Valentine’s Day Body Jewelry
If you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day jewelry for your special sweetheart, you’ll find it at BodySparkle! We have a fantastic selection of Valentine’s Day jewelry including heart-shaped nipple rings, love-inspired belly button rings, romantic nose bones and so much more. Even better, use our new promo / coupon code VDAY10 to save 10% off all orders $30 and over (offer expires 2/15/2010). Check out our special Valentine’s Day selection or these lovely baubles below:
Petite Heart Nipple Barbell
Crazy Love Belly Button Ring
Tiny Heart Dangle Non Pierced Hoop
Pink Titanium Jeweled Captive Ring
The lovely, romantic Petite Heart Nipple Barbell features a stainless steel barbell and a gorgeous Paloma Picasso-inspired heart shield. Add jeweled end-balls in ruby red, pink or garnet for extra Valentine’s Day flair.
Crazy in love? The Crazy Love Belly Button Ring features a 14-gauge stainless steel curved barbell adorned with a triple heart dangle. Heart accents are encrusted with tiny, rose pink crystals that glisten in the light. Add a matching jeweled top-ball for an extra pretty pop.
Available in three sizes, the Tiny Heart Dangle Non Pierced Hoop features a detachable lightweight, silver-colored plastic heart charm with a spring-action hoop. This item is suitable for nose, lip ear, nipple and navel piercings. Sold Individually.
Look pretty in pink with our Pink Titanium Jeweled Captive Ring. Available as a 16- or 18-gauge — features a pink, implant grade titanium captive ring with an accent gemstone in your choice of color — crystal clear or fuchsia (hot pink).
Study: Body Art and Deviant Behavior
An article in last week’s Chicago Tribune examined a new, controversial study that purportedly found a link between tattoos, piercings and “trouble”:
Here’s a new aphorism: “The more body art you have, the more likely you are to be involved in deviance.”
So says Jerome Koch, a sociologist with Texas Tech University’s “Body Art Team” — true moniker — which surveyed 1,753 students at four colleges and found a correlation between multiple tattoos or piercings and “deviant behavior.”
The severally inked or poked at the unnamed Midwestern and Southern colleges said they engaged in, roughly speaking, more promiscuity, more drug use, more binge drinking, more arrests and more cheating on academics than their peers.
While the study does not imply that having a tattoo or pierce causes a deviant behavior per se, it does argue that the two activities are correlated. What do you think, BodySparklers? Is there a correlation between body art and deviant behavior? Are people likely to engage in deviant behavior more likely to get tattoos or piercings? Or, can you not judge a book by its cover? Tell us in the comments!
Officially Licensed Playboy Body Jewelry
One of the most iconic symbols of the 20th century, the Playboy© bunny logo was designed by Art Paul, the infamous men’s magazine’s art director in the 1950s. The debonair rabbit head profile has appeared on the cover of every issue of the magazine since the second installment and is now an integral part of the magazine’s corporate identity. Playboy© founder Hugh Hefner once explained the meaning behind the legendary bunny:
“I selected a rabbit as the symbol for the magazine because of the humorous sexual connotation, and because he offered an image that was frisky and playful. I put him in a tuxedo to add the idea of sophistication. There was another editorial consideration, too. Since both The New Yorker and Esquire use men as their symbols, I felt the rabbit would be distinctive; and the notion of a rabbit dressed up in formal evening attire struck me as charming, amusing and right.”
Charming, indeed! Now, you can make everyday a charming, sexy day with BodySparkle’s officially licensed Playboy© body jewelry. From flirty belly button rings and naughty labrets to seductive nose screws, these authentic, Hugh Hefner-approved Playboy© items promise to spice up your look and add a naughty bit of fun to your day.
Playboy© Bunny Belly Button Ring
Playboy© Bunny Lip Ring / Labret
Playboy© Bunny Nostril Screw
Our sexy, 14-gauge Playboy© Bunny Belly Button Ring features a nickel-free, 316L surgical stainless steel double-jeweled barbell bedecked with a dangling Playboy© Bunny outline charm.
The Playboy© Bunny Lip Ring / Labret features a 16-gauge, lip ring / labret stud with a Playboy© bunny accent. This item is also suitable for labret, lip, monroe, medusa, tragus, cartilage and other ear piercings.
Look as cute as a bunny with our Playboy© Bunny Nostril Screw. This cute, coquettish item features a nickle-free, 316L implant grade stainless steel nose screw with a tiny Playboy© bunny accent. Adorable!
More Peace Body Jewelry Offerings: In New Styles and Colors!
By popular demand! BodySparkle’s collection of peace body jewelry was such a hit, we added even more pieces featuring this inspirational, internationally-recognized emblem of peace. Show your affinity for peace with our many styles of peace sign belly button rings, nipple rings, lip rings, non-pierced hoops and more. We also carry items with the traditional symbol of peace, the dove! Check out our original post here and some of our fresh new items below!
Pink Triple Peace Sign Belly Ring
Stainless Steel Peace Sign Barbell / Tongue Ring
Crystal Peace Sign Curved Barbell / Eyebrow
Peace and Love Industrial Barbell
Black Peace Sign BioFlex Lip Ring / Labret
The Pink Triple Peace Sign Belly Ring features a genuine Swarovski Crystal jeweled barbell adorned with a hot pink triple peace sign dangle. Also available in black.
The 14-gauge Stainless Steel Peace Sign Straight Barbell / Tongue Ring features a nickle-free, stainless steel straight barbell with a flat peace sign. 5/8″ stem length is the most common size for tongue rings.
The Crystal Peace Sign Curved Barbell / Eyebrow features a 16-gauge stainless steel curved barbell with a dazzling jeweled heart-shaped peace sign. Can be used as a 16-gauge belly button ring or eyebrow ring. Also available in light green, aqua and rose.
Our Peace and Love Industrial Barbell features a 14-gauge surgical stainless steel barbell with a striking silver and black heart-shaped peace sign.
New Body Jewelry Sale Items Under $5
The post-holidays blues can be a sad time for any checking account (who isn’t broke this time of year?), but BodySparkle’s new sale items promise to brighten your day with eminently affordable, high-quality body jewelry items. Get a lot for a little with Bodysparkle’s selection of super-affordable items — all for 5 bucks or less! Sale prices apply to in-stock items only; no rainchecks please. Happy shopping!
Lavender Rose Belly Ring
Jeweled Black BioFlex Lip Ring
Turquoise Waterfall Stud Earring / Cartilage Stud
Cherry Blossom Reverse Belly Ring
CZ Handcuff Belly Button Ring
The Lavender Rose Belly Ring features a nickle-free stainless steel curved barbell adorned with a striking lavender rose flower. Also available in black, green, red and blue. Only $3.00!
Turquoise has always been in style — heck, it adorned the fashion-conscious rulers of Ancient Egypt over five thousand years ago! Now, you can show off your timeless good taste with our sterling silver Turquoise Waterfall Stud Earring/Cartilage Stud. Just $2.99!
Our Cherry Blossom Reverse Belly Ring features a nickel-free reverse belly button ring with a pretty, top-down cherry blossom dangle. Reverse-style barbells curve behind the jeweled front of the navel ring for optimal aesthetic impact. Only $4.00!
Don’t keep your inner rebel shackled up — show off your wild side with our CZ Handcuff Belly Button Ring. This arresting piece features a handcuff dangle and dazzling jewel in your choice of Crystal, Aqua or Rose. A steal at $4.00!
Body Jewelry That Doesn’t Require Piercing?
The San Francisco Chronicle recently examined a new body jewelry trend: non-piercing fashion jewelry. “Body jewelry that doesn’t require piercing” begins:
Turning heads with body jewelry once required a certain pain tolerance and ample follow-up care. These days, young Bay Area designers are embracing a different sort of body jewelry: accessories worn like crowns, draped on legs or wrapped around torsos. Pain free and commitment free, the new body jewelry has at least one potential hazard:
“When we go out with a shoulder piece or a leg piece, you can’t walk across the room without somebody stopping you,” Rachael Mann, 27, says of the avant-garde accessories she and her sister, Mackenzie Burdick, 23, make under the name Litter.
These statement-making accessories span everything from vintage chains and found metal objects to delicate chains strung with accents such as wooden beads and smoky, clip-on quartz nuggets that can be harnessed around the torso or worn as necklaces instead. Unique, versatile and commitment- and pain-free, the unconventional non-piercing body jewelry pieces have achieved a certain cult status in the fashion world.
So, what do you think, BodySparklers? Does this new trend have staying power? Will fake, non-piercing body jewelry go mainstream? Tell us in the comments!
BodySparkle Gift Certificates: The Perfect Gift for Body Jewelry Enthusiasts!
Making a list and checking it twice? Well, even the best, most fastidious Santa Claus can have troubling deciding on the perfect holiday gift. Luckily, for Santa — and all of Santa’s helpers — Bodysparkle offers gift certificates in denominations from $10-$100. A wonderful choice for any body jewelry enthusiast, our gift certificates are good for use on any merchandise on the Bodysparkle website or at our Chicagoland-area boutique.
Early shoppers are invited to select a lovely paper gift certificate (pictured above). These gift certificates are sent through the US Mail and enjoy free shipping. It will take a few days to arrive (depending on mail service in your area), but you will receive a beautiful gift card showing the amount of your gift, enclosed in an elegant envelope. Add a Metallic Gift Box with Bow for just $0.99!
Last-minute shoppers who can’t decide on the perfect gift can give the gift everyone loves… a Bodysparkle electronic gift certificate! These e-gift certificates are emailed instantly to you: simply print the PDF gift certificate to give to the recipient in person or email it directly to them for use on our website. Happy holidays, everyone!
‘Tis the Season: Winter Holiday & Christmas Body Jewelry
‘Tis the season! Did you know BodySparkle has an incredible collection of Winter Holiday & Christmas Body Jewelry? Our beautiful selection is certain to whip up glad tidings and good cheer aplenty. Find the perfect gift for a body jewelry enthusiast or complete your winter look with one of our holiday-themed pieces. Check out some of our bestsellers below:
Silver Snowflake Belly Button Ring
Star of David Captive Ring
Cookie Cutter Christmas Tree Belly Button Ring
Silver Christmas Tree Jeweled Nipple Ring
14K Gold Angel Belly Button Ring
Be a winter wonderland with our gorgeous Silver Snowflake Belly Button Ring. This lovely item features a dazzling sterling silver snowflake charm and a jeweled end-ball in your choice of color.
L’Chaim! Celebrate Hanukkah with our Star of David Captive Ring. This pretty piece features a stainless steel captive ring bedecked with a precision carved sterling silver star pendant. Also available as a belly button ring.
Get into the Christmas spirit with our adorable Cookie Cutter Christmas Tree Belly Button Ring! Features a sterling silver Christmas Tree charm in a unique cookie-cutter shape, complete with a striking Swarovski Crystal jewel end-ball.
The Silver Christmas Tree Jeweled Nipple Ring features a stainless steel captive ring adorned with a festive silver-plated Christmas tree charm. Also available as a captive ring & belly button ring.
Give Thanks for Black Friday & Thanksgiving Weekend Body Jewelry Specials
This Thanksgiving, BodySparkle is thankful for you: our loyal customers. To show our appreciation for your patronage all year long, we’re pleased to present our Black Friday & Thanksgiving weekend specials. Get a head start on your holiday shopping and save a bundle with our fantastic deals. Check out our promotion below (offer valid through 11/30/09):
- orders over $10: free gift bag
- orders over $25: free gift bag + free first class shipping
- orders over $30: free gift bag + free first class shipping + 1 free item
- orders over $50: free gift bag + free first class shipping + 1 free item (larger choice of free items)
- orders over $75: free gift bag + free first class shipping + 2 free items
- orders over $100: free gift bag + free first class shipping + 3 free items
For extra savings, use coupon code EARLY09 to save 10% on orders over $30 (through 11/29/09).
To select your free items, simply shop normally. At checkout you will be prompted to selected your free gift. Some of our free items include: adjustable fashion toe rings, 14-gauge acrylic captive rings, 14-gauge straight barbells, jeweled earring studs, 18- and 20-gauge nose rings, 14-gauge tongue piercing retainers, nipple shields, neon Add-A-Bead packs, and 14-gauge belly button rings. Happy shopping!
Girl Suspended for Nose Ring
Fox13 Now Utah reported last week that a 12-year-old middle school student was suspended for her nose ring. According to the news item, Suzannah Pabla decided to get her nose pierced in honor of the Indian holiday of Diwali. When school officials spied her new adornment, they promptly suspended her for violating the school’s dress code.
“If it was religious, I think there would be a revisitation. Culturally, it’s very difficult,” [Davis School District spokesman Chris] Williams said, adding that the district does not allow students to wear leis at graduation because it’s tradition, not cultural.
Williams said the district did seek input about Hindu and Sikh faiths about their beliefs on piercings.
“She didn’t do it to rebel. She just wanted to be a part of her culture,” said Shirley Pabla, the girl’s mother, who is also a substitute teacher at Bountiful Jr. High. [Pabla argued that] “culturally, piercings are fairly common in India”… [and that] school officials and the community at large need to recognize the diversity that is there in the student body
Suzannah and her mother eventually agreed to swap out her flower stud for a clear piercing retainer. However, questions remain: Should school dress code policies be more lenient towards youngsters’ body piercings? Does it matter that Suzannah got the piercing to honor her heritage? Should piercings for religious or cultural reasons be allowed in schools? Tell us in the comments!
