Body Jewelry History

Canadian Flag Jewelry: a Short History for Canada Day

Many people in the United States may not know that today, July 1st, is Canada Day.  Canada Day is kind of like Canada’s birthday.  It’s a celebration marking the anniversary of the day back in 1867...
Jewelry Fashion

Day at the Beach: Accessorizing Swimwear with Jewelry

Accessorizing a swimsuit can be difficult, but follow these tips, and you’ll never have to wonder what to wear into the pool or onto the beach again.   If your suit is Sporty: Sporty swimsuits will...
Body Jewelry Information

Barbell Body Jewelry: Sizing, Measuring, and Standards Overview

Today we’re going to cover the general standards, sizing, and measuring for barbell body jewelry, starting with the piercing that takes the most common style and size barbell: the tongue. Tongue ri...
Body Art and Extreme Modification

Taping Up Gauges: an Ironic Way to Avoid a Sticky Situation

If you’re stretching your ears at all or are planning on it and have looked at the sizes, you may have noticed that it’s not exactly a straight increase.  As the size of the plugs gets larger, the ...
Body Art and Extreme Modification

Stretching Your Piercing: Weird New Trend or Cultural Habit for Centuries

If you guessed weird new trend, PLEASE do not stop reading.  I know that myself and many others have heard similar remarks “why do something so weird” “what’s the point of making yourself look like...
Belly Piercings

The Comprehensive Users Guide to Belly Piercing: Part 4

Even once it’s healed, a piercing that’s only a couple months old can be prone to irritation, especially in the sweltering heat of Summer.  Belly rings with fancy large designs or long decorative d...
Body Jewelry History

Party Like It’s…: Jewelry of the Seventies, Eighties, and Nineties

Going to a costume or themed party this Summer?  Want a retro styled look for a cocktail or garden party or a special night out?  Vintage clothing and jewelry is one seasonal trend that’s running f...
Body Jewelry History

Born This Way: Body Jewelry for National Gay Pride Month

So a lot of you might know that June is National Gay Pride Month, but what you might not know is that the rainbow and pride themed jewelry is heating up something fierce this Summer.  More and more...
Body Jewelry Information

Summer Piercing Care: What to Know

Today is the first official day of Summer, and to celebrate the long awaited return of our favorite sunny season, we’re breaking out the aftercare rulebook for a quick overview of everything the pi...