Turn the stem of a flower into a favorite saying for a barely-there statement that will require a double take.

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The detail captured in this celestial shoulder tattoo is out-of-this world.

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The top of the shoulder isn't generally in the line of sight for those around you, so have fun with what you add to this area. One way to make use of the space? An abstract take on a familiar shape.

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What's better than one shoulder tattoo? Two shoulder tattoos. (Hey, we have a pair of arms for a reason.) With an almost cartoonish quality, these complementary tattoos look adorable when worn in stereo.

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A heart shoulder tattoo seems an obvious choice — but less so when etched in such an understated manner.

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