Tattoos are something that I have always loved but I never thought I would get one - or at least be so into them I book another appointment as I leave. I get tattoos aren’t everybody’s jam so if you don’t love please don’t read.
Crown
This is probably the tattoo you see most and I see least because I always forget about this guy. Isaac and I always wanted to get matching tattoos but we didn’t want to super cringe worthy like names across our neck or whatever. No offence if you have those. We also were very aware that life happens and there is a possibility we may get divorced - like I highly doubt it - but first things first I’m a realist. We settled on the king and queen crown because separately they stand alone as a cool tattoo but it also is a set.
This was my first tattoo and I was fucking nervous but Rick did an ace job. I would say this placement is one I would reserve for something you don’t mind people seeing all the time.
Placement: outside of left wrist
Tattooist: Rick Preston (Bendigo)
Rick has down all of Isaac’s bigger pieces so far as well as the crowns - amazing artist for more detailed work.
Pain: 2/5
Coathanger
My mums’ least fave and Noons fave - you can’t win them all! This is just a little nod to my love of my work and fashion. Nothing totally crazy and I know a tonne of people have this tattoo. I don’t mind that at all because it’s simple and cute. This placement is one you always see so maybe don’t have something that makes you sad or will affect your mood on the daily. I see this one most of all my tattoos.
Placement: Inside of right wrist
Tattooist: Cholo @ Fine Line Tattoos (Richmond)
Cannot recommend Cholo enough - so patient and easy to work with. Like all good artists very hard to book into but well worth the wait.
Pain: 2/5
Vegan V
This particular one is one not alot of people know what it means when they see it but those who do know are always pumped #vegansforever haha! But seriously if you look at any foods that are certified vegan the ‘V’ in the word vegan is always shaped this way and will have a flower coming out the top. I decided against having the additional flower or the whole word because I like that only people who know know. One of my friends asked ‘but what about when you’re not vegan’ and that really isn’t an option for me.
Placement: inside of arm just below my elbow crease
Tattooist: Cholo @ Fine Line Tattoos (Richmond)
Cannot recommend Cholo enough - so patient and easy to work with. Like all good artists very hard to book into but well worth the wait.
Pain: 2.2/5
Self love heart
This kind of self love tattoo is kind of trendy at the moment and it’s one that does polarise people. I’m okay with that because, like with all my tattoos, I got them for me not anyone else. I wrote a pretty wordy caption on this particular tattoo so feel free to go have a read.
Placement: back of right arm above the elbow
Tattooist: Cholo @ Fine Line Tattoos (Richmond)
Cannot recommend Cholo enough - so patient and easy to work with. Like all good artists very hard to book into but well worth the wait.
Pain: 2.2/5
Palm tree
I love this placement for tattoos and this is probably the only tattoo that I got because I really love the line work in palm trees in this particular style. We went up north for our honeymoon and I was going to get it up there (kind of as a reminder) but wasn’t impressed with the artists in the area. A huge tip that I have for anyone wanting to get good tattoos - do you research!
Placement: back of left ankle
Tattooist: Cholo @ Fine Line Tattoos (Richmond)
Cannot recommend Cholo enough - so patient and easy to work with. Like all good artists very hard to book into but well worth the wait.
Pain: 2.8/5 - a little ouch-y with the thicker lines however nothing crazy! Just made me stop talking.
Overall I would say do you research and make sure you like the vibe of the artists work before going in for your tattoo. Everyone always asks how I decided on placements or things to get and honestly I’ve never over thought any of them. I decided the day I went to Cholo where everything was going and I didn’t have strict design ideas for any. You are paying an artist to do a tattoo for you and hopefully you already love their work so although I think knowing what you want is important be open for ideas!
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I'm a retail manager by day and a blogger by night aiming to bring you the newest beauty, fashion and lifestyle news. More Than Adored was created to help beauty lovers, like myself, make informed decisions when it comes to buying new goodies.
