Fashion

29 Amazing Tattoo Ideas So Clever And Lovely Even Your Mom Will Approve

Gone are the days when tattoos are only for sailors and bikers. Getting a piece of ink is almost a rite of passage these days. And if you're considering going under the needle, you're in good company: according to an NBC News poll, 40% of respondents said someone in their household has a tattoo.

To get something permanently etched into your skin, it better be pretty special. To inspire your next piece, here are 30 tattoos that'll make you want to book the next appointment at your local tattoo parlor.

by Abigail Cardi

Ink a pretty lady on your person.

Instagram/ohashleylove

Show off your inner book nerd.

Instagram/yourlifeintattoos

How cute is this sailor-inspired ink?

Instagram/hipstertattoo

Permanent stocking seams.

Instagram/chloejeannet

How about a pinup girl?

Instagram/fadingout_

Representing your home city never looked so cute.

Instagram/ellaceron

It’ll be like having a garden on your arm.

Instagram/truevisionstattoo

How about a beautiful thigh piece?

instagram/thightattoos

Your wrist is the perfect place for some pretty ink.

instagram/sailor_tattoo

Rihanna’s chest piece is bad*ss.

Instagram/badgalriri

These pops of red are absolutely gorgeous.

Instagram/thightatoos

Second star to the right and straight on till morning!

Instagram/hipstertattoo

White ink for the win.

Instagram/whiteinktattoo

Lovely.

Instagram/fav_tattoos

Shine bright like a diamond.

Instagram/fav_tattoos

You don’t always need bright colors to make an impact.

Instagram/thightatoos

The perfect spot for some ink.

Instagram/sita_alice

Spinal tat.

Instagram/fadingout_

Butterflies on your thigh.

Instagram/fadingout_

Pump up all your strapless tops with a wonderfully placed work of art.

Instagram/tattooinspiration

Tattoos can be cute, too.

Instagram/johannaroelich

The awesomeness of these tattoos needs no further explanation.

instagram/fadingout_

Give yourself something to look at during your morning tea.

Instagram/tattooinkspiration

Keep your home on your sleeve.

Instagram/tattooinkspiration

A tattoo with a message.

Instagram/han989.xx

Super sweet.

Instagram/tattooinspiration

Set a scene on your skin.

Instagram/tattoos_everyday

Go big with a full sleeve.

Instagram/tattooinkspiration

Or keep it simple.

Instagram/tattooinkspiration

129