Body Art and Extreme Modification

Beautiful Bindi

There are very few styles that can stand the test of time. Fashion trends are meant to have a shelf-life, to develop, bloom, and then fade into memory. However, there are certain forms of decoratio...
Belly Piercings

March 3: National Anthem Day

March 3: National Anthem Day No matter where you are in the world, anthems are a way to show pride in your history and heritage. They provide the soundtrack to national identity. In honor of this, ...
Jewelry Fashion

Trend Watch: Temporary Metallic Tattoos

Temporary tattoos aren’t just for kids anymore! A rising trend in temporary metallic tattoos emerged in 2014 that challenged the “taboo” behind tattoos. Rather than being considered a deviant unmen...
anti-tragus

My Anti-tragus Piercing Experience . . . A Working Balance

I love my body. I love my tattoos. I love my piercings. Whenever I decide to get a new tattoo or body piercing, family and friends are bound to ask “What will they think of you at work?” or “Won’t ...
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...
fashion jewelry

Downton Abbey: Dressing for an English Tea

The success of Downton Abbey has sparked a renewed popularity in the time honored tradition of the afternoon tea party. This ladies-only party emphasizes beauty, sophistication, and delicate nature...
Alternative and Gothic Fashion Now

Spring 2015: The Return of the Eyebrow Piercing?

If you saw any of the looks for Spring 2015 during fashion week this past fall, one thing may have stood out to you as strange (and by strange, I mean more eccentric than usual high-end fashion tre...
Body Jewelry Information

Ear Stretching Guide Part 3

Welcome to the Final Installment of Our Ear Stretching Guide! After Care: Keeping your lobes healthy is continuous process. Using products like Hold Fast stretching balm or jojoba oil keeps the ski...
Body Jewelry History

Mad for Mardi Gras

Even though the translation of the French Mardi Gras is literally “fat Tuesday,” alluding to the last day of feasting before the fast and penitence of Lent, there are plenty who extend the party we...