After reading Alice’s recent post about the 20th Milan Tattoo Convention, I was inspired to photograph some of my friends’ lovely tattoos, as well as showing you a selection of my favourite celebrity designs. I find myself leaning towards the smaller, more subtle ones. Do you have any favourites? Let us know in the comments!

Hannah’s last name in Hebrew on her back

Lotty’s lovely compass tattoo on her ankle

Cara Delevigne’s lion tattoo, symbolising strength and her star sign Leo.

Katy Perry’s adorable Hello Kitty on her finger!

Lily Collins has a beautiful, subtle tattoo on her back, saying ‘Love, always and forever’ in her own handwriting.

Rita Ora has a beautiful ballerina, drawn freehand before being inked.

(All celeb tattoo photographs found on Cosmo’s website or their instagrams.)