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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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TRUE LOVE

Written by

Shannon Larratt

Sorry about the sporadic absent posting for the last bit… Kaite‘s oldschool swallows are a tribute to her father’s tatoo, and were done for her by Alison at Westside Tattoo in Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Comments

50 responses to “TRUE LOVE”

  1. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    They’re looking HEAPS better than the original ink, great re-work, Miss Manners! 😉

  2. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    They’re looking HEAPS better than the original ink, great re-work, Miss Manners! 😉

  3. panties Avatar
    panties

    woo kaite! yeh kaite!

  4. panties Avatar
    panties

    woo kaite! yeh kaite!

  5. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    Aussie’s own this place lately 🙂 They look fantastic Kaite!

  6. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    Aussie’s own this place lately 🙂 They look fantastic Kaite!

  7. Kaos One Avatar
    Kaos One

    hey Shannon, you misspelled “tattoo” up there! sorry, just caught my eye

  8. Kaos One Avatar
    Kaos One

    hey Shannon, you misspelled “tattoo” up there! sorry, just caught my eye

  9. tinaxo Avatar
    tinaxo

    Anything on Kaite is gorgeous…

    ++

  10. tinaxo Avatar
    tinaxo

    Anything on Kaite is gorgeous…

    ++

  11. Titties Avatar
    Titties

    i agree with tinaxo..JUST LOVELY!

  12. Titties Avatar
    Titties

    i agree with tinaxo..JUST LOVELY!

  13. stormy Avatar
    stormy

    Super cute. And yay for the Brisbane-ness.

  14. stormy Avatar
    stormy

    Super cute. And yay for the Brisbane-ness.

  15. Scott! Avatar
    Scott!

    Number 4 good eye! haha I noticed that too! I read it taboo and went, “wait a minute here.” haha. Shannon want some coffee?!

  16. Scott! Avatar
    Scott!

    Number 4 good eye! haha I noticed that too! I read it taboo and went, “wait a minute here.” haha. Shannon want some coffee?!

  17. Influx Avatar
    Influx

    I just love Old School stuff. Looks great.

  18. Influx Avatar
    Influx

    I just love Old School stuff. Looks great.

  19. Penny Avatar
    Penny

    Modblog whore again Kaite?? I miss you.

    Your legs are hot. xoxox

  20. Penny Avatar
    Penny

    Modblog whore again Kaite?? I miss you.

    Your legs are hot. xoxox

  21. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I really likes these a lot, they’re really cute and they look great.

  22. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I really likes these a lot, they’re really cute and they look great.

  23. Stewy Avatar
    Stewy

    They’re looking HEAPS better than the original ink, great re-work, Miss Manners! 😉

  24. Stewy Avatar
    Stewy

    They’re looking HEAPS better than the original ink, great re-work, Miss Manners! 😉

  25. Snoogans Avatar
    Snoogans

    I swear Shannon loves you Kaite.

  26. Snoogans Avatar
    Snoogans

    I swear Shannon loves you Kaite.

  27. Kaite Avatar
    Kaite

    hahaha. i think he loves tina more 🙂

    thanks peeps.

  28. Kaite Avatar
    Kaite

    hahaha. i think he loves tina more 🙂

    thanks peeps.

  29. pox Avatar
    pox

    Kaite2win!

  30. pox Avatar
    pox

    Kaite2win!

  31. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    really nice!!

    alison i owe you one of these

  32. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    really nice!!

    alison i owe you one of these

  33. cuntcumber Avatar
    cuntcumber

    TRUE LOVE SWALLOWS

    I was actually thinking about this as a tattoo today, but only for the play on words. Wouldn’t actually have done it; glad someone did.

  34. cuntcumber Avatar
    cuntcumber

    TRUE LOVE SWALLOWS

    I was actually thinking about this as a tattoo today, but only for the play on words. Wouldn’t actually have done it; glad someone did.

  35. joe Avatar
    joe

    Hey Shannon, i think its another toilet shot!

  36. joe Avatar
    joe

    Hey Shannon, i think its another toilet shot!

  37. Charmayne Avatar
    Charmayne

    hehehe “true love swallows” but way cute, it looks amazing

  38. Charmayne Avatar
    Charmayne

    hehehe “true love swallows” but way cute, it looks amazing

  39. allison inge Avatar
    allison inge

    aawwww, absolutely love the placement!

  40. allison inge Avatar
    allison inge

    aawwww, absolutely love the placement!

  41. Kaite Avatar
    Kaite

    its not a toilet shot

  42. Kaite Avatar
    Kaite

    its not a toilet shot

  43. Penny Avatar
    Penny

    They’re looking HEAPS better than the original ink, great re-work, Miss Manners! 😉

  44. Penny Avatar
    Penny

    They’re looking HEAPS better than the original ink, great re-work, Miss Manners! 😉

  45. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    They’re looking HEAPS better than the original ink, great re-work, Miss Manners! 😉

  46. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    They’re looking HEAPS better than the original ink, great re-work, Miss Manners! 😉

  47. putaheavy Avatar
    putaheavy

    sexy

  48. putaheavy Avatar
    putaheavy

    sexy

  49. curious Avatar
    curious

    did i miss it or is no one going to say you misspelled tattoo?

  50. curious Avatar
    curious

    did i miss it or is no one going to say you misspelled tattoo?

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