Showing posts with label opinion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label opinion. Show all posts

Monday, March 30, 2015

Artists Spotlight: Abe Pascual Owner/Artist of Magnitude Tattoos



The best part of supporting other artists, is knowing them personally. Abe Pascual is an amazing, and passionate tattoo artist. How do I know this? Because I've worked with him on my most recent tattoo designed by myself and made into reality by Mr. Pascual. 

Mr. Pascual has been A tattoo artist/owner of Magnitude Tattoos for over six years. As a self-taught artist, Mr. Pascual  has his studio full of books, magazines, and other media that assist him with ideas on creating one-of-a-kind unique pieces. But copying images from books is not his only talent, he also creates his own artistic images by taking into account the personality of his client. For him as an artist it's not enough to be able to simply copy an image, but to bend and molded it into something truly unique and different that will satisfy the clients particular vision for self-expression through body art, and that's exactly what he did for me when I came to him with an idea to do something totally different, and never seen before. Let's take a peek inside the studio:




When I was younger, like most young people the first thing I wanted to do was get tattoos on my body as a means of self-expression. Now that I'm older I realize that getting a tattoo for the sake of getting a tattoo is not the smartest thing. If you're going to get a permanent staple on your body such as a tattoo in my opinion, you have to get something that speaks to who you are. For years I was undecided as to what I wanted to add to my repertoire of tattoos. When I decided to become a full-time writer/blogger it became clear what I wanted to put on my body that I thought was a great representation of who I am. So, between the our meeting of the minds we came up with this design:


So being a writer, the figure that came to mind was to get a pen. But that seemed to basic to me and I've never been a basic person, so I decided to elaborate on that idea and make it more grandiose. That's when I decided that I would play on the words, "The pen is mightier than the sword." So I decided to use an Arabian Sword and have it shaped into a fountain pen and have it write out the word 'FREEDOM' to me writing meant freedom. Artistic elaboration were added by Mr. Pascual to give the design more depth. It's those additions that made the end result spectacular! Check out my new ink!


Admittedly out of all the ink I have on my body to date; this one by far is the best. Not because I designed it, but because it was a collaborative effort between two artists with a vision. To create such a unique peice that is going to be a permanent fixture on someone's body, the artists have to understand each other and believe in the end goal of the project. 




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Monday, December 29, 2014

Holiday Outfit Of The Day


Tis the season for great outfits, and yes your girl partook in the festivities! The holidays can be stressful on everyone, but imagine shopping for family, working, cooking, writing, and traveling to three different destinations; I think I just defined holiday burnout! Nevertheless, I looked fabulous while doing it. Veiw my holiday travel look!

1. Top from Ashley Stewart 



2. Belt: Lane Bryant, leggings: local plus size store



3. Boots: Avenue, Bracelet: Gift




4. Earrings: Baublebar, Necklace: Nordstrom. Lips: M.A.C. Ruby Woo, Brick liner, Russian Red Gloss. Jacket: YoursClothing UK



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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Plus Size Outfit Of The Day: I Feel Pretty, Oh So Pretty!


I feel pretty, oh so pretty! Yes luvs, since the weight has been coming off its so much fun to dress. I still have my bum days like everyone else where I don't feel like putting on my face and assessories; but overall I'm having a blast with clothes buried in my closest that haven't seen the light of day for who knows how long. 

Let's play dress up! Instead of making a purchase every time you want a different look, try mixing and matching pieces that you haven't worn in a while. It doesn't matter if it's in or out of season, just as long as you look and feel comfortable; with an added touch of being gorgeous! 

ROCK OUT WITH YOUR...STYLE OUT!

What I'm wearing:

- Lace Top/Tiered Faux Pearls: Forever21
- Earring: Nordstrom
- Belt: Torrid
- Skirt: Sealed With A Kiss (SWAK Designs)
- Boots: Avenue 

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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Breast Cancer Awareness Month



October is Breast Caner Awareness month, and in honor of the all women affect by this disease I'm dedicating this weeks post to the women who continue to fight the good fight and look beautiful will battling their illness.Before researching Breast Cancer, I didn't know much about it. The most I knew without researching is that it is deadly to some, and treatments include radiation treatment and/or mastectomy. I was basically ignorant to the causes of this illness. The first I found in my research was that Breast Cancer affects 1 in 8 women. Let's rewind that...1 in 8 woman, can you imagine that? Well, imagine this; get seven of your closest friends together, now visualize that one of you statistically may have a high chance of developing breast cancer. Scary right!


 What's the facts? 

Breast Cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal breast cells. It occurs as a result of abnormality in genes that regulate the growth of healthy cells. The presents of the mutated cells can divide like normal healthy cells usually do, and continue to replicate itself until a tumor is formed. 

There are 2 types of tumors. Tumors can be benign which isn't dangerous or it can be malignant which can has not only the ability to be dangerous, but deadly. Most likely cancerous, malignant cells can spread to other parts of the body causing the process to repeat.

*Information provided from BreastCancer.org

Fabulous regardless of diagnosis!

In fashion, we tend to want to make everything appear perfect regardless of the chaos born of trying to give the appearance of being flawless. In life we all know that avoiding chaos is damn near impossible, so instead of celebrating the the false sense of perfection we all crave; we should embrace if only for a moment the fact that beauty is found within. 

In honor of Breast Cancer Awarness Month I've found several retailers and designers that have georgous items that we all can wear to show support to women who fight everyday. 


(NOTE: these items are not all associated with Breast Cancer Awarness, I just thought it would be a great way for us plus sized girls to show support.)

We can show our support through fashion!

Zelie for She









Monif C





Bella Rene'




Torrid







Eloquii 











Hips & Curves









Amazon.com











Nordstrom







Asos Curve








Together We Conquer, Divided We Fall!




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