Jewelry Fashion

Naughty in Nautical: Punk Hits the High Seas

Ahoy ladies! Nautical style is represented by clean lines, stripes, patriotic colors, and all things to do with the sea.  When I think nautical fashion, I think of stereotypical snooty rich girls n...
Body Jewelry History

Did You Know: Saint Patrick’s Day Tidbits and Trivia

  Did You Know… Saint Patrick’s Day was originally an Irish Catholic religious holiday in celebration of Christianity’s spread to Ireland, a feat that is credited to (of course) Saint Patrick. As t...
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Body Jewelry Update: Hazy Spring Daydreams

Warm weather is almost here, and with the snow slowly dissolving, it’s no secret that all of us are dreaming of Spring.  One surefire way to make certain that all those dreams are good?  By surroun...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Beat the Rush: Get Pierced and Tattooed Right Now!

This is a Body Modification Public Service Announcement: Do not wait until summer to get your new piercings and tattoos. I repeat, go get pierced and tattooed now, do not wait!  If you get your bod...
Jewelry Fashion

Jewelry Fashion Fix: Given to Going Green

Great Green Modification   Pantone’s official color of 2013 is Emerald, and it’s easy to see why.  With this much shine and sparkle, green studs and gems are harder than ever to resist.  Whether it...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

State of Play: Body Piercing and Tattoo Laws in the US

States that require the written consent of a parent or guardian to pierce or tattoo a minor (person under the age of 18): Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Miss...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Body Modification Overview: Monroe Piercing Styles and Standards

Piercing: A Monroe piercing will generally be performed with a hollow piercing needle of either 14 or 16 gauge.  Usually a surgical pen will be used to mark the placement, followed by a pair of Pen...
Body Jewelry History

Modification Celebration: Presidents’ Day and Patriotic Body Art

Today is President’s Day, but what exactly does that really mean anyways?  Well, the holiday was originally a celebration of just one president actually, our first president: George Washington.  Th...
Jewelry Fashion

Body Jewelry Update: Luck of the Irish

Nowadays we all recognize our lucky symbols; the number 7, the horseshoe, the wishbone, and of course, the four leaf clover.  But did you know that the original lucky plant associated with Irish cu...