Jewelry Fashion

What’s New: BodyCandy Glams it Up with Downton Abbey

By now we’re probably all familiar with the breakaway British hit Downton Abbey.  But did you know that the show is loosely based on a real life set of circumstances?  Join us for the truth behind ...
Industrials

Video: Jalesa’s Industrial Piercing Experience

Check out this fun short video of Jalesa getting her industrial pierced by James from American Skin Art. And keep your eyes peeled for the needle insertions at around the 15 and 25 second marks. As...
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...
Jewelry Fashion

Fall Ear Jewelry Preview: Bohemian Chic

(source: WGSN) World jewelry is still going strong for Fall, and there’s a variety of ways to get in on the trend.  One of the easiest, funnest, and most versatile style tools though, is ear jewelr...
Body Jewelry History

Living Lefty and Loving It

In honor of International Left Handers’ Day, we’re breaking out our favorite in lefty-friendly items, starting with the coolest cartilage earrings on the block.  Thanks to a curved or single-sided ...
Body Jewelry Information

Measuring Up: Body Jewelry Sizing Basics

Sometimes sizing body jewelry can be difficult, especially when making a first-time purchase, but here’s a few simple things to remember that should make new jewelry sizing a bit easier: Gauge The ...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Rising Stars of Modern Piercing: Getting Cheeky

Location: The cheeks, starting from just underneath the eyes, extending downward towards the chin, and outwards to the jaw. Names: The anti-eyebrow piercing (high cheek piercing, Cleopatra piercing...
Body Jewelry Information

Need to Know: Toe Rings

Toe rings are a fun and feminine accessory, perfect for the summer and early fall (otherwise known as sandal season).  But there are a few key points that it pays to know before shopping for any ne...
Modification Culture

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: It’s a Stretch

Even if we’re not including the earlobes, most of us can say we have at least one piercing or tattoo, but what about other types of modification?  Stretched piercings, also known as “stretch mods,”...