By Natalie Sturgeon
This fashion statement has rolled in and out of town for Lorde concerts. Vanessa Hudgens was seen wearing them at the famous music festival Coachella. You may have even seen them around campus. This new trend which I speak of is the infamous Flashtat.
What is a Flashtat? A Flashtat is basically a temporary tattoo for adults. They come in different designs such as bracelets, necklaces, rings and even just random shapes to put wherever your heart desires. There are even some tattoos that are big enough to span from your midriff to chest, which are ideal for summer. The company Flash Tattoos has become very popular in the past couple of months, as they have continued to debut their designs during high-end fashion shoots and celebrity appearances. The different designs are displayed on a model so you have an idea of what will look best on you.
The interesting twist to this online shopping experience is that, since they are temporary tattoos, Flash Tattoos allows customers to order tattoos in sets rather than just ordering one. As the consumer, you pay between 20 and 30 dollars for the design rather than a specific Flashtat and the company will put together a care package, so to speak.
Although this is a very prominent feature on girls and women everywhere, will it last? Will Flashtats be a fashion necessity or will it come in and out just as hair feathers did? Boho-chic clothing itself has been wildly popular for years now, but in this generation trends can become passe so quickly.
As catchy and cute as these tattoos are, it is hard to match it with any style other than boho-chic, which might make it harder for this fad to stick around. The popularity of these tattoos is definitely in its infancy—it is just hard to tell whether or not it will be a one-hit wonder or inducted as a classic.
Regardless of how long we will be seeing it, it is safe to say that the buzz in the fashion world will be all about Flashtats as it makes its way across the United States. So if you’re walking to class and something glistens and catches your eye, have no fear: the Flashtat is here.
