Tattoo & Piercing

Rock the Boat: Anchor Symbolism in Tattoo Art Anchors are probably the single most popular symbol in Traditional American Tattooing. It was, and still is, popular for sailors to get anchor tattoos as a sign of experience and respect for the sea. Even the famous classic cartoon character Popeye has an anchor tattoo on his bicep. Anchor tattoos have been widely popular since the early days of modern tattooing, and retro tattoo designs of all kinds are rising in popularity due to the current trend climate. The modern-retro revival of Rockabilly and Pinup style has embraced traditional tattoos as a […]

Romantic Gothic Style: Creating the Look of a Dark Fairy Tale With an amazing rise in re-imagined fairy tales gracing modern film, it’s easy to get your hands on beautifully dark creative imagery these days. Taking a cue from visionary Tim Burton, the film industry in the US has recently given us such blackened amorous enchantments as Alice in Wonderland, Red Riding Hood, and Black Swan. The look and feeling that these masterpieces evoke is slowly creeping into youth trending and modern fashion as well. So how does the new romantic gothic style come together in the real world? The […]

Room Full of Roses Rose Gold has been a hot trend in jewelry fashion lately. Like the blossom of the first flower in spring, this shade in the gold family is a blushing treat for any day. Exuding a retro style, Rose Gold has been found making statements all over the fashion world for Spring and Summer collections. Designers like Alexander Wang and Balenciaga have implemented the shade into their recent collections and have surely been making a buzz about Rose Gold. Michael Kors is really the focus when it comes to Rose Gold accessories, especially one in particular. His […]

Roses Are Red: a Celebration of Summer Love School is out, prom is about to pass, and after all of the hubbub that comes with the beginning of a whole season of fun in the sun, all of our minds are turning to one of the best things about Summer: love. Summer romances are incredibly special. Days frolicking at the beach, picnicking at the park, warm nights around the bonfire, and the chance to heat up any moment by showing a little extra skin. Who wouldn’t want to celebrate something so magical and amazing? Well, now you officially can. Today […]

Royal Wedding: Kate Middleton’s Jewelry Style – Fit for a Princess We’re all familiar with Katherine Middleton’s famous sapphire and diamond engagement ring and its glorious sparkle, but her wedding day was bedecked with even more classic and regal jewels. Want to steal Kate’s gorgeous and chicly rich look without breaking the royal bank? Here we show some styles that will tantalize at amazing prices that are sure to please. The royal engagement ring isn’t the only royal blue gemstone in town. Check out these amazing options to steel the sapphire look without the sapphire price: On her wedding date […]

Runway to Real Way: Spring’s Funnest Jewelry Trends Re-tooled Yearning for hot spring style that’s a little more user friendly? Here we take some of the funnest trends in alternative fashion from the Spring 2012 runway, and translate them into jewelry style that can be worn the real way. Let’s start with one of my personal favorites, statement cartilage earrings. Variations on this theme hit the runway worldwide in spring/summer collections, but some of the most interesting were at Jean Paul Gaultier. The styles there were metallic, simple, and you can easily get a similar feel with a single helix […]

Save the Bees! Ways to Help and Buzzworthy Body Jewelry Styles Make sure you’re aware of the differing characteristics between cute little honeybees and their dangerously aggressive cousins. All jokes aside, the two insects are quite the contrast of one another, especially in what they contribute to the world. While swatting down a stray wasp in your house this summer may not ruffle any feathers, do your best to be positive you’re not harming one of our precious pollinating friends by mistake. While all forms of these insects may be a little scary as they buzz past your ear on […]

Save the Eagles Day: Preserving the Symbol of Our Heritage Tomorrow, January 10th, is Save the Eagles Day, a United States Holiday dedicated to saving our country’s majestic birds of prey from extinction. One of the primary focuses of the Holiday in recent years has been the Bald Eagle in particular, as this national symbol was less than twenty years ago on the verge of disappearing from our skies. Thankfully, due largely to the efforts of animal rights volunteers, scientists, and the American Eagle Foundation, the Bald Eagle was officially removed from the endangered species list in 2007. The AEF […]

Savings Saturday: Natural Stone Ear Plugs In love with the monochrome look? Also a fan of natural materials? Then you’re definitely in luck, because some of our favorite new large gauge ear jewelry is available right now at wickedly thrifty prices Delmation Jasper Plugs These are made of Jasper, a natural semi-precious stone, and with a neutral base color and fun black spots, they’re the perfect low key accessory. In alternative healing, Jasper is believed to give an instant mood lift by helping us release our negativity and fostering a live in the moment attitude. Looking for something a little […]