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Which would you rather hear first - the good news or the bad news? We'll start with the bad news. The Edgi blog is going to be going on hiatus for a little while. We thoroughly enjoy researching and writing about t-shirt and fashion news here on the blog. However, we have to devote some attention to the other aspects of our business.

So what's the good news? We'll be spending this quiet time ramping up what we have to offer in terms of sexy tshirts for both men and women. We've got a number of different ideas that we're working on and we're really excited about sharing them with you ... we've just got to fine tune a few of the details first.

We hope you'll join us when we're up and running again. If you would like to be notified when the blog resumes, simply send an email to blog@edgi.com. You'll be added to our mailing list but don't worry; we aren't going to spam you with a bunch of notices. We'll just let you know when the changes to the site are ready and the blog is active again. We've loved having you here!

All of our talk about tattoo style clothing and tattoo tshirts this week has definitely gotten us thinking about tattoos. We know that tattoos aren't right for everyone. However, the temporary art of the henna tattoo might suit even those folks that don't want a permanent design. We think a sexy henna hand tattoo would really compliment the detail in our women's tshirt designs.

Tattoo style clothing is increasingly popular. It allows you to express yourself through fashion in much the same way that tattoos allow you to express yourself through art. When they are done really well, tattoo tshirts can actually look like real tattoos from afar. Conversely, when a tattoo is done in great detail and it covers enough of the body, it can look like a tattoo tee shirt even though it's just ink on flesh.

Take a look at the following pictures and ask yourself if they're tattoos or just tattoo tshirts. Answers at the bottom of the post.

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Numbers 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are tattoo tshirts.
Numbers 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 are real tattoos.

Photo credits: 35mmMonkey, About.com, Guardian, Yellowman, Amazon, Lintcoat, Dreamworker32000, James Then and Street Anatomy

Last week we mentioned that our Bad Dog, No Biscuit for You shirt would be a great tee for Elin Nordegren to buy for Tiger Woods. This week we chose it as our highlight shirt so you could learn a little bit more about it.


What It Means To Us:

This shirt recognizes that we all have an animal nature inside of us. We all have a beast within us that wants out. Sometimes it's appropriate to let that beast loose. Other times it's better not to feed the beast. Luckily, we're in control!

What To Expect:

This is a 100% cotton t-shirt that is wonderfully soft to the touch. It's a short-sleeved t-shirt designed to fit your arms just right. It's V-shaped so it provides a hot shape for your body as well. It's a long tee so you don't have to worry about it climbing up uncomfortably.

Men's Sizing:

We've mentioned before that we offer very unique sizing for our women's cute tees. This sizing is designed to make you feel sexier and more comfortable in your clothes. However, we know that guys like to keep things simple. This shirt is available in your standard small, medium, large and XL.

Pricing:

At $69.50, this men's t-shirt is priced similarly to other high-quality tattoo tshirts on the market today (such as Ed Hardy tees). It's a t-shirt that lasts a long time so you get a lot of wear out of it for your money. 

If It's Not In Stock:

This popular tattoo tee shirt has been known to sell out. However, if you get to our site and see that it's out of stock, you're not out of luck. Simply press the button that says "notify me when this product is back in stock", enter your email address and wait to hear from us. We'll let you know right away when it's ready again.

How do you feel about tattoo clothing for women? Do you think it's sexy and edgy and fun? We do! If you're not quite sure how you feel about women's tattoo shirts then sit back and take it all in. We've got ten hot examples of women who make a tattoo tee shirt look amazing:

1. Women's Tiger Full Body Tattoo Tee Shirt.


Yup, that's a t-shirt even though it looks like her bare flesh. Sexy!

2. Geisha Tattoo Tee Shirt


Here's another t-shirt that almost looks like flesh but it has an amazing design and fits perfectly.

3. Ed Hardy Tees for Women


What woman doesn't look hot in an Ed Hardy tattoo tee shirt? The fit is always great.

4. Cry Baby T-Shirt


Aw nostalgia!

5. Tattoo Sleeves Shirt


A woman rocking tattoo sleeves is hot. This shirt lets you do it without the pain and permanence.

6. Sublimation Tattoo Shirt from CharaGirl Fashions.

White makes a great background color for tattoo shirts, doesn't it?

7. Esty Find: Tattoo Tee Shirt


That's right; even Etsy has got hot women's tattoo style clothing. This one is from Ahpeele.

8. Cropped Women's Tattoo Shirt


Usually women's tattoo shirts are long shirts but you can find cropped ones if you look around.

9. Sheer Fitted Tattoo Tee Shirt


This sexy shirt is from the Enve line.

10. Chocolate Covered Evil


Doesn't our own model look stunning in our Chocolate Covered Evil t-shirt? This sexy women's t-shirt has art on it that's been inspired by tattoo design.

Are you a fan of rock and roll tees? Cesar Padilla, a boutique store owner in New York is. He started collecting these hot tshirts years ago. Eventually, he realized that he couldn't hang on to them all himself so he opened a vintage store to sell them. And now he's elevated his interest in rock and roll tees to an art form by publishing a book showing off his favorite tshirt designs.

His book, Ripped: T-shirts from the Underground, was released today. It focuses on specific t-shirts: the rare indie and DIY tshirts that were popular during the post-punk music movement. The 200 shirts that are featured in the book not only show off great artistic t-shirt design but also capture the history of this musical era.

The book isn't just filled with pictures, though. There are comments and thoughts from celebrities and fashion lovers about the t-shirts and the music that went along with them. Any t-shirt collector would benefit from adding this book to his or her collection!

Check out that amazing necklace from Alchemy Gothic. This stunning example of Victorian-inspired steampunk jewelry is elegant, exquisite and interesting. We'd love to pair it with one of our tees.

Another well-known artist whose work has been featured on t-shirts is Sailor Jerry, the tattoo mentor who tutored Ed Hardy. Fans of tattoo art bow down at this guy's knees because of his amazing talent with tattoo art. Tshirts featuring his work as well as tshirts inspired by his work are easy to find.

Additionally, many different tattoo artists have helped to create tattoo tshirts for the Yellowman brand. This brand works off of the vision that tattoo art can be used to break barriers between cultures, connecting people through creative expression. Many well-known tattoo artists around the world who have shared this vision have chosen to contribute their artwork to Yellowman's line of tattoo style clothing.

Tattoo tshirts are especially popular with celebrities. That's why it's no surprise that Mister Cartoon, tattoo artist to the stars, has been known to design t-shirts with the same type of artwork that he designs when he puts his pen down on famous flesh.

Can you think of any other well-known tattoo artists that have done well for themselves by crossing over into t-shirt design? We'd love to know about them!

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You probably don't know a whole lot about Azusa, California. This small town located in Los Angeles County is overshadowed by all of the other well-known cities in the area. That hasn't stopped one entrepreneur there from focusing all of his efforts on developing this one small place, though. Raul Najera has just opened his fourth business in Azusa and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon.

Three of the businesses that Najera owns are tattoo shops. He prides himself on bringing creative and skilled tattoo art to the area. However, it's his fourth business, Unlimited Clothing Store that really interests us. This store sells the tattoo style clothing that goes hand-in-hand with Najera's other three businesses.

There seem to be two types of tattoo tshirts created by this man's business. First, there are a plethora of different tattoo tshirts that incorporate artwork similar to the detailed artwork in tattoos. The other type of tattoo tee shirt found here is a word shirt that uses tattoo-style lettering for the font on the shirts.

Najera has had the opportunity to expand his tattoo and t-shirt business beyond the boundaries of Azusa. However, he wants to give back to his local community. He wants to beautify it with art and stimulate its economy with business. And he's doing it all while promoting a cool sense of style in the area! Props to him!

We have hot men's tshirts too; be sure to check them out!

The great thing about celebrity fashion today is that there are so many different styles out there. You've got chic, elegant, boho ... and you've got the kind of edgy sexy look that characterizes hot women like Kat Von D.


Kat Von D: Sexy with an Edge

Kat Von D is the kind of woman that you'd be a little bit scared of having your youngest son bring home to dinner. And yet, there's a part of you that really wants to be like her. She's edgy and sexy in that Suicide Girls kind of way. She's tough. What characterizes her fashion is a funky, rough-edged sort of style. This chick is a famous tattoo artist after all. She's creative and wild and fun but she doesn't take it over the edge into trashy. She's sensibly outrageous.
Like Kat Von D's style? Here's how to do it your way for less:

• Study her and copy what you see. This is one celebrity who actually has a wardrobe that a normal person might be able to afford. You don't have to struggle to be able to pay for the clothes that she's sporting so it's all about getting her style down.
• Play around with animal prints. They're a favorite of this tattoo artist.
• Hit up the thrift store for a pair of oversized combat boots. If you can pull them off then you are as tough as she is.
• Make cute tees sexier by cutting them up. Watch the video in this post to learn how she does it!
• Think about investing in some women's tattoo shirts. Kat Von D is known for her tattoos. If you don't have ink of your own, a tattoo tee shirt can help you to get that same edgy style going for yourself.
• Go to the vintage store. Look for women's items that come from the 1940's and 1950's. Think pinup girls.
• Hair and makeup matter. The way to really capture that signature Kat Von D look is to mimic her wild hair and makeup. Dark eyeliner and bright red lipstick are musts. You can get her signature red color at Sephora.

Check out the other ten celebrities we've featured with a fashion focus here on the Edgi blog.

Want to know what we were reading this week? We want to tell you!

T-shirt Text

• Skeg. Learn more about this Australian t-shirt company just recently launched by a teenage entrepreneur.
• T's inspired by TV show Heroes.
• Interview with Guy Vernes.

T-shirt Designs

• DJ Prince Peter Tees. Very rockin' designs! These are definitely some sexy clubbing tops!
• I'm Rad to the Power of Sick. Not the world's most innovative design but what a great slogan.
• Bob and Cassette Weave. A real photo of a cassette tape altered in color and then added to with drawing creates a very cool design here.
• UCON Collection. Sexy tshirts here - especially the ones for women.
• She. Very sexy design by Fabio Franca.

Other Great Fashion Posts

• Beautiful fashion illustration images. Fashion = art.
• Interview with Zelaya. Beautifully detailed designs.

And Some Self-Love

• Did you see our post with 10 hot Alice in Wonderland tees?
• Be sure to check out my guest post over at Coty Gonzales on Making T-shirts Last Longer.

Picture a green-minded, vegan, granola-eating woman. What is she wearing? These days there are plenty of fashionable eco-conscious clothing stores for stylish women with green consciences. However, when it comes to green shoes, most people still think in the Birkenstock line ... and that's a line most of us just don't want to wait in. Luckily for us, there are some great new green shoes coming out from vegan shoe maker Olsenhaus.

The company is going above and beyond in their green efforts with their new line of shoes. They're actually using recycled materials, including disposed-of television sets, to create some of the pieces of each shoe. What's important to the company is that the shoes not look like they're made with recycled materials; they're designed specifically with style in mind. Nevertheless, these recycled products are green through and through.

They have an entire line of sexy shoes that will be coming out later this year. These shoes go great with everything from hot club clothes to clothing for the office. And, of course, they'd be perfect for any green event that you're planning on attending!

Photo via Ecouterre.

One of the things that we love here at Edgi is the unique. We like things that are different but still stylish. The new Falling Water Tote by Calvin Klein is exactly such an item. It's a roomy synthetic leather tote that uses pleating and quilting to create an interesting textured exterior. The handle is a combination of chain and PVC. We think a woman interested in our Chocolate Covered Evil shirt would also be interested in this bag.

You might have noticed a theme on our blog this week. We've been talking a lot about sexy club shirts and other club clothes for women. Guess we've got going clubbing on the brain right now. There's something we wanted to point out, though; sometimes the sexiest women at the club aren't the ones dancing but the ones spinning the tunes.

Take a look at these ten hot female DJs:

1. DJ Shy


2. DJ Excelle


3. DJ Frisky


4. DJ Rap


5. DJ Lucca


6. DJ Casey Connor


7. DJ Passant Raafat


8. DJ Lisa Lashes


9.  DJ Reid Speed


10. DJ Monika Kruse


If you love female DJs then you need to be hitting up the world's hottest nightclubs. And don't forget that you should get some hot club clothes for yourself if you want to get their attention!

Today's weekly shirt highlight is of one of my favorite Edgi t-shirts: Where's Your Sacrifice?

What It Means To Us

We believe that everyone who goes after something real in life is forced to sacrifice something else. It's not a bad thing; it just means that we have to make sure we know where we are sacrificing and why. As it says on our website, this "is a shirt for the woman who can't stop being creative, intellectual and ingenious", the woman who sacrifices some things for the others in life that she really wants.

What Else It Might Mean To You

Like all of our cute tees, this shirt is a shirt that can have a variety of different meanings. It could be subtly telling a partner that he needs to start sacrificing a little bit more for you (after all, look at how great you look!) or challenging the world to step up to the plate and sacrifice more for a good cause that you care about.

Perfect Sizing

Edgi t-shirts aren't sized in boring, anti-feminine sizes like small and large. Instead, we use a unique sizing format designed to make you feel sexy. Are you a yummy petite or a luscious mezzo? Find out here.

Where Could You Wear This Tee?

We pride ourselves on providing tees that can easily be sexy club shirts, casual wear with jeans or part of a totally fashion-forward ensemble. This pink t-shirt is no exception to that rule of ours.

It's On Sale

This shirt is on sale right now for less than $30 before taxes.

If you want to know more about our other sexy tshirts then check out our other weekly shirt highlights.

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is finally coming out this weekend and we know we're not going to be the only ones in line to see it. The fashion, the effects and the plot twists should all be worth checking out. And we expect to see a lot of people sporting Alice in Wonderland t-shirts at the opening since so many of them have come out or been highlighted recently as a result of the movie's release.

There are a lot of super cool Alice in Wonderland tees out there. However, most of them aren't the kind of tees you would wear more than a few times. Luckily, there are some great tee designers that have made Alice in Wonderland shirts that are also sexy club shirts that can be worn again and again.

Here's a look at ten sexy clubbing tops featuring Alice in Wonderland designs:

1. Miss Selfridge Alice Cat Tee.


This great British store has come out with a line of tees and tanks celebrating Alice in Wonderland. This one is a favorite. It's a short-sleeved t-shirt with ruching at the side seam which allows for a really great fit. Miss Selfridge makes really cute club clothes for women so this one is just for the girls.

2. Carmina in Wonderland.


Thanks to Cottonable for pointing out this great design. These tees make great club clothes for women but they also have a men's design and they have hoodies featuring the Alice in Wonderland inspired gothic art as well.

3. Alice in Wonderland by Polyvore.


What we love about this tee-shirt isn't the design (although it's cute) so much as the fit. A great fit is what makes the difference between regular t-shirts and sexy club shirts.

4. It's Only a Dream.


What a great T-shirt design! We think that this is one that people would have picked up even before news about the new movie was afoot. Intricate designs like these make people look twice at what you're wearing which is what great sexy clubbing tops are all about. There are guys' shirts on this site as well.


The phrase "it's only a dream" is a favorite one of Alice t-shirt designers. This is another great design featuring that same phrase. Interesting how different it is from the last one, isn't it? We love the fact that Alice in Wonderland is inspiring to so many different types of designers.

6. Black Lights and Velvet Black T-shirt.

This Urban Collector tee is perfect for guys hitting up the clubs!

7. Graphic Alice in Wonderland T-shirt.


A lot of the Alice shirts out there right now are dark in nature (which makes sense considering the Tim Burton connection) but there are still some great sexy club shirts that have an upbeat design and reference Alice at the same time. This is one of them.

8. Tea Cups Shirt.


Think that this shirt wouldn't make it at the clubs? Think again ... pair it with a super short pair of shorts, some sexy patterned tights, a hot pair of heels and you're ready to dance.

9. Drink Me Men's Fitted Shirt


Ah, here's an evil but wonderful one for the guys. So appropriate since this month is also St. Patrick's Day and he'll need a new green shirt.

10. Sexy Alice in Wonderland Costume.


You could always get a costume for the bedroom. Two-piece costumes like this one often come with great tops that can be re-used later as club clothes for women. What do you think?

Relationships are complicated things. They're certainly even more complicated when you're under the celebrity spotlight. For that reason, we can't fault Elin Nordegren for taking a recent family vacation with philandering husband Tiger Woods. Nevertheless, we're glad that she's not letting Tiger off of the hook entirely. Elin is such a cool woman (with a great sense of style) that we can't help but want what's best for her. She might return to Tiger but it's good that he's not out of the doghouse yet.

Here's a look at five t-shirts we think Elin Nordegren should think about giving to Tiger to remind him that he's not out of the woods yet:

1. Bad Dog, No Biscuit for You.


Sure, this is a little bit of shameless self promotion here since it's an Edgi t-shirt but we think it's perfectly fitting for Tiger these days. This is a wonderfully soft t-shirt which Tiger probably needs since his tee is the only thing touching him these days. We pride ourselves on making tees that can work as sexy club shirts as well as good daytime wear and this one is no exception. Plus, we'd kind of love to see Tiger sporting it.

2. He's Not a Tiger, He's a Cheetah.


Okay, so obviously Tiger wouldn't be caught wearing this t-shirt (although we think that making fun of himself might not be a bad route to take). They were really made to be sexy clubbing tops for guys looking to get a laugh from the ladies. Still, we can't help but love the design. It's got a great play on words and it's a fun t-shirt.

3. Bad Dog.


Short and simple phrase that really gets to the heart of what Tiger did wrong; he acted like a dog. This tee-shirt is actually a really great one. Not only is the simple design kind of cute but it's an organic tee-shirt with a fitted/vintage fit. Like our own Bad Dog shirt, this one could easily transition from daytime to hot club clothes depending on what it was worn with.

4. World's Best Husband.


Ah, the irony. He'd feel like such a schmuck walking around in this tee, wouldn't he?

5. Funny Golf Shirt.


There are a lot of funny golf shirts out there that would provide a great double meaning when worn by Tiger. Humor helps in situations like these, doesn't it?

What do you think Elin Nordegren should do about her relationship with Tiger Woods?

We're adoring these new shoes by Kate Spade called Gabby shoes. The textured Italian tweed in black, white and red is edgy. The patent leather trim, cute bow and peek toes all add elegant style. We think these shoes could be paired with any of our women's tee shirts for a great Spring look. Paired with our sexy clubbing tops and a micro mini, these shoes could also work for a night out on the town.

Charity t-shirts are a great idea. You buy a cool new t-shirt and part of the money that you spend goes to help out a charity. They're a common thing to see around. And while we definitely appreciate all of the major charities that get supported through t-shirt purchases (St. Jude's, homelessness programs, Haiti re-building, etc.), we also want to point out that there are some much more unique charity tshirt options out there that you can support. Many of these tees are fashionable sexy club shirts; it's just a bonus that they help support an interesting cause.

1. Get Rid of Cars on New York Streets. You wouldn't think anyone even bothers to drive in New York City since it's so difficult to do there and so easy to take public transportation. However, plenty of people do drive there and Transportation Alternative wants to get them to stop by encouraging biking, walking and other non-car modes of transportation. Support this cool organization by buying the cool graphic design t-shirt created by the band Au Revoir Simone.

2. End Sex Trafficking. Many people don't realize just what a serious crime sex trafficking is. There are women and children imported into the United States and forced to work as sex slaves. When they don't comply, they are often killed. It's a horrible thing and there aren't nearly enough charities working to end it. However, you can do your part. Purchase a laptop sleeve made from recycled t-shirts to support this cause.

3. Help People Who Have Been Affected by Fatal Car Accidents. Cars are dangerous things. They frequently lead to fatal or life-altering accidents. Who helps the people who suffer from this issue? Road Victims Trust is one organization that does and you can support them by purchasing a seat belt shirt. This will also help spread the word about the issue every time that you wear it. These tees aren't exactly hot club clothes but they're great for casual day wear.

4. Support Peer Support for Patients with Acoustic Neuromas. You might be relieved if you found out that a tumor inside of you was benign. However, even benign tumors can cause problems. Acoustic neuromas are benign tumors that connect the ear to the brain and can cause problems with hearing and balance. Buy a t-shirt designed by singer-songwriter Hayden to support an organization that offers peer-to-peer support for people suffering from this problem.

5. Change the World through Art. Many people believe that art can change the world. Art for Change puts your money where their mouth is by doing non-profit work to create social change using art to disseminate information. It's a wonderful idea and one you can support by purchasing a cute, creative t-shirt designed by the band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. These tees are really great tees that make cute club clothes for women as well as great daywear for guys.

Here at Edgi we have a t-shirt that helps support the goal of providing clean water for all people around the world.

Tee Lotto is launching today. Are you planning to participate?

What is Tee Lotto?

In case you haven't heard, yet, Tee Lotto is essentially a t-shirt raffle. You are entered to win after your purchase a Tee Lotto tee-shirt. Here's the way that it works:

• You purchase your t-shirt for $12 ($15 if you're not in the US).
• $3 of that purchase is put aside.
• Other people do the same thing; their $3 is put aside as well.
• You receive your t-shirt sometime between April and June.
• T-shirts continue to sell over the course of the next 90 days or until 33,333 t-shirts are sold (whichever happens first).
• At the end of the contest, a name is drawn from all of the people who purchased t-shirts (based on your order number). This person wins all of the money that was set aside through the course of the sale. If all of the shirts sell, this means that the winner could get $99,999. Actually, if all of the tees do sell, they're offering a bonus of $10,000 so the winner will get over $100,000 for the price of the $12 tee-shirt.

 
Pros and Cons of Tee Lotto

• It's a cool idea and a neat new marketing trick.
• You could theoretically win a lot of money.
• BUT the amount that you can win depends on how many people actually buy shirts. As Tee Junction and Rude Retro have pointed out, it isn't too likely that such a vast number of t-shirts will really sell.
• The shirts don't have the greatest design. These aren't sexy club shirts or even particularly interesting daywear shirts.
• They don't offer a fit for women - just a standard t-shirt. For ladies who care about getting well-fitting clothes, the $12 might be better spent elsewhere (on club clothes for women, on a better tee, on body spray ...)

 So we want to know ... are you going to bother to participate in the Tee Lotto? Do you think it's worth the $12?