Twilight Style: A Page From Bella’s Jewelry Book

Twilight Style: A Page From Bella’s Jewelry Book One of the most popular movie franchises in the Unites States in recent years is the Twilight Saga, based on the best selling book series by first-timer Stephanie Meyer. In the screen adaptation of Twilight, lead character Bella Swan (played by Kristen Stewart) has a unique style that’s an eclectic mix of youth culture, tasteful adult sensibility, and a gentle hint of romantic that borders on light victorian gothic. Though Twilight’s younger fans have snapped up one replica after another based on exact pieces worn by Bella throughout the movie series (so […]

Double Nose Piercings: Two is Better than One

Double Nose Piercings: Two is Better than One Why have only one piercing in your nose when you can have multiple? One of the hottest trends in the modified world today is double nose piercings. If you want edgy expression without too much pain, then two nostril piercings may just be the pierced look for you! Standard Nostril – the body modification that is pierced and rests in the curve of one of the nostrils; simply a solitary piercing made in the natural crease of your nostril Double Nostril – two holes are created with the first piercing being higher […]

Uncommon Takes on Classic Piercings

Uncommon Takes on Classic Piercings Piercings and body modifications have proliferated like crazy over the last few decades and some of what may have once been seen as “alternative” or “edgy” has become downright common. While we love this trend, sometimes you want to get a piercing that will stand out from the crowd a bit more. So here are few updated takes on more common piercings or alternatives for when your anatomy just won’t let you get the piercing want. Craving a bridge piercing but your glasses constantly get in the way? Why not consider a vertical bridge? A […]

Uncommonly Cool Piercings: the Look of the Lowbret

Uncommonly Cool Piercings: the Look of the Lowbret Visible facial piercings are becoming more and more accepted as the face of our culture changes. Do you love the look of a labret piercing but want something a little bit less common? Do you have a labret or other facial piercings and want to embellish them with an even more unique piercing? Then the lowbret piercing might be just what you are looking for. No, it’s not just a misspelling of the word labret, it is a very different piercing. A labret is a piercing located under the center of your […]

Under My Umbrella Gift Guide: Showered with Love

Under My Umbrella Gift Guide: Showered with Love Valentine’s Day is almost here, and everybody’s looking to get in on the love, but there doesn’t always have to be a reason for romance. Little gifts that are given “just because” make an awesome and relationship-cementing impact. So here’s a few of those sweet little treats that are great for Valentine’s time or any time. Feel the love. Floral items are a great girly gift year round, especially when real posies are completely out of season. Instead of a flower that’s not long for this world, why not opt for a […]

Under Lock and Key

Under Lock and Key There is something mysterious and magical about a skeleton key. Not the key itself, but all the potential it holds; the crossing from one place into the next, the power of unlocking a door, a secret, of privilege. The air of mystery is one of the reasons the design and allure of skeleton keys and padlocks have never really gone out of style. What you wear says a lot about who you are. Are you someone who locks away their secrets? Or are you someone who likes to discover and unlock the secrets of others? Locked […]

Undercover Jewelry – How to Hide Your Piercings

Undercover Jewelry – How to Hide Your Piercings S ometimes you may have to bite the bullet and hide a beloved piercing. This happens for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes it’s family, sometimes it’s work, sometimes it’s for medical procedure. Let’s start by saying that if you are told by a medical professional that you have to take your jewelry out, have a conversation with them. You may not need to remove all of them, or you may be able to replace them with retainers. But if you are told that they need to be removed entirely, ALWAYS take your […]

Universal Nipple Rings are Back in Stock!

Universal Nipple Rings are Back in Stock! Upgrade to the next level in nipple piercing jewelry with one of the most exclusive and hottest trends available right now: universal nipple rings. This versatile piercing decor is super easy to use; all you have to do is turn the rotating barbell and you can wear this body jewelry horizontally, vertically, and even diagonally! The most exciting part about these designs is that you can adjust the decoration to fit your piercing. No matter how your nipple is pierced, you can count on these universal nipple rings to bring you the high […]

United Nations Day

United Nations Day October 25 th, 1945 was a day that will forever go down in history. It was the famous day that the United Nations approved its’ official charter with signatures from countries all around the world. A couple decades later, in 1971, the General assembly declared October 24 th United Nations Day to mark the anniversary of its founding. This international holiday is a day dedicated to honoring the great achievements of the United Nations and reflecting on its accomplishments. This year, United Nations day is focusing on 8 UN Millennium Development Goals. These include, achieving universal primary […]

Upcoming Color Trend 2012: Ready to Tango

Upcoming Color Trend 2012: Ready to Tango Yep. No need to adjust your resolution because you read that right. Pantone has chosen their color of the year based on emerging textiles trends, designer runways, consumer habits, and what’s, shall we say, “trending.” It’s loud. It’s peppy. It’s…orange. But before you stick your tongue out at this interesting new choice of “it” hue, just take a look at how juicy tangerine can be. Not convinced that this is a good thing just yet? How about now? It’s not just filling the closets of the hottest celebrities and infiltrating the wardrobes of […]