Alternative Life Style Archives

All in the name of Cyber Fashion

August 2, 2016

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Pulsating lights, loud industrial and electronic music, colourful hair and dreads, big furry boots – this is the world of Cyber fashion and the Cyber goths! The term ‘Cyber goth’ was coined in 1988 in the UK... Read More...

A Lense on Skin Scarification and Branding

August 2, 2016

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While on the one hand a tattoo can incorporate within it beautiful artwork, the more daring individual goes for something a little more taboo and in one form or another more painful. Nowadays, people out there ... Read More...

The Medical Aspect of Piercings

September 22, 2015

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By now everybody who followed the The Steel Within Us articles, knows that the trend of body piercings other than the earlobe has widely increased in the last decade. Unfortunately, for every pleasure there’s ... Read More...

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The Mohawk’d People of the Flint

July 22, 2015

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Mohawks can be worn in different colors, shapes and sizes. This type of hairstyle is nowadays deeply associated with punk music and rebellion; in fact it is highly looked down upon by most. Nevertheless maybe t... Read More...

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Bright Coloured Hair

August 10, 2014

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Steps on how to attain a bright, fresh, new hair colour and maintain it Everyone likes a change once in a while; it being style of clothing, make up, nails and last but not least one’s hair. Changing... Read More...

A tale of strength and perseverance – Koi Tattoo

August 2, 2014

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Few months ago a family member showed me her newly done tattoo- a Koi. Having always been fascinated with this fish, she was so overjoyed when she finally did it, that she managed to spark my interest and curio... Read More...

Smells like Grunge Fashion

June 10, 2014

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Having a boyfriend who is always late when we meet up, I found out I had two choices: 1. Wait for him till I get sucked in a dark abyss of anger, boredom and frustration then throw a shoe at him as soon as he ... Read More...

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The Crow Symbolism

May 10, 2014

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Many people nowadays decide to have a tattoo and within it incorporate a symbol, which to them deems fitting to their persona, has a meaning within their life or decide to have something representing a certai... Read More...

Irezumi

April 6, 2014

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The majority of tattoo lovers (as in most probably everyone) loves big, full sleeve tattoos. As many people say: Go big or go home! For those who don’t know, a sleeve tattoo can be either a large tattoo or j... Read More...

Tattoo Aftercare

December 14, 2013

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Following my first ever article for Rejects which talked about the medical aspect of tattoos, now it’s time to talk about the aftercare involved when getting a new tattoo. I mean about bloody time I decided to... Read More...