Tattoo & Piercing

What’s That Called?: Nose Piercing Index Erl: the bridge piercing is also called an Erl (sometimes spelled as “Earl”), after the man who popularized it, character actor Erl Van Aiken. Austin Bar: a horizontal piercing of the nose tip can be simply called “nose tip piercing,” but is often referred to by its other name, the Austin Bar. Rhino: similar to its horizontal cousin, the vertical nose tip piercing has earned a popular name as well. The moniker “rhino” is a clear reference to the appearance of the piercing itself, mimicking the look of a rhinoceros tusk. Third Eye: the […]

What to Wear Where for a First Class Scare If you live in or around one of the country’s many haunted locales, Halloween can take on a special meaning. For a little extra nod to that scary splendor, we’ve got just what you need to fit right in with those spooky surroundings. Atlanta, Georgia The historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta houses the remains of thousands who lost their lives during Sherman’s March, a campaign led by union Major General William T. Sherman during the Civil War, resulting in the burning of most of the city. Atlanta is also close to […]

What to Wear Where: the Summer Music Festival Guide The weather is heating up and that means it’s time to rock out with your piercings out. Whatever your musical taste, there is a festival out there waiting for you to enjoy. There are a lot of things you will need to remember to maximize your festival experience. Breathe music and art, soak in the good tunes and the good times, always put safety first, and of course look great doing it. Besides all of the amazing bands and merchandise booths, you’ll be sure to see what’s hot in body jewelry […]

What to Wear to the Scariest Places in the United States Taking a frighteningly cool vacation this year? We’ve got the goods on what to wear to the most creepy and haunted locales in the continental U.S., starting with Body Candy’s haunted hometown, Buffalo, New York. Buffalo, NY If you come to Western New York, don’t miss the Lily Dale Spiritualist Community, the haunted Central Terminal (investigated on an episode of popular Sci-Fi Channel series “Ghost Hunters”), or the ghostly and historic Iron Island Museum. With cemeteries that house sepulchers from the early 1800’s and some of the best gothic […]

What’s Your Body Jewelry Style – Silver, Gold, or Rose Gold? I have always loved rose gold ever since my dad showed it to me . I only buy rose gold as my good jewerly. I have always wanted a belly ring but thought I was too fat, I promised myself a piercing for my birthday, only social distancing started stores closed etc. I went to body candy because that,s were my daughter and friends shop. So I picked out some. Well you know the story I never got periced. Looking forward into the future when I can wear a […]

When They Look Up at the Sky: Modification’s Place in the Universe Body modification has existed in some form for pretty much as long as humans have walked the earth. From the therapeutic tattooing of Ötzi the famous ice mummy, to the stretched ears of ancient North African and Indian deities, modification is a common practice amongst our species, as old as hunting for food or living communally. But what about other intelligent species who might be living light years away amongst the stars? Although we’ll probably never know if there’s other intelligent life in the universe, and whether or […]

White After Labor Day: No Rules Alternative Fashion “You know you can’t wear white after Labor Day!” Well, we all know that rules are made to be broken. This former fashion faux pas is now to be laughed at. Don’t you know not to take your mom’s fashion advice when it comes to body jewelry? White is the new black in the modern accessory world. Black accessories used to be a right of passage for alternative youth fashion. Perhaps it’s because every generation gives their own take on what is “rebellious” and fresh (generally going completely the opposite of the […]