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Life Is Short

Everyone loves a bit of inspiration. Especially when it’s nearing the end of the week and all you want is for 5 o’clock to come on the Friday.

Mike Allebach of Allebach Photography has just shared this on facebook and I thought you would all like it.

Enjoy!.XX

 

 

Tattoo Tuesday: 14th August 2012

Good evening! Today’s Tattoo Tuesday on Marry Me Ink features something that, from a first glance, you would relate it to a terrible history. However, if you look at how pretty this tattoo is, and read why Austen and her tattooist decided on this, you would see why it’s an amazing idea and a great way of “Claiming back the Swastika”

“I really wanted some sort of paisley-print inspired design on my shoulder and the day came, Deryn came out and asked how I felt about a swastika design incorporating the paisley-print..and the rest is history!

The poor little swastika is still misinterpreted as a result of Hitler’s use of it. In the tattooing-community in particular, there seems to be movement towards ‘reclaiming the swastika‘..which is brilliant because in actuality the word swastika means ‘good’. In Buddhism, it represents eternity and is a symbol of good luck in Hinduism. There’s a book called The Gentle Swastika by ManWoman which is about reclaiming the swastika and is quite interesting.

I could ramble all day about it..but I won’t!”
What an great story, thank you Austen for sharing your tattoo story with us! I love the thought of “Reclaiming the swastika”. Also – Isn’t Austen a total beauty?!!
Don’t forget you can send in your tattoo photos and stories for the weekly Tattoo Tuesday posts: marrymeink@gmail.com

Betty & Lilly: The Vintage Pamper Box

Above are fellow Northern girls, Betty & Lilly of  The Vintage Pamper Box – Two of my favourite ladies who will, like magic, turn you into a complete vintage vixen!

“Ever dreamed of being a 1950’s pin-up for the day and having your very own photo shoot? Or being expertly transformed into a vintage Hollywood bombshell with a group of friends? Enter the wonderful world of the Vintage Pamper Box, offering everything a bride to be could want for a retro inspired celebration.

“The Vintage Pamper Box is run by North-West based Betty Bee and Lilly von Pink, two gorgeous vintage loving vixens with a huge talent for glamorous pampering. Continue reading

MARRY ME INK NEEDS YOU!

That’s right! I NEED YOU!

How do you girls feel about donning a frock and having fun in front of amazing Tux & Tales Photography? You want to?!! I knew you would!
The day will be a fun one for sure, filled with amazing suppliers! Below are the the details you need to know for the shoot:

YOU MUST:
~ be free on Friday 28th September.
~ be willing to travel.
~ have tattoos.. The more the better!

We’re looking for two girls and one guy (Preferably with a moustache but not essential) to be a part of this shoot and would love for you to be involved!

RULES:
Send an email containing your Name, Region (UK ONLY), a photo of yourself, a photo of your tattoos and why you think you should be a part of the shoot to: marrymeink@gmail.com

And that is it!
Get those emails in BEFORE FRIDAY 24TH AUGUST.. I can’t wait to hear from you all!

Lots o’ love, Rachael.XX