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Extreme Body Modification: Corset Piercings

by becauseilive

One of the newest trends in body modification comes in the form of corset piercings. The corset was an undergarment made for women primarily worn in the 1800's. It's intent was to use a metal brace... published 9 months ago

30 comments    arts pictures women

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Tattoo Ideas: Gaelic Words + Phrases

by becauseilive

Like their Native American counterparts did with tribal tattoos, Scottish and Irish warriors also defined their rank or commemorated a particular battle by tattooing permanent marks onto their skin. As far... published 9 months ago

68 comments    love arts writing

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Tattoo Ideas: Hebrew Words + Phrases

by becauseilive

The Hebrew tattoo craze exploded once mega-celebrities such as Madonna and Britney Spears began practicing Kaballah and Victoria Beckham and her soccer superstar husband, David Beckham, got matching Hebrew... published 9 months ago

299 comments    arts god ideas

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Tattoo Ideas: Hands, Fingers, Palms

by becauseilive

How many times have I seen the words "love" and "hate" tattooed across the knuckles of each hand? Honestly, I've lost count. It's fairly common placement for a fairly common phrase, and although it... published 10 months ago

5 comments    arts tattoos body art

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Tattoo Ideas: Hearts

by becauseilive

Oh, the things we do for love. When my girlfriend was in high school, she got her first tattoo--a heart on her upper arm along with a banner containing her best friend's initials in it. In an incredibly... published 11 months ago

2 comments    love relationships arts

Deciding on the size and placement of your tattoo ahead of time makes the process easier80

Getting Your First Tattoo

by becauseilive

This past weekend I had the honor of taking my best friend to get her first tattoo. I planned on taking her and her girlfriend (who was going to be getting her second tat) to my favorite parlor, "Il Bacio" in... published 9 months ago

6 comments    love advice how to

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Literary Tattoos for People who Love Books

by becauseilive

I will never forget the moment when something first clicked inside my brain, and I learned how to read. I was four years old, sitting on top of the covers in my twin size bed and flipping through the... published 8 months ago

26 comments    arts books literature

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Tattoo Ideas: Wings (angels, butterflies, fairies)

by becauseilive

Butterflies represent freedom, fantasy, and flight; change and transformation. A caterpillar surrounds himself in a self-made cocoon only to emerge as a beautiful butterfly free to fly wherever his heart... published 11 months ago

11 comments    arts ideas tattoos

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Tattoo Ideas: Religious Symbols

by becauseilive

Although religious symbol tattoos are fairly commonplace in many parts of the world, there is debate among Christians as to whether or not they are an abomination of the body. Leviticus 19:28 states, "Ye... published 11 months ago

2 comments    advice arts religion

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Tattoo Ideas: Tribal Tattoos

by becauseilive

When I hear the words "tribal tattoo", I immediately think of a college frat boy with a black armband tattoo around his bulging bicep. In the 1990's, tribal armbands were practically the official uniform for... published 10 months ago

5 comments    arts tattoos body art

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