2017 has been the year where I took the plunge and got tattooed several times by a good friend who has become a tattoo apprentice, she is super talented and every design is from me telling her an idea and she designing it from there. 

First tattoo - Mandala 

I adore this tattoo especially it being my first one and I am so proud of myself for finally facing my fears of the tattoo gun and it is where my obsession with getting tattooed started. The dot work in this tattoo is what makes it so beautiful though as pretty as dot work is I find it so irritating having it done. 

Second tattoo - Manchester Bee Tattoo Appeal 

In May this year there was a horrific attack in Manchester following an Ariana Grande concert and from going to University in Manchester and living so close to the city I decided to join in with the appeal and get this tattoo to help such a great cause. The tattoo studio I go to ended up raising around £12,000 for the appeal which is amazing. 

Third tattoo - Eddie from Iron Maiden 

After seeing Iron Maiden for a second time this year I turned round to my boyfriend during the concert and said "I need to get Eddie tattooed on me" and I love the design which mixes a couple of the classic Eddie styles together, though sitting through the tattoo which is on the back of my calf was excruciating and is probably my most painful tattoo to date.  

Fourth tattoo - Game of Thrones Dragon Eggs 

Game of Thrones is one of my top five favourite tv shows and I knew I had to get something relating to the show in tattoo form. I love the design of these dragon eggs as they aren't too in your face screaming about Game of Thrones though fans of the show would know what they are. 

Fifth tattoo - Skeleton Mermaid 

I mean who wouldn't want a Skeleton Mermaid tattoo? This is my most recent tattoo and I adore the design and it suits my anesthetic so much as I am basically a mermaid but just a gothic one. 

I can't wait to get more tattoos in the future and I already have plans and designs for some so I'll more than likely do an update in the future.