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Body Jewelry And Today's Stars By Sam Serio, Sat Dec 10th
/p> Body jewelry and body piercing practices have been observed byvarious groups of people all over the world throughout thecenturies. For some tribes it is a rite of passage, for othersit is an indicator of social status. For many, body jewelry isused to enhance personal beauty and as devices to rise above therest of the pack. Today’s celebrities have been at the forefrontin making body jewelry much more mainstream and acceptable –even desirable. “What’s a little pain if it’ll make me look hip” seems to be theprevalent thought among the young and the old who are turningout in increasing numbers to participate in the body jewelrytrend. Not so long ago, only punk rockers and those with ‘badboy’ images, such as former NBA star Dennis Rodman, were seensporting body piercings in mainstream media. Today, body jewelryis endorsed by pop celebrities with mass followings, includingBritney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Fiona Apple and LennyKravitz. has an extensive collection of navelrings, and Christina Aguilera is said to wear the mostinteresting body jewelry in areas that are covered by herclothing. Some celebrities with an otherwise ‘serious’ image arenevertheless fans of body art. Actress Camryn Manheim of thetelevision drama ‘The Firm’ sports multiple earrings on thecartilage of one ear. Gillian Anderson, who played the cynicaland skeptical FBI agent Dana Scully in the television series‘The X Files,’ has a pierced belly button. Performers withtongue piercings include former Spice Girl Melanie Brown (ScarySpice) and dancer Jimmy Gulzar, while supermodels ChristyTurlington and James King are proud of their piercings. Somesports
celebrities also wear body jewelry, including WWEwrestlers A-Train and Billy Gunn, as well as football playerRicky Williams.
Body jewelry has also been used throughout the ages to enhancesensation, and by extension, sexuality and sexual performance.Genital and nipple piercing in both men and women, while not aswidespread as nose, ear, tongue, navel and eyebrow piercing,still has its own following. Singer Janet Jackson has stated onthe Oprah Winfrey talk show that she likes the sensation thather pierced nipples give her. Other celebrities with piercednipples include rock musicians Axl Rose and Tommy Lee, Icelandicsinger Bjork and rapper Lil Kim. Pop princess Britney Spearslikewise has a pierced nipple. Celebrities, whether they like it or not, are oftentimes lookedup to as role models and the influence they wield over theirfans is considerable. Fans emulate their idols’ preferences:from clothing, mannerism, even to the wearing of body jewelry.More and more, they are playing a leading role not only in thedirection of today’s fashion trends but also in the shaping ofmodern pop culture. About the author:For more information on jewelry and gemstones, we cordiallyinvite you to visit www.morninglightjewelry.com to pick up yourFREE copy of “How To Buy Jewelry And Gemstones Without BeingRipped Off.” This concise, informative special report revealsalmost everything you ever wanted to know about jewelry andgemstones, but were afraid to ask. Get your FREE report atwww.morninglightjewelry.com.
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