You might resent this, but you could try some henna to try some modification of the appearance of the fish tatoo.

The first idea that popped into my mind was the "EVOLVE" logo... the fish with feet and the word "evolve" inside the fish.

Second, was to add a whale or a string of fish all swiming about to eat the next smaller fish ("There's always a bigger fish." -star wars movie)

Third, was to add a fishhook, worm and line to change the motife...and maybe a lazy farmboy tending the pole above on the bank.

Just 3 ideas off the top of my head. Good luck!
(A picture or uploaded image of the tatoo might help)

A variety of course! A few skinny belts to pile on your hips, a few chunky belts to define your waist in a baggy dress. A few of your favorite colors. A black one. A white or cream one. A studded one. And maybe a crazy statement one to drape over something. The belt you currently own sounds like one best suited for pants but keep in mind all the silhouettes and colors you tend to wear and which garments you would like to compliment with a belt.

At least through this year though they aren't the most winter friendly item. Not only are sheer tops in style at the moment, but sheer skirts are also making a number of appearances.

In general, here are my rules about bras (but I do wear one every day and my body type requires it): Straps being visible is usually okay in a casual situation and assuming that they are a color that matches the color of whatever you're wearing (no hot pink straps with a black tee, for example). Being able to occasionally see the edge of where a bra starts through a shirt that is a little thin is okay assuming, again, the colors are the same (In this situation your shirt just looks more opaque where the bra covers underneath). In a nighttime going-out situation, being able to see the very edge of a bra (if it has lace or trim) where the neck of your top is is all right, I see a lot of women getting away with it and looking fine, but I rarely do it. I will also occasionally let the back of my bra show if I'm wearing a dress with a lace or transparent panel in the back.

In the specific situation you suggest, I think your number one priority should be finding a shirt that isn't utterly transparent- they do exist. If you find a shirt that's just a little thin and wear a full-coverage white bra underneath, you ought to be fine. Do shy away from totally sheer stuff with just a bra underneath though- I think that only celebutants can get away with that (and it does still look tacky). Also, the looser your top is the less it will matter- the bra will be less visible and you won't be as exposed if the shirt isn't clinging to you. For totally casual play wear in the summer, I think you can absolutely get away with a transparent or sheer top with your swimsuit underneath (regardless of colors).

Wedge Platform heels, and a one color goes-with-everything rhinestoned bra. To wear with printed high waist skirts.

Well, I suppose in an attempt to be more fashionable, CROCS now creates what they call 'heels': 

Hope that doesn't ruin your day.

Luckily, they're not too unfortunate looking.

Post? Andie,are you some sort of pop sniper?
Can't be sure. Based on fall runways it looks like satanism will continue to be a hot trend through till 2012 so pop in a Kenneth Anger film and take notes.
Cat ear hats were all over as well and based on the popularity of the animal right now with that crowd I'm betting on seeing lots of kitty ears replacing the bunny ears trend of last year.
Denim "dad" shirts are apparently all the rage right now (why??) and I cannot imagine Gaga rocking one. Actually the words "rocking" and "dad shirt" should never be paired together.
The short answer though is that they will be following who ever took her place... until you snipe them too, sniper!

I'm trying to grow my hair out too.

First off, tell yourself that damaged hair doesn't count towards length. Cut it off. Damaged hair isn't going to get you where you want to be, and your hair will look better in the interim.

Next, take a look at your hair care routine to see how you can reduce damaged hair in the future. Do you do anything to your hair that might weaken it? Bleaching it, coloring it, or over-processing it shortens its lifespan. Here's what I found works for me:

*Certain kinds of brush materials can damage hair over the long term. Plastic is one. Switch to a wooden-bristled brush or comb. I got mine at The Body Shop for about $6.

*The more bristles on a brush or comb, the more volume you get. If you have thin hair, use a wooden bristled brush. But if you have THICK hair, a brush is just going to make your hair big and hard to manage...and therefore, tangle easily, and break more. I learned this the hard way.

*Consider not washing your hair every day, if you can. The natural oils from your scalp are really good for your hair. Put your hair up in a shower cap for your daily shower. If you can't stand the thought of not washing it daily, maybe consider not shampooing it every day.

*Hot water weakens your hair. I love super-hot showers, so this is hard for me.

*Don't brush your hair when it's wet (it's weaker then too). BUT...(paradox ahead)...

*...consider trying a leave-in conditioner. I use one made by L'Anza and I absolutely swear by it. Wash your hair in the shower as you normally do. Then divide your hair into two parts, massage some conditioner into one part, GENTLY comb it through, and repeat with the other side. Then get out of the shower without rinsing it off. I have really fine tangly hair and this saved me.

Finally, be patient. I've wanted to grow my medium-length hair out for ages, but I had to a adopt a better hair-care routine first, and then largely wait until all my old damaged hair had grown out. Now my hair is about 5 inches longer than the length at which I'd normally get it cut, and the ends are perfectly healthy with no need for a trim in sight.

Good luck!

If you're going for the haven't-showered-in-days-and-don't-care-about-personal-hygiene look, then you are not required to cut your hair.
But, if you care about your appearance and want to look shaggy, but well-kept, I would highly suggest going in every 4-6 weeks to trim, thin out, etc.
As far as layering goes, it depends on the texture, length and thickness of your hair as well as your face shape. I suggest going to a reputable "real" salon and just letting the stylist do whatever she thinks will look best.
If you are really interested in taking advantage of a hairstyle's full potential, you will probably need to learn how to style with a little bit of product. Your stylist can show you this, or there are also tons of videos on YouTube that might be helpful.
My favorite two hair salons in Seattle are Derby (in Ravenna) and Vain (in Belltown).

They have a fabulous selection of vintage frames at Eyes on Fremont. Also, you can find any pair of glasses (sunglasses or otherwise) and they will put your prescription in them, so you could find some funky shades at Red Light or similar and bring them in.

Try a google image search for "80s mall bangs" (without the quotes).

It depends almost entirely on the skill of the artist and the quality of the equipment he/she is using (needle size and so forth). The ink color shouldn't matter, as long as its decent quality ink. A good artist will know how to make it stand out even if it's small and not black.

As tattoos age, they will fade a little, but the lines shouldn't blur much, if at all. You can always get them touched up if they do start to fade. Sunlight also fades tattoos, but I think it's particularly harsh on newer, rather than older tattoos (not positive about that one though).

When you get a tattoo, they don't just sit you down, ask what you want, and start inking. They'll draw it on paper first and ask your opinion and when you get it to the point that you really like it, they'll stencil it on you and then start inking. They can give you advice on the best places to put it on your body too.

Definitely find a good artist. Even for something so small and simple, a bad artist can fuck it up. It's on there for life (technically), so don't be stingy or cheap, although a tiny outline of birds isn't gonna cost much anyway. And be sure to tip your artist too.

I don't actually even have any tattoos; however, my brother is a tattoo artist and he's talked and written a lot about it so all the stuff I wrote here is basically what I learned from him.

Apparently, I may be the default tattoo expert around here.

To my thinking, the fellow that pioneered the "realistic" tattoo style was fellow named Shotsie Gorman out of Wayne, NJ. I think he still inks in Napa. I know of one guy here in Seattle that is a Shotsie disciple of sorts and his name is Joel Kennedy. He works out of "Under the Needle" in Seattle.

One word of warning about "realism" tattos: Of all tattoo styles, this one can go horribly awry both in execution and longevity regardless of who the inker is. VERY few tattooists do it well and even if you get the perfect image done there is no guarentee it will hold up over time. And with relaism tattoos there is no wiggle room. As your skin ages it will affect the design. More stylized tattoos have much more wiggle room.

Frankly, I do not like hyper-realism in tattooing. Partially for the above reasons but I also find them less aesthetically pleasing in general. Traditional tattoo styles developed for a reason and that reason is that they look better for longer. Too much detail and your wind up with indecipherable mush. Too heavy a hand and the lines bleed into each other. etc.

Having said that, go to three guys. I like:
Tracy at Anchor in Ballard. He is not into the realism thing but is a straight shooter with an exceptional artistic eye for inking.
Joel at Under the Needle. Chris at alki is young fellow whose work i like a lot.

Dave Lum is probably the most famous tattooists in the northwest that I know of and he is out of salem. If you have the scratch, check him out.

Don't let him decide to remove it permanently at this age. He does not know what he will want to do with his facial hair as an adult ( I felt the same way as him when I was a teenager, but now I sport a bad-ass beard - if I had permanently removed my mustache I would look ridiculous).

Get him an electric razor - good ones run only about 40 dollars. That is not bad. That will make it fast and easy for him to shave - or just teach him how to shave with a razor, it will only take a few seconds each day, and he will get used to it.

I think this is an instance where you need to NOT indulge your child's whim - he is rebelling against growing up and he is being lazy in adopting a new routine - don't let him do it. Make him grow up on this issue - he will thank you later.

i highly recommend the lilypad e-sewing kit! my lightning bug bag is nerdily awesome.

land's end always has the best-made, best-fitting suits! they're having a sale right now that i think expires on tuesday, so hurry.  i have their halter top suit and the x back suit, and i look smashing in them.  i never have to worry about spilling my melons and i can swim fast at the same time.

The Jewel Box in Kenmore is great. It's a little teeny run-down shop owned by a man from, I think, eastern Europe. He's fixed our watches with water damage and even fixed my husband's wind-up pocketwatch...didn't even charge him. He's great.

6524 NE 181st St Ste 7
(between N 65th Ave & N 67th Ave)
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 486-5073

It's a little bit out of your way to get there, but luckily, it's only a block north of Bothell Way. I'd recommend the 522 ST Express.

http://www.soundtransit.org/Riding-Sound-Transit/Schedules-and-Facilities/ST-Express-Bus/522-Weekday.xml

Good luck!

It seems like the most important thing would be finding a reputable tattoo artist whose style you like. Personally I recommend Dave at Gem Studios in Kirkland (he did a white bracelet for me, as well as a large, full-color back piece) or someone at Pierced Hearts in the University District. Again, though, finding the right artist is the key.

If you need something fancy/work related, Le Frock on Pine has a lot of great skirts, dresses, and tops. The prices vary but I got a $250 Nanette Lepore pencil skirt for $35. They also have brands like Theory, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Jimmy Choo which cycle through depending on the day and are all priced very low. They have both contemporary and vintage clothing and shoes/accessories.
http://www.lefrockonline.com/index.htm

Fury in Madison Valley is also a great one. I've found some good everyday and work clothes there in the past. Sometimes, their prices are a little bit batshit, but often if you tell them so, they'll reconfigure a price for you. And, now through February 12th, everything is 30-70% off.
http://www.furyconsignment.com/

The Buffalo Exchange on the Ave isn't a consignment store, but it is the best of its kind. A lot of college students shop there, so there is constantly new stuff on the racks. Although I rarely by shirts there, I've found Sevens, Paige, and Citizens of Humanity jeans there that were all in great shape and priced less than 40% of the new price. I live in Ballard and the one here is pretty sad and picked over, so don't go to this one.

good idea!

pluses: extremely cheap, you smell like pretty plants afterwards, and you get a  decent cut.  there's a supervisor to watch over and and make sure things ended up the way you'd like it.

minuses: it is a looong process. the student has to have their plan approved and critiqued before and after, and if there's a lot of action at the time you visit, you could be there for an hour and a half.

i've never been disappointed!  also, it's so very delightfully CHEAP!

Apparently so, along with the holes in the knees that were ever so stylist in the late 80s. I'm just waiting for the zippered ankles to make a comeback.

It does make a difference that you're a lady, because where you must go is Olympus Spa in Lynnwood.

Olympus is a Korean style bathhouse- this means ladies only and nudity required in the pools. You may be surprised to learn that being nude around middle-aged Korean and Russian ladies is not an intimidating experience.

$35 gets you in the door and unlimited access to four pools of varying temperatures, a mugwort bath, humid and dry saunas and six relaxation rooms with different kinds of herbal infusions and some complicated Eastern heating system that apparently provides a slew of health benefits. There are places to lounge and read, places to chat with friends, a delicious restaurant and a tea room. You can stay there all day without purchasing any spa packages (many women do), but if you want to go all out get the Korean body scrub and moisturizing treatment. This is not your typical wimpy Western style exfoliation; you will actually see dead skin rolling off your body. Lots of it. Have you ever wondered why so many older Asian ladies still have flawless skin? This is why.

So, in conclusion, the Olympus Spa is where you must go.

I don't really know if they have a larger toe box, but if you like Converse, you might also want to try Jack Parcells which are also made by converse. It is hard to tell if the toebox is much bigger though by looking at them, so I'd say try them on first. The toe area seems a bit larger to me, but I don't know for sure.

Also, I have a really comfy pair of Vans shoes...they are definitely bigger in the toe area and although they aren't as close to the ground feeling as converse, they are pretty awesome. The ones I have aren't the regular vans, but I think they are called skater vans. I'm totally not a skater, but the shoes are sooooo comfy!!! And maybe Vans shoes in general could be a better fit.

That's all I've got! Good luck. I'm sure someone else will give a better answer, but I wanted to help as much as I could.

With anything this loose and flowing, I would wear something thin and fitted on top. Too much looseness and you'll end up looking sloppy. A tank top with nice wide straps or a thin-knit closely cut sweater with 3/4 sleeves would be great with this. As far as color, I think you can go crazy- it depends on how much color you usually wear. If you're rather reserved in dress, infernactual's suggestion of white is great. Otherwise, you could go with orange (orange and grey are surprisingly beautiful and sophisticated together), deep purple, emerald, or a really deep turquoise-blue. Plain seems like it would be better with this skirt- with details you risk either clashing with the style of the skirt or being too matchy-matchy and looking like you spend all day in a drum circle at the park. (No offense if you're into park drum circles. Me too. I just like my look to be versatile. :) )

Butter fleece.
It meant something at one time but now the term is a little diluted amongst manufacturers. It has a super soft touch, but is ever so nicely warm and very lightweight. Sometimes you see "micro-fleece" referring to the same fabric.

I and spouse are dedicated fleece cap wearers indoors in the wintertime finding it ever so comfortable and healthy (and much easier on the heating bill). Sleeping in one has eliminated sinus infections from my life. I find the really loose ones can be pulled back on the head like a beret and also pulled down over the eyes without pressure as a nightshade. Borrowing a line from the poem, "mama in her kerchief and I in my cap" - there was a reason why folks wore hats to bed.

The basic place to start would be REI (which I think has been suggested here already). I bought a couple of really soft fleece caps for my brother there when he went through chemotherapy. I also thought about Patagonia on First Avenue, but after looking at their website their current line doesn't have much in the way of color or style. However, I started doing some websearching and found a whole list of little manufacturers of fleece hats and headwear (some here in Seattle).

Here were the most promising (and fun) - look past the funny hats for kids (jester and dinosaur stuff) and there are some interesting designs.

I threw in a couple that don't fit the mold but may be of interest (like the newsboy cap making fellow). Dig into the sites as there are some hidden gems. The headsokz design looks very versatile and might be great to have one of those just for versatility of coverage on those cooler days. BlueIce has some nice designs that would work for women.

http://mariposa.yosemite.net/bwear/
http://www.bluestreetdesigns.com/
http://www.heidihat.com/
http://headsokz.com/
http://www.wehats.com/polar_fleece_hats1.htm
http://www.dinohaven.com/index5.php?cPath=2_19
http://www.blueiceclothing.com/products/productstyles/accessories.htm
http://www.screamer.com/

Hope something here might give her some comfort.

There are several good options depending on how much you want to spend.

Nordstrom’s Downtown Seattle Store (if you aren't in Seattle any Nordstrom near you will do). They have a great selection of suits and their tailors have always done me right in the alteration department. You should be able to get a good suit there for $1000 or less.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/

Another good, but pricey option is Brooks Brothers. I bought a few shirts there years ago and remember the service and talioring to be excellent. You might be able to get a good suit there for $1000 or less.

http://brooksbrothers.com/

If you are looking for a good quality with a wider range of prices you might go to a Men's Warehouse. Yes, the ads are cheesy but they carry quality brands and again have great tailors. You can definitely get a good suit there for $1000 or less, and they often have 2-for-1 sales.

http://www.menswearhouse.com

If you are in Seattle there a couple custom men's clothiers in Belltown. I can't remember their names but they are both on 1st Ave.

Denim is a twill fabric, that is it has a weft yarn that is interlaced past multiple warp threads giving it a diagonal wale. This makes it a durable fabric that flexes easily. Denim generally has a front side and a technical back side. Turn your jeans inside out and compare the look of the fabric and you will see the difference. Generally the warp thread (white in much denim) seems more visible on the inside face, giving it a lighter color.

Washing the denim inside out tends to protect the front side face of the yarn and hence maintain the color and surface integrity of the fabric better.

It is a recommendation made to have the fabric and its color last as long as possible. The fabric will fade soon enough in time, wear them and enjoy them - why rush the process by distressing them quicker?

I have always preferred the spelling "moustache" myself.

The basic Clubman Pinaud Wax is carried by Fred Meyer and it will cost you a $3-4 a tube as I remember. A few years ago somebody was selling off the stock from a beauty supply warehouse on Ebay and I bought dozens of tubes of the stuff for less than a buck a shot. I can wax on for the rest of my life or nearly so without buying again.

The Whisker Club over in Bremerton sells a couple of esoteric brands you won't find anywhere else, Brother's Love and Stern Hungarian. Brother's sets up like glue (will wash out) and will hold its shape through a night's sleep with no snood necessary (but I think if you went into the backwoods sub-zero temperatures you might accidentally break your moustache off in the cold). Stern is more like a creamy hair lotion that gives very modest hold.

http://www.whiskerclub.org/nonshop/nonshop.htm

I have experimented myself with buying the clean white beads of beeswax and mixing it with quantities of the Clubman (using quick microwave bursts to soften and melt them together) to get a product that is easy to work between the fingers and has better hold than the basic Clubman.

Remember when buying to pay attention to the whether or not the wax is neutral or colored. I have always used the neutral, comes out white and is clear in application. My 'stache has changed from the red-brown of youth to the grey end of the scale and the neutral or white has always worked well.

If you've got the ability, grow it, wax it and let it show.

Steve Raible lost so much of his character when he became one of the plain faced talking heads of television news, such a loss!

Are they vintage, never-before-worn, discovered in a time capsule, or vintage pre-worn? If the latter, then I suspect jeans that have been around that long may have already done all their shrinking earlier in their lifetimes.

Also consider visiting a tailor. It doesn't cost as much as you might think, & they can really work some magic.

Don't use permanent dye your first time (and don't bleach or lift your hair). Semi-permanent dye has come a long way, and can deposit a surprising amount of color, especially on naturally light hair. On virgin, non-heat-damaged hair it might wash out a little more quickly than you'd like, but it will not damage your hair, your roots won't look as bad, and it's easy to reapply if you want to keep it.

The best high-pigment dye Sally carries is Manic Panic (I suggest this one for what you're looking for; the bad review sounds like someone who didn't leave the dye on long enough), though I've mostly used Special Effects (this site shows the color on hair, unlike the company's site. I've used a few of them, and a combo Hot Lava/Blood Red came out pretty cool).

You'll want to have some crappy towels for the first few washes post-dye, and a crappy pillow case that you won't mind getting some dye on. Wash your tub right after showering. Don't wear white shirts. These minor annoyances are worth 1) intense color and 2) not having to permanently commit to a crazy change.

The only "horribly wrong" thing that can happen with semi-permanent dye is an allergic reaction or the color not fully depositing and being too-orange or too-pink, depending on the base of the red.

If you LOVE it, then consider a permanent color and bleaching/lifting your hair. Bright red is a high-maintenance color - even permanent color will look dull/washed out if you don't take care of it, and roots are a constant concern. It's also really fun and attracts tons of compliments from strangers. Post pictures when it's done!