Which Piercing Fits Your Lifestyle? Things to Think About Before You G

Which Piercing Fits Your Lifestyle? Things to Think About Before You Get Pierced If you’ve ever thought about getting a piercing and are thinking about getting more, there are a few things you should consider. From your favorite activities, your job, to your long-term plans for your body, there are so many factors to consider before you get a piercing so you can continue to curate the look you want for life. Listed below are a few simple questions to consider before you commit to your next new piercing. Are you able to have piercings at work? This is, unfortunately, […]

White Hot Holiday: Accessories that Sparkle Like the Snow

White Hot Holiday: Accessories that Sparkle Like the Snow What’s your holiday beauty fantasy? With all of the sparkle, shine, and versatility of snowy hues that are no longer taboo to a particular calendar date, it’s finally time in 2011 to be dreaming of a white Christmas. Whether you’re wearing a cream colored frock to your holiday events, or opting for more colorful or jewel toned fare, shimmering white accessories can turn any seasonal cocktail ensemble into a white-hot masterpiece of glam. And attention grabbing clusters of white, clear, and iridescent crystal are the perfect way to turn a few […]

Who’s Your Santa? – the Legend of Saint Nicholas Day

Who’s Your Santa? – the Legend of Saint Nicholas Day If you happen to be of Scandinavian, Slavic, or German ancestry, it’s possible that you’ve heard of a holiday called Saint Nicholas Day, which traditionally is celebrated today, December sixth. The Saint Nicholas or St. Nick that we celebrate on this day is believed to be largely responsible for many of the Northern European and American versions of Santa Claus, but he definitely has a legendary presence all his own. It’s believed by many that Nicholas began as a young man, who, after the deaths of his wealthy parents, received […]

Why Does My Piercing Smell Bad?

Why Does My Piercing Smell Bad? Pierced and modded folks – have you ever moved your plugs or nose ring (or any other piercing) and noticed a strange, distinctive smell? For most people, that smell is cheesy and a bit putrid. What is this smell? Do I have an infection? What you’re smelling is actually a pungent mix of bacteria, skin sells, and a substance that your skin naturally secretes called sebum. Mixed together with a bit of sweat and daily activity – you get what’s colloquially known in the piercing community as “piercing funk.” For some people, this “funk” […]

Why Does My Piercing Smell Like Death? – a Lesson About Natural Care

Why Does My Piercing Smell Like Death? – a Lesson About Natural Care The title should give a pretty clear idea of what this post is about – “Piercing Funk” as I so lovingly like to call it. With almost all piercings over time the body will begin to smell and in many cases you’ll find a white or crusty material present on a piercing when you take it out. I noticed this strongly when I got to about 4g with my stretched earlobes. If I didn’t clean my piercing once every other day then I could sense a noticeable […]

Why is My Piercing Misbehaving?

Why is My Piercing Misbehaving? Don’t you just hate it? You get a brand-new, sparkly fresh piercing and you fall in love. You spend several hours just looking at it in the mirror, admiring your new addition. You post pics on social media so everyone else can admire it too. You plan all the sweet new jewelry you’re going to put in it. And then one morning you wake up, rush to the mirror, and discover that- to your horror- you’ve got a piercing situation. Maybe it’s some strange colored crusty stuff, or the dreaded piercing bump, but your lovely […]

Why Is My Piercing Itchy? Why Does My Piercing Itch?

Why Is My Piercing Itchy? Why Does My Piercing Itch? If you’ve made your way to this blog, odds are it’s probably because you’ve got a piercing that’s itching. Whether you’ve had your piercing for years, months, or just days, a new symptom like itching can bring along a lot of different worries. “Do I have an infection?” “Is my piercing rejecting?” “Should my piercing be itchy after a year?” Piercing itchiness isn’t always a bad thing! Here are a few simple reasons why your piercing might be itchy, both good and bad. 1.) Your Piercing Is Healing That’s right! […]

Winning for Halloween: Accessorizing with Jewelry

Winning for Halloween: Accessorizing with Jewelry Getting ready for Halloween? So are we, and we’ve got the body jewelry goods for all of your popular costume needs. Check it out. Whether you go as a full-out Catrina, or just adopt some Day of the Dead makeup secrets, a bevy of blood red roses is just the thing to add a touch of Latin flare. For ghostly glamor with classic appeal, a pinch of pearl is where it’s at. Luminous bone and cream solitaires add a splash of extra ephemeral glow to the countenance of any Halloween-time ghoul. A bit of […]

Will You Be My Modified Valentine?

Will You Be My Modified Valentine? Valentine’s Day is on its way! Despite the stimulus that goes with every hallmark holiday, Valentine’s Day gets special attention for being the one day a year where the non-romantic types are reminded to show their affection in extravagant and special ways. No matter if you’ll be romancing bae, or enjoying some Ben and Jerry’s with Bey (you better own that self-love, single ladies) – there’s no reason you shouldn’t treat your body to a little extra love. Check out some of our picks for this Valentine’s Day! Those of you who want to […]

Wicked Wednesday: Tattoos, Piercings, and Individuality

Wicked Wednesday: Tattoos, Piercings, and Individuality We’ve hit the Wednesday hump, and it’s time to celebrate, with a dose of midweek magic to get you through to Friday smiling. Midweek Mantra: Quote of the Week: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Top Picks: If you’ve been dreaming of a stunning Spring like we have, then you’ll love these new warm-weather-ready cartilage earrings. Fun vernal motifs and little pops of bright color are just what the doctor ordered to start the season with a bang. […]