Thursday, March 15, 2012

Who's that Girl? - Seventy Jane

Photo by Ellen Stagg

Name: Seventy Jane
Ethnicity: Greek/Scandinavian
Currently lives: Brooklyn, NY

What pays the bills:  hairdressing, but I am a musician (check out Seventy's 90's cover band The Bayside Tigers and my her solo pop hit coming soon!!!) and of course tattooed model.






"My ultimate goal is to take over the world! Hahaha in a manner of speaking."




The first time I saw Seventy Jane I must admit I was mesmerised. Perfect skin, perfect hair. Needless to say the investigating began. I was pleasantly surprised to discover not only was Seventy super approachable and down to earth but she is also a very smart and switched on girl. She knows who she is and who she wants to be. A sentiment I value highly. So when I asked Seventy to be involved in this feature she was excited and demonstrated her innovation and passion by putting  together a lil novella in her own words. 

Enjoy!

Photo by Ellen Stagg


"There seems to be a lack of female (heavily) tattooed role models, if any. I'm tired of seeing tattooed people being so poorly represented in the media. And it's not just gender specific. (I think we know what I am talking about.) Don't get me wrong, I have no problems with how people live their lives, i just wish there was a little more discretion."

Photo by Ellen Stagg

"There seems to be a lack of female (heavily) tattooed role models, if any. I'm tired of seeing tattooed people being so poorly represented in the media. And it's not just gender specific. (I think we know what I am talking about.) Don't get me wrong, I have no problems with how people live their lives, i just wish there was a little more discretion."



Photo by Ellen Stagg



 "It doesn't matter if you are tattooed or not. Tattooed females can be classy. We can be fashionable. We are not all trashy. We are not all home wreckers"







"It doesn't matter if you are tattooed or not. Tattooed females can be classy. We can be fashionable. We are not all trashy. We are not all home wreckers. It's unfortunate and disconcerting that we need to make that distinction. But I digress. I guess what I am saying is that I would like to be a role model in any way that I can. I am hoping it is through music. It's not so much about seeking fame, I just want some sort of platform to be heard, and more so listened to."

"Girls out there need to know that they really can express themselves artistically in any way they want and still accomplish anything. I mean, if a heavily tattooed woman such as myself can get into vogue magazine (true story), I think any one can. It shouldn't just be about those emaciated models. Snore. I know its been said before, but I hate looking in magazines and thinking "this is what I'm supposed to look like?" It's so boring!"








 "I LOVE fashion! I own my girly Christian Louboutin heels, my favorite designers are Chanel, Alexander Mcqueen, and Balmain. I look up to the Olsen twins. As much as i hate to admit it, I love Mary Kate. I love the whole bohemian vibe. That's why I mix a lot of vintage in as well. I love flowy skirts. I guess I don't have any specific style. I wear what I want whether it's vintage Dior or JC Penney. We live in a day and age where basically every style is embraced in fashion." 

"But, yet, there's just something seriously wrong with the politics of it all. I just hate the fact that girls can develop insecurities and a false sense of how they are supposed to look just by opening a magazine. Do I suffer with insecurities? Fuck yes! I have my bad days just like everyone else. It just makes me appreciate the good days that much more. I want to be a catalyst in helping change that negative tattooed stereotype."



Photo by Ellen Stagg




 "My parents, mother specifically, were pretty apprehensive about my lifestyle choices. But I think as the years have gone by she's become a lot more accepting of my tattoos. My friends are all supporters, hell, the majority of them are tattooed themselves. But I don't think the issue is with my family and friends. I think the issue lies with the general public. I mean sure, tattoos are way less taboo than they used to be, but there is still a lot of judgement and stereotyping that comes along with being (heavily) tattooed."





Photo by Ellen Stagg

"People have no problem giving me their opinions on tattoos or telling me how they feel about them... Every day... My tattoos are like art in an art museum. You wouldn't touch the art, so why would you touch me?!! Ridiculous. You know I actually had a woman on the subway point at me and tell me "If you keep it up, you'll probably end up with AIDS one day".... Seriously... I was gob-smacked. Curiosity I can tolerate, it's ignorance I have a problem with."







"My feet are planted firmly on the ground, I have no apologies to reconcile the seeming dichotomy between my shy demeanor, appearance, and lifelong dedication to the visual arts. Don’t be fooled by the guns tattooed onto my ribcage: I may look like a hard ass bitch, but I'm sensitive and approachable."



Photo by Ellen Stagg












"Despite all the trappings that might tempt people to paint me into a corner surrounded with hipsters—a term so overused that nobody even knows what it refers to anymore—you’re more likely to find me at home, not at all worried about the party around the corner because I'm curled up with my sweet DVD box set of Buffy or the X-files."



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