Star tattoos are all the rage right now, thanks to celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, who has a star design on her wrist. She's one of many who have inked the popular shape onto their bodies; hers' a simple outline about an inch in diameter. Other stars with stars on their skin are Angelina Jolie, Mischa Barton, and Ashley Simpson. Perhaps the most famous tattoo artist in the country, Kat Von D. has several stars inked on the outside of her left eye. It may be a subconscious shout out to what they perceive themselves to be, or simply the shape that they were drawn to, no pun intended. Most likely, it's a combination of both. It's a lot less cliché for an "average, non-star" person to choose such a design, and that may be why its such a popular choice.
Lohan also reportedly had the word 'BREATHE' tattooed onto her other wrist. The young actress recently suffered an asthma attack and the tattoo is allegedly a tribute to the scary experience. A friend of the beautiful star is quoted by website toronto.fashion-monitor.com as saying, "It obviously has a double meaning. It's about the asthma attack, but also a reminder to just slow down and enjoy life." Lindsay was rushed to hospital after suffering the severe asthma attack on New Year's Eve. The 19-year-old was taken to a Miami hospital to receive treatment, but was discharged soon after. Her mother, Dina, recently revealed that Lindsay had fully recovered from the attack. "Her asthma caught up with her, but she's better now." Lindsay has had the breathing condition since she was a child.
So, whether you decide to go for a unique design with a message or story, or a simple, cute design like a star tattoo - its best to put a lot of thought into it, because you will have it the rest of your life. The only other option at that point is expensive laser removal surgery, something only celebrities like Lohan can afford. That could be why young Hollywood is so quick to ink up their bodies, because they know it's not as permanent for them
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as it is for everyone else who lives off an average salary. They definitely help keep the tattoo trend alive however, as walking billboards for the art.
As many fashion designers have already realized, stars like Lohan are the best advertisement available. As soon as a young Hollywood player shows up in the tabloids sporting any sort of trend, be it a bracelet, a dress, or a tattoo - it is going to effect the lives of many. Make sure you're not victim to the tempting trend because of them - think about what you want, and what you want to say with your tattoo, because for the rest of us who can't afford removal procedures, it's a very permanent statement. Make sure you're making a statement that's's YOU, and not Lindsay.
Not to say that stars don't have good taste, but the whole point of getting a tattoo is to express yourself. It's a form of art, and it should live up to your expectations, no one else's. There are many websites with designs that can be copied or modified, most parlors have books full of designs which may also be copied or modified, or you can come up with something on your own. Either way, make sure it's something you want on your body for years to come when you get that star tattoo inked on your hip.
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