Washington, D.C. - September 17, 2008

Oooohh, Batucada

Batucada Jewelry

That tattoo seemed like a dandy idea at the time. Until Oliver left you and that declaration became “I [heart] liver.”

Give yourself an ink-like display that won’t require corrective surgery.

Batucada jewelry has the swirling look of an artsy tattoo without any pain or regret. The trinkets, designed in Paris, are made from a light, ecofriendly plastic that contours to your skin, giving you multiple styles of faux body art.

Channel paradise with Hawaiian vines or surround yourself with the graceful loops of Petals. Each nature-inspired style comes in black or subtle colors of brown and gold to alter the impact of the statement on your skin.

Without risking your hide.

Available at Wake Up Little Suzie, 3409 Connecticut Avenue NW, between Newark and Ordway Streets (202-244-0700); Chocolate Moose, 1743 L Street NW, between 18th Street and Connecticut Avenue (202-463-0992 or chocolatemoosedc.com);online at brooklyn5and10.com.