My birthday isn't until tomorrow... but... yesterday I got my self an early birthday present: a tattoo!
I finally got my Red Velvet tattoo! Elsie, Rachel and Holly have all gotten theirs already, so I decided this year, as a birthday present to myself, I would take the plunge and get mine. Finally. It's an electric egg beater with a ribbon that says, "Red Velvet" across it. Plus a few cute flowers just to even it out. :)
If tattoos really aren't your thing, that's cool. I can totally appreciate that. But I happen to be totally in love with mine! But boy did it hurt. I am such a sissy about pain! So this will probably be the biggest one I ever get. So all you cuties out there will half or full sleeves-my hat if off to you. Geez, you are tough.
Outfit details: hat from Red Velvet, dress was thrifted, belt thrifted, camisole thrifted, jeans by Jessica Simspon and boots from Urban Outfitters.
I have been wanting to dye my hair really blonde and get a tattoo like this for a few years now, and I couldn't be more happy with all the new changes. I know that the way we look is only skin deep, but it has meant something special to me to go through this process and changes with my family and living a new dream this year!
Tomorrow is the big TWO FIVE for me (I'm going to be 25 years old ya'll) and I feel like I've already gotten everything I could really hope for. I'm a very blessed lady right now.
Thanks for letting me gush. I know it's gross. I'm getting very sentimental in my old age. :)
xo. Emma
It looks fantastic, Em! So happy that you treated yourself for your birthday!
Posted by: racheldenbow | January 20, 2011 at 02:16 PM
Your tattoo looks beautiful! :) I like the idea of combining the red velvet lettering with kitchenware! Looks great!
Posted by: Lu | January 20, 2011 at 02:17 PM
So awesome! And it looks so great:)
tamara
Posted by: Tamara Janzen | January 20, 2011 at 02:18 PM
It's so pretty! Happy Birthday! :)
Posted by: Jen Idleman | January 20, 2011 at 02:20 PM
it's perfect! Did Jamison do it? I really love it Emma, it's looks so so good on you. I love the placement.
I'm looking forward to my 25th! So happy for you. :)
xo holly
Posted by: hollysarah. | January 20, 2011 at 02:20 PM
Such a beautiful tattoo! oh and Happy Early Birthday, we're birthday buddies!
Posted by: Dana | January 20, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Oh my gosh, I LOVE it! I think it looks so great. Happy birthday!
Posted by: Carrie Rosalind | January 20, 2011 at 02:22 PM
Yay! Pretty! I love the colors!
Posted by: Andie | January 20, 2011 at 02:25 PM
It's adorable! As if I wasn't already craving more ink... you've pushed me over the edge. ;) Looks great on you!
Posted by: Laura Reaux | January 20, 2011 at 02:30 PM
LOVE the tattoo! I've been wanting to get one about that size on my wrist and I keep wimping out because of the pain. You are my inspiration :) Happy almost birthday!
xo. m
Posted by: Molly | January 20, 2011 at 02:34 PM
happy early birthday! your tattoo is beautiful!!! i also think its super awesome that you use the word "ya'll" by the way, seeing as how I am a texas gal haha.
Posted by: kat | January 20, 2011 at 02:39 PM
great tattoo emma! and such a cute outfit, you match your tattoo.
Posted by: elycia | January 20, 2011 at 02:39 PM
You SO have to wear that outfit every day because it matches SO well!
Pretty, love!
Posted by: S. Violet Clark | January 20, 2011 at 02:40 PM
crap. i promised myself no more tattoos (3 at this point) for a few years. I got 3 in 3 years. I was on a roll. a dangerous one.
but now i am getting the itch, especially after seeing yours.
Posted by: kendra | January 20, 2011 at 02:56 PM
I adore your tattoo!!! So cute! Happy Birthday sweetie, I love all your work on the blog! Keep up the good work! xxx
Posted by: Kaz | January 20, 2011 at 03:05 PM
that is so cute, and great that it's something so meaningful to you! (i'm sure most people who get tattoos get something that means something to them, but sometimes it just seems like people were momentarily insane... or just really, really drunk. so what i'm saying seems to be that i believe you're both sane and sober... yeah. that sounded better in my head, somehow? weird.)
i'm so with some of the others who commented, though, that's really inspiring, and i can't wait to get that tattoo that i've been meaning to get for ages!
Posted by: delpheena | January 20, 2011 at 03:08 PM
Love the tattoo!
I would like to send you an email. Is there a way I can contact you rather than a comment on here?
Posted by: Ellie | January 20, 2011 at 03:09 PM
happy birthday. hope it is a great one.
Posted by: tonyaru | January 20, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Happy birthday! Your tattoo looks so beautiful, I love the colours!
You inspired me to dye my hair blonde last week (it went wayyy orange in the inbetween stages! Haha there's pictures on my blog) and I'm really happy with my new look so thank you for inspiring me!
Xx
Posted by: Sarah | January 20, 2011 at 03:29 PM
Happy Birthday, you old lady! :) Ha! Just kidding. But, I do LOVE the tattoo, and the outfit, and the whole look. You're gorgeous and hilarious and I hope that this year is even better than the last!
Posted by: Morgan | January 20, 2011 at 03:32 PM
WHOA. I love your tattoo so much! That's the spot I have mine - and I love it! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Patty Barrett | January 20, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Ellie- you can email anytime. emma AT redvelvetart DOT com
Posted by: emma | January 20, 2011 at 03:43 PM
Congrats! The pain is worth it! Although I still need to add color to my chest piece and have been procrastinating...it hurts!
Posted by: Rachele from The Nearsighted Owl | January 20, 2011 at 03:59 PM
I could not love it more!! the colours are great!!!
Posted by: Lisa | January 20, 2011 at 04:25 PM
AMAZINGGGGG!
i love it, the colors, design, everything!
Posted by: Laura Louu | January 20, 2011 at 04:29 PM