Body Art and Extreme Modification

Extreme Body Mod: Hook Suspensions and Energy Pulls

In this day and age, almost everybody has at least one piercing, tattoo, stretch mod, or some other form of what can be considered body modification.  Things that were once considered strange, or e...
Jewelry Fashion

Jewelry Fashion Fix: the Nature of the Butterfly

Of all the creatures in nature, the butterfly is amongst the easiest for we humans to identify with.  But what puts it up there with man’s best friend?  Put simply, the butterfly is special because...
Body Art and Extreme Modification

Ancient Symbolism and Modern Tattooing: the Tree of Life

The tree of life has carved out a place in modern mythology over the years, becoming a highly recognizable symbol of the interconnectedness of all living things.  Far more interesting though, is ho...
Jewelry Fashion

Monochrome Mania: prepare to Enter the Twilight Zone

Today is Twilight Zone Day, and to celebrate the history of this awesome nod to retro noir television, we’re breaking out the black and white, so get ready to get down Sci Fi style.  Retro fashion ...
Body Art and Extreme Modification

Extreme Body Modification: Circus Sideshow Oddities

I remember being a teenager and having someone from a car yell “FREAK” at me as I walked by; it really made me think about the word and what it meant. Even though it was meant to be derogatory, I h...
Body Jewelry Information

Quick Take: Getting a Little Closure

Buying necklaces is super fun, but when it comes down to the specs, sometimes it’s difficult to decipher the lingo, like with necklace closure types.  So we’re here to make sure that you’re never l...
Celebrity Piercing

Meeting at the Met: What’s Punk Got to do with it

The recent Met Costume Institute Gala saw a surge of well dressed celebrities, with a little extra edgy oomph surrounding this year’s big theme: punk.  Or more specifically, “Punk: Chaos to Couture...
Ear Piercings

Ear Candy: Ear Jewelry Trends for Summer – Tailored Style

No matter what your style is you can find adorable ear candy to express yourself. From fun and playful, to natural tribal nomad, to classic glamour, and even work ready accessories, there’s a trend...
Body Jewelry History

Body Jewelry History: Dreamcatcher Meanings and Symbolism

By now almost everybody owns at least one piece of jewelry featuring a dreamcatcher or its elements, like feathers and beaded fringe, but what does a real dreamcatcher mean, and what is it for? The...