Today's reader mail comes from somewhere far away and mystical.
I suppose there are loud colors, streamers and a parade downtown; singing and drum beats and a murmur sort of sound.
It is there that my reader scurries off to the street to send me this question, which is sort of discreet.
Pssssttt....
This mysterious reader wants to know if she should get a masquerade mask in the form of a tramp stamp tattoo on her back?
I took it upon myself to discuss the masked vision with legendary tattoo artist Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand.
Kate loves travel and history so I know she can pretty much back up anything she has to say about Venetian masks, never mind the fact that she was one of the first female tattooists in America.
Our wise Kate had a few concerns about the Tramp Stamp Masquerade Mask Tattoo.
First, the masks are not a flattering shape to place at such a feminine area of your body. You've got some curve there and seeing that a mask just adds a blob across your backside, nothing is lifted or visually enhanced.
Second, Kate's not sold on the sensual appeal of a masquerade mask. Since you're going to be bending over quite a bit and revealing that tramp stamp, you may want to opt for something that has a visual shape and even a theme that's sexy. Kate suggests you follow the path of your body and opt for a design that mimics and creates a V-shape.
Waves, ripples, wild flowers and tribal or Celtic curves create a much more appealing design for the lower back.
How about something sexy like a big ribbon or bow? Laced, unlaced, unmasked, you know...
The final vote?
It's a don't!
Submit your tattoo and piercing questions to Jodie at tattoo.guide@about.com before it's too late.
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