My first tattoos!!

April 20th, 2012

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Most people would assume that I, out of all people, would never get a tattoo. It was somewhat true as I hate pain, plus never thought of myself as a “tattoo girl” Why did I change my mind and why now?

My dad passed away almost 6 months ago, and it was truly the worst day of my life. I loved my dad so incredibly much and was very close to him, so I wanted something to honor and remember him by. The best permanent reminder of him would be a tattoo.

My dad’s and my “thing” was music- I inherited my musical talent from him (I was a music teacher for many years before starting Makeup Geek). So it was fitting to get this heart shaped symbol with the treble and bass clef- inside the heart is his initials. I had it engraved on my wrist so that every day I would see it and think of him.

When my tattooing ordeal was over, I completely broke down and cried like a baby- definitely wasn’t expecting that! It wasn’t even because of the horrible pain (omg. the wrist area on me was SO sensitive!), but because I was reminded that my dad is no longer with me. I guess it’s bittersweet… Is a final reminder that he is gone, but still always with me in memory and in spirit. I’m very happy that my first tattoo was in honor of someone I loved so much.

Why get my tattoo in Paris? I figured since my dad couldn’t come here with me (I’d been talking about coming to Paris for years, so I know my dad would be proud that I finally did it), that I could pretend he was here. I brought my dad to Paris

So… today was an emotional roller coaster, yet one of the best days I’ve ever had! There were 4 of us going together to get tattoos- Nicola (she got a dragonfly on her foot), Kristen (she got a hummingbird on her back), and Helene – a popular french beauty blogger and my friend (she got ivy leaves on her wrist). It was such a bonding experience that I would never forget! My friend Nina also came to be supportive. It was such an amazing group of very special women.

My other tattoo I got was on my foot- it says “La Vita e Bella” which means in Italian: “Life is Beautiful”. It’s very fitting as I’m half Italian and feel so blessed with my life- I really do believe my life is beautiful! I can’t believe after the horrible pain of my wrist tattoo that I actually went through with getting a foot one, but it didn’t hurt too bad and was so quick! Nicola was shocked that I followed through I figured I made it through the first one, might as well do the other!

Our tattoo artist was amazing! He was so patient with all of us and did beautiful work. He kept asking “is ok?” during my clenching my scarf around my neck- it’s a miracle I didn’t choke myself with how tight I was holding it! hahaha. I will never do another wrist tattoo, but may consider one somewhere else less painful No regrets though as both tattoos are amazing- I love them!

Alright, time for bed- this day was utterly exhausting in many ways. Thanks for sharing my tattoo experience with me

OH, and check back in a bit for more pictures- Nicola took some that I’ll post later (she’s passed out in bed as her foot tattoo hurt pretty badly )

MUCH love,
Marlena

Sorry these pictures are rough- I took with my phone and they look kind of gross all wrapped up. LOL

I’ll take more pics tomorrow once they’re not so raw

Marlena’s wrist tattoo

Marlena’s foot tattoo

Helene’s tattoo

Kristen’s tattoo

Nicola’s tattoo

http://twitter.com/Tammelini Tammelini ♋

Love the tattoo on your wrist and reading the story behind it touched me.

Love from holland
Corrine bravo

beautiful <3
http://twitter.com/HelloKittyBow27 Heather

Absolutely love the tattoo on your wrist. I think a tattoo is a beautiful way to remember someone.
http://twitter.com/dutchcutie ashley lievense

Congrats on your tattoo. I had no idea you were a music teacher. Vocal or instrumental? I am an instrumental music teacher! Out of work, unfortunately, but one day I hope there will be jobs for music teachers in CA again. I didn’t know your father passed – I am sorry for your loss. I hope your tattoo helps your through your grieving and provides a sweet reminder of your father.
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  I was instrumental Owned a piano studio for several years before teaching band and choir for middle school and high school
Deniseaz26

I absolutely love both! The heart music note is perfect! You are very lucky to have such a good experience with your first tattoo. hang on though, they’re addicting lol
- Niekobluejess
  
  Deniseaz26 has a VERY strong point;o)
Becritchie

Wow Marlena. They look gorgeous. Go you!
http://twitter.com/Triciafitz88 Tricia Fitzgerald

Love the tattoo on your writst. I lost my dad 4 years ago this month, I know just how hard it is. I’m actually hoping to go and get a tatt in memberance of him soon, I want a 4 leaf clover with angel wings behind it, because me and him are both irish and hes my gaurdian angel. <3
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  That would be a beautiful tattoo!
Claire

My deepest condolences on your dad’s passing ♥ Your tattoos look great!
NYLA

I love the tattoo! It’s a beautiful tribute to your father! ;D
Gizmo82i

they are beautiful
Shari Mason

Nice! I love your story behind the tattoo as well. Life really is beautiful for you, lovely girl. You are so blessed.
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  Thank you so much!
Maja

i got my tattoo after i found out my dad was sick… he died 5 years ago. he was a musician and my mom and me got a note with keyboard engraved on his monument. i haven’t done a tattoo to honor his death yet. i’ll get a single red rose. i’m glad you decided to share this story with us. it also shows an important point – tattoos should be meaningful.
Iperezjl

aw so sweet I lost my dad 5 months ago, and I know the way it feels.
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  I’m sorry for your loss
http://www.iliveforfashionandbeauty.tumblr.com/ Shannon

I never would have guessed you were a music teacher, aha. But, I can actually see it very well and it explains how you’re able to educate women (and hey, men out there) about makeup SO well. I truly feel like a ‘student’ watching your videos when it comes to your videos. The tattoos are beautiful and hold such meaning, I honestly teared up reading about your experience, how close you were to your dad, and how you broke down because of that reminder. It makes me think of my relationship with my mom. We are conjoined at the hip. Even at nineteen years of age I will go up and cuddle with her because I love her so much. We’re so close and so alike which can kinda cause us to bump heads at times because we’re stubborn and we want to get our point across before anyone else includes their input, lol. But I feel I can relate so much because I don’t know if I didn’t have her in my life, she’s truly my rock. I’ve bounced back and forth at the thought of getting a tattoo. It’s due to the fact that I’m so indecisive and also afraid of the pain, aha. I think if I would it’d be somewhere on my back or perhaps on my stomach when all my hard work gets it all flat, aha.

I think this was a beautiful message and the tattoos themselves are very nice. =]
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  That’s great about your relationship with your mom! Treasure her as long as you can as you never know how much time you have
  - monica
    
    I AM SORRY FOR YOUR DAD! YOU ARE A STRONG GIRL ! LOVE FROM ITALY !
  - Vé.
    
    Hi!
    First comment on your website. First, sorry for my english: I’m French, and I met you last Sunday during your meeting with Hélène. I don’t know you very well yet, but you were so adorable with me (because I was shy…) that I’m sure you are a really great person.
    
    You tatoo’s story is very moving (is it the word?), and the result is wonderful (altough I don’t like tatoos very much, on the beginning). Bravo!
    
    I love your makeup brand, the eyeshadows are soooo nice! But I’m still hesitating because of the shipping and tax… Beside, I have a question: if I order to an american address, how long will it take to arrive?
    
    Thank you very much, and sorry for this strange message…
Heidi Larsen

Beautiful tattoo! I’m sorry to hear that your father passed away.Your story really touched me. Stay strong ! =)

Hugs from Norway
Caramelllo

what a beautiful story may you cary the spirit and light of your father wherever you are, i really respect that
http://profile.yahoo.com/VCCQ5HNESGACTYU426GOT3RRSA Kim

I love both of your tattoos. The one on your wrist is especially beautiful because of the story behind it. My Mom passed away a year ago (April 30th) and she was my best friend. I had gotten a tattoo of a butterfly for my Dad (who is still living) of a fairy with butterfly wings who is sitting on her knees with a butterfly on her fingertips. That is symbolic for me growing up but always being his butterfly, a nickname he gave me as a small child. The tattoo for my Mother, for her memory, is going to be her favorite bible verse, a sunset, an eagle, and butterflies..the final piece is still in the works, it has to be perfect….the verse is Isaiah 40:31. I am sorry for your loss, I completely know what it feels like to lose a parent and it’s one of the hardest things imaginable. A tattoo is a beautiful way to forever carry your father’s memory with you.
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  I know that verse- that’s a good one! Beautiful tattoo ideas
Angelika

I love the story behind the tattoos!!! I adore the heart it’s so different, unique, & special!!! XO Thank you for being such a inspiration to me!!!

http://www.youtube.com/starryeyedglamour
http://www.starryeyedglamour.blogspot.com
dagmar schrader

the tattoo looks so fantastic. I think, tattoos are a very good way to remind of someone or something.
My first tattoo was a butterfly. It should remind me, that very little and frail persons can move and master very hart and big things.
Jesskottoor

I have la vita e bella on my lower back! What a coincidence! I love that saying
http://twitter.com/Assyrianspirit Sara

You’re so sweet, you made me cry!
Bellissima la frase in italiano
kisses from Italy
Andrea_falcon

Dear Marlena, I lost my father in november 2001, and my mom in may 2003, and I still miss them like it was over a year!! love your tattoos!! i love your videos. Andrea ( Buenos Aires , Argentina
Lupe1029

good for you! i understand the pain of losing a loved one i lost my husband and have a tattoo on my wrist of a locket cause he will always have the key to my heart!!
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  wow! that’s such a sweet idea! I’m sorry you lost your husband- I can’t imagine how hard that was
Jackiepuig23

Beautiful!!!! Love them both!!! Congrats.. won’t be your last lol Gets addicting! Best wishes to you
Malena D

I love them! Very touching story. I have had four, I say had four because one of them has been covered up. I have a big admiration for butterflies and how free and graceful they are. So I have them, on my wrist, foot, and shoulder.
Rosanna Waldherr

Those tattoos are just beautiful! I love the symbol behind the one you got on the wrist! I think you did take your Dad to Paris after all and wherever he is, he must indeed be very proud of you!

Kiss*Rosie
Claudia_lopreto

love your tattoos
Donnadoble1

Marlena: I didn’t realiza you lost your Dad 6 months ago . . .I lost my Mom suddenly 6 months ago this week as well . . . I was just telling someone that it’s taking my heart a while to catch up to my head! I KNOW she is in a better place (she was ill for many years) but it’s one of the hardest things I’ve had to deal with . . . So I totally understand how hard it’s been for you . . . . Love the tatoo you did for your Dad ….it’s beautiful! Sooo glad you are enjoying Paris and school . . . Can’t wait for your next post! Be safe!
Love, Donna from RI
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  Thanks Donna!
Niekobluejess

That one on your foot HURT didn’t it? I have 12 tattoos and the only one I had to ask the artist to stop for a bit was the one on my foot. Of course, mine covers my entire foot….Super cute!!!!
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  My foot actually wasn’t that bad, but the wrist… OMG. Worst pain ever. I had to ask him to take a break in between as it hurt too much
Silvia Quirós

awesome!! great tattos!
Carmen

What a wonderful way to remember him. Brave woman to get it on the wrist. They look amazing!
amy

I love them. They are beautiful. I love getting tattoo’s that have meaning. The pain is much easier to bare and because tattoo’s are permanent having meaning means you won’t regret them later.
Gabriela Y.

My dad had a stroke a few weeks ago, he’s out of the hospial now but since them, I’m feel like I’m losing him and I don’t know how to deal with that, and I don’t know what will I do without him. So, good for you girl, I know your daddy is so proud of you since heaven
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  Just enjoy as much time with him as you can- that’s what I did and I’ll never regret it. I hope your dad is doing ok!! big hugs
Maria 0208

the only thing is the “è” in “la vita è bella” should be to the left , not to the right , like this , not this / ;)
Vnhammons

This is so touching, Marlena. The tattoo’s are as beautiful as the story. I didn’t know about your dad passing, I am so sorry for your loss. I am happy for you, that you’re having a great time and living your dream:)
http://twitter.com/DizZyDr34M3r Tonya B

I love the one on your wrist. I can relate full because I lost my Mom 5 yrs ago, and my Dad 4 years ago. You are a gorgeous woman with a beautiful spirit. I’m so sorry for your loss. God bless.
pok1

Not to be mean, but wrapping a new tattoo with cyran wrap is a big no no!!! They should have used some sort of fabric bandage! (Sorry for all the misspellings) You don’t want to suffocate your tattoo in any sort of way. It needs the air to breath and heal properly!
Dleverknight

love them both <3
Valentina

IM GLAD THAT U DID PUT LA VITA E BELLA BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE PUT LA BELLA VITA WHICH HAS A DIFFERENT MEANING AND ITS NOT GOOD LOL
Mikala22

very touching and what a beautiful way to remember your Dad
Ateague

Simply lovely, Marlena!
Kbrookshire3

Absolutely beautiful!!! I wouldn’t expect anything less from you
Kim Clark

You go girl!
Nikkiwiggi

absolutely beautiful!!
Mikkidsimmons

Love when people get tattoo with so much meaning and ps you go girl getting your first two in the most painful places
Caroline Shunbo

Beautiful tattoos! and an amazing story! I’m sorry for your loss, but what a better way to memorialize him then a tattoo <3

Take care gorgeous
Caroline
Genevieves187

Gorgeous tattoos! It is obvious that you had an incredibly skilled and talented artist working on you- the lines are impeccable! I can’t wait for my next tattoo- be careful, they are addicting:)
Caroline

Thank you for sharing a moment like this. I can’t imagine how painful losing a parent can be, and you did a beautiful tattoo as a tribute.
I have 3 tattoos..1 in each wrist.
xoxo from Brazil.
Mari911

Beautiful! Very nice. My first tat was also one of remembrance for my brother who past. On my left wrist, his name, on my right wrist, ” I love you” in his penmanship from a photo he dedicated to me.
http://www.citifiedme.com/ Sara Morais

Wow Marlena, I can’t imagine how emotional that might have been. I am deeply sorry that you’ve lost your dad I lost my grandparents in the last two years and a half and I truly believe that they’re always with me, looking out for me and the rest of the family.
I really like the tattoo on your wrist. And I don’t mean to ruin your moment (actually it is not a big deal) but “is” in italian is written “è”, the accent is placed to the opposite side of your tattoo :S
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  whoops! I guess I’ll have to get that fixed later
http://www.facebook.com/kiana.mariko Kiana Humiston

i love your foot tattoo i got one recently on the arch of my foot- its my first dog’s name in my mom’s cursive (maile kipuani kiana). we had to put her down two years ago and there is just so much meaning behind my tattoo i love it!
Darkfairy623

Love the tattoos!!! I have a few myself, 3 are my children. I am close to my dad as well and plan on getting one for him too. They are awesome tattoo’s and wonderful reasons for getting them.
Isabel

That tattoo is as unique as you Marlena. Im sorry for your loss and hope that your reminder of your daddy on your wrist helps you through tough days.
rison0708

beautiful tattoo’s and a very touching story behind them, thank you so muich for sharing your times with us all
Tanya

Beautiful!!!
Terrilynn10

Your tattoo is beautiful! Your story brought tears to my eyes. I lost my Dad, my best friend a year ago as well. It was also the worst day of my life and I still, after over a year, cry when I find something that reminds me of him. I hope your tattoo will help bring peace to your loss. I wish our loved ones could stay with us forever!
Purple048124

Beautiful Marlena, i had no idea your father passed away im very sorry. My mother passed away too and it has not been easy. Your story made me tear.I cant wait to get my tattoo!!!
Maly

Beautiful Marlena. I’m truly sorry for your loss but I’m sure it was therapeutic after your balled your eyes out. I lost my mom July 1st of last year and I’ve been searching for the perfect thing to get a tattoo of that reminds me of her and for her. So the search is still on but I’m glad you found the perfect ones for you.
Deb1701

Marlena, reading this made me sob buckets. We both lost the most precious person in any girls life and indeed her first true love, our fathers. I still feel the break in my heart and don’t think I will ever get over it. This is such a beautiful way to pay tribute to that special man. Such a shame we never got to arrange for you coming to visit, just means you have an excuse to come back to Europe. Much love dear friend xxxx
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  I know sweet friend! I will email you soon! I have to postpone trip to UK as I just don’t have the time with school going on, plus Nicola needs a separate Visa to get there (we didn’t know that before we left )
Marivi-vl-1

What is the significance of the wrist? It’s beautiful
Peh97

I lost my father just over 4 years ago when I was eleven years old. I still miss him terribly, buys the pain has eased. The hardest part was the realization that he really is gone. Love and prayers for you Marlena! I know what you’re going through.
Patti Bradford

I LOVE them both!! I have a very little tattoo in a very sensitive area so I can appreciate the pain you went through to do this -WTG Marlena
Chrisroyc

Gorgeous way to remember your father. I lost my mother suddenly when I was 13 years old so I feel ya girl! Tough times….
I don’t mean to criticize and I do love the sentiment on your foot but I do believe ‘Life is Beautiful’ in Italian is “La vita è bella” IS being “è” and not “é”.Small distinction between accents there.. I only noticed because my first language is French and there is a difference between è (accent grave /fr.) and é (accent aigue /fr.)
Pssycat0690

Such a beautiful way to carry your dad’s memory with you. I got my first tattoo 2 months after my dad passed away. I have his name, Stefano, with the image of the Virgin Mary on my back. Just a warning, now that you have these tattoos, you’ll want to get more.
Jess1t

I have a tattoo in memory of my father inside my wrist also…I always say it’s so he’s always holding my hand! This totally made me cry thinking of him But it also made me want another tattoo! THey are addicting!
JJ

Love them I have 2 both of them are on my wrist too. One is of an owl on a vine and the other is the three phases of the moon with black cats on the edges.
http://twitter.com/ellietoo Ellie

Wow! You sure started out with some big tattoos! I’m amazed. I hope someday the wrist tattoo will be a happy reminder and not something that makes you sad.
Pttrit1

I love the tattoos. Having known your Dad I think it was perfect. So sorry to hear about his passing. I didn’t hear about it for quite some time. I wasn’t getting the news paper and we are going to another church now. I know his health had been failing for awhile.Glad to read your story and see that things are going so well for you. Congratulations on the trip to Paris.
MR DETERMINED

Both very beautiful…you’re dad would of been so touched.
Alex

Aww I love them. I have the same “life is beautiful” but it’s in Spanish “Mi Vida Es Bella.” It has two meanings for me. the first is obviously that my life is beautiful, and the second is that my daughter is my life, since her name is Bella.
Silvanaprudente

Hi Marlena!! kisses from Uruguay. You are half italian! i lived 18 years in Italy but now i’am here with my family, in Italy live is very strong and dificult in this moment…
DeyaniraJeni

Love this! I have wanted to get the same tattoo on my wrist as well. From one fellow musician and makeup geek to another, congrats!
Nfoster1434

Nice I have avatar onmy foot so I feel ur pain and I no it hurts like heck I have quite a few rats and they all mean something awesome
Andrea354_5

I’ve always wanted to get a tatto. My dad passed away 16 years ago, when I was 7 years old and there is no day I don’t think about him… you’ve inspired me to do something similar, no matter how painful it can be <3
Msdee8172

I don’t really comments on blogs but I must on this one. You truly touched my heart with this blog. I pray that God continue to give you peace and strength. That tat honoring your dad is absolutely beautiful!!! GOD BLESS YOU!
posting from Brooklyn NY
Brandy

Very beautiful!
Nakd_js

Wow, it’s beautiful. Congrats Marlena & hope you honour your Dad’s Memories throughout this life. <3
Jeneq

Ah Marlena it seems so strange even to me because obviously i don’t know you personally but as a fan i feel i do and i’m so proud of you! For fulfilling your dreams and having the courage to carry on despite your recent loss i can only sympathise with you losing your dad as my own father is still living thank god but he is fighting cancer at the moment and even though the prognosis is good it is very hard for my family to deal with. We are very close and our ‘thing’ is history, we both adore ancient Egyptain culture and i cannot even invision visiting Egypt without him!! I pray i am lucky enough to fulfill this dream.

God Bless you in all you do, I look forward to all your posts :)
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  I hope your dad does ok! And yes, definitely do the trip with him while you can- you’ll never forget the experience with him
Everjules79

Beautiful and has a precious meaning’
laura c

marlena, beautiful. that bass and g cleff tatoo was my first tattoo as well!
Darlie_jad

Love your tattoo.;)
smk91588

I know how you feel. I lost my mother 10 yrs ago this july. And my father has liver cancer and isn’t supposed to live much longer I already have a tattoo for my mother. Im gonna get one that matches my mothers tattoo. They divorced when I was 4 but they were so in love. It was just a horrible accident that they split. Im sorry, but I bet he would really love your tattoo! Love ya M!
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  Thanks for such a sweet comment, and I hope your father is ok!
Mirigarcia15

Love them! They have so much meaning to them…nice job.
Angieshaircreations

I say the samething marlena I love my daddy so much. He still lives but not for long but I pray god to let him see my oldes in her 15 birthday I think I’m asking for to much 5 more years. But I feel the pain all i can say god bless u ur a strong women.
Veronica

Your father would be very proud of you, I’m sure he was with you every step of the way… : )
greekgodess debbie

Love your Tats. I have my kids name in my wrist and Ilove it. So sorry for your loss. He will be part of you forever.
CaliPrincessJess

The wrist hurt horribly. I have a heart on mine. Most tattoos from here on out will be less painful. I love your tutorial videos and your site. It’s teaching me the proper way to put make up on.
Caroline

Beautiful story, thank you for sharing Marlena. Your new artwork is beautiful and has such meaning behind it…

Cant wait to see more pics

xxx
Luckyrac

Now im considering a tattoo too!!! i lost my brother in a tragic way and 2 months ago and till now i can’t move on,you gave me an idea marlena! it might also the best way for me to move on…. xoxo from china!
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  Aww… I’m so sorry for your loss I hope you are hanging in there. BIG hugs
Bethany Allen

They say tattoos are healing in a way because it makes you confront a lot of emotional pain. I can only imagine the pain you’re going through.My Dad was just diagnosed with dementia 3 months ago and seeing him like this when he’s always been my rock and my strength is so hard and so your story is so touching and thank you so much for sharing it and your tattoos they are a really personal thing and I hope they were a healing for you and keep up all the awesome work and I’m so jealous you’re in Paris but I’m so happy for you as well!
http://www.smashinbeauty.com SmashinBeauty

Love it! I am getting a tattoo on my foot also soon on the same spot! How ironic but of course a different saying
Jknelson

Marlena,
I love your tattoo, my dad also passed away last year in Sept. and I was thinking also of getting something to remember him by! Thanks for your wonderful story! The tattoo is a great idea!
Hot

Go Girl . . . if your tat is meaningful. Honestly though . . . I’m seriously disappointed. You are SO above this. Ask yourself in 10/20 years if you still think that tat you got tonight was such a great idea.
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  I really love my tattoos and find them beautiful- especially when they have meaning. It’s the next day, and I love just as much as I did yesterday
Blackmely Blackmely

That’s beautiful ! Really ! ♥
Hanna

Great you got the tattoo but the accent in ‘La vita é bella’ is wrong… It should be ‘La vita è bella’ … sry
Anne

Beautiful tattoos…. welcome to the world of people being tattooed…
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  Welcome to the dark side, huh?
Misstic25

Hi Marlena, Glad to see that you enjoy your stay in Paris.
Just a comment to say that Hélène is not popular at all, you made a bad choice, she’s just hated by most of the bloggers and bloggers’ readers. She’s agressive, presomptuous, and obnoxious. You had to know that and you’ll get to realize it soon !
Rob

How nice you chose to have a tattoo in italian! I didn’t know you were half italian (I am 100% italian). Both your tattoos are beautiful and have a special beutiful meaning. Well done!
Lachesis

(Sorry for my English, I’m French ! I hope I will be able to write what I want !)

Your wrist tatoo is so beautiful. I’m a pianist, so of course I like it very much !

I lost my father 22 years ago (I’m 23). I always wondered how it would have been, to have a father. Two parents, it’s incredible for me. It is a very beautiful relationship you seems to had and still have with yours. And with your new tatoo, you will never lose it. Just great.
Sxmgyal978

You’re an amazing woman!!! Just learn that you was a music teacher before makeup geek!!! Your father is proud of u !! and that’s something I’m sure!!!! god bless you sweetheart!!
Guinevere

The tattoos are stunning. I love that you got tattoos that mean something to you. x
Rashworth100

Such an amazing tattoo Marlena…I really love when people create their own rather than getting a common old thing! I have just got a tattoo on my wrist too and would never consider myself a tattoo girl either! The other one I wanted was on my foot as well but the artist refused to do it!

Rachel (Your biggest English fan!)
Mlle Narcisse

Nice choices!
Seems you’ve had a great experience, quite painfull, but the result is wonderfull.
And very important: Try to avoid wearing TIGHTS directly on your skin: fresh tatoos doesn’t like being in contact with synthetic materials, as they seems to be very abrasive for the tattooed skin. It might wash away the ink.
Ayesha

Beautiful!
Ur post made me cry!
I lost my dad 6 yrs ago.
That void can never be filled, but God has given us the strength to move on.
Deepest condolences.
Xoxo
HélèneSud

Hello !!! I’m french and I “know” you through Hélène (and my name is Hélène too) !!!
Your tatoo is gorgeous… and obviously for all it represents for you !!! I’ve some tears in my eyes reading the story of your dad… same story with my grand dady !!! … anyway of course “la vita é bella” la vita é sole, mare… e amicizia !!!!
I hope you enjoy your stay in Paris and I was very disapointed to be not able to come and to meet you but I’m in South of France … at the border with Italy !!!
Have a nice day and take care of you !!!
HélèneSud
Vboedges

Hi Marlena. I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Your tattoos are beautiful. And what a wonderful way to honor your dad. I am extremely close to my dad as well, and would be completely devastated if anything happened to him. Love and prayers to you. Have a wonderful time and keep enjoying your life. You are an inspiration!
Velvetulipe

This is really a touching story ! I love your tattoo… my husband is also a music teacher and is changing. I’m sure your dad would be very proud of his little girl Keep smilling ma très belle Marlena !
Kaitlin

It is a beautiful. I lost my grandfather who was like a father to me last month. A week later I already had a tattoo planned out and inked into my skin. He loved golf and called everyone “partna’” and pated them on the back when he saw anyone. The tattoo is of a golfer looking into the sunset at the green with partna writin in the sky. Its on my back shoulder bc that’s where he pated everyone. A tattoo is so much more special when it has memories attached to it. I feel like my pappaw is always with me and I know you will feel that way about your dad. He had a very inspirational daughter.
http://lepetitblogdemalou.blogspot.fr/ Malou

Very beautiful !
Virtue7

Marlena, I know what you mean crying like a baby. I recently lost someone as well, and sometimes little things remind me of him and I burst into tears. Thank you for sharing this experience with us. I cried and am so sorry about your Dad. Your tatoos are beautiful and so are you. We love you.
Robyn Paige

Gorgeous tattoo on your wrist Marlena! I grew up around music myself and I love how you used the music symbols, what a great tribute to your father and your love of teaching! <3
shawn

everybody and their brother has a tat like that,
Laura

Oh god reading this just made me break down crying because I lost my dad almost a year and a half ago – I know all too well how much it hurts to lose a father who means the absolute world to you – he’s your hero and heroes aren’t supposed to leave. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve thought on occasion about getting a tattoo in memory of him but I’ve said to often to others that I’m not a tattoo person – that I’d never get anything to permanently mark my body but then I understand your reasoning – im so conflicted as to whether I should do it. May I just say you’re in my thoughts – I know how difficult it is going through this.

Much respect,
Laura
Lisetm3

Beautiful tattoos!!
OutInAPout

so pretty, and what a lovely way to honor your Dad! Glad you’re having a good time
Leslie Bunt

They are beautiful! I really love the design of the musical heart. It’s very clever and the perfect way to honor your father. I have 3 tattoos and they all have special meaning to me. It’s amazing how the “reveal” moment when the tattoo is finished and you get to see it for the first time can be such an emotional experience.

I am curious, what kind of aftercare instructions were you given? All three of my tattoos were done by different artists, and they each gave different instructions. My most recent piece was by far the easiest healing experience I’ve ever had, thanks to the advice from an artist with 25 years of experience. I’m wondering if there are different products available in Europe that are typically used for tattoo aftercare.

I’m glad you had such a wonderful tattoo experience!
Lilygurl79

I love them! And even more I love that you got something with such meaning! I’ve seen so many people go in and just get the flash art and not something that means something to them-these are with you for a lifetime (for most of us) and what a memory for Paris!
Rachelrae1022

I lost my dad almost 10 years ago when I was 13. He died at 39 from a heart attack because he was unaware that he had heart disease. A few years ago, my mom beat cancer, so I got a tattoo of a cause ribbon. Half red(heart disease) and half purple(cancer) to represent both of my parents. In some odd way, tattoos help heal.
are

You’re right. I never would have thought you’d do something so tacky. I’ve always had great respect for you, Marlena, but this is just so low-class.
Gabrielle

hello ^^
I’m glad for you that you came in Paris and did such wonderful things
I’m french, i’m from the south of france (excuse my bad english by the way
I’m gonna live the next year nears paris and at first i was devastated because i don’t like the north :p people of south don’t like the north because of the rain and cold weather blabla but when i see people like you that enjoyed so much I’m telling myself i’m glad because it’s part of my country and i’m gonna enjoy too
Sorry if i made mistakes
love from south of france (for now
PS: i think i’m gonna buy your Z palette and some eayshadows ! and your story about your dad touched me too!
gossip girl

Congratulations Marlena! It’s beautiful!!!
Judy Ullmann

I was surprised that when you got your first tattoo that you opted to get two! But I love the meaningful message of them both and was admirous of the artful way in which they were done. I love them both. Your father, I’m sure, is smiling as he sees you in Paris and the friendships and success you have ahead. Wear your tattoos proudly!
Katie

I love your tatoos. Very beautiful. I am so sorry about your father. I will keep you in my prayers <3
Katie

I love your tatoos. Very beautiful. I am so sorry about your father. I will keep you in my prayers <3
AyeshashazIm

Lovely tattoos
Castiza00

Awesome that you got such a personal tattoo. I love creating my own and wear them proudly. I just recently had to put my dog down and he will be added to my collection. All the tattoos on my body have true felt deep meaning even the Spanish flag colors inside mt initial since I was born and raised there. I can guarantee these will not be the last. Try color next time! Much love from Florida. Steff
Bata171

two words….Beautiful and Amazing.
Dany

Hi,
My mother died 19 years ago. Since I got that tattoo i feel much better. Sounds boring but I like tattoos that have a meaning! Habe a great time in Europe!!
Greatings from the nearest Germany
Hbear85

aw Marlena you’re so cute. i love the tattoo’s everyone got! i have a yin yang symbol on my wrist, its about the size of a quarter. thats the smallest one i have! i have one that literally stretches the length of my back. it starts on my right shoulder (at the top by my neck) and goes all the way down my back to my left hip. i LOVE it, all butterflies and flowers. i also have a panda on my right shoulder and some little butterflies on my right hip just bellow my belly button. im shocked that one didnt stretch out terribly after my pregnancy! the butterflies certainly got bigger but i was lucky when they weren’t damaged! i love my tattoo’s and they all mean something special to me
Bee

oh my god your wrist tattoo is beautiful!!! And I absolutely love the font of your foot tattoo, do you happen to know what it’s called?
Emily Prest

Hi Marlena, could you tell me which tattoo artist did these and where his place is as i’m going to Paris is the summer and thinking about getting a second tattoo and his art work is amazing x
Herlatenightcravings

What an awesome experience!! Love what everyone got and love that your ink is so special. Go on with your bad self girl!! You are living every minute in Paris as you should!! I have a small wrist tattoo so I know how much that spot HURTS!

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings
Meg

Love both tattoos. So sorry to hear about your father. I beleive tattoos that are in memory of someone are the best ones because you know you will never regret it & you will always hav the beautiful memory. My grandmother always told me for her 70th bday she wanted to get a ladybug on the top of her wrist for luck. She fell ill & was never able to get it before she passed. I got it for her a year later. It’s a heart shaped lady bug & I love it. Yours are beautiful:)
M0na92

The tatoos are so beautiful but the accent should be in the other way “La vita è bella”
http://twitter.com/godsaveale Bella Bella

Hey there lovely tattoos, i also have about 12 (all smallone except one)
i jsut wanna tell you that im italian and the one who wrote la vita é bella is not like that its LA VITA è BELLA, the accent is in the opposite site
just thought you may wanna know it.

hugs from Milan
Tunja02

Marlana, I did not know that your father passed away. I’m so very sorry. I think getting a tattoo in his honor was a beautiful tribute to him. My twin sister Tabatha lost her courageous battle with breast cancer 5 months ago. She was only 40 years old. I’ve never felt pain like that in my life and it feels as if the pain will never subside. Tabatha and I were not only twin sisters we were best friends as well. We have an older sister Tami that lives in PA. When she comes home for a visit in May she and I are going to get a butterfly tattoo with a pink breast cancer ribbon as the butterflies body. Whenever Taba saw butterflies she said it was God sending her a message of hope, faith and healing. I still believe that to this day. Butterflies have a special meaning to me now. Again, I’m so sorry about the loss of your dad and the tattoos are beautiful. I pray you have a sense of peace, love and understanding. Love, Tonia
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  Thank you so much Tonia for such a sweet message! I’m SO sorry for the loss of your sister I pray for your healing and comfort too…
Aleera!

my first tattoo was also for my dad that passed away! love it and i know i want more tattoos!
Sara Sara

simply beautiful tattos,i want to do a tattoo but i’m afraid kiss from italy!!
http://www.theglamourflower.com/
Kdt

Thank you for sharing this. I also want a tattoo but I still have doubts. I’ll probably wait untill I’m really sure about it, but I really think yours are beautiful!
Jenjytayz

i completely understand what you went through with your dad, i lost my mom 14 years ago. i have a tattoo of her name and angel wings on the back of my neck. it was so emotional for me to get this tattoo and it took me months to feel ready to get it. but i love it.
Lilo_bo

They’re great! I’ve got a question concearning your foot tattoo: how soon were you able to wear closed shoes again? I want to get one, too, but I am wondering if the rubbing of a normal shoe wouldn’t hurt too much.
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  You can’t wear closed toed shoes for 2 weeks until it heals
Miriam Kirkaldie

I have been following you for months and just in awe of you and your talent. I have watched all of your tutorials and begun supporting your biz by purchasing your new shadow pans. Love them BTW! However, I have never posted anything –until now, when I read this about your Dad and your tattoo. My father passed away a year and half ago. I was super close to him and it was also the hardest day of my life. Then, a month later, my younger brother passed away. I am only 36–this is not what I was supposed to be experiencing. So hard. My husband and amazing family got me through and everyday is rough, but everyday also gets better. A year ago, I actually designed a tattoo for myself, which included a tribute to my brother and father as well. They were 2 doves with their zodiac symbols swirled into the each of the doves in their own way. They fly above 3 flowers which have my daughter and sons zodiax symbols swirled into them as well. It is on my upper back. I love it and get so many compliments on it. While i can’t see mine as often as if it were on my wrist, I am reminded of their love everyday and feel them with me each day. Happy healing to you. Keep up the amazing work with MUG and keep being the amazing person you are. you are such an inspiration in so many ways! I will be a forever fan!
- http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena
  
  Awww Miriam! What a sweet comment- thank you. I am SOOO sorry for your loss! I can’t imagine how hard it must be right now I really hope you are healing also. BIG hugs to you
Jnnfr_mendoza

I love the tribute tattoo you chose for your dad. I recently lost my father to a month ago today and I have also decided to get a tribute tattoo to my dad that will always remind me that he is with me. I love your videos and god bless:)
Luvanmakeup

These tattoos are amazing !! Where did you get them in Paris ?
http://www.lylo.be/ Lylo

I’m a bit emotional today so I actually cried reading your post, I’m sure he would be so proud of you!
http://www.thatiswhatredsaid.com/ Ktduggan919

I absolutely love your tattoo Marlena. I have been wanting to get a tattoo in honor of my Dad. He passed away 4 years ago and we were extremely close too. My only hang up is that my Dad did not like tattoos. So do you think it would be almost disrespectful to get a tattoo with his initials, if he really hated the fact that my sister got one? He sent me something when I lived in L.A. and I still have the envelope where he drew a heart next to my name, I wanted to get that transposed on my wrist with his initials. Just not sure b/c of the way he felt about them …?
Ktduggan919

Oh my gosh and I am so deeply sorry about the loss of your father. Please know that even though I don’t know you, I have been following your site for some time and think you are an amazing and beautiful person and your strength and beautiful memories of your Dad will help you heal. Remember to keep telling stories about him and his spirit will remain with you always.
http://araebeauty.blogspot.com/ Arae

I absolutely love you wrist tattoo! My Daddy passed away a little over two years ago and I’ve been contemplating getting a tattoo ever since. I am worried I’m too chicken but seeing you go through it and say it hurt sooo much but was worth it in the end may have changed my mind. Thanks so much for sharing!
<3
Peekabookty

Touching story, beautiful wrist tattoo.
Huk_anny

marlena i’m soo sorry about your loss. I recently lost my father, he was my best friend, my rock, and mentor. He passed a little over a month now and this healing process has not yet started. I still can not believe it and everyday I wake up wondering when he’s going to come home. The story behind your reasoning of this tat. touch my heart and I’m glad you got it. wishing you the best Marlena, I love your videos!

Anny
Miriam Kirkaldie

Here is a pic of my tattoo–I didn’t see that I could attach an image with my post, before I already hit Post, so it is coming to ya separate from my post.
Amylee7777

I’d love to go to your place.
Where did you do it ?
Tintin ? Abraxas ?
Kathyacourtney

This brought me to tears ! I lost my wonderful father 7 months ago , he was my best friend . My brother and sister and I are all getting a tattoo in his honor . I love your tattoo and such a special meaning behind it . I am very sorry for your lost .
Laura

What’s the name of the tattoo shop? I’m living in Paris and I’m considering in getting one.
Lorena

That is a beautiful story behind your tattoo on your wrist. I’ve been also thinking of doing something meaningful in memory of grandmother who passed away from breast cancer.
Emilydavid97

I lost my grandmother to cancer and she and i were very close so i was devastated. Your story behind your tattoo made me cry and its really touching. I was thinking that when i got older i would get her initals tattooted onto my wrist and your story inspired me even more thank you
http://twitter.com/thisiscarlijn Carlijn Kruidhof

I’m so sorry about your dad, sweetheart. This is a beautiful way to remember him by.
Rednrouge

Amazing!!! Keep shining..!!!! Mom lost her battle to cancer almost 9 years ago… loss is painful.. but memory keeps u alive
Shelby Morgan

I did the same thing. My dad passed away the day before my 27th birthday, very unexpectedly of a massive heart attack while playing golf. Totally destroyed me. He was a police officer in the city we live in. I had his badge number tattooed on my foot a few years ago. I love it! What a great way to memorialize the men who gave us the foundation of our lives!
LilC

Reading your reasons as to why you got your first tattoo made me cry! I got one down my forearm in hieroglyphics that reads “for the eternal life” in memory of my grandfather. It was the most painful tattoo I have ever gotten (it was my 6th and currently my last) but it was worth all the pain. I as well feel as though he is always with me.
I plan on getting my a tattoo in latin written in my mom’s handwriting and another in my fathers so that I can always carry them with me.

Both your tattoos are beautiful, as are those of your friends
Vandana B75

Love the tattoo on your wrist, not only is it beautiful, you are beautiful for honoring your father <3 my condolences and may he rest in peace.
Marcelle

Hi Marlena!
WOW – what a “bella” story! I know how you feel girl, I lost my father also and, like you and your dad, we were extremely close AND we also shared a love for music. We would write songs together, me on the piano, and daddy strumming the guitar. I think of him every day, and I miss him so much. I find comfort in visiting his resting place and just ‘chatting’ with him about whatever might be going on in my life.
You are brave to get the tattoos but they have sentimental meaning.
* Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. *

Your trip to Paris sounds so amazing! I wish I was there taking those make-up classes with you. Enjoy, dear friend, and keep your wonderful tutorials coming. You are so sweet & talented! Oh, and I love your laugh, it’s the sweetest laugh!
Take care. Peace & Love.
- Marcelle, from Toronto -
Nicoletta Paris

It’s beautiful what you did for your dad. Besides everyone has the right to honor their dear ones as they wish
ps. There is a little error in the Italian sentence: the accent is not “é” but “è”. “é” alone doesn’t exist in Italian..
Heathern1988

I lost my dad 1 month ago. He was only 45. When you said it was the worst day of your life, I feel your pain. I am sorry to hear about your dad.
JF

Looks like an awesome experience! Wish to be able to do that & find a great artist in an amazing place like Paris someday what happened to you and music? Are you not pursuing it anymore? I’m going to be a performance major in college soon but having some doubts… I don’t think I could ever do anything else but music though!
MakeupDiva84

Beautiful tattoos. I lost my Nana 4 months ago, I thought I’d be able to handle her death but when I found out from my mom, I just broke down and cried. And I also lost a cousin 3 years ago. I wasn’t close with her but it was still tough. Anyways, that’s such a great idea to get something like that in memory of someone important to you.
Vé.

(Sorry, I made a mistake, and first posted this message at the wrong place… If you can delete it, do it please!)

Hi!
First comment on your website. First, sorry for my english:
I’m French, and I met you last Sunday during your meeting with Hélène. I
don’t know you very well yet, but you were so adorable with me on Sunday (because
I was shy…) that I’m sure you are a really great person.

You tatoo’s story is very moving (is it the word?), and the result is
wonderful (altough I don’t like tatoos very much, on the beginning).
Bravo!

I love your makeup brand, the eyeshadows are soooo nice! But I’m
still hesitating because of the shipping and tax… Beside, I have a
question: if I order to an american address, how long will it take to
arrive?

Thank you very much, and sorry for this strange message…
Sophie

Marlena, You are such a great gal. Your tattoos are awesome.. I am visiting Paris and Italy with my parents this summer.. It would be great if you can please let me know which camera you use to video your vlogs. I would like to get a good camera and record my journey with my parents … These are such great memories.
http://twitter.com/MrsSk4tz Nana

That story was so sad.. srly marlena..but still full of love.
i have a tattoo..it was made right after my 20th birthday.. its on my left wrist..
its really pretty and i still love it
if i lose more pounds, then i want to get a new tattoo
i`m looking forward to see u more often on youtube.
many many many many greeting from germany )
http://twitter.com/Paoletta19 Paola

Congratulation for your 2 tattoo, I like them!!! Are you really half italian? I followed you to much time but I didn’t know you were half italian. Anyway, La vita è really bella!!! XoXo Paola
Berta D. Guevara

Hello Marlena, Wow! I was reading the comments on your father and how you loved music and why you got the tattoos. I am not a music teacher BUT! I own a music school I lost my mother and opened the school in her honor and am a make up artist too! I have been keeping up with you and really enjoy your videos.

Berta/ from Texas
Tynisharae

Love the tattoos! I got the same design on my wrist. Around it i have both my grandparents names Annie and John. My grandmother had passed away in January. I can relate to why you got the tattoo on your wrist. As for the design for the treble and bass clef is that everytime i looked/look at my granparents i can only think of love music. They portroy in every love song you could every imagine. Sold pure love is what they were and still are in my heart. I had also got my tattoo as a reminder that i cherished them and love them so much. Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad that i could relate in my own way to why the tattoos have meaning. Very beautiful and inspiring. I watch all your videos and you are truly a piece of art. God bless your life and your father.
kala

hi! beautiful tattos but …. the one in italian is wrong ! it’s “la vita è bella”, not “la vita é bella” …

love from italy !!!!!!
A.

Um, I am not sure if you know but it should be the accent grave above the e and not the accent aigu It should read La vita è bella. At least, that’s what I remember from italian class
- http://twitter.com/Lidalgirl Chicca
  
  correct
Kas

I’m not a “hater”, just disappointed that you chose to tattoo yourself. IMO, it mars your natural beauty.

I have enjoyed following your Parisian holiday!
Anaruby

Hi, I’m from Mauritius and I love your videos..
I love the tattoo by the way even I had my first tattoo on my wrist..
Lovebedie

love the tatoo ladys!!!, marlena i would love to hear some of your musical talent. i have been following you for years and i must say you always reveal a little bit of yourself everytime. i love it!!!
Lovelife525

Gosh you are so gorgeous i must admit im rather jealous >.< congrats on the tattoo i just got one a week ago on my ankle of an infinite sign ^__^
Laeldorman

Hi Marlena I just wanted to know the place that you had your tattoos done at in Paris??? He did an awesome job with your guys tattoos. The way he made them pop once they healed. They are beautiful.
mug fan

love the meaning behind wrist tattoo…they all turned out beautiful
sav

beautiful
Wai-lin

Marlena that is quite touching, you will have your dad with you always. I lost my dad in January this year so know exactly how you are feeling. x
Juliette Gand

I’m french and Helene brought me here. I love your website ! Your tattoos are beautiful, especially this one on your wrist, with the treble and bass clef. I love music too ^^
Your story touched me, you have my total support. <3
Pat Taveras

Love them. I got three and planning to do on e on my wrist with my wedding date in roman numerals.
Valerie

My mom went with me when I got my first tattoo. She was my biggest advocate, no matter the cause. She passed away unexpectedly three years ago and my grandfather (her father) six months before her. My mom adored genealogy and family history so to honor them both, I got the clan motto for my grandfather’s lineage tattooed on my foot. Having “Sans Peur” tattooed on my foot also reminds me to walk through life “without fear”, which is just the way they would want me to carry on.

So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. It does get easier, but it always leaves a hole that never gets filled. Remembrance tattoos help with the healing, I think.
Ilovemaybe

Thank you for sharing about your Dad. That is a sweet/sad/nice story. My Pa has a terminal cancer and I cried like a baby when I was reading that.
Treevw00

Hello!! I have been watching ur you tube videos for a while now , I’m a educator for Maribella cosmetics and I’m also a stylist . I have been wanting to write in to u for a while but I didn’t create a you tube account! Anyways I will email u cause I don’t want this message to be too long LOL I just wanted to let u know I LOVE ur work , u inspired me to do some different looks ! Also u look great I too have always been heavy , that tattoos look good I have a lot and yes wrist and foot same day , u go girl ! Both painful . I look forward to chatting more and love this website u got now !
Sincerely yours,
Theresa Kehoe
Chelsea Mass.
http://profiles.google.com/tdlish Trish Wilson

Oh my goodness Marlena, your story about your Dad made the water come out of my eyes. I lost my Mum 2 years ago and I miss her every single day. Thank you so much for sharing such a personal experience!
Sandramclean17

Hi marlena. I am so sorry to hear about ur dad passing away, my mum passed away 2 yrs ago and i still find it hard at times to deal with its a brutal emotion, i myself got a tattoo on my wrist in memory of my mother last year and i too feel she is very near me when i look at it, i love ur tutorials your a very lovely person inside and out, keep up the great work. Sandra from scotland xx
Jeri

Marlena,

My dad just passed away on 5/1 after 2.5 yr battle with lung cancer. I feel your pain. I’ve been thinking of a way to keep him with me other than his picture, and the watch he bought me right before he died. I’ve always said I would never get a tattoo but after seeing how beautiful your’s is I’m considering it. Thanks for sharing. Jeri
Katwatson007

I really love the treble and bass clef. I have my own small piano/flute studio, and perform freelance. I love the story behind your tattoo.
Much Love!
Guest

I know how you feel. I Iost my step father about 10 months ago. Even though he was not my biological father, he raised me. We loved eachother so much. It was truely an uncondiontional love and respecst we had for each other. When he looked at me I felt loved. It was very hard after he died and I finally realized I would no longer have that. My Dad was gone.. That was the hardest part for me. Your dad would be proud of you, your tattoo is a symbol of the love you will always share with your father..
helena.scotti

So beautiful. Getting tattoo in order to remember every day someone we loved is such a wonderfull thing.
Paula

I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know how hard loosing a parent is, particularly when you are so close to them. I lost my mom, my best friend, on May 31, 2011. I miss her so much and still pick up the phone to call her…so weird. I have to say you have inspired me with the tattoo thing!!! My mom and I shared the love of reading books…hmmm…sounds like I should definitely stay away from the wrist area : )
Ivana

hey which make up do you have on?
i really really love your make up
i want it
Amimaus89

The tattoos look amazing – he did a wonderful job. I love your story – I absolutely love it when there is a touching story behind a tattoo. I do have a tattoo on my wrist that says tammy, has a little lotus flower connected to it and four dots – and one on my foot which says destiny – this one has nine dots and the D is turned around. I designed them myself – just like you I would have never thought that I would get a tattoo but life had different plans for me I thought the pain was ok for both of the tattoos. The next one I’m going to get is after having my first baby – I’m planning to get little one’s first heart rate down my back for a few inches. We’ll see. xoxo
http://twitter.com/Hollyvia Hollyvia

Absolutely love those tattoos and have actually been looking for a great tattoo studio here in Paris so if you could share the address of this amazing artist, I would be the happiest person in the world <3
http://daphyin-makeupisart.blogspot.com Daphnee Kwong Waye

So beautiful and touching I’ve been thinking about getting a tattoo too and despite the pain, I’m so excited! I know it will be worth it.
Anna

That tattoo is such a lovely design and the meaning behind is so beautiful I’m so sorry for your loss but know that he is always with you.
Maria

where in Paris is this tattoo shop/studio ?
My dad passed 2,5 years ago and i’ve been thinking about getting the footprint of a bear paw on my foot, because my last name means ‘bear’ and he’ll always be my father bear …
Daniela

I love your tattoos, they are fantastic, but the accent on the “e” is supposed to be like this instead of /
Amyjade

I have 6 and all of them have a story that goes with them. All but 3 of mine i can easily hide but I don’t care what people think, each to their own!
I have a friend that lost her mum a year ago who has got a very similar tattoo oh her wrist for her mumma who also had music running through her veins.
My next Ink will be my daughters hand and foot print
Ems

Marlena you are awesome, I’m so glad I have discovered you, thank you so much for teaching me step by step how to create looks. I am half blind in one eye, not that you can tell, but Ive always thought I could never be one of those girls with pretty eye makeup, but now at I can be finally at 36! I have discovered a lot of your looks don’t really require eyeliner on the top lash line either to look good I often just do top and bottom water line for effect. Big thanks you and don’t stop doing your thing! Ems from NZ
Kelsey Apley

They all look great, I am really scared it would hurt so much, but I think you guys did great!!
Annie

Love the tattoo, Can you tell me where is this shop Paris, It’s Seems very good and i’m looking for one…

thanks for the answer…

love
http://www.facebook.com/sarah.l.taylor23 Sarah Louise Taylor

Loving the ivy leaf tattoo….I have a little daisy on my left ankle,which i do not like….As my maiden name is Ivey…I am thinking of asking my local tattooist if he can go over the daisy with that ivy leaf design…. Perfect
J

Love you, love your tattoo, love your voice, love you very much!! Thank you for sharing positive notes online. I am depressed but I will keep reading your blog. Thank you!
Natalie Jade

Hey Marlena, I’m going to visit Paris next month. Can you give me the name of the tattoo studio or the website? Thanks a lot!

My first tattoos!!

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