Old school tattoos

Old school tattoos are back in vogue. Swallow tattoos and anchor tattoos seem to be the new trend not just for bikers, but for women. The style is being led by a 1950's clothes revival, again mainly from the female perspective with top name fashion designer's going for a 50's retro look. That's not to say that guy's are not getting old school tattoos, because anchor tattoos and pinup tattoos on forearms are also very popular at the moment. This type of tattoo is mainly done in black ink with very little color. However there is nothing to stop you designing your own old school tattoo and adding color to your masterpiece of a design.

If the thought of a swallow tattoo or a skull tattoo is too much for you, your could also consider something that would be timeless such as star tattoos, nautical star tattoos or moon star tattoos. Star tattoos can make a good first tattoo they can be thought of as neutral with no particular meaning, remember what is hip and trendy at the moment might look silly in a few years time. As this tattoo will be with you for life do your research and be clear in your own mind that this type of tattoo is for you.