Leg Tattoo from Bolton Bazaar

So carrying on from where we left off......Leg tattoos!! I'll be posting a full account of the fantastic Bolton Bazaar this week but here is a taster.
My FB friend Chris who I finally met had this awesome tattoo done by Sister Sammy of Empress Tattoo......outstanding and he's already planning for more work!!!!

If you have a leg tattoo or several then let me know.....watch this space for more updates this week

Bye for now
Lady Ink x

Leg tattoos - my new obsession!

Having recently enjoyed the UK Summer, because let's face it, we are unlikely to have much more sun before the Autumn kicks in! I have begun a new obsessions with leg tattoos and constantly researching and people watching.

I started work on my legs last year and have added to my collection in the last 6mths alone and you guessed it, I've already planned new pieces and just need the time to fit it all in.....

This photo was took after I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and released how my ink addiction was growing. From numerous conversations with friends it seems I'm not the only one getting carried away with the ink!

My pin up cameo was done at TTP by Sharron Caudill of Northern Soul, Liverpool and we've already discussed doing a matching design.  I've certainly got the bug to add to this and before you know it my leg will be full!

The photo below is a piece done by Olivia Chell at Sacred Art Tattoo in Chorlton - this design is inspired by Green Tara - The female Budha of Longevity. She is beautiful and I cannot wait to get more work done!!! (Somehow this won't be finished with ideas to take this onto my foot and around my calf.....doesn't take much to influence me!)

Do you have leg tattoos? Get in touch and let's get more pictures up ;)

Lady Ink x

Tattoo Tea Party Manchester

Way back in March, I took my family to the Manchester Tattoo Tea Party. As an avid convention goer I really wanted my parents to attend and more importantly we had arranged a surprise for my Dad's 60th birthday.

After months of planning the day had come and my Dad was set to have a tattoo done by the talented Adam Caudill of Northern Soul Tattoo in Liverpool, Knotty Ash. At Christmas we enjoyed the odd bottle of Sailor Jerry Rum and it was there we came across a "stars and stripes" inspired pin up poster.

Dad had talked for years about another tattoo and this seemed like the perfect opportunity!!!!! Here is a picture taken on instagram on the Sunday.

As I was there for the whole weekend I had planned a cheeky thigh tattoo..........

This was done by Sharron Caudill also from Northern Soul Tattoo. My brother also got a tattoo but unfortunately, I'm without a photo so this will be in my next blog!!!
I couldn't help but add my friend and also ink addict Jamie.....Here he is getting his knuckles done by Adam!!! More pictures to follow in my next blog :)

To finish off this long awaited blog, I just want to say a massive "thank you" to everyone who reads this. Somewhat stunned to see I have had over 2500 hits since I started this - awesome!!!!!!

Bye for now
Lady Ink x

Rockalily London - one stop shop for lipstick lovers!!

For anyone reading my blog title you are probably wondering what I'm on about??.....Tattoo conventions tend to be my main source of material but as you will see I'm sharing my other love - make up.  However, do not despair with 4 new tattoos planned in and numerous conventions, I will be keeping you all updated with plenty of photo's!!!
Any of my female readers (obviously not limiting this to the men who like to experiment!),  I have to share my love for the best lipstick I have owned and wear daily. I don't like giving away trade secrets but as I'm known as LadyInk and often teased by friends for the reason they are heavily inked, (apparently I like to encourage people to get tattooed!!!???) I just have to stop so many of you struggling to find that perfect lipstick shade.

Having always loved wearing red lipstick I have often purchased from MAC or Chanel and it was several months ago I came across ReeReeRockette and her fabulous company " Rockalily London". ReeRee offers a fantastic range of vibrant reds and I was immediately hooked. Better still don't waste anymore time and go see for yourself and visit http://www.rockalily.com/

Having worn Hot Rod Red on and off for months I was well and truly bowled over when ReeRee launched Mae Hem. Below is a photo of me wearing my fav new colour and sporting my bandanna from Rockalily London.

So what are you waiting for? Check out ReeReeRockette and her fantastic blog, wonderful lipstick shades and I'm loving the fashion updates from the high street for anyone who is a Rockabilly fan and looking for fab new purchases, look no further!!!

Bye for now
LadyInk x

Total Tattoo Janurary 2012

Well, I'm utterly ashamed, I haven't worked on my blog since October.... I can honestly say Christmas came early, and has so taken over my life with work dictating so much of my time.

So here it is, my first blog, in well over a month and I plan on posting one a week from now till Christmas, ooh what a treat!!
Firstly, I had some amazing news, that my friend and tattooist extraordinaire Sharron Caudill of Northern Soul Tattoo was interviewed following the Leamington Convention, check out the link below, she's being all famous and shit.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150435230259357&set=a.442960539356.246269.81435434356&type=1&theater

....and then to top it off I got to see this today and it totally made me stoked!!!

My sleeve completed at the UK's 1st Female Tattoo Convention is in January's Total Tattoo......So pleased as this piece is awesome, if I do say so myself and more so, I'm ubér chuffed for Sharron!!!!!

Over the weekend my many Christmas presents I ordered online will be eagerly opened and I will be sharing some of my superb purchases with you. So, if you are a Rockabilly girl, an admirer of vintage fashion or just love a perfect red pout and looking for the ideal lipstick and jewellery to boot then I will be giving away top tips for my fav places!!!

Catch you in a few days for more festive fun!!!!

Bye for now

Lady Ink :D

The UK's 1st Female Tattoo Convention - Leamington Spa

Well I'm slowly recovering from an awesome weekend and an absolutely fantastic time with friends, family and new acquaintances. For those who did not make it to the convention, then shame on you! Make sure you save the date for 2012 as this is something not to be missed! Artists, great atmosphere, fabulous entertainment and a beautiful venue.

I'm slowly working through a tonne of photographs which I would like to share with you and hopefully for anyone reading this who made it, leave your feedback it would be great to hear your thoughts on this ground breaking convention.

Having been one of the lucky ones to be tattooed on the day, I have a sneaky photo of my finished sleeve and will be updating more this week when I can keep my eyes open, (seriously, sleep deprived!).

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to the uber talented Sharron Caudill of Northern Soul Tattoo for a rocking sleeve and making Ladyink extremely happy!! And for everyone else who experienced the buzz of being inked at a convention, I hopefully will have some snap shots that will be placed on the blog...watch this space :)

Check out the link at the top of my blog for the convention and many of the artists I admire and I will be posting another blog very soon!!!

Bye for now
Ladyink :)

The UK's 1st Female Tattoo Convention

Firstly, apologises for a long overdue entry....shame on me, for the poor show.

Only 2 weeks till the Leamington Convention and plans are underway for an awesome weekend!
With the completion of my sleeve from Sharron Caudill at Northern Soul Tattoo, I'm counting down the days and looking forward to the competition.......me and Sharron are hoping for a win!

Check out of the website http://www.femaletattooshow.co.uk/ and facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Uks-1st-Annual-Female-Tattoo-Artist-Show/212251892134100

I will be writing a review on the convention with plenty of photograph's of friends, (they've been warned!!) and hopefully some great tattoos for you to enjoy.

Hope you can make it and for those who don't I will hopefully give you enough snip it's to keep you updated.

Toodles

LadyInk
xx