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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Influencer Who Dished Out $33K on 250 Tattoos Reveals How the Transformation Impacts Her Daily Life (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW An Australian woman has gone viral on social media for showing her 250 tattoos, which cover nearly her entire body, from her chest to her feet (and yes, her butt) Over five years, she's spent around $32,600 on her themed ink, which she reveals are done over multiple seven-hour tattooing sessions Speaking about her transformation, she reveals how her appearance has impacted her confidence and everyday interactionsThis woman's love for tattoos is permanent. Melbourne, Australia-based content creator Blue Valentine has garnered a following online for sharing her tattoo journey, which, today, includes around 250 works of art that've cost her $50,000 AUD (which is approximately $33,000 USD). "I always knew I wanted tattoos," says the 28-year-old, who describes herself as "an all-or-nothing kind of person." Still, when she decided to get her first tattoo five years ago, she approached the process slowly and steadily. "I was initially scared I wouldn't be able to handle the pain, as I don't like regular needles or taking blood. I did a small traditional tattoo flower on my ribs, so if I tapped out, I wouldn't have to look at it too much." But that wasn't the case. Despite the "horrible" pain that occurred during that very first session, she wasn't deterred. "As I left the studio, I got over it and booked in my first sleeve about a week later." There's more than what meets the eye with what Valentine calls her "body suit" (because the majority of her lower half — including her chest, stomach and butt — are, in fact, covered in tats). Each sleeve and collage are designed in different themes: Diner, Military, Sailor, Circus, Garage, Western and Vintage. The one thing they have in common? Illustrations inspired by 1950s pin-up culture, which also influences how Valentine dresses day to day. "I knew I wanted to do themes straight away. I like the organization of it. I picked my top themes, assessed which ones had the most images I wanted and they got the larger portions of my body," she explains. "My favorite tattoo is my throat tattoo. [It reads] 'Not your Valentine', Valentine being my last name. I think it's a bold statement and is a strong representation of my personality. My others would be the ones I have representing my family, such as images of my parents [she revealed in a TikTok tattoo tour that she has an depiction of them as "conjoined twins" as a part of her circus-themed sleeve], brother, grandparents and dogs. 'All Bark, All Bite' across my chest is also another favorite of mine," she says. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. While Valentine's tattoo count may be mind-boggling, she puts thought into every single one she gets. First, she sketches her concepts on an iPad, then gives her moodboard of sorts to her tattoo artists. She's worked with three Australian-based artists, Ben Tuckey, Ben Koopman and Allegra Maeva, over the years (but has never done a tattoo on herself). Then come the time-consuming — and pricey — tattoo shop visits. "I would book six to seven-hour full-day sessions and go either weekly or bi-weekly until we completed whatever sleeve or themed section we were on. I'd then take a month break or so to draw up the next sleeve if I didn't already have it ready. Usually in a full day you could get two big pieces or three medium pieces [completed]. There would also be full-day sessions just focused on filler pieces to close up any gaps, which were usually just free-handed by the artist." She says she's dished out around $800 AUD or $522 USD per session. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Valentine's transformation has cost her much more than money. She tells PEOPLE that her appearance sometimes receives negative responses from people she meets in real life. "Men definitely stare and ask inappropriate questions. I also work in a bar so there's not a night that goes by without some form of harassment and comments made towards me and my tattoos," says Valentine, who works in bar management. "I don't take anyone's opinion of it seriously, as my tattoos are everything I planned out and wanted. I'm very proud of what me and my artists have achieved, and I've become incredibly confident in my skin because of it." She also says she has a loving partner who supports her tattoo journey as she does hers. That means she really (yes, really) doesn't have any regrets about her ink. "I'm so glad I waited until I was 23 to start getting tattooed or, my god, I would have some shockers! Everything was planned and everything worked out the way I envisioned thanks to my artists," she says. The lingering question: Does she have any more room for a few more tattoos? "I only have the bottoms of my feet, face and ears free," she says, though getting her ears done is next on her to-do list. She does have one body part that's absolutely off limits: "I want to keep my face naked." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adam Levine 'done' with tattoos
Adam Levine is "done" with tattoos because he finds them too painful now. The Maroon 5 singer has extensive body art but admitted his last session, a refresh on his left arm sleeve, was likely to be his last because he has "softened" more as he's got older. Describing the process of getting inked as "fun" but "painful", he told 'I covered up my sleeve with another sleeve. Who does that? What is wrong with me? Psychotic. "It really hurt. I'm kind of done with the pain, I've decided … now, I've softened. "Now, when I get a tattoo, I'm like, 'This hurts so badly.' Like, 'What's wrong?' We're done." The 46-year-old star also admitted he is "running out of room" on his body for more tattoos and he always "promised" he wouldn't get his face inked. The Moves Like Jagger hitmaker - who has three children with wife Behati Prinsloo - finds it hard to pick out a favourite inking. He said: "No, there's too many. It's too overwhelming... "I like them all." But he ultimately concluded he likes his hand tattoos, which feature the words 'true love' spelled out across eight of his fingers. However, back in 2013, Adam insisted he wouldn't get any body art on his hands because they are "sacred". He told People magazine: "I don't do below the waist. You can't do the hands, that's sacred too, that's what you make things with, I'm tied to my hands. I just can't do hands." And the Sugar singer's first ever tattoo was a dove on his left bicep. He said: "I was 21. It was five days after 9/11. I felt this need to say something with this peaceful thing on my body." Adam recently spoke of why he agreed to return for season 27 of The Voice after departing his role as a coach during season 16. He told reporters: "I honestly feel like the stars aligned. 'It was one of those moments where we started talking about it and it felt right... and it hadn't felt right until now.' Adam, who had spent nearly nine years on the show, admitted he needed a break from the relentless schedule that came with the job. He said: 'Doing it for so long, so consistently... you can definitely start to get burnt. 'I started to feel like I was kind of getting away from things that matter to me the most, like making music and playing music.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
I stopped telling my kids not to draw on their bodies with markers. Sometimes I even encourage it.
At one time, I discouraged my children from drawing on their bodies with markers. Now, I allow them to do it as a form of creative expression. Washable markers make cleanup easy and the activity fosters independence and imaginative play. My kids, 3 and 5, sometimes get a little wild with markers. They turn craft time into body art time, and honestly, I'm okay with that. The first few times it happened, I was somewhat reluctant. I knew my husband wasn't a fan, especially when the kids drew glasses around their eyes (what if they poked their eyes?), and it just didn't seem like the best habit. But now, I allow it, as long as we're not about to leave the house. Coloring on themselves is a great activity to escape the summer heat or when it's too windy to play outside. It's simple, basic fun — no screens involved. In a sense, it's not all that different from using face paints or when little girls sneak into their mom's makeup and are discovered looking like clowns. It's a way of dressing up and becoming an artistic character. When my kids drew circles around their eyes, I happily thought they could have fit into the pages of the classic children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are." And they're practicing drawing shapes, letters, and stick people, so it's semi-educational, right? We have a few brands of kids' washable markers in our house, and they all wash off pretty easily. I prefer them over crayons or colored pencils in general because if they wind up on the table, the marker wipes right off. I enjoy doing crafts and baking with my kids, which can cause quite the mess. Drawing on themselves only involves a bath or shower (which they probably needed anyway) for cleanup. It's even less messy than cutting with scissors, as my daughter will cut every piece of paper into tiny specks that wind up all over the floor. Minimal prep is needed, so marker play is a tool in my back pocket for whenever we need an activity at a moment's notice. My children are really happy coloring each other, without bickering — maybe it's the feeling of being in cahoots or doing something vaguely "naughty." My daughter will ask my son to draw a rainbow on her back, or they'll both draw smiley faces on their feet. One day, my son drew lines on his arms and legs to make himself look like a skeleton. I want to encourage imaginative play, and they use this activity as an outlet to create their own stories together. When we do other art projects, they tend to work more independently, but when they draw on themselves, they're almost always interacting with each other. When our son was around nine months old, we visited friends who had recently had their third baby. They were getting ready to go to Costco after we left, and one of the boys was wearing a superhero costume. My husband thought it odd that they were allowing him to wear a costume out in public (it was not Halloween), but as a parent, some battles aren't worth fighting. Wearing costumes and drawing on their bodies are both imaginative story play, and they're both safe options for letting the kids express themselves. I'm down for both. Marker play makes my children happy, the stakes are low, and I think that allowing my kids to make some of the decisions fosters independence and learning. Read the original article on Business Insider
Forbes
04-07-2025
- Health
- Forbes
2 Surprising Facts About People With Tattoos, By A Psychologist
Tattoos might tell a story, but they rarely tell the truth about one's personality. Here's why your ... More assumptions based on people's tattoos might be way off. getty Tattoos have now become more common than ever. According to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center , nearly 32% of American adults report having a tattoo, including 22% who have more than one. Body art was once seen as a symbol of rebellion. However, people get tattooed for deeply personal and, quite often, emotional reasons. In the same survey, participants were also asked the reason for getting their tattoos. Many revealed that their tattoos help them honor someone, express their beliefs or boost their confidence in their appearance. Despite how visibly common or acceptable tattoos may have become, they are still a target for quick judgment by others in more ways than one. People often make quick assumptions based on a single image or style, or about what someone's tattoo says about their personality. It's not just the presence of a tattoo that prompts assumptions, but also the kind of tattoo. From the design and size to the placement or style, people can often form quick opinions about someone based on the body art they've chosen. It's natural for many to assume that a person's tattoos are a direct mirror of who they are. Given the general permanence of ink, it can feel intuitive to believe that the content, color or placement of a tattoo reveals something deeper about a person's character. While that may seem likely, new research proves that people's instincts about this might not be as accurate as they think. In the study, researchers studied 274 tattooed adults between the ages of 18 and 70. Each participant completed a well-established personality test and allowed researchers to photograph one or more of their tattoos. This resulted in a collection of 375 images. These photos were then shown to trained psychology raters. Some saw just the image, while others also received a short explanation of the tattoo's meaning. Using the same personality scale given to participants, the raters were asked to assess how agreeable, conscientious, extraverted, neurotic or open to experience they believed each tattooed person was. Based on these research findings, here are two ways tattoos can mislead you about people's personalities. 1. You Trust Visual Cues That Aren't Accurate When most people see a tattoo, their first instinct is to assume that it reflects something personal and revealing, for instance, the person's values, temperament or personality traits. Most of us rely on visual shortcuts, such as bright colors that might suggest warmth or friendliness, while dark, edgy imagery might be read as rebellious or intense. The study found that observers were surprisingly consistent in the impressions they formed based on visual features alone. For example, cheerful and colorful tattoos were often linked to assumptions of higher agreeableness. On the other hand, large or traditional designs were tied to perceptions of extraversion. Death-related imagery or low-quality tattoos were linked to traits like neuroticism or low agreeableness. But here's the catch: based on the research, these judgments were mostly wrong. The tattooed individuals' self-reported personalities rarely matched the traits assigned to them by observers. This finding is merely a reminder that consensus doesn't equal correctness. Just because a perception feels obvious or shared by others doesn't mean it's true. While your brain is wired to take mental shortcuts, especially when interpreting visual cues, it's important to remember that it can easily lead you astray. If you want to get better at understanding people, you need to move beyond assumptions based on appearance. After all, tattoos might seem to tell a story, but what you see is only a part of a bigger picture. Before you make any judgments about a person, make sure you know them well enough to make that assumption. 2. A Tattoo's Story Doesn't Say All That Much About Personality People usually have deep meanings and stories behind why they got a particular tattoo. You might think that knowing the meaning behind someone's tattoo would give you better insight into who they are. However, researchers found otherwise. Even when observers were given the personal backstory behind a tattoo, their judgments didn't become significantly more accurate. While sharing the meaning did slightly increase how much different observers agreed with one another, especially on traits like neuroticism, it didn't bring them much closer to the tattooed person's actual self-perception. While the meanings can be emotionally rich, they're not always personality-revealing. A tattoo honoring a parent's memory, for instance, might show emotional depth, surely, but it doesn't necessarily indicate whether the person is extroverted, agreeable or highly conscientious. In some cases, the story simply reinforces what the observer already assumed from the design itself, rather than challenging or refining it. This reiterates the idea that a tattoo or the meaning behind the tattoo only reflects a moment, a memory or an aspect of identity someone wanted to express, not the full picture of who they are. That being said, asking someone about their tattoo isn't always pointless. It may just help you connect with them better by giving you a small window into what they've lived, what they've loved or what they've lost. Sometimes, that's more meaningful than any personality label. Why First Impressions Deserve A Second Thought Judging people or making assumptions without knowing the full story can come easy. It's instinctive and sometimes feels like certainty. You may feel wired to make sense of people quickly. But let this be your reminder that appearances, no matter how personal, rarely tell the whole truth. A tattoo might hint at a story, but not someone's entire character — just like an outfit doesn't reveal someone's values and a quiet demeanor doesn't mean a quiet mind. Instead of treating surface cues as shortcuts to understanding, remember that they're just projections or more like snapshots that we fill in with our own assumptions. This isn't about avoiding first impressions entirely. It's about softening them. Remember to make space for the possibility that you don't know the full picture. Who a person truly is can only be understood by taking the time to actually get to know them. Until then, every assumption is just a placeholder for a deeper connection that hasn't happened yet. Do you often jump to conclusions about others or take your time with first impressions? Take this science-backed test to find out: Intuitive Decision Style Scale
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
FKA Twigs Proves ‘The Body is Art' With These Utilitarian Pieces From Her On Running Collaboration
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. FKA Twigs believes the body is art. Her summer 2025 partnership with On Running reinforces that notion. More from Billboard Nerd-Approved DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Toy Set Has Arrived at Target Fisher-Price Drops 'Harry Potter' Little People Collector's Set: Here's Where to Buy It Online Selena Gomez to Guest Star on 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' Season 2: 'Just Feels Right' The capsule is the first of its kind between Twigs and the Swiss sportswear brand. The partnership is meant to push boundaries while emphasizing the power of movement and self-expression, notions that Twigs seems to be all about. 'I live a busy and varied life, often moving between training, meetings, and studio sessions in a single day. I wanted to create pieces that could move with me through those shifts – pieces that feel sensual and strong, and reflect all the different sides of who I am,' Twigs stated in a press release. 'This capsule collection is about feeling confident in your body and free to express yourself – whether you're dancing, creating, or just moving through your day.' The collection was made available June 26 and is comprised of utilitarian pieces, likely inspired by Twigs' own muted wardrobe. You've got everything from low-impact sports bras to buttery soft skorts and a collaborative sneaker, the Cloud x FKA. Each piece is athleisure-inspired and designed to move in harmony with the body. The capsule also includes a slew of accessories, from cropped caps to hooded scarfs that scream Eusexua. In celebration of the capsule's drop, we're rounding up a few of our faves for you to shop now on On Running's website. Buy Now at on running $180.00 $180.00 A collaborative sneaker with FKA Twigs and On Running. This sneaker is like stepping on a cloud. It's springy and flexible, cushioning the wearer's feet for everyday wear. Retailing for $180.00, this unisex shoe is made of a mixture of recycled polyester and synthetic suede that transitions into breathable mesh paneling and On Running's CloudTec, a cushioning system that absorbs shock for a soft underfoot and a bouncy feel with every step. Finally, bright contrasting red open mesh tongues give way to rubber tread that gives the sneaker a non-slip finish. This sneaker, like many pieces in this capsule, is inspired by movement, specifically dance. Thanks to this, the shoe is flexible, reflecting the artistic movement of a ballerina. Speaking of, the extended lacing featured on this model can be laced up the ankles, creating a ballet shoe-esque look. We love the Lily colorway because of the contrasting pops of color. If that isn't your thing, the Cloud x FKA also comes in a monochrome Black or Desert, a khaki color. Buy Now at on running $120.00 $120.00 A tan skort with a drawstring closure. Made for all-day style and comfort, this Track Skort is the perfect example of form meets function. You've got a flirty mini skirt exterior in a khaki-colored hue and inner briefs that offer extra support and comfort. The elasticized waist further emphasizes comfort. You can easily style this piece in a multitude of ways. It can transform from sporty to casual in an instant with the right accessorizing. We can picture this skort worn during a stint on the treadmill sweating up a storm, styled alongside a khaki-colored bodysuit or sports bra. For a less sporty moment, the skirt could be styled with ballet flats and a bow-laden blouse to grab a coffee. $80.00 Buy Now at on running A low-impact sports bra in white and red with black trim. Whether it be for workouts or everyday wear, a good sports bra will get you far. This Studio Bra is made of smooth and flexible fabric that moves how you move. Additionally, this piece is low-cut and form-fitted. The bra is fixed with soft, lightweight padding for comfort along with mesh paneling at the back for breathability. The Lily style is our favorite because it features subtle but impactful details like red contrast stitching. Finally, the piece is rounded out with a branded FKA Twigs under band elastic, offering a subtle nod to the collab. If the Lily isn't your thing, this sports bra also comes in monochrome Black. Buy Now at on running $150.00 $150.00 Baggy black trousers. These pants were made for the club and beyond. These loose pants come in Black and Cinder | Desert, two neutral colorways that can easily be styled in a number of ways. The fit is relaxed with wide legs, adjustable drawstring closures and an elasticized waist. You've also got statment-making details like contrasting stitching and wide pockets that contrast the casual nature, offering the piece dimension. These pants are meant to sit low on the hips, imparting a sort of 'streetwear' vibe that meshes well with Twigs' personal style. To style, we'd likely wear these with something more fitted on top to offset the baggy silhouette. We're thinking something like a bra top or cropped tee. To play on the sportswear look, we'd pair these with sneakers in colorful hues, bringing life to the otherwise neutral trousers. $90.00 Buy Now at on running A long sleeve top with a form fit. This piece is exceptionally comfortable. It's insulated for colder climates and comes in a skin-tight fit that works to accommodate the body's movements. The stretch fabric is fixed with unique red contrasting stitching that transitions into thumb holes and an open boatneck neckline, two stylistic details that give the top a fashionable flair. For those intense workouts, this top is also moisture-wicking. We love the Lily colorway for its contrasting detailing, but the Cinder | Desert and Black colorways are great too.
