The Post on Ink Stains vs. Henna
I saw this last year on Jak & Jil. The lady in the first two photos is Michèle Lamy, Rick Owen’s wife & muse. I love the idea of ink stained fingers. It reminds me so much of the older style henna you sometimes see on older women in Kuwait. If you’re Arab you’ve probably already made the connection, but if not, the photos below are what I’m talking about. I love this look. I’m going to find some skin-safe ink and do it. Why not? It’s not a commitment, as it fades, and I’ll look relatively badass for a while. What do you guys think?
I’m not really a fan of this. I think it’s cool to have henna on the tip of your fingers, somewhat like Aishwarya Rai has, but only the tip all the way around. Having it half the way up your fingers is not really cool to me:)
ReplyYes, I agree with you Tanja. When my mother got married she had henna on her hands and feet all the way around, I do think its beautiful but much prefer when henna is applied creating beautiful delicate designs.
ReplySoo creative, I love the look, and how it gives an edge to the plain henna look.
ReplyIts like a younger version of a style older women wear. Can’t wait to see how you would wear it.
Looking forward to seeing how you will pull it off too:) You’re amazing so I’m sure you will make it look cute
ReplyI enjoy looking at the artsy henna a lot more than this one. It looks a little messy but I heard that there are some health benefits to it and that it relieves soreness and pain from wherever it’s applied. My grandma does this for her feet and says that she always feels a lot better afterwards. For that reason, I really can’t pick one over the other. In regards to looks, the artsy one wins. However, the one that goes all around speaks more of the person actually wearing it. It has more of a purpose to the person wearing it in that they must be going through some sort of pain. It’s a lot more personal, in my opinion. Beautiful, in its own way, too.
Replyim with la noir, it think its beautiful and organic and i love the black vs the brownish wash look, it would mos def compliment your signature essence.
ReplyFantastic blog and brilliant post!!! You’re amazing!!! Your sense of style is fantastic too!!! Absolutely brilliant…
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Replywow I love the new pics from Instagram – can’t wait to see them on the blog too:) you pulled off the ink look so beautifully, just as I thought
ReplyCould you let us know what type of skin safe ink you used? I have black henna with ppd which I read was unsafe. I LOVED how yours came out….and on another note, you are such an inspiration. I am enthralled with your blog/instagram– so thank you for being you!
ReplyBlack henna is so unsafe do not try. It may even cause cancer!
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