Tattoo & Piercing

Tragus Piercings The tragus is the fibrous nub of flesh that protrudes from the side of the head, shielding the opening of the ear canal. Because this area is primarily cartilaginous, and highly visible when the hair is swept up or brushed behind the ear, it’s a perfect place to pierce. Like many of the other common ear piercings, this one is named after the actual part of the ear anatomy it corresponds to, and is called simply “tragus piercing.” The jewelry used for tragus piercings can vary greatly depending upon individual anatomy, the needle size used for the piercing, […]

Treat Yo Self: Valentine’s Day Edition Whether you’re single or taken, don’t leave yourself hanging this Valentine’s Day. Getting a gift from someone is nice, but what’s better than getting to pick out a gift that’s exactly what you want? Nothing. If anyone deserves a sparkly piece of gold jewelry, it’s you! If you’re not looking to splurge on yourself, check out our newest Pinterest board: Body Jewelry Deals. Many items start at just $1.99! With a price like that, how can you not be your own Valentine? Here’s a few of my current favorite body jewelry deals: And then […]

Trend Translation: How Your Hairdresser is Shaping Style We all know that beauty and fashion are like fraternal twins: separate but forever intertwined. But did you know that there’s one important person in your life that’s been shaping your fashion and jewelry choices without the aid of a magazine or an invite to the celebrity after party? We’re talking about the one person who’s not just allowed, but in fact is encouraged to mess with your head: your hairdresser. In recent years, celebrity has formed a close tie to the popularity of certain hair colors and styles, and equally important […]

Trend Translation: Popular Culture and the Rise in Facial Piercings Like so many of us, you may have noticed that in the past five years or so, body modification (particularly facial piercings) has seen a meteoric rise amongst the younger generations. You can hardly go anywhere without noticing multiple persons with facial piercings, especially if you work in a fashion, retail, or beauty related industry. And here’s a fun little experiment: next time you’re talking to multiple people at once, like at an office meeting or a social function, count the number of people who have at least one visible […]

Trending for Summer: Sweet on the Southwest Most of us remember playing cowboy dress-up games when we were kids. Maybe you were a pigtailed sheriff, or a kidnapped tribal princess, or maybe you played a hired enforcer, like the famous gunslinger Annie Oakley. Whatever your favorite character was back then, it might be time to dig her back up, because cowgirl style is experiencing a comeback. From brimmed and dyed straw hats, to loads of weathered denim, and of course those flirty cowboy boots, southwestern fashion is definitely on the rise. Turquoise baubles and jewelry made with other natural stones, […]

Turning Over a New Leaf for Fall: Leaf Jewelry Makes a Statement From home decor, to brilliant jewelry, to stunning kimono-inspired designer fashion awash in leaf motifs, it seems that everyone is turning over a new leaf this Fall. Let’s break it down: The feminine and airy kimono offerings for Fall from Mathew Williamson and John Galliano (amongst several others) are a major fashion do. Kimono shapes featuring wide sleeves, wrap necklines, and cinched waists create an ideal hourglass figure by tricking the eye. A way to spice up this already stunning shape? For wrap and plunge tops with deep […]

Tween Worthy Holiday Gifts: What’s Hot Right Now The tween market only continues to grow, and for those of us with some serious gift buying to do, it can be tough to weed out what’s going to really make a thirteen year old’s day, from what might fall flat. So in the spirit of bringing joy to the wonderful world of teens and tweens, we’ve put together an X-mas gift list that’s sure to foster Holiday cheers and eliminate Holiday jeers. First up: the feather hair clip. You may have seen these on TV. Like, all over TV. Luckily however, […]

Types of Cartilage Piercings and Jewelry Sizing So you’ve decided to get a cartilage piercing done. Not only is there a wide array of options available to you as far as the choice of piercing, but also a huge selection of types of jewelry you can use. It can be confusing. Just because an earring says it’s for cartilage piercings, doesn’t necessarily mean it will fit for you, or fit in your type of piercing. This guide should help you better determine the type of jewelry and sizes you should be looking for. Jewelry Type: Ring or Barbell Gauge: 22 […]