Antique inspiration
Beautiful vintage-inspired ink…
Photos: source unknown, sliceofstyle.com, Vicious Wail,
Blogs, tattoos and fashion.
Tattoos are an extension of personal style and self expression.
So it comes as no surprise that stylish tattoos sneak their way into fashion blogs. Here is a selection from my favourite style bloggers…
Photos: Haute and Fierce, Fashion Toast, Coco, Le Freak C’est Chic
Art Love – Angelique Houtkamp
Angelique Houtkamp is the inspirational Dutch tattoo mademoiselle of the contemporary art world.
Angelique brings her own take on the graphic romance of old school tattoos to a fine art format. Her work has been featured in a multitude of magazines, periodicals and books. Her international art shows are a sell out and her tattoo waiting list can be years…
Deceptively simple and instantly recognisable…here is a selection of her beautiful pieces, off and on the body…
and the skin version…
Photo: facebook
“Piaf”, pictured above hanging in the Nelly Duff gallery, is one of my favourite Angelique pieces. I recommend having a browse in the beautiful gallery, situated on London’s infamous Columbia Road, which features many of her pieces.
and a skin version…
Tattoo: Vicky Garcia
I recommend reading ReeRee Rockette‘s interview with the inspirational woman. ReeRee has a beautiful Angelique-inspired tattoo herself…
Too much Angelique inspiration. Click on the picture below to see an album full of Angelique-inspired tattoos on her facebook page.
Diamonds and feathers.
Delicate and feminine. Diamond and feather tattoos.
Photo: source unknown.