Body Jewelry History

Body Modification and Superstition: Friday the Thirteenth

Friday the 13th has a stigma and flurry of superstitions behind it that go beyond the popular horror movie series.  Superstition is a pseudoscience, and is justified based on the power you give it ...
Body Jewelry History

Modification Celebration: Give it up for Women’s Equality Day

Hello to all my fellow ladies; today is a day to celebrate.  It’s women’s Equality Day, and it’s time for all of us fine modified sisters to live it up and give it up for our fellow fabulous superw...
Belly Piercings

The Culture of Mod: Bare Belly Beginnings

Belly piercings are arguably the most popular piercings in the western world, except of course for piercings of the ears.  Those who choose to adorn their navels range widely in age, personality, a...
Body Jewelry History

Behind Alternative Beauty: the Nose Chain

In the past couple years, nose and septum piercing chains have become popular amongst recording artists, young celebs, and all of us “regular” folk, but the nose chain actually has cultural signifi...
Body Jewelry History

Life in Ink: Nautical Tattoo Traditions Explained

With vintage tattoo art making a serious comeback, everyone has probably seen a few interesting tattoos and wondered exactly what they signify.  Traditional tattooing is largely taken from naval an...
Body Jewelry History

Modification Celebration: International Body Piercing Day

Today is International Body Piercing Day, a holiday first officially founded in 2011 to promote body mod education and safety for both piercers and their clients.  On this day we also celebrate the...
Body Art and Extreme Modification

Getting a Bit Fishy: Koi Symbolism in Tattoo Art

Today is National Catfish Day, and it’s time for a celebration that’s literally for the fishes.  The American catfish is great for eating, but not so amazing or beautiful look at.  There are over 4...
Body Jewelry History

Solstice Sirens: Bohemian Summer Piercing Fashion and Tattoo Art

Summer is about being burning hot and frolicking free in the great outdoors. On June 21st the Summer Solstice is commemorated with many different events and symbols. The peak of the sun’s journey i...
Body Jewelry History

Americana: Why We Wear the Flying Flag

Almost everyone in the United States has at least one item of clothing, jewelry, or accessories that’s printed in some way with the American flag, but most of us have forgotten exactly why those st...