Body Jewelry History

Steal the Style: Military Chic

Camo Cutie Camouflage has been used by the military in several western countries since around the time of World War II, and was originally developed for civilian fashion by war protest groups, prim...
Body Jewelry Information

Photo File: Body Jewelry Overview

Everyone can use a refresher now and then, so here are some visuals that represent all the basic types of body jewelry: •There are many styles of body jewelry that will considered a type of barbell...
Jewelry Fashion

Jewelry and Fashion in the Month of May: So Much More Than Salad

  The Month of May is National Salad Month and it’s time to get your greens on, but just because we’re eating clean, doesn’t mean our wardrobes can’t get a little greasy.  Let the junk food extrava...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Modern Piercings: Scratching the Surface

In the early days there were piercings of the upper ears, nose, eyebrows, and belly button, and very few outside challenges.  Then as time went on and more modification artists started to expand an...
Body Jewelry History

Heritage Holiday: Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo has come around again already, and who are we to argue with a super celebration?  There’s a common misconception that Cinco is tied to the Mexican Independence Day, but it actually ce...
Body Jewelry Information

Like to Read? Like Art? Then Welcome to Free Comic Book Day

Most intellectuals agree: comic books aren’t just for kids anymore, and they haven’t been for a very long time. To celebrate this truly American art form, Free Comic Book Day (or FCBD, as those in ...
Jewelry Fashion

Body Jewelry Fashion Minute: Extraterrestrial

Did you hear?  Today is Space Day, and we’re all about ET.  No, not Katy Perry (though she’s definitely fabulous); we’re talking about extraterrestrial fashion.  Style has undeniably hit the space ...
Nose Piercings

Nose Piercings: Saving the Rhino

The vertical nose tip piercing, or “rhino,” is a very unique contemporary piercing of the cartilage that comprises the front of the nose.  These piercings get their name from the resemblance of the...
Oral Piercings

The Ins and Outs of Tongue Piercing

Tongue piercings are generally performed close to the center of the tongue, and far enough forward to avoid any serious risk to the teeth.  The human tongue can be pierced in a variety of places ho...