Seriously Inspiring New Ways To Pull Off Flash Tattoos

We first caught wind of the Flash Tattoo trend last summer, when stylish girls started donning the temporary tats to the beach in place of real bling — you know, as one does. Since then, the metallic tats have turned into a beauty phenomenon, seen on everyone from big-name bloggers to our girl Queen Bey. The shiny designs also became all the rage at music festivals like Coachella, adding an instant hippie-chic vibe to every ensemble.

Like most trends, this one reached a saturation point. But, since we're not ready to let go just yet, we’re determined to find new, innovative ways to wear it for summer 2015 — and it looks like we're not the only ones. The possibilities are endless — and good old Instagram (you may have heard of it?) is proof.

After hours of patrolling the ‘gram, we were sufficiently in awe of all the pretty ways you can wear these tats. And, we found 17 rad Flash styles worthy of gracing your precious skin. (Note: What did people do before social media? #RealTalk.)    

So, whether you’re feeling so over flash tats or you’re still all about them, we’d be willing to bet you’ll feel more than tempted to try out some new styles after you see these fresh takes on the 2k14 trend. 

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Flash Tattoos recently collaborated with Rainforest Partnership to bring us its newest collection, Illia, which was inspired by the "beauty and magic of the rainforest" and features vibrant, in-your-face pops of color. Your choices: Go big and bedazzle your back with butterflies for your next beach trip, or be subtle and add a single neon feather or bracelet — whatever your style, it’s for an amazing cause.

Bored of your basic mono nail hues? Upgrade your mani game by adding these chic, mini-chevron accent designs from the Dakota collection to one, or all, of your nails. Depending on your base shade, you can achieve both edgy and super-girly looks — whatever floats your boat.

Make a statement by using the black-and-gold "pendants" from the Zahra collection to create your own customized hand jewelry — you’ll never look cooler hailing a cab.

Heading to paradise? Impress fellow beachgoers with these beautiful metallic elephants — they look better in pairs.

To put it simply, celebrity hairstylist and co-owner of Nine Zero One Salon Riawna Capri just gets us. Not only are we obsessed with her new boho home, but Capri takes cool to a whole new level by sporting a full-on flash sleeve. P.S. How gorgeous is her smile?!

Have a fancy event coming up? Add a hint o' glam and highlight your manicure with these silver triangles from the Dakota collection.

British beauty guru and author of The Glam Guide Fleur de Force demonstrates how to accentuate your jewelry with silver and gold tats.

If you’re feelin’ flashy, try replacing your usual earrings with a temp tat like this one from the fabulous Josephine collection.

Fashion blogger and frequent Flash Tat wearer Natalia T. makes us question why we haven’t been donning delicate silver dots on our wrists all our lives.

Tiny gold feathers and stars can make your day of typing away that much more fun. We can’t get enough of this look.

Spice things up with a partially hidden tat — it'll be your sexy little secret.

We're impressed by how effortlessly blogger Andrea Chong flaunts a thick gold cuff band on her upper arm — it adds a subtle touch of bohemian, yet sophisticated glimmer to her otherwise minimalistic outfit.

We’ll be the first to tell you that you don’t have to go flash-wild to make a noticeable statement. This look is still eye-catching, but in a rad, understated way.

Mixing black and gold offers an edgy vibe, especially when it's in unexpected places. Rock this style with some stilettos, and you’ll look — and feel — ready to take the world by storm.

Heading to a summer wedding? This low-key, ultra-feminine look is speaking to us in all the right ways. Try a floral pattern from the Isabella or Sheebani collections — worn alone or mixed with other jewels, you’ll be sure to turn heads.

Killer heels? Check. Gold cuff band? Double check. Simplicity won’t go unnoticed, people — especially when paired with statement shoes.

Take your accessorizing up a notch by mixing delicate hints of gold, black, and silver tats with your existing hand candy.

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