college

NCAA Men’s Basketball: Final Four

The semi-final round of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament will take place on Saturday April 4. I will be watching the game with my sister Lisa, as I have done many times in years past. This...
basic

It’s Okay to Be Basic

There’s nothing like the look of classic stainless steel, it stands out on all skin types and goes with just about everything. 316L surgical steel is good quality basic jewelry and sometimes less i...
Body Jewelry Information

Faking it in Style: Clip-On Septum Jewelry

It’s no big surprise that the most of the people you know have some kind of piercing. Ears are the big ones, with a whopping 83% of Americans having their lobes pierced. And not just the lobes, but...
anchor

Spring Has Sprung: Warm Weather and Gentle Breezes

“By March, the worst of the winter would be over. The snow would thaw, the rivers begin to run and the world would wake into itself again.” – Neil Gaiman, Odd and the Frost Giants Here in the city ...
basketball

March Madness 2015: Revel in the Rivalry!

Every year it is the same; in the cold of winter your blood begins to heat up, your toes start a nervous tap, your eyes constantly dart to a clock checking the time. You become an expert in braketo...
Body Jewelry Information

Skin Divers Vs Dermal Anchors

What is a Skin Diver? A skin diver is a small piece of jewelry that is implanted partially under the skin. The base which is the part that lies under the skin’s surface has a pointed end. To insert...
Body Jewelry Information

What It Is: Body Jewelry Circulars and Rings

You’ve probably heard a lot of fancy words and names for different types of circular or hoop style body jewelry, but what do they all mean?   BCR: Often called a Ball Captive Ring or Captive Bead R...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Retainers: the Clear Choice for Making Mods Less Visible

We’ve all been in a situation where we’ve wished we could hide our piercings.  Whether it’s to avoid family scrutiny, comply with an employment or educational institution, or even a simple aestheti...
Body Jewelry Information

Photo File: Body Jewelry Overview

Everyone can use a refresher now and then, so here are some visuals that represent all the basic types of body jewelry: •There are many styles of body jewelry that will considered a type of barbell...