Not unlike a signature scent or the qualities you tick off on the Looking For section of a dating profile, tattoos are often deeply personal and largely dependent on personal preference. In fact, the design you choose, at which magnitude, and whether you want it etched along your spine, down the sole of your foot, or somewhere in between can be motivated by
From book references to favorite foods to some really touching tales that represent a tear-jerking experience, we asked editors to share their personal favorite tattoo from their own collections (plus the stories behind them) in case it helps inspire your next piece of ink. Some are hilarious, others are touching, but all of them are bound to make you smile. (Besides, show us someone who doesn't love a good origin story and we'll show you a liar. We said what we said!)
My dripping pizza tattoo is definitely my favorite. I got it right after separating from my ex to remind myself of the more light-hearted, casual, and fun-loving part of me. Also, New York pizza is one of my obsessions and favorite foods. — Irene San Segundo, lead editor, Latina
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I have a few Disney tattoos and some tattoos that I got with my sister that I love, but the most important ink I'll ever put on my body is this back tattoo that says 'feel good.' I got it as a gift for my sister, who has the same phrase on her side, though she got hers years before. During a moment we both needed each other's strength to get through, I got this message as just another way of letting her know that I'm there with her — everything she goes through, I'm right there by her side, going through it too. I know she feels the same way. — Sarah Wasilak, fashion editor
I got this tattoo on a whim one evening after a particularly impassioned anti-Trump march (and a few subsequent glasses of wine) back in January 2017, and it quickly climbed to the top of my favorites. Even though some of the pigment flaked off while healing, and the edges never
Lined up perfectly, the message of equality is unwavering. Plus, every time I look at it, I think of my dad and smile. The Human Rights Campaign's equality sign is one of the only bumper stickers he — an openly gay man — had on the back of his car, so as a queer person myself, getting this tattooed on me feels like I've come full-circle, in a way. — Kelsey Castañon, beauty director
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The traditional name for this tattoo — which I got with two of my cousins on a trip to Samoa last year — is 'tatau' and we all got matching ones, and did it the Samoan way: outside in a hut (called a fale in Samoan) and using the traditional stick and poke method with handmade wooden tools. Traditional Polynesian tattoos are super special and often come with a story behind the designs, and my particular one was to honor my grandma. The large diamond shape in the middle represents a shark, a fierce protector, and an animal that my grandma loved. The three markings on each side of the diamond represent three smaller fish (my two cousins and I). It's super special to me not only because it honors my grandma, but also because we got it done the traditional way and in our motherland. — Honestine Fraser, social producer
This tattoo represents the time I climbed to Mount Everest Base Camp and back, two years ago. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but I'm not the same after having done it. I pushed myself further than I ever thought I could go and learned what I'm really capable of. This tiny mountain tattoo represents all of those big things, and I'm reminded of my strength whenever I look at it. — Caitlin Gallagher, senior editor, Living
Most of my tattoos mean something personal to me, but my most recent tattoo is probably the most special, as it's the first time one garnered more than an eye roll reaction from my old-fashioned 92-year-old Sicilian grandmother. My four cousins and I all got the phrase Gioia mia tattooed on us in our nonna's handwriting. Gioia mia literally translates from Italian to my joy, and my nonna uses it as a pet name for all of us. It conveys so much love, and for all of us to have it in her unique handwriting is so sweet now, but will be even more so when she's one day no longer with us. When I was the first of the cousins to show her the tattoo IRL, she cried and couldn't believe that her handwriting had magically been inked into my skin. Her reactions to my first eight tattoos were . . . not as lovely. — Alessia Santoro, family editor
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My favorite tattoo is the piece on my side. It's of three different flowers to represent my heritage. The lily is the national flower of Italy, the shamrock for Ireland, the cornflower is for Germany. I'm very close with my family and proud of my lineage, and this tattoo represents that for me. — Jessica Harrington, associate beauty editor
The only tattoo I have is one I got right after I turned 18. I was a dancer all throughout high school, so once I was old enough I decided to get a pair of pointe shoes tattooed on my wrist. To be honest, I think the tattoo has lost a bit of its meaning over the years, considering I don't do too much dancing anymore, but it'll definitely always be special to me since it was my first one. — Danielle Jackson, assistant beauty editor
You know the smell of an old book that's just been cracked open? These are three of the six compounds that make old books smell the way they do. I'm an avid reader and I wanted a 'book' tattoo, but something a little different. The amazing Dr. Woo did this tattoo for me, and it's one of my favorites. — Renee Rodriquez, executive assistant
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If my tattoos have taught me anything, it's that spontaneity is key. When I happened to get the opportunity to work with Mike Rubendall, tattoo artist and founder of Kings Ave Tattoo, I was all in. For the first time, I had the chance to actually design the tattoo I wanted instead of picking something randomly off a flash sheet like I had in past — and I panicked.
Because the opp came through a publicist pal, I begged her to let Mike choose a design for me so I wouldn't have any of the pressure to do it myself. (Call me dramatic, but I prefer to fall in love with my ink after my fate has been decided for me.) Of course, Mike, being the professional he is, insisted I come in with my own thoughts and designs, which is how I landed on this quote I pulled directly from the lead singer of The 1975 Matty Healy's arm. (For the record, I would've never done that if it hadn't been a quote by David Shrigley. Stealing another artist's design is plain plagiarism.) Now, it's my favorite asset even though it totally crushes my dreams of ever meeting and marrying Matty Healy, as I'm sure he'd be a little put off by my copycat behavior. — Samantha Sasso, associate beauty editor, Branded Content
This is my most recent tattoo, which is only partially why I love it. My other tattoos are much smaller, so I was a little nervous about doing a piece this size, but I wanted to make sure I'd be able to honor the detail and line work my artist — the lovely Hannah Kang in New York City — is known for. It turned out incredible, and over a year later, it still looks as sharp as the day I got it. Plus, it's one of the tattoos that I've gotten for my family, so it'll always have a special place in my heart. — Riyana Straetker, family editor, Voices
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This was done by East at Shamrock Social Club. I love the way his single needle cursive looks. The word 'eunoia' means many things. It can refer to a state of 'normal' mental health, it means 'goodwill toward others, ' and it's also the shortest English word containing all 5 vowels. I chose it because it also means 'beautiful thinking' and I liked the idea of having beautiful thoughts tattooed on me. — RR
As an avid reader and Harry Potter fan, I decided to get the chapter stars tattooed on my wrist as an ode to series that has meant so much to me over the years. While I'm disappointed in J.K. Rowling's recent transphobic comments, I'm reminded of what Daniel Radcliffe wrote about how the bond you make to a story is sacred. For me, Harry Potter is home and a place of comfort,
My favorite tattoo is the piece on my side. It's of three different flowers to represent my heritage. The lily is the national flower of Italy, the shamrock for Ireland, the cornflower is for Germany. I'm very close with my family and proud of my lineage, and this tattoo represents that for me. — Jessica Harrington, associate beauty editor
The only tattoo I have is one I got right after I turned 18. I was a dancer all throughout high school, so once I was old enough I decided to get a pair of pointe shoes tattooed on my wrist. To be honest, I think the tattoo has lost a bit of its meaning over the years, considering I don't do too much dancing anymore, but it'll definitely always be special to me since it was my first one. — Danielle Jackson, assistant beauty editor
You know the smell of an old book that's just been cracked open? These are three of the six compounds that make old books smell the way they do. I'm an avid reader and I wanted a 'book' tattoo, but something a little different. The amazing Dr. Woo did this tattoo for me, and it's one of my favorites. — Renee Rodriquez, executive assistant
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If my tattoos have taught me anything, it's that spontaneity is key. When I happened to get the opportunity to work with Mike Rubendall, tattoo artist and founder of Kings Ave Tattoo, I was all in. For the first time, I had the chance to actually design the tattoo I wanted instead of picking something randomly off a flash sheet like I had in past — and I panicked.
Because the opp came through a publicist pal, I begged her to let Mike choose a design for me so I wouldn't have any of the pressure to do it myself. (Call me dramatic, but I prefer to fall in love with my ink after my fate has been decided for me.) Of course, Mike, being the professional he is, insisted I come in with my own thoughts and designs, which is how I landed on this quote I pulled directly from the lead singer of The 1975 Matty Healy's arm. (For the record, I would've never done that if it hadn't been a quote by David Shrigley. Stealing another artist's design is plain plagiarism.) Now, it's my favorite asset even though it totally crushes my dreams of ever meeting and marrying Matty Healy, as I'm sure he'd be a little put off by my copycat behavior. — Samantha Sasso, associate beauty editor, Branded Content
This is my most recent tattoo, which is only partially why I love it. My other tattoos are much smaller, so I was a little nervous about doing a piece this size, but I wanted to make sure I'd be able to honor the detail and line work my artist — the lovely Hannah Kang in New York City — is known for. It turned out incredible, and over a year later, it still looks as sharp as the day I got it. Plus, it's one of the tattoos that I've gotten for my family, so it'll always have a special place in my heart. — Riyana Straetker, family editor, Voices
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This was done by East at Shamrock Social Club. I love the way his single needle cursive looks. The word 'eunoia' means many things. It can refer to a state of 'normal' mental health, it means 'goodwill toward others, ' and it's also the shortest English word containing all 5 vowels. I chose it because it also means 'beautiful thinking' and I liked the idea of having beautiful thoughts tattooed on me. — RR
As an avid reader and Harry Potter fan, I decided to get the chapter stars tattooed on my wrist as an ode to series that has meant so much to me over the years. While I'm disappointed in J.K. Rowling's recent transphobic comments, I'm reminded of what Daniel Radcliffe wrote about how the bond you make to a story is sacred. For me, Harry Potter is home and a place of comfort,
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