TEMPTU Tattoos

TEMPTU has these do it yourself temporary tattoos that I think will look awesome with those Tribal and Warrior inspired costumes, they even have a kit called "Tribal Chic" which you can get at Sephora here. Temptu body art was used at the Victoria Secrets fashion show and  I am also loving the ideas of adding some sparkle to the tattoos with crystals for the ladies, the designs can even be used by the guys:

STEP 1: GET SET TO PREP

Each tattoo sheet can be used as-is to create a single large design or cut into smaller pieces and applied individually for more subtle adornment.  For this more customized look we cut up the tattoos for easier application.

STEP 2: TATTOO YOU

Once you’ve decided where to place your tattoo, moisten and clean that area with one of our included application pads.  Then press your tattoo onto place, face down.  Moisten it, push down until set, and peel off backing paper.  Set with our included powder.  You’re now ready to get blingerific!

STEP 3: FROST YOUR TRIBAL
Have a helper apply individual Rhinestone Body Jewels to your Tribal Chic tattoo in desired areas.

If you are looking for some more Divalicious temporary tattoos you may like the House of Dereon collection that comes in Bedtime, Rocker and Motorcycle inspired by Beyonce and designed by Tina Knowles.

SOURCE:
http://blog.temptu.com/

Body Art By James Paul

James Paul was the artist responsible for the airbrushed makeup at TRIBE's Birds of a Feather Band Launch, he is now advertising body art services for Carnival 2011:

GET PAINTED for CARNIVAL 2011 don't be left out!
COVER STRETCH MARKS!TONE and SCULPT!BRONZE, GLITTER and GLOW!GET PAINTED ON SIX PACKS! TEMPORARY TATTOOS! ADD accents to you your COSTUMES or just get FULLY BODY PAINTED!

Contact:
PHONE:1 868 786 0684
Email: jamespaul366@hotmail.com
or bodyartbyjamespaul@hotmail.com

GLITZ TAT2 Temporary Tattoos and Body Art

With so many Carnival themes originating from the Asian continent for 2010 I am sure many masqueraders have already booked their mehindi appointment, but if you want something beyond basic Glitz Tat2 provides the mehindi designs done in glitter, in addition to many other temporary tattoos in glitter as well; from the owner of Glitz Tat2:

GLITZ TAT2 to you.

We provide Temporary Tattoos & Body Art Services. We have over 20 Tatists (temporary tattoo artists) within our group.

Our product is available in 2 finishes (soon to be 3) and over 24 colours to choose from, so we can match any costume. Our stuff is completely water and sweat proof. Meaning it will last right thru the weekend with bathing etc (even in salt water) with no touch ups. It can last a max of 4-10 days depending on where it is placed on the body. Our prices are extremely reasonable we start at $20 and will be having "special packages" for Carnival.

We use a special highly reflective ultra thin cosmetic grade glitter, so our stuff looks amazinnnnggg under the sun or stage lights and is not itchy; it is total comfortable on your skin.

For any further info.....728-0460 of the Facebook Group.

Sohani Mehendi

Whenever I am browsing the net I take note of things that might be of interest for Carnival and I recently came upon this group on Facebook called Sohani Mehendi offering henna designs for Carnival:

"I will be doing henna/body art for Carnival 2009. I would start taking appointments from Carnival Friday Evening straight up to Carnival Monday night. I will be on the Savannah on Carnival Tuesday also.

I Will have

Henna ( these people who want henna for Tuesday should come for it on the Sunday preferably)

Glitter designs ( applied with a skin safe glue that can last up to a week, even in this climate)

Gems

Harquus ( a skin safe skin paint that goes on dark blue - black. Can last up to a week and easily removed with rubbing alcohol. Ideal for Fake Tattoos, guys this is for YOU)

I specialize in fine detailed mehendi. My clients choose their own pattern from field of hundreds. What the client wants is what they would get. You wont see the same design on all my clients ( some are repeated as some liked the same design).

All styles are available, Indian, Arabic, fusion, modern and various African styles."

Email: nfsingh@yahoo.com
Office: 868-716-6851
Location: Curepe, Trinidad and Tobago

Henna would look gorgeous on those in Mc Farlane's Africa to create the effect of tribal tattoos and the glitter tattoos can be dressed up with gems to make your own body jewelry instead of getting the ones from the pack; I did this option last year but I chose the regular henna, not the one with glitter. It is a bit tricky getting the design on your stomach as you have to make sure not to bend while it dries, however it is ideal if you want to get something done on your back, arms or hands.

Masquerader in Mc Farlane's India with henna decorated hands:

There is an extensive portfolio of designs on the group's page with designs ranging from simple to elaborate, where you can check out more photos!

A sample of Sohani Mehendi's work:






PHOTO SOURCE:
Sohani Mehendi

Wild on BodyArt !!

Bodyart Caribbean is offering body painting services for Carnival to all masqueraders and those in Island People's Animal Instincts will be especially interested in these "wild" airbrushed designs:

The costing in TT dollars is broken down as follows for body painting:
Face/Arm/Leg/Chest/Back - $200 each
Full Body - $1000
Temporary tattoos average $35 to $100 depending on size.

Bodyart is currently taking bookings and can be contacted at:
Email: airtoocaribbean@gmail.com
Body Art Studio: 1.868.799.9032, 1.868.637.8287

In addition to "animal" body painting Bodyart also offers temporary tattoos and airbrushing services; for more photos visit the album on Facebook.

Body Art Test Drive

Well, I think Carnival Jumbie is taking over with the Carnival Fever, her blog is on fire! For all those who were interested in the Body Art airtoo tattoos at Movietowne which I posted about before, check out her blog to see the results.

Ms. Diva I only have to say it looks smoking HOT!! I have been looking at stencils online but will check with Body Art to see if they have anything to match my Fireman; like I said before I know what I want and where I want it.

Thanks for the great review AND photograph of the tattoo.

Body Art!

This advertisement in a local News Paper recently caught my eye and I filed it away as something to look into that might be useful to all those looking for Body Art for Carnival.



The kisok is located at MovieTowne and yesterday I had a nice little chat with the guy who runs the Bodyart by airtoo business in Trinidad; his name is Robert Reid and he also has a myspace which you can link to here.

Kisok at Movietowne

In addition to doing both temporary and glitter (sounds fabulous doesn't it) tattoos, they also sell all the equipment for those wanting to invest in doing this as a business as well as they do functions and events; I am thinking TRIBE can hire them do do tattoos for us masqueraders since they only take minutes to apply.The flames in the photo below look hot for Fireman; I can see the guys rocking something like that minus the skull.

Finished air brush tattoo


These tattoos are waterproof, lasts from three to five days , are done using stencils (Robert assured me they have a wide range of over 300 stencils) and the cost ranges from $30.00 to $65.00TT. In addition if you need a link to an airbrush artist he can also supply you with someone who can do airbrushing which is different to these tattoos.

Some of the of stencil designs




And one especially for HOTTIE!


I am liking the glitter tattoos, sounds like something that can replace the body jewelry that I normally buy to decorate my navel. If this tattoo lasts for five days it is a better deal than the stick on navel jewels that always fall off by the end of the day.

If you want more information of how the Body Art is done, and need to see more photos visit the official airtoo website:
www.airtoo.com


So for all those looking into some body art for Carnival you can contact:
Robert Reid
868-689-1681
868-365-1681
robert.creid@gmail.com

Bodyart Trinidad Limited,
1B Coronation Street
St James
Trinidad & Tobago