My Favorite Celebrity Ink

Celebrities are the ultimate trendsetters when it comes to whats cool & whats not cool. Theres no doubt that they have a big influence on tattoos as well.
Some celebrities have meaningful tattoos while others have tattoos that are a pathetic cry for attention, so it seems.
My advice, which should be pretty obvious, is to aim for a tattoo that no one has, not even a celebrity. I know that their tattoos may be awesome, but unfortunately the idea is already taken! Be different.
If you do decide to follow the trends of a celebrity, make sure it has a little bit of taste!

Here are some of my favorite Celeb Tattoos

1. Angelina Jolie

In my opinion Angelina is one of the most desired actresses in Hollywood. She might have been a rebel at the start of her career but now she is one of the most well known philanthropist in the world. 

Her tattoo of a Bengal tiger (Done in Bangkok) on her lower back is always a hit on the big screens. Although she has a few smaller tatts through out her body, this tattoo is the most recognized. #badass

2. David Beckham

Let us all take a moment to appreciate one of God's best masterpieces...a.k.a David Beckham.

David's tattoos are a plus on top of being one of the most well known athletes in the world, along with being a devoted husband and father. He currently is breaking the stigma of modeling with tattoos as he recently modeled for H&M. I wont go into detail of each and everyone of his tattoos (he has over 30), but in my opinion he pulls off his tatts very, very well.  

3. Rihanna

I think its safe to say that Rihanna has the biggest influence on tattoos in my generation. I know of a few people that have the same or similar tattoos as Rihanna. I don't blame them, Rihanna is very talented and extremely creative when it comes to trend setting. From the red hair, the shaved head, to the retro 90's sense of fashion -she started it all! (or brought it back, I should say) What would we do without her?

Im not one to condone imitation, but if i had to pick a tattoo that I would love to own, it would be this one. Rihanna got this rib tattoo of the Egyptian Goddess Iris in memory of her Grandmother. It is an original tattoo that couldn't be placed in a better spot. Good Job RiRi!

4. Amber Rose

Okay, I know the majority of you probably think that this sleeve is completely stupid & a horrible mistake, but I personally think that its simply cute! I would so get my dog(s) tattooed on me! People get things that they love tattooed on them all the time! Why is it corny to get your dogs tattooed on you? Personally I am a dog lover, so I love her tattoo of her cute little pugs. Now on the other hand, I wouldn't get a portrait of my husband on me, however if you're "bout that life" then go for it! So basically she has a sleeve of her loved ones, its nicely done and its meaningful, therefore I love it. 

- Now lets all hope that her & Wiz don't split up!

#baldheadscallywag

5. "The Rock"

"60 Hours of work, Three sessions, 20 Hours a piece...."

This is how long it took to finish The Rocks tribal piece. 

This is a beautifully done tribal piece that is truly unique, even though tribal is one of the most common types of tattoos. He says it represents his family, culture, and his struggles. 

Yes it's an intriguing piece of work, but most importantly, I just wanted to include him in one of my posts because he is extremely...attractive. 

But for real, here's what he personally has to say about his tattoo...

There are a ton of tatted celebs out there but I hope you enjoyed my top 5! What do you think?

Against the Evil Eye

I know I haven't written a post in awhile. I don't know if it was because I have been busy, or if it is because I just haven't found that one tattoo that is worth writing about. Luckily I came across a co-worker's tattoo that I absolutely had to write about. Thank goodness I finally found the chance to dust off this blog. Therefore, I took the time to do a little research for an awesome post that is well over due. So, I guess you could say that I was just waiting for the right tattoo....

The Hamsa

This tattoo belongs to Rebecca Wylie. She's a beautiful, free spirit. She has an eccentric sense of fashion & likes to make flower crowns. May she be prosperous and protected from bad luck, as that is the purpose of her tattoo. 

The Hamsa is a hand-shaped amulet, a hand that consists of three dramatized fingers along with a pinky and a thumb. In the center of the palm holds an eye. This eye represents protection against an “evil eye” – The Evil eye, a particular stare from one that may wish bad luck on another. Anyone may cast an “evil eye”, whether it may be an average person, or a person with status or power. Envy is said to be the origin of one’s “evil eye”. This symbol is famous among different cultures. Although each of those cultures might come from a different origin, the meaning of the Hamsa remains the same. For example, in the Christian culture, the hand itself is known to be the hand of Mother Mary (Mother of Jesus Christ). The symbol of Mother Mary’s hand alone was known to protect women in particular. In Islam, the hand is known to belong to Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad. In India, particularly Hinduism, the five fingers of the amulet represent the five energy flows of the human body and the five elements of nature. The Hamsa is one of India’s most sacred symbols for prosperity.  This universal symbol may also be found in Judaism, Egyptian mythology, and other cultures.

            This tattoo would be, in my opinion, an example of a meaningful tattoo. It is a universal tattoo, yet it is very unique. It fits Rebecca's personality and she also chose the perfect spot for it on her body. The artwork is very intricate, which makes it a very well-done tattoo.

We could all use protection against an "evil eye".

This is the type of tattoo that is worth writing about...

Works Cited

"Hamsa and Hinduism | A Symbol of Protection." Hamsa and Hinduism | A Symbol of Protection.       N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Jan. 2013.

"Hamsa." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Jan. 2013. Web. 24 Jan. 2013.

Pelaia, Ariela. "What Is A Hamsa?" About.com Judaism. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Jan. 2013.