A constellation of stars

See this as a way of sprinkling some stardust over your everyday endeavours and gaining some good-looking ink simultaneously.

Simple wave

There's something special about this delicate wave. Might be our overwhelming love for the ocean. Might not.

Kiss from a rose

We're eager to see just how often having this beautiful bloom around your ankle leads to you breaking out in song... A certain Seal song, to be exact.

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For the travel enthusiast

We love how this travel-inspired tat follows the shape of the ankle bone. Globetrotters, this one's for you.

Angel wings

A symbol of protection or an indication of your angel-like attributes? Whatever your reasons for getting these wings, just know they'll look adorable.

Red heart

A red outline of a heart is a subtle way to show the back of your ankle some love.

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Dandelion

Somehow, whenever you're in need, there's not a wandering eyelash in sight. But consider that a problem of the past because this dandelion was made for wishing on.

Slithering snake

We always knew we loved snake tattoos, but we didn't realise wrapping one around the ankle would look so good. Ssstunning.

Geometric turtles

Are you as into this turtle take on the matching tattoo as we are? Because totally into it is where we're at.

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Anklet art

Nicole Richie had the right idea when she got a rosary inked on her. Ankle jewellery that won't get caught or need to be removed? Sounds pretty dreamy to us.

Weaved text

...or ditch the adornments and wind a meaningful phrase around your lower limb instead.

Large red dragon

If you're not convinced large tats are for you, this dragon is here to prove otherwise. The red ink, flowing lines, and intricate details add an elegant touch you wouldn't expect from a great mystical beast inked on your ankle.

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Pet love

It doesn't get much more pawfect than this...

Motivational phrase

A motivational phrase in a language that isn't your mother tongue is somehow much cooler than one that is (as long as it's correctly translated, OFC). This cursive means 'life is beautiful' in French. Cheers to that!

Smiley face

Happy ankles are our favourite kind of ankles.

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Star signs

If you're an avid follower of horoscopes, you may find a fine sketch of your star sign particularly appealing. Presuming you don't already have one, that is.

Watching eye

It's quite reassuring to have your back watched 24/7, even if it is only by a beaut of an eye tattoo like this one.

Single-line side profiles

IOO, single-line ink always looks incredible. Our faves tend to involve figures or faces, but the floral options are just as gorgeous.

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Teeny tiny butterfly

We can just imagine Dua Lipa rocking this teeny tiny butterfly tat somewhere on her body. She is, after all, the queen of Y2K fashion.

Dancing queen

You don't have to be a professional dancer to appreciate this ink. Dancing your way through life is a thing, too.

Courtney Smith is Fashion Assistant at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, where she works across both print and digital. She has been in the fashion industry for over nine years, initially as a model and later as a fashion assistant and writer in media. When she is not assisting on shoots with the likes of Tom Daley and Raye or bringing about a surge in online hula hoop sales, she can be found at the ponds getting in some quality time with her one true love: swimwear.

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