It’s probably for the best that we get this out of the way early.
Guys . . . I have a confession to make.
I love tattoos. I mean, to an abnormal degree. To the point that I dream about them and sketch tattoo ideas out in my spare time. If Rumplestiltskin were to offer me a deal, he wouldn’t ask me for my first child – he’d ask me for my tattoo ideas.
Now . . . Look, I realise that tattoos aren’t like clothes. You can’t just go browsing through a tattoo shop thinking “oooooh, I’ll take this, this and this – it’ll look great with those boots”. You need to put real thought and consideration into deciding whether you even want a tattoo before you even reach the minefield that is picking a style, design, placement and artist.
But. But.
This does not stop me from coming across beautiful concepts and images and ideas that I want permanently inked onto my body. So, instead keeping this slightly addicted aspect of my life hidden the way that Gollum secretly coveted his precious ring, I’m sharing all my designs and inspiration with you all.
(And there are so many on the ever-growing list that this is definitely a part two of many.)
1. Growing rose
Weird personality quirk of mine – I’m obsessed with layers. Like I can’t even explain it in a simple example; it seeps into all aspects of my life. I love layering clothes, I eat things in layers (watching me eat a KitKat is interesting to say the least), when I plan stories I develop characters and worlds in layers.
I don’t know how to explain it, but I think we can all gather that layers are important to me.
So when I first stumbled across this tattoo (below) I was hooked.
I didn’t know what I wanted exactly (ink’s permanent so no rushing into choices!), but the concept was one I loved.
2. Rose in triangle
At this point, it’s probably a good idea to explain why I like roses so much. Honestly, there isn’t any deep and meaningful reason why – roses have just always been my favourite flower. They’re something I feel almost represent me and one of my favourite concepts; there’s so much duality to them.
They’re beautiful, yet thorny. Romantic, yet gothic. There’s something so iconic about roses.
While other flowers come in and out of fashion, (I’d say that sunflowers, lotus flowers and hibiscus flowers are very “in” at the moment) roses are classic and timeless. As for the triangle, I’m kind of obsessed with geometric shapes in tattoos. My first tattoo is compiled of triangles and circles.
3. Small rose on ribs
I am all about this placement. Although I do love my bigger pieces, small and delicate tats are absolutely gorgeous. Also, I kind of like the idea of having loads of hidden roses around my body.
4. Finger line rose
Again – the placement! Also, this is what I mean about the duality of roses; they can be delicate and sweet or they can be total rock’n’roll symbols of badassery.
5. Back of the neck tattoo
6. Behind ear
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7. Red ink rose
Red ink tattoos are another thing that I’m in love with – I’m not entirely sure if I’d get one due to my skin tone and potential fading issues – but they’re awesome.
8. Rose on ankle
9. Side of Wrist Tattoo
10. Roses On Wrist
Now, there are a few other roses that I want but the rest of them are entwined in other designs where it’s more about the concept than the image. However, I do have a little treat for you – here’s a glimpse at the rose tattoo on the back of my thigh!
Alright you handsome devils; I hope you enjoyed this post. Do I have any fellow tattoo enthusiasts in the house? What do you all think about rose tattoos? Let me know below!
Part 1 of my tattoo wishlist (beautiful words I want tattooed) is linked here.
Peace,
Oooh I really like the red ink one! I would love to get a dainty flower tattoo (: I think I’d choose lavender or chamomile…
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Oooh i love lavender tattoos theyre so delicate and pretty
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These are all so dainty and beautiful, I love your rose! I’m getting my fourth tattoo in a couple of weeks and I’m suuuper excited about it! xx
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Thank you lovely! The artist is amazing (: and Ooooh do you have a post detailing your tattoos? Xx
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Not yet! I’ve got one planned for when I get my fourth one, I’ll do a little post on all of them then 😸xx
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Oooh i look forward to it!xx
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Totally obsessed with this cute little tattoos, especially one behind the ear. xx
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Isnt that so gorgeous!xx
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Thanks for this! I’m definitely getting a rose tattoo on my arm very soon for my mum but I’ve struggled to find one I love! I’m really loving the one of the ribs and the ankle one! xx
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That’s so cute – what a lovely idea; I hope you post about it afterwards! And i totally agree theyre so cute xx
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Yeah I’m for sure gonna post about it! xx
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I love the growing rose tattoo. Also, I always wanted a behind the ear tattoo, but because I’m latina, I have tons of hair and no room to put anything there, so I always envy the people who have that natural space, like, what? I didn’t even know that existed haha.
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I think the growing rose is my favourite to! And haha I love that xD
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i like them 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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I am loving the growing rose tattoo and one on back of ear!
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Thanks for reading, lovely – me too! x
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I love your blog, I love your wish list for tattoos my husband is tatted out and myself i have two but I have in mind a couple others I want so this totally it excites me I’ll definitely be following I hope you enjoy my blog too.
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Thank you lovely – I’ll definitely check out your blog 🙂 xx
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Thank you 😘
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Gorgeous roses 🌹
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Thanks lovely!
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i loveeeeee the rib tattoos
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Aren’t they such a cute placement!
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I really like your picks! I think rose tattoos are always classic but modern. It’s actually the one tattoo that is kinda cliché but there’s so many styles that it’s not cliché?
I personally wouldn’t get a tattoo just because I strongly believe it wouldn’t suit me (and besides, I wouldn’t know what I’d get and would probably not like it once I got it). But I really think they’d suit you. 🙂
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Thank you so much! And I totally agree; they’re the one flower that I’ll happily get (aside from lavendar and orchids) because they’re so timeless. They are a total cliche – but roses will never go out of style!
And that’s fair enough – they aren’t for everyone 🙂 Thanks for reading lovely x
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I love the growing roses idea! Though I have no tattoos…yet! Lol
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Thanks you gorgeous girl – I think the growing rose is my favourite at the moment too! And oooh, are you thinking of getting any tats?
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You’re welcome! I have been thinking about it for along time! Lol. I just have to be sure about what I want since it will be there forever lol
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Oh, they’re gorgeous! I love the growing rose. Absolutely beautiful.
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Thanks lovely! The artists are all crazy talented!x
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They definitely are! I got so inspired that I just drew the growing rose on my wrist with a pen xD
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Love them smaller ones, on the ribs, neck, fingers etc. 🙂
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They’re very delicate and pretty 🙂 x
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I love the roses! I also love tattoo and I got one on my wrist. 😍
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Thank you! And ooooh, have you written a post about it? I’d love to check your tattoo out!x
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Not yet but soon when I get my second one hehe 😊
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Love all the tattoos you mentioned in this post!! They’re all so pretty 😍 xx
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Thank you lovely! THERE ARE TOO MANY CUTE TATTOOS AND NOT ENOUGH SKIN ;-; xx
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It’s okay and haha I feel your pain!! 😂 xx
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The rose on the ribs is really cute.
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Thanks doll x
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The finger line rose is beautiful, I love the idea of people just seeing a flash of it when your talking or gesturing… I talk with my hands a lot! I love tattoos, I’d love another but we shall see.
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I definitely agree! I’m the same – maybe there’s secretly some italian blood in us? Thanks for reading lovely!
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i love the idea of getting tattoos too, but never gotten the courage to get around to doing so. I think the one by the wrist (number 10) is a gorgeous piece! xx
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I’d definitely recommend getting one – although, I must admit, I never had the chance to worry. As soon as I was legally allowed to get a tattoo, my parents strapped me into the chair x_x x
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that’s so dope, you have such cool parents! my mom would killlllllll me if i ever got one hahahaha
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Ahhh I love these!! I’ve always wanted a rose on the side of my wrist 🌹
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Thank you lovely! And that sounds really pretty; you should do it!x
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I love small, dainty tattoos, but am way too scared to get one! These roses are so cute!
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Thank You lovely! And don’t be – ive had three and I promise the pain is not too bad!x
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i dream of getting inked but im afraid of needles so d design should be worth it. roses are good.
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Aww maybe one day! Thanks for reading x
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Gorgeous rose tattoo, did it hurt? And you’re right, roses are both romantic and totally badass 😉
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They are all beautiful!!
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Love the rose idea! So pretty.
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Thank you x
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