Archive for Celebrity Piercings
Hungry for Fashion – Why We Love Effie Trinket
Posted by: | CommentsA big thank you to the stylists on the new movie The Hunger Games for finally making fun and fearless alternative makeup, unnaturally gorgeous hair colors, and gems/piercings that are purposefully visible on the face fashionable in an entirely mainstream sort of way. Hunger Games character Effie Trinket (brought to life by Elizabeth Banks) may be from a different generation, but we actually have a few things in common. We both have fair skin, change our hair color almost every time we change clothes, and enjoy the feminine beauty of a strategically placed Swarovski crystal or two (or ten, haha.)
The real story of Effie’s interesting makeup in the best photos that have been released by the Hunger Games team, is the cute little crystal on her cheek. While I’m sure Elizabeth Banks didn’t go out and get herself a microdermal piercing for the role, the way it mimics one definitely seems intentional.
And lets not forget that the Effie character’s alternative fashion sense has already sparked a noticeable rise in frosted violet wig sales, and, among other things, a Hunger Games inspired photo shoot starring alt fashion icon Audrey Kitching. (For those of you who don’t know Miss Audrey by the way, she’s been a driving force in the resurgence of the Monroe piercing.)
On a softer note, the stunning maquillage seen recurrently on Effie in the movie is actually quite reminiscent of the images seen in recent campaigns from some major luxury cosmetics superpowers, like Dior and Illamasqua. This of course begs the everlasting question of gothic and alternative fashion: “does art imitate life, or does life imitate art?”
I’d prefer to think that it’s a little bit of both.
Celebrity Piercing Trend – Dermals and Surface Piercing
Posted by: | CommentsAs the body modification industry grows through the inventions, innovations, and creativity of its proponents and resident artists, dermal implants and surface piercing are headed into the mainstream. And who better to give them that extra little push than our favorite sports stars and movie and music celebrities?
When pop superstar Lady Gaga unveiled her “subdermal implants” about one year ago on the Jay Leno Show, dermal implants and piercings were thrust into the spotlight. Gaga is hardly the first celebrity to choose surface piercings or dermals to express herself creatively, but she did happen to be the most theatrical and high profile. Although her “implants” which consisted of ridges on the forehead, cheekbones, and nose turned out to be nothing more than cleverly applied and convincing prosthetics, the world at large was suddenly taking notice of dermals.
NFL player Stevie Johnson (wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills) has actually had a microdermal piercing for about two years in a very noticeable place: the cheek. And he recently revealed that the piercing itself was a spur of the moment decision while vacationing in Vegas with a cousin, who also got pierced. So how did most of us never notice until now? In order to protect the piercing during rough and tumble game play, Stevie usually covers it with a band aid while on the field.
Another popular celebrity with less conventional piercings is lovely Italian actress Asia Argento. Argento has a large surface piercing at the back of her neck, generally referred to as a nape piercing, and it too has recently caught media attention. Some celebrities have even become famous through social networking for having microdermal and subdermal implants, like Pauly Unstoppable, who has several piercings, dermals, and stretch mods in his face and ears.
Celebrity Style – Why We Love Adele
Posted by: | CommentsAdele Adkins. She’s a maverick woman about town, a well of endless beauty across the realms of the visceral and ephemeral, and a force to be reckoned with. Possessed equally of polish and punch, it’s easy to see why the world at large is contentedly doting on our latest crush. She has a voice like a lark and a classically lovely face, but I’ll confess that what has me personally smitten, is her taste in earrings.
Adele’s overall style is undeniably vintage, and in music, maquillage, and general taste, the woman obviously shows a penchant for paired down sixties flare. But it’s what hangs from those petite, pale, and feminine ears that tells the real fashion story. In reality this porcelain princess shows a much more grown up and diverse retro aesthetic than many of her American counterparts, effortlessly incorporating designs that encompass everything from 1940′s to 1970′s, and all gently tweaked with a modern twist.
Perhaps the most empowering aspect of the world’s love affair with the British songstress though, is that in a world where thin is in, she makes no apologies for her vivacious curves, and we couldn’t be more delighted. Fast becoming considered as one of the most beautiful women in music, Adele shows no signs of slowing down, having graced the cover of every magazine imaginable including Cosmo, Vogue, Rolling Stone, More, Out, Glamour, Scarlet, the Gentlewoman, Elle, Q, and more than one issue of Billboard.
So why do we love Adele? Why wouldn’t we?
11-11-11 – A Centennial Celebration That Rocks
Posted by: | CommentsIs today your lucky day? Whether it is or not it’s time to celebrate one of the funnest unofficial Holidays around: Nigel Tufnel Day.
Nigel Tufnel is the fictional guitarist character from 1984′s rockin mocumentary, “This is Spinal Tap.” More importantly though, he’s the guy who likes to “turn it up to eleven.” Turning it up to eleven is most certainly a music reference, “it” being the amplifier attached to his flying V electric guitar, but in the past few days since the holiday has been firmly established, this fiery catch phrase has taken on a whole new meaning.
Turning it up to eleven means giving it your best and then some, getting louder than loud (literally and figuratively), and just having an awesome time. It’s about taking everything you do and bumping it up that extra notch. And for those of us who have a stereo and like the metal music that drew us to the Spinal Tap movie in the first place, well, lets hope your model is like mine and has a volume knob that goes higher than ten.
For people who are pierced and tattooed, tonight is the once in a lifetime opportunity to party like it’s full of elevens, literally. Since the 11/11/11 date won’t come around again until the year 2111, less than one percent of the people currently alive on the planet will live to see it, and most of those were born in the past two weeks.
So rev it up, bring the noise, overdo all things rock and roll, and don’t forget to riff a slammin solo for your man Nigel Tufnel, as you turn it up to eleven.
Celebrity Piercing Style – Why We Love Rooney Mara
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When newcomer Rooney Mara won the coveted role of Lisbeth Salander in the English Language remake of 2009′s acclaimed Swedish film “the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” nobody could have guessed what was in the cards for alternative fashion at the hands of this twist of fate.
Many people may recognize Rooney, 26, from her roles in the 2010 blockbusters “The Social Network” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” and those that do will likely remember her looking a little something like this:
So what’s changed since her days playing a cute, average teenage girl? Well, for starters, this powerhouse actress took the ultimate plunge to delve into her role as the pierced, tattooed, and mohawked character, Lisbeth: she got pierced.
Now, you may be shrugging in that “so what?” kind of way, but when we say “pierced,” we’re actually talking about several rather painful piercings, all at once! That’s right. Miss Mara got over a dozen piercings in all, including four holes in each ear and piercings of the lip, nose, septum, eyebrow, and nipple. And, as aforementioned, most of them were done at the same time. Prior to her transformation, the budding actress didn’t even have her ear lobes pierced.
Rooney also had her eyebrows bleached, lost a few pounds to allow her a more androgynous look as Lisbeth, and got her hair cut, shaved, and dyed stark black. Talk about a new look.
Her real life jewelry style closely mirrors that of her new cinematic persona, except that while the character is often seen in more elaborate and edgy earrings, the actress’s own style is a little more forgiving, often wearing smaller and simpler silver tone hoops.
Although generally not known to show off her lip or nose rings in public, Mara has been seen rocking her eyebrow ring, which again (being more of the same) is a simple curved steel barbell.
As for regular jewelry, scenes from the film show Lisbeth wearing dog tag necklaces and oodles of gorgeous circa-1980-punk style bracelets in everything from nylon, to metals, leather, and a cacophony of studs and spikes.
For the most part, it’s hard to tell where Lisbeth ends and the actress begins in the middle of a promotional media frenzy and countless magazine spreads, but whichever way you slice it, it’s hard at the moment not to have a girl crush on Rooney Mara.
Budget Halloween Accessorizing – Alice in Wonderland
Posted by: | CommentsThis week we do budget accessorizing for one of my personal favorites in the dark fairytale genre: Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland.
To go as Alice:
Alice’s trademark look is bare ears and minimalism, her only piece of prominent jewelry being the crystal teardrop necklace that you see her in throughout the film. Rather than splurging on an overdone piece, the better way to go is grabbing something similar in size, shape, and color for less than half the price. All three of these necklaces are under fifteen dollars, and you’ll never be late to tea wondering what to wear.
To go as the White Queen:
Having bare hands and an exquisitely decorative gown, the white queen keeps it simple with a single pearly necklace. To get the look for less, go for a regular strand that’s long enough to be doubled, or keep it minimal with a classic, gold tone ball chain (at just over $30, it’s affordable and luxe).
To go as the Red Queen:
Our queen of hearts has a penchant for rings, and (you guessed it), they’re all in the shape of hearts. To hit the mark, just be sure you layer at least two per hand and strategically pick your items to foster a look of opulence. The awesome cocktail rings below all have an awesome price tag to match, and in deep earthy hues and jewel tones, they’ll make any rendition of the red queen steel the show.
To go as the Hatter:
Our friend the Mad Hatter is the very vision of coolly cuckoo, and since he wears literally NO jewelry at all, that leaves you free to add your own spin by incorporating generalized wonderland themes like locks and keys, tea cups, drink bottles, crowns, marigolds, and playing card suits. The sky is the limit and the cost is extremely reasonable, so go nuts!
To go as the Cheshire Cat or the White Rabbit:
If you’re aiming for the white rabbit, you need only a waistcoat and a pocket watch, but the for the Cheshire Cat (who wears nothing but fur and a smile) a single comical accessory will really drive home the kooky mood, and I found the perfect pick: a fish necklace! Just $3.99 and full of catty goodness.
Time to fall down the rabbit hole into Halloween costume Wonderland.
Budget Accessorizing -Halloween Costumes of Your Favorite Movie Characters: Harry Potter
Posted by: | CommentsIf you’re anything like me, you might feel like you’ve been in the middle of Harry Potter mania for the past few years, and maybe you’re considering going as your favorite character for Halloween now that the series is finally complete. Character jewelry replicas and pendants based on the movies have gotten very expensive though; way too expensive for a one time use as part of a Halloween costume. So instead of paying up to four times as much, why not go for budget fakes and save some serious green?
To go as Harry Potter:
Our title character doesn’t really wear a lot of jewelry, but there are a few things that can make a slightly lackluster costume really pop. For example, you could wear a necklace that looks like either a snitch or a philosopher’s stone. Both of these items are normally fairly pricey (running for up to 75 Euro ((just under$100)) ) but you can get your hands on a budget fake for around fifteen bucks. Just look at these philosopher’s stone type necklaces, all under $14.99.
To go as Hermione:
There are a couple things that will let everyone know you’re dressed as Hermione, (even if you can’t get your hair to fluff up quite right): a faux time turner necklace, or a pair of pink posy earrings. Both can be snatched up for about half the price if you choose pieces that give the overall look and shape instead of an exact replica.
To go as a member of Slytherin House:
The easy way to accessorize is with a snake ring. Affordable and unmistakable. Or if you want to go for house colors, just grab a colored enamel band.
General Potterisms:
When going as a generalized character or adding interest to an existing costume, there are some relatively inexpensive accessory options that will bring the fantasy world to life. Things like phoenixes, owls, lightening bolts, and magic hats.
Now you’re good to go at a fraction of the cost.
Fall Trend Report – Hottest Body Jewelry Trends for Autumn
Posted by: | CommentsWith Fall looming just 24 hours away, it’s hard to be psyched about the impending cold weather. But there’s one thing that’ll always be cause for Autumn celebration: hot new Fall Fashion. So without further ado, here it is: the Fall fashion trends body jewelry overview. Enjoy!
Trend #1: Hot Color
From hair, to clothes, jewelry, and even lingerie, super-saturated brights are super in for Fall. Just take a cue from Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj. Best body jewelry bet: keeping it simple with solid, vivid acrylics. Love that pink!
Trend #2: Animal Print
This isn’t your mama’s same awkward 80′s animal print. New and interesting faux skins are becoming a huge trend this cold season, and snake skin, monochrome spots, and new takes on zebra are all at the forefront of this update on animal.
Trend #3 Chain, chain, chain
Multiple layers of chains are absolutely everywhere, and add interest and shimmer without being blindingly blingy. Best body jewelry bet: for added interest blend chain styles and add subtle gem accents but stay away from uber-bling to avoid overdoing it.
Trend #4 Retro Rockabilly
Retro tattoo art, styles, and motifs continue their rise to the top, bringing a sweet and flirty vintage feel to heavier Fall layers. For a look at the Rockabilly style in particular, just copycat Dita Von Teese’s vivid colors, retro patterns, and antiqued jewels.
Trend #5 Naturally Neutral
Flesh tones, subdued pastels, and ultra-neutral bronzes and taupes are the hot ticket for looking pulled together and polished for fabulous Fall occassions. Even as an unpierced celebrity, Kristen Stewart recently rocked this trend to perfection with a nude dress covered in sequins. Best body jewelry bets: go for simple shapes and muted tones that are slightly off shade with your skin. Trés chic.
Super Celebrity Jewelry Trend – Cocktail Rings
Posted by: | CommentsMake a statement and show off your remarkable style with gorgeous cocktail rings! These large and flashy rings add feminine flair and fun to any outfit. Cocktail rings were originally worn in the 1920’s during prohibition. Women wore these bold, attention demanding rings as a style of status. They were also worn at cocktail parties to signify that the wearer was drinking illegally, and that they were doing it with style! Either way, these rings were the center of attention.
There are many different types of cocktail rings. Styles include antique, vintage, Victorian, exotic, modern and funky. There are also handmade, glass, and graffiti style cocktail rings. The unique designs range from classic to contemporary and from edgy to urban. Cocktail rings can be accented with gold, silver, cubic zirconia, gems, glitter, diamonds and more! Stretch rings are one of the most popular types of cocktail rings, giving you that comfortable fit that can be worn on almost any finger. You’ll never have to worry about sizing with the fashionable flexible band. Other styles include double rings, stack rings and other glamorous rings that are distinctly modern. In addition, the colors, shapes and patterns are endless. No wonder these rings are the top trend in the fashion industry ring now!
Celebrities are responsibility for making cocktail rings so popular and trendy. Each ring is unique and chic, making it the focal point of any outfit. Celebrities like Beyonce and Rosario Dawson are wearing them at various events as an instant boost of bling.
Beyonce and Paris Hilton rock oversized flowering rings
Kristen Cavalleri and Rosario Dawson go for simple chic vintage styles
Cocktail rings can be worn on any finger, but most celebrities in the media wear theirs on the right hand index finger, like Angelina Jolie. Cocktail rings are a great way to add glam to any look. There’s just something fabulous and effortless about the cocktail ring.
With cocktails rings you can be confident in your look. The most popular colors ‘in fashion’ right now are amethyst, emerald and turquoise, but any color can be worn to compliment and spice up your outfit. When it comes to cocktail rings you’ll be sure to turn heads with a style that reflects you. These ‘diva like’ rings are big, bold and beautiful for a reason… so strut your stuff girls!
Kelly Carlson steps out in a Chanel flower ring
Jewelry and Accessory Fall Trend Watch – Tie-Dye
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What’s the newest vintage 90′s trend to hit the street scene? Believe it or not, it’s actually tie-dye. Tie-dye is showing up everywhere; on hats, purses, shoes, necklaces, shades, jackets, and of course on body jewelry. So why is the tie-dye super trend suddenly taking off? Well as always, it seems that a mix of urban clothing brands and our favorite celebrities are the ones to blame.
Tyler the Creator rocked the Pitchfork Festival this Summer in a collection of bright tie-dyed shirts, while Emma Roberts and Ashley Greene were seen at Coachella sporting sweet tie-dyed ensembles, and Katy Perry sparkled the People’s Choice Awards in dip dye.
And as for branding Levi’s, New Era, and Converse, amongst many others, have all recently come out with tie-dyed items that are absolutely fabulous.
Now check out all the tie-dye body piercings. I love matching multi-tonal tie-dye style earrings going up the helix, as well as the gorgeous but simple belly ring with a dip dyed look to the gems.
Bottom line: hippies aren’t the only ones who have fun with stylish splotching and color blending, and it’s not your momma’s tie-dye anymore!