Dior has created a line of temporary tattoos made of 24 carat gold, designed by Dior jewelry designer Camille Micelli. For $120, the set contains a temporary tattoo in the shape of bracelets, charms and rings with an oriental touch. Guaranteed NOT long-lasting, the tattoo gets full marks for the most opulent one-night performance.

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Hindu Indians last week observed Navrati, a nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to celebrating Shakti, the feminine form of the divine. According to Huffpost where I gathered my info:

Navratri is celebrated all over India and among the Hindu diaspora with great fanfare. Prior to the festival, skilled artisans prepare clay models of the goddess in her various manifestations. Many Hindus take part in special ceremonies, rituals, fasts and festivities.

Cultural lesson aside, like many events that celebrate our spiritual roots the pageantry was a glory to behold, as you can see from the image above. There’s one more after the flip but there are lots more on various news sites around the web, including at the Huff link provided above.

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It’s always  good to see brands know who they are  and create events that reflect  that reflect their heritage. Last week to commemorate Sailor Jerry Day, the brand built around sailor/tattoo artist Norman Collins gave out free  anchor tattoos executed by the team of 3 Kings Tattoo in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Tattoo lovers and Sailor Jerry fans braved the rain to get their own  anchor tattoos(an anchor is a  heraldic symbol of hope) then made their way to Matchless Bar for some Sailor Jerry Rhum. More pictures at Driven by Boredom.

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While we love the picture and consider ourselves  in appreciation of Ms. Badu’s irreverent style, the henna design on her leg is really a highlight. Living in a little Pakistan enclave in Brooklyn, we’ve been blessed to be able to rock some pretty fierce  Mehndi designs. Check out Erykah Badu’s  video interview on the flip, a close-up of the leg design and the full interview here.

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