How much do you love Chanel? Would you go to your local tattoo parlor and profess your love of the interlocking CC’s on your arm? If you’re not quite ready for that kind of commitment, there’s another option.

Karl Lagerfeld and Peter Philips, the force behind Chanel’s makeup and nail polish division, have devised the latest ingenious fashion statement: les trompe l’oeil temporary tattoos in the form of pearls, beads, chains, birds, and the iconic logo.

The sets of 55 transfers cost about $78, and will be available for purchase on the Chanel website on February 15 — just a few days away! You can pick them up in stores by March 1. They’ll last about 2-3 days, so space them out to last through the summer!

The coy femininity contrasts well with the edgy attitude that tattoos naturally carry.

Other designers, such as Jean Paul Gaultier (shown above) and Malandrino, feel the desire to reveal skin in henna or prison-style lettering this spring. Makeup artists James Kaliardos of Rodarte (shown below) and Chantal Miller of MAC took their geometric inspiration from Maori tribeswomen and girls in East L.A. gangs. Inspiration is everywhere.

Objectors to this trend may feel that they’re a branded billboard, but you can take this trend in your own personal direction too. Take a pen and express yourself - even if it’s just to artfully write your to-do list on the back of your hand. After all, it’s all about doing whatever empowers you!

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