Body Jewelry History

Nautical Tattoo Inspiration: Maritime Legends

  In honor of National Maritime Day, we’re busting out the amazing nautical legends that have inspired both vintage and modern tattoo art. First up… Mermaids For centuries sailors believed in these...
Body Piercing Interviews

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: a Day in the Life of an Alternative Model

Alt model Andi Lee is definitely an up and comer, but her presence and demeanor would surprise more than a few.  Measuring up at about five foot six, she weighs in at a noticeably slight 115, and t...
Jewelry Fashion

Jewelry Fashion Minute: Fab Froggies and Awesome Abs

In honor of the infamous Frog Jumping Day, we’re busting out the froggie wear in a big way, and hitting up some of our favorite amphibians for a little six pack inspiration.  With belly baring weat...
Body Jewelry History

East Meets West : Cultural Body Mods

In honor of East Meets West Day, we’re bridging the gap between traditional tribal modifications and modern socially and culturally motivated western mods.  Just check out the historical links to s...
Body Jewelry Information

Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose: What to Do with Your Old Body Jewelry

  We all want to recycle, (especially on Earth Day!) but certain items can pose a challenge, especially where body jewelry is concerned.  Don’t worry though, because we’ve still got some easy ways ...
Body Jewelry History

When They Look Up at the Sky: Modification’s Place in the Universe

Body modification has existed in some form for pretty much as long as humans have walked the earth.  From the therapeutic tattooing of Ötzi the famous ice mummy, to the stretched ears of ancient No...
Holiday Jewelry

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: Making Tattooed Easter Eggs

Want your Easter eggs to be as gorgeously modified as you are?  We’re going to show you exactly how they can be, with this quick DIY decorating project: tattooed eggs!   You’ll just need some eggs ...
Modification Culture

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: April Fools

Remember April Fools pranks from when we were kids?  Whoopi cushions, hand buzzers, that nasty tasting joke gum…  A few things have changed since then, but hopefully our senses of humor haven’t.  A...
Modification Culture

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: Alternative Beauty and Body Confidence

With the great debate raging across the internet lately concerning media portrayal of beauty ideals, there’s one group that comes to the table with a unique and fresh perspective: the modified. Bod...