeup, the colors- Kerry’s maternal glow is the only thing that outshone her look on Sunday.

Kerry Washington in Jason Wu

 

Best Makeup

1. Sandy takes the only makeup crown home with her dark, smokey eyes and pale lips. She smoldered on the red carpet.

Sandra Bullock in Alexander McQueen
photo Jordan Strauss

Hope you enjoyed my style breakdown from the Oscars. I had a great time watching them, live tweeting, and seeing all the magnificent dresses. What was your favorite look at the Oscars? Let me know in the comments.

Stay happy — TSS