my Tattoos...

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In this fashionadoTV segment, I get a little personal about why I get tattoos. AND you get to see the master, Malia Reynolds, at work [on me] at Memorial Tattoo in Atlanta.

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My ink ... a tattoo teaser with a wink.

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I'm excited about this one. After eight months of [pleasure] & pain a new sleeve is born. My tattoo goddess,

Malia Reynolds

[

Memorial Tattoo

] who is absolutely brilliant and talented was kind enough to allow me to film her at work. Thanks to Phil Colvin and Lee Yarbrough - you guys fckn rock! I'm trying to talk my cameraman/producer Gil into getting some ink but for now, he's only willing to film and edit ... We have the segment coming soon so stay tuned!

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The Phoenix Sleeve

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The Phoenix is the symbol for Scorpio. It represents death and rebirth. [I learned this through my

astrologer

.] All of my tattoos have a personal significance so by making them self-referential my ink gains deeper meaning. As I embark on a new career and shed the old one, hence, -

death and rebirth

- a Phoenix sleeve couldn't be more appropriate. The very gifted 

Malia Reynolds

, at

Memorial Tattoo

, has done all my ink.

StylemagVM

is documenting the creation of the sleeve, from start to finish, so you'll get an opportunity to see just how talented Malia is.

Watch it happen!

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CBS Better Mornings Gets Edgy in Atlanta

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Move over networks, CBS's Better Mornings Atlanta has an edge on you!
Next week, Atlantans will be greeted on highways throughout the city by this image in billboard size, making the morning and evening commutes a bit more interesting. What a way to warm up winter! Now that's what I call HOTlanta! The promo is part of a large marketing campaign by CBS & BMA to grow the network's image in a forward thinking way and expand their viewer demographics. Kudos to CBS for getting "it" and understanding how to take risks.  
Co-anchor (and BMA hottie) Brandon Rudat feels great about the promotional campaign. He's had to hide [his] ink for a long time and gives a lot of credit to the CBS promotions department for thinking outside the box. Brandon says: "Every station in the news market looks the same. We want to be different. We cover hard news, but at the same time, we obviously have personalities to make people laugh. Sometimes, we never know what's going to happen that day on set. But, I think, thats what keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. You have to give people a reason to tune in, and sometimes, just being different works!"
Amen to that!
CBS rolls out the Better Mornings Atlanta marketing campaign locally, on the same date that nationally, The Early Show introduces their new team. January 3rd - a big day for CBS! Watch the BMA team do their thing (as I do) every morning, M-F starting at 4:30am on CBS.
PS. Tracye & Jennifer look pretty fierce too!

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Gardenias for Grandmother Tattoos

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It was only fitting that my first tattoo be in honor of my beloved grandmother. Though she past away more than fifteen years ago, her spirit, love, energy and memory are with me everyday. I knew a tattoo of "our" favorite flower would be the perfect homage for someone I adored. After all, tattoos are for life, so they better be meaningful.

Enter, Malia Reynolds. Amazing and talented.

After graduating from college with a degree in graphic design, Malia made the (wise) choice not to compete in that crazy job market. Instead, she listened to her friends who urged her to become a tattoo artist.

This tattoo started it all for me...  A gardenia on my shoulder for my Grandmother. We consulted on the design and it's placement. And though it hurt like a bitch, Malia was gentle, tender and very pleasant. The devil's music (Metal - not Malia's choice) played in the background and kept me somewhat distracted. 


When consulting with a tattooer, it is important to remember they are artists, and even though  you are "commissioning" art on your body, its bests to allow the tattooer's style and vision to be present in the work. Malia and I have a great professional relationship that respects this idea. I'll come up with the subject matter for a design and Malia develops the concept through her artistic interpretation. After a final consultation, we're ready to start. This has always been a quick an easy process for me because I love Malia's work so much.

The sleeve we've been working on all summer. This was my third visit since June. Malia started on the color this time. My next visit, in two weeks, will continue with color, followed by more outlining, in later sessions. You can find Malia at Memorial Tattoo on Moreland Avenue. You'll love Memorial Tattoo as well. From the welcoming smile of Lee Yarbrough at the front desk to the friendly visits from owner and gifted artist, Phil Colvin, Memorial offers you an inviting environment.

Find them on Facebook: Memorial Tattoo

Find Malia on Facebook: Malia Reynolds Artist

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