Tattoo & Piercing

The Photographic Dictionary of Modern Piercings: Facial Piercings Austin Bar, Horizontal Nose Tip- a horizontal piercing through the tip of the nose. Bridge, Erl, Earl- a surface piercing of the nose bridge (between the brows). High Nostril- a nostril piercing performed higher on the nostril, closer to the bridge. Low Nostril- a nostril piercing performed lower on the nostril, towards its edge. Nasallang- a piercing through one nostril, then the nasal septum, and out the other nostril, worn as a single barbell through all three piercings. Nostril- a standard piercing of either the right or left nostril, generally performed in […]

Trend Watch: Temporary Metallic Tattoos Temporary tattoos aren’t just for kids anymore! A rising trend in temporary metallic tattoos emerged in 2014 that challenged the “taboo” behind tattoos. Rather than being considered a deviant unmentionable that only certain people indulged in, they became an accessory as interchangeable as a pair of earrings. These glimmering pieces of art are commonly found in geometric or tribal patterns, and typically worn around the wrist or on the bicep. Of course, the creative possibilities are endless. Beyonce and a slew of other celebs have been seen sporting the metallic tattoo, but the trend itself […]

Trending Now: Mid Finger Rings What’s the new thing of the moment? Well, besides galactic graphics, hyper-real kitten print, and Indian style septum jewelry, the next big trend could definitely be mid finger rings. These are the cute little rings, most often just bands or simple embellishments, that sit between the middle knuckle and the tip of the finger. Though the middle finger and ring finger seem to be the most popular, these little beauties can be worn on any of your digits, and the more rings you’re wearing, the better things get. Mid finger pieces mixed in with both […]

Trending: Rose Gold Body Jewelry One of the hottest trending pieces this year, rose gold body jewelry creates an aesthetic of luxury. These pieces go great with everything from evening wear to a swim suit, and pair particularly well with tanned skin and white fabrics. If you’re tired of steel or white gold, but yellow gold isn’t really your thing, try rose gold as an alternative. It’s warm tone compliments most skin and is a definite eye-catcher! Looking to switch up your style without any commitment? Faux septum rings are the way to go, these luxurious and exotic styles add […]

Jewelry Fashion Fix: Apocalypse Now So, today may not really be the end of the world, but that doesn’t mean we can’t indulge in a little post-apocalyptic fashion. Afterall, it’s not every day that the human race can say we’ve actually managed to postpone Armageddon, right? Eerie Aftereffects In the calm that follows a nuclear disaster, that eerie, radiation-infused and iridescent glow is the perfect companion to a pair of torn jeans. Post-apocalyptic Beauty Metal mania tattoos, industrial jewelry, and a whole lot of brilliant color? It must be time to party like it’s 2012! Armed and Dangerous You never […]

Jewelry Fashion Fix: Back in Black Black. It goes with literally everything, and we’re not just talking about clothing. Black humor, black magic, black eyes, black keys, black belt, black ice, black cat, black board; or in the words of one my favorite celebs, all black everything. No other color will ever truly be “the new black,” because black is continuously renewing its essence. From goth to glamor, punk to preppy, there’s no other shade that can ever be as versatile and as volatile as the one, the only, beautiful black. In the fashion world this maverick hue is separated […]