What if I told you, that a man who has his entire face covered in a colorful tribal tattoo was a teacher? You would probably not believe me, but the truth is, Mr Bruce Potts is a teacher of Public Speaking at the University of New Mexico. Now how about this… Potts said he hasn’t had trouble getting a job, because success is all about how one presents him or herself and doesn’t solely depend on appearance.

I am not sure if he got his facial tattoo before he became a teacher or not, but he is still teaching, so apparently it has been accepted!

For some reason I get the vibe Mr Potts is very laid back and in fact an excellent teacher of public speaking. After all I am sure he has had to deal with confrontation in public, so whom a better teacher than one who has experience?

He said he doesn’t worry about people not taking him seriously as a teacher, because he has more than two decades of teaching experience. By his photo, he seems very happy with who he is, don’t you agree? I would love to be one of his students, just to see his outlook on teaching and his personality. I have a feeling he is very colorful and energetic!

What do you think?

For the people who are tired of the typical tattoos or piercings, they can now insert a piece of jewelry right into their eye! The surgical technique involves placing a tiny jewel design (about 3.5 mm) underneath a transparent layer of the eye, known as the conjunctiva. With Eye Jewels available in hearts, stars, music notes and four leaf clovers, there is a jewel for anyone who has the guts to put jewelry in their eye. The entire process takes about 15 minutes and ranges in price from $600-$1,200.

As crazy as it sounds, the Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery offers this and they say they stay booked up with appointments! They actually have a waiting list!

This is one body modification I am not so sure about. I understand that with any body modification there are pro’s and con’s, but I am not sure I would be willing to risk my eyesight for a cool trend. This is one form of modification that is not like any other. I mean, with a piercing, if it gets infected it can be removed. If the doctor inserting this jewel into the eye slips up and pokes the eye, your eyesight could be gone forever.

The Jewel Eye is not currently available in the USA, but  am sure it will be in a matter of time.

What do you think? Does the Jewel Eye look cool? Would you try it?

For me, I think I will stick to my pretty ink!

I have searched endlessly for some nice holiday tattoos and was not able to find much at all, with the exception of a beautiful Christmas tree tattoo from SaltWaterTattoo.com.

I am in love with this Christmas tree tattoo. With Christmas normally being my favotire holiday, it really put a twinkle in my eye when I found it. There is nothing any more pretty than a decorated Christmas tree lit up!

Enjoy!

I am a Pitbull owner myself, so this is one cause I will gladly support! Not to mention, my hubby will probably love the hot girls!

It is a brand, a calendar, a website, a cause, and most of all, it is there to help save bullys in need. Pin Ups For Pitbulls act as the middleman, raising funds for rescues that cannot spare the time to raise the funds on their own.

The inspiration for Pin Ups For Pit Bulls was simple…. The founder Little Darling a.k.a. Deirdre Franklin, says she was tired of saying “Someone really needs to do something about all of this bad publicity pit bulls are getting!” I decided that someone was me. I had the right resources already being a Pin Up Model, I had friends who were photographers who wanted to chip in and help, and I knew great dog loving models who would pose for a good cause.

How can people help Pit Bulls, and the work of Pin Ups for Pit Bulls?
People who are owned by Pit Bulls are the starting point. They need to raise their dogs with love and respect and train them properly on and off of their leash. By being a good dog mom/dad, you’re helping create breed ambassadors (the dogs themselves) who can show people that this is a wonderful breed. People who do not have a Pit Bull can read websites like www.pinupsforpitbulls.com , understand-a-bull.com, and realpitbull.com to find out what’s going on in terms of laws and how they can help by fighting the unfair Breed Specific bills that show up in their region.

People can help Pinups for Pitbulls by spreading the word about us, buying a calendar, a shirt, a sticker and pin set, or donating. We need all of the help we can get, we’re a very generous grassroots organization, but without the help of others, we’re useless.

For more info on the sexy tattooed Pin Ups For Pitbulls, check out www.pinupsforpitbulls.com

Here is what she had to say!

Is it fair to say your style is steeped in rock music?
Yeah, for sure. Music has influenced everything from my tattooing to how I talk to how I walk, I guess. I was classically trained in piano since I was 6. Then in my teens, my older sister introduced me to Metallica. It was all over. I had a mohawk soon after that. I like everything in the extreme. I’m 5′8, but I wear platforms because I like to be an Amazon. [She's clad in 4-inch Miu Miu platforms and a T-shirt that reads "Argentina," where her parents are from.]

Do you think tattoos, at this point, are socially accepted by most people?
I think the stigma will never go away. Outside of L.A., I’ve been followed around stores because they think I’m going to steal something. I feel like Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman.” People are scared — they figure, “Oh, you’re tattooed and you’re a girl, you’re either a hooker or a drug addict.” I think our show killed a lot of that. I’ve tattooed 82-year-olds, pastors and soccer moms. It’s pretty awesome.

You always have on great makeup — and you launched your own line of cosmetics, Kat Von D for Sephora, this past summer. What’s your philosophy on makeup?
I never let people see me without makeup. And it’s not an insecurity thing. The perk of being a girl is being able to wear makeup and dress up. It’s another artistic outlet. And the 45 minutes it takes me to get ready . . . is very therapeutic for me. It’s hard to start my day without that. You can tell my mood by my makeup. When I’m depressed, it’s really dark. Then I’ll do super-dumb happy makeup. Like, I’ll do one eye electric blue and one smoky brown, and you won’t even figure it out until you’re talking to me — then you’re like, “Whoa!”

Red lipstick is a trademark for you — what’s your favorite red to wear?
Mine! I did four lipsticks for Sephora. And I was like, “I’m going to make the four best lipsticks ever.” I have every red ever made — from Cover Girl and Mary Kay to Chanel and MAC and Makeup Forever. I went through all my favorites and said, “If this was mine I’d add more purple, use a different finish.”

Where do you like to shop for clothes in L.A.?
I shop everywhere from Maxfield to antique stores. I love Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, and I love vintage. Golyester has the best selection of mint things and dead stock. I collect 1940s to 1970s platform shoes, and that’s where I got a few of my best ones. Lately, I’ve been in search of the best bell-bottoms. The ’70s ones are really high-waisted, but I don’t have a [butt], so they just look weird.

Who made that leather zip-up black leather motorcycle vest you always wear?
Agatha Blois from New York. She makes everybody’s leather — from J.Lo to Steven Tyler.

And what about those tight pants printed with the American flag?
I got a lot of [grief] for those. I have American flag leggings from Maniac from Japan — they’re one of my favorite brands, and they only make a certain amount of pieces that sell at Maxfield. Then I have a bunch of ones that Agatha Blois made me. I love anything having to do with countries. I wear things that represent Argentina, Finland, Mexico [where she was born] or America — those are my favorite places on the planet.

What’s your favorite handbag?
My favorite one is this American flag bag that Agatha made — it has red, white and blue fringe that goes all the way down to the floor. It’s so tacky but awesome. It’s like a patriotic biker clown party — it’s so funny.

I heard you’re writing a book.
Yeah, it’s an outline of my career as an artist since I was 6 years old called “High Voltage” [out next year from HarperCollins]. It’s not an autobiography — I’m too young for that. There’s an autobiographical part, but then there’s a part about tattoo etiquette, and I did a tattoo directory of all my own tattoos. I got into a bikini — not because I’m hot, but so you can see every tattoo. I label them and tell about where I was when I got it, what it is.

Who do you think has great style?
I think my boyfriend [Nikki Sixx from Mötley Crüe] has rad style. We dress really similarly [she laughs]. You know who also dresses really cool? Drea de Matteo. She’s vampy but still pretty cutting-edge.

You and Nikki do dress alike. Do people say you belong together?
At first people talked a lot about the age issue. He’s turning 50 soon. But if you know me, I think the hottest guys on the planet are guys like Gary Oldman and Sean Connery. I love gray hair. I love David Letterman.

A good friend of mine recently got a tattoo on his face, his jawline to be exact. The tattoo artist did a great job, however, I can not help but wonder why in the hell he would tattoo his face. I understand everyone tattoos for a different reason, but find myself thinking of what the ramifications from a facial tattoo will bring.

I have saw many tattoos on the face over the years, but to be honest only one has ever struck me as hot. You know the stars around Kat Von D’s eye? That’s it. I truly feel that fits her personality, and by her being a professional tattoo artist, I guess it does not matter where she has tattoos.

The average working man or woman with a facial tattoo is bound to run into issues with their face being an art piece…. Right? At least I would think so, especially in the mind of those who do not understand tattooing. I personally never judge anyone, but I do know how our world is and many people do.

I mean how many doctors, bankers, or investors do you know with tattoos on their face? I do not know of any.

So I would love to hear from someone with facial tattoos as to how it has affected your life, positive or negative.

I also would love to know everyone’s opinion on facial tattoos. Hot or not?

Here are some major facial tattoos!

The Baby Girl Boutique has everything from dresses, to shirts, to sexy shoes and lingerie! They have a new customer for life!

Here are 3 must have dresses for the trendy rocker gal!

1950’s Style Black & White Gingham Wrap Dress!
Broad Minded Clothing – “Life is a Picnic” 1950’s Style Black & White Gingham Wrap Dress! Show your Sunny optimism in this beautiful new vintage reproduction dress. If you are dying for a retro dress that combines ease and grace with a bit of structure, this is the one. We love the collar and the skirt is very full for you swing dancers! Top quality cotton. (fabric does not stretch) Available in misses sizes Small through Large!

This retro style dress is adorable!
Check out the 1950’s Style Wrap Dress Here

Girl Next Door Dress! Is this dress hot or what??

A mixture of sweet and sexy in one dress. The color is amazing and the style is way to cute.

Poison Candy Fashion – Psychobilly “Girl Next Door Dress” in Turquoise! Cotton body dress with black and white gingham bodice and adorable girly skull and crossbones screen print surrounded by hearts. Poison Candy is made with love in the USA.

Check out the sexy Turquoise Girl Next Door Dress here. I have a feeling your partner may thank you!

Lightweight Cotton Peasant Top Dress with Playful Polka Dots!

A comfy dress for the days you want to be cute but not over dressed. Perfect for a lunch date or hanging out with the girls.

Rockabilly Dresses – Lightweight Cotton Peasant Top Dress with Playful Polka Dots! Fully lined in white cotton poplin. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Hidden side zipper entry. Imported. Juniors sizing.

At just $45 this rockabilly dress is not only adorable but affordable!

Check out the Playful Polka Dot Dress Here

But I have to admit, I felt inspired to find some really hot crafty type tattoos when I was done reading her complete nonsense. You see her friend got a sewing machine tattoo. Apparently she got it becuase she has a passion for crafts and the idea had meaning to her. For once in my life, I was kind of stunned, as I would have never thought of such a tattoo design. It was a really cool idea…. So I found myself on the hunt for cool sewing machine tattoos, yarn tattoos and other crafty tattoo designs.

Here are some amazing tattoos I found that are really crafty! Check out the complete sewing theme chest piece! It is an amazing tattoo design and the artist did a great job! You can tell the tattoo artist took his time in not only the design but the shading as well!

I have got to admit, some of the gear is pretty hot, however way out of the range I would pay for a bag or pair of shoes. But for those of you who are big ballers and like tattoo inspired gear, check out the new Gucci line…It’s hot!

When I first saw it, it grabbed my attention. I mean, it literally jumped out at me and I thought WOW. What a great idea for a tattoo design, one with true meaning that delivers awareness to everyone who sees it.

So in light of spreading some awareness around the tattoo community, I want to share with you some great awareness tattoo designs I found on Flickr.

Awareness Tattoo Design Pictures