Time to up the ante, as they say, and take your tattoo from ordinary to extraordinary! The single most excellent step to take once you’ve become a seasoned tattoo owner, is to take the plunge and get something elaborate. Real elaborate.
read moreIn the past bridesmaid’s dresses were usually long and frilly affairs that served little purpose after they were worn once at the wedding. Nowadays brides are much more practical and the trend has moved towards simpler, more fashionable outfits that can be worn afterwards with style.
read moreFrom sweet cherubs to evil-looking dragons, crosses and swords to hearts and flowers, celebrities’ tattoos have long been a subject for much interest. Like the rest of us they too have searched for meaningful ways to permanently tattoo their bodies – children’s birthdays, anyone? – and made the mistake of tattooing lovers’ names onto their arms – only to have to remove them after a messy break-up in the public eye. But carefully placed, unusual tattoos can add hugely to the sex appeal of a star. We check out the five sexiest stars who have inked to impress…
read moreEven though the general attitude about body modifications has changed for the better, the positive shift in attitude is still often met with simple cases of sheltered misunderstanding. In other words, some people just don’t know better. So, in short, while there may be many people with piercingly harsh personalities – having body jewelry is not the reason for their perceived abrasiveness or brash personalities. Their temperament is entirely independent of the chosen fashion statements they make.
read moreWho doesn’t love the kooky sweetheart of film Drew Barrymore? From her early debut as a star, through a troubled childhood and a struggle with addiction, Drew has emerged a confident, successful actress and producer with real presence in Hollywood. And just as her career has ebbed and flowed, her look has changed with each era. Here we chronicle Drew’s journey of style through the years.
read moreEvery year when temperatures start to dip, we once again discover our love for the humble boot. However this year boots are anything BUT shy and retiring. Bright colors, unusual designs, studs, laces, even fringing – our feet are doing the talking this season, and the message is LOOK AT ME!
read moreThe LBD is undergoing a reinvention of sorts in 2011. Sure, it’s still going to be flattering, fashionable and reasonably form-fitting, but there are all kinds of trends out there that are making their mark on this wardrobe staple. The result: swoon-worthy styles that are guaranteed to set the room on fire – wherever you wear it. Here are five that you won’t want to live without.
read moreThose who have followed the golden rules have ended up with winning combinations. Glittery clutches have always worked well with simple shifts; ankle boots have added pizzazz to sweet dresses; and chunky bangles have jangled upon many a famous arm. Even the humble safety pin has had its moment in the spotlight (remember Elizabeth Hurley and that Versace dress?).
read moreEveryone is enthralled with Angelina Jolie. Whether it’s her sexy figure even after having six kids, including giving birth to twins in the last two years, or her devotion to superstar partner Brad Pitt – the woman is on TOP of the world and there is rarely a soul who doesn’t want to read about her or check out images of her. So when Angelina gets a tattoo, people know about it.
read moreA Spiritual Side to Tattoos and Piercings? At the age of 20, I went to see Fakir Musafar give a talk and demonstration in Dallas. It was there that I first learned of some of the ancient rituals surrounding body modification. I saw suspensions and an ancient Sun Dance whereby a cage of arrows was […]
read moreWhen most people think of body modification, usually one of several images comes to mind; ancient African or South American tribes with giant lip piercings or stretched earlobes, a fully tattooed person from Soho (London) with the a full back tattoo, or something in between. The origin of body modification is so interesting that for years, National Geographic has devoted entire documentary series on the subject. One of the most interesting styles of tribal body modification comes from the Māori tribe of New Zealand.
read moreHolidays 2010 – Makeup Trends You Love Makeup trends come and makeup trends go even though most of the time practically anything goes anyway – but with each year’s Holiday season you want to shine, stand out and do it with pizzazz! So, this year the trends out there make it a little easier because […]
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