A girl’s girl is always coquette. If you’ve been living under a rock, the coquette trend celebrates everything delicate and dainty, from floral prints and intricate lace to an abundance of pretty bows. It’s the visual equivalent of indulging in a tea party – maybe unnecessary but oh-so delightful to embrace.
As fashion icons from Lana Del Rey to Lilly Rose Depp flaunt this trend with grace. And with the internet’s favourite trendsetter Hailey Bieber getting a miniature bow tattoo, it’s only natural that this aesthetic is big. If you’re drawn to the coquette style and considering a tattoo that encapsulates this charming vibe, here are some ideas that marry the trend with timeless ink.
A Few Gorgeous Coquette Tattoos
Nothing more coquette than lettering – get it in red or cursive, on a part of the body that’s not normally visible like the waist or the small of your back and you’re done.
You can never go wrong with a little bow, especially if it’s pink and surrounded with little stars.
If you want a delicate tattoo but what to keep it more generic than flirtatious, a bunch of tulips in a frame never hurt anyone.
Now, animal tattoos require a skilled artist to capture the fine details accurately, but the result is always a ridiculously cute piece of art that resonates with feminine softness and complexity.
A rabbit AND a bow? I have never seen anything cuter.
She’s Hello Kitty’s younger sister and the tears are there because she wants to be as popular as her but isn’t. Sort of like a Kourtney-Kim situation.
If you know someone called Mary, tell her we found her little lamb and she’s cute!
Okay, a mermaid with a black tail and pink hair? Did the artist peek into my dreams from when I was 16 and come up with this absolute masterpiece?
Okay, this is definitely my next tattoo. A Vivienne Westwood bow?? Are you kidding me, where had this design been my whole life?
What cuter than a heart tattoo? A heart with eyelashes, that’s what.
If you’re looking to get inked, So why pick something that’s sweet, stylish and charming? After all, a bit of whimsy is always good for the soul.
Featured Image: @tattooist_kelly