Why I like Being a Modified Beauty #9

Nickname/AKA: Taylor Bliss

Birthday: July 9th 1987
Age: 25
Location: Wichita, ks

Turn ons:

Nothing turns me on like a confident man.

Tattoos are just a bonus, but its nice to share that interest.

I love a man who can fix anything, mechanic or household.

Luscious lips don't hurt either.

Turn offs:

Men who take no pride in themselves.

They must have body hair groomed and be clean.

Long fingernails are a huge turnoff!

Divisions within Modified Beauties:Golden and Muses

TL: Why do you like being a Modified Beauty [MB]? 
TB:I like sharing my modifications and showing men and women you can be unique and successful.
TL:How has being a MB helped you?
TB:The modified Beauties are one big family, always there for each other.
TL:Who/what inspired you to begin your modifications?
TB:I was attracted to the taboo of the tattoo and so at 16 I began my journey.
TL:What modifications do you have and how many?
TB:I have a large percent of body tattooed. you come to a point where you just don't count anymore. i like to experience with piercings. if you can pierce it once, Ive done it multiple times. I'm now starting to get dermal implants. i think these are my favorite mods.
TL:When did you start your modifications?
TB:I was 14, I started out with a simple flesh piercing. My navel. It forever changed who i would become.
TL:What is your favorite modification?
TB:The ones that are just for me.
TL:If you could give advice to anyone who is beginning the modification process, what would you tell them?
TB:Yes its gonna hurt, yes you will be judged, and yes it will be worth it.
TL:In your opinion, what does a modification mean to an individual? Does it change from person to person or is there a general sense of ‘I’m cool now, or I’m unique’?
TB:it varies not everybody with modifications have them for the right reasons.
TL:In your personal experience, did you get treated differently for your modifications, or were you treated the same as before you had them done?
TB:Yes I've been treated differently. Between the medical field and law-enforcement, I have been judged harshly by some superiors.
TL:Is there anything that you may want to add?
TB:You only live once, go for it.

Why I Like Being a Modified Beauty #8

Name: Carla Cüntbag

Nickname/AKA:
[[ Carla C ]] [[ RalphTheUnicorn ]] [[ Ejola ]]
Birthday:  8.30.1989 (I came out the same year as Ariel!)
Age: 23
Location: Limbo, Earth
Turn ons:
Gamers, nerds, intellect, strength (not physical, mental), glasses, blue eyes, Batman, fishnets, a morbid sense of humor, herbal remedies, benevolence, under bites, corsets, & a good taste in music
Turn offs:
Drinking, sophomoric behavior (the non-fun variety), lying, trolls, people just looking for fights
Divisions within Modified Beauties:
Golden Beauty. (& proud!)
Links:
[[ fanpage ]] [[ Dawn of the Dames ]] [[ Tumblr ]] [[ Twitter ]]

TL: Why do you like being a Modified Beauty [MB]? 

CC:Before I was accepted I felt drained, depressed, and like no one knew how I felt. I felt alone. I never really had a group of female friends that I could talk to let alone *relate* to. I was still recovering from the gall bladder removal when I applied/got accepted. & I felt like I'd been bleeding on the floor for hours, and all you girls came over with your hands extended to help me up. Then I started Dawn of The Dame.

TL:How has being a MB helped you?

CC:My self love is *much* better.

TL: Who/what inspired you to begin your modifications?

CC: Uh, actually the music video "Crawling" by Linkin Park. Chesder's labret & the girl in the video's septum ring intrigued me quite a bit.

TL: What modifications do you have and how many?

CC: My ears have been pierced since I was a baby (cause I was an awesome baby) so I stretched my lobes to a 00ga after getting my ears pierced a 2nd time (at the mall, awkward). Then, got my IV:XX tattoo when I was about 18/19 in college, because what the number means, saved my life (most can't read it, sad) then I got a heart on my upper left bicep, above my scars, for "To Write Love on her arms". Later had the heart filled in black and red put around the heart (because some people are allergic to red tattoo ink, & I always knew I was getting an Ariel tattoo), so now I just call that tattoo "heart burn" because...look at it! ><...moving on, I got a 16 hour Ariel quarter sleeve (totally planned on it being smaller) around the time my Grandma got really sick, it was completed and fully colored by the time she passed, after she passed in her memory I got an outline of a black heart (because she had the same on her right bicep) on my right bicep, with the words "Mama & Ma" followed by an infinity symbol, to represent my love of my mother & grandmother forever (more than forever). My mum let me get my lip pierced at 16, I got a right off center labret, followed by a labret, then a left off center labret that rejected. I got my tattoo's done at Stingray in Allston for, cleaning the owner's house ('cause we are fwends & I clean)...I am hoping my "heart burn" gets fixed soon. (Lawlz)

TL: When did you start your modifications?

CC: Oh. Age 0. I was literally 4 months old.

TL: What is your favorite modification?

CC: I can only pick one? I just answered a question with two questions? Well I have 3 favorites, lip rings and Ariel Tattoo, wait no...the IV:XX...wait, no. The tattoo for my Mum & Grandma, yes.

TL: If you could give advice to anyone who is beginning the modification process, what would you tell them?

CC: Be smart like me & go to professionals, don't have your friends do it. Google "rejected piercings" if you dare question my logic.

TL: In your opinion, what does a modification mean to an individual? Does it change from person to person or is there a general sense of ‘I’m cool now, or I’m unique’?

CC: If someone has a tattoo or something that they designed or has great meaning to it I believe that is unique. Picking out a design from a wall, in my opinion, does not make you unique. Unique means "uni" as in one. If more than one person has that tattoo, how are you unique? If that is what you are going for...trying to stand out. In general I believe a modification changes from person to person.

TL: In your personal experience, did you get treated differently for your modifications, or were you treated the same as before you had them done?

CC: People notice I have big lips more, because I needed a ring with a bigger diameter, people notice my cuts less, mytattoo get's called "cute" a lot. During a breast examination at a high ranked hospital they asked me what "IV:XX" read in roman numerals. They said "5:10?" I just kinda face palmed.

TL: Is there anything that you may want to add?

CC:Unicorns. The number 42. & the number 3.

My Most Meaningful Tattoo

with Danielle Andre

in remembrance of her grandparents

This tattoo is in remembrance of my grandmother. She passed away when I was just 9 years old, but still had a major impact on my life. I lived with her and my grandfather for a year between first and second grade while my mother was preparing to give birth to her 4th child while also house hunting with my dad and the other kiddos. When my grandma passed away from lung cancer and emphysema, I experienced depression for the first time in my life. At school, I would have random crying outbursts in the middle of class, and I was put in grief and loss counseling for 3 years in a row. I still haven't fully gotten over it and I probably never will.

The panther with roses on my belly is for my grandmother (and grandfather, whom is still living). My grandma's name was Rose, and I chose the color red because it is the color of love, and also because it reminded me most of her (she always had long red fingernails). The panther is for my grandpa because the only tattoo he ever got was a panther clinging to his arm.

Why I Like Being a Modified Beauty #8

With Beauty and Creator Constance

AKA: Connie, ConDoll, Porcelian

Birthday: 6/6/8 

Age:26

Location: Johnson City TN

Turn ons: intelligence, an open mind, understanding, a lovely smile, a warm heart.

Turn offs: ignorance, trolling, hatred without reason

Divisions within Modified Beauties:Curvy Beauty

Links:

The Modified Beauties

The Curvy Modified Beauties

Witch Wish Trinkets

Leah Orion Artworks [Facebook]

Leah Orion Artworks (still being updated)

 

TL:Why do you like being a Modified Beauty [MB]?

CM:Well because its let me connect with so many girls who have similar interests internationally. I like that i can complain about my size shape or form and every girl will give me an out pour of support. its a wonderful feeling to know that i have friends that wont back stab me at a moments notice.

 

TL:How has being a MB helped you?

CM:The girls have definitely helped with my confidence and trust issues. granted both are not where i would like them to be at this singular point in time, its not nearly as bad as it used to be and that absolutely tickles me.

 

TL:Who/what inspired you to begin your modifications?

CM:When i was maybe 6 or 7 i watched my mom get a tattoo from a scratcher. I only know now that he was a scratcher, but the point is at that point i knew i wanted ink or metal in my skin. in about the 6th grade i started to wear a fake labret ring (i know, I'm cool) and finally pierced my lip myself. it was on my left side and it rejected quickly. i tried a few more times until finally i decided that i would just wait til i was 18 and i would go to a shop. my mom at this point had decided that i was ruining my face and wouldn't help me put metal in it lol. so, for my 18th birthday i got a surprise from my good friend Kara. she took me to a shop and got my labret done. Its a tad off center but i love it! at that moment i was addicted. not long afterward i got my first tattoo. Wings on my back, that were done by a great artist named Jaxx. I guess you can say what inspired me to modify myself was my parents.

 

TL:What modifications do you have and how many?

CM:at this current point in time i have 6 piercings and 4 tattoos. i want so many more, but yay for financial struggles. at one point i had 8 piercings but unfortunately i retired my tear drop dermal and my medusa. ):

 

TL:When did you start your modifications?

CM:In the above story, i kinda explain that i started my mods in the 6th grade. but modifications to me go so much further then putting a piercing in your face or getting a tattoo. I also have scars that serve as reminders for mistakes or things that have happened to me. those in itself are modifications because it changed my body and my appearance. so, you can say that i started to modify myself at about 7 years old.

 

TL:What is your favorite modification?

CM:my favorite modification are the lyrics across both wrists. they say "these wrists were split, when first we kissed" a constant reminder that no one is worth hurting myself over.

 

TL:If you could give advice to anyone who is beginning the modification process, what would you tell them?

CM:make sure that you see a licensed professional in a clean shop. do your research. get health scores before you go to a place. Don't just go to a place because you heard that they did an awesome job on your friends friends cousins uncles brother. that's how you end up with permanent damage. be smart.

 

TL:In your opinion, what does a modification mean to an individual?

CM:Does it change from person to person or is there a general sense of ‘I’m cool now, or I’m unique’? to me a modification is a mark in your life that you either want to remember or something you changed.

 

TL:In your personal experience, did you get treated differently for your modifications, or were you treated the same as before you had them done?

CM: I definitely get treated different which is ridiculous because i am the same person. I could understand if i was this significantly different person, but I'm not. I'm still Constance.

 

TL:Is there anything that you may want to add?

CM: love and light. remember that a person is a person no matter the mod!

Why I Like Being a Modified Beauty #6

With Modified Beauty Devin

Nickname/AKA:  Dev

Birthday:   02-04-1983 

Age:  30 

Location:   Palm Harbor, FL

Turn ons: Intelligence, confidence, strong facial features, tattoos, piercings,
 adventurous personality, sense of humor (twisted), passionate, considerate & into letting me take charge

Turn offs: Arrogance, conceited, selfishness,poor hygiene,
 someone so insecure it projects onto you, bad communication

Links: Facebook

TL: Why do you like being a Modified Beauty [MB]?
D: I really dig being a part of a community of incredibly strong, diverse & colorful group of women.
 
TL: How has being a MB helped you?
D: That I’m not alone in my endeavors to see:  How many holes I can put into my body?  What other funky hair color can I come up with? or  I NEED MORE INK!  It’s truly nice  not to hear, “OMG, why would you  DO that to yourself?”  *le eyeroll* 
TL: Who/what inspired you to begin your modifications?
D: Not being allowed to!  I come from a VERY small town & when the piercing bug bit, it bit hard!  There were not a lot of resources to research things or even get things professionally done.  I had pierced my eyebrow, nipples & navel myself by the time I was 13, lol.  Nothing got infected, thank goodness…  My first “real” piercing was when I was 18 & it was my tongue.
 
TL: What modifications do you have and how many?
D: I have my left nostril pierced (16g), septum (10g), medusa (16g), 3 in my tongue (two 10g & a 14g), my hair is short, choppy & I’ve currently got a bright red peek-a-boo highlight in my bangs…oh & half of it is shaved off.  I have 8 tattoos right now.  I need more!!
 
TL: When did you start your modifications?
D: I started them myself at 13.  I got my first professional piercing at 18.  I’ve been dyeing my hair ever since I was 12.
 
TL: What is your favorite modification?
D: I really love my Borneo Roses.  I’ve been wanting them for so so long & I had to wait forever to get them.  They’re for protection against evil & malicious spirits.  Today’s a crazy time…need all the help I can get, lol.  
 
TL:If you could give advice to anyone who is beginning the modification process, what would you tell them?
D: There is NOTHING wrong with being bold, but start slow, start small & think about “down the road”.  I’m dealing with stupid eyebrow scars from botched piercings years ago & it’s really annoying.  Oh & some trendy tribals I wish I would have through before getting done.
 
TL: In your opinion, what does a modification mean to an individual? Does it change from person to person or is there a general sense of ‘I’m cool now, or I’m unique’?
D: I believe it changes from person to person.  There’s nothing wrong, in my opinion of someone getting a navel piercing to experiment with their body in a more subtle way.  To me there’s also nothing wrong with someone getting metal spikes implanted into their head either.  I think to a degree all of us MB’s think we’re pretty bad ass.  Our modifications are what we have control of & that’s powerful - not necessarily “cool” or “trendy”…
 
TL: In your personal experience, did you get treated differently for your modifications, or were you treated the same as before you had them done?
D: I’ve been getting the stink eye about my hair, piercings, tattoos, clothing foreverrrr!  Since becoming a mother & moving to a very suburban Florida city, it hasn’t gotten better.  However, if someone gives me the time of day, they’ll see that I’m  usually nicer & more polite than the average person!

Why I Like Being a Modified Beauty #5

With Modified Beauty Felicia M.

Nickname/AKA: Cupcake

Birthday: October 5th

Age: 27

Location: Washington State

Turn ons: Confidence, nice teeth, nice arms, tattoos, intelligence, good hygiene

Turn offs: Bad hygiene, ignorance, blatant bigotry or closed mindedness, pity party self sabatogers, drug usage of any kind (I don't mind if you do it but I wont be attracted to you if you do).

Divisions within Modified Beauties:

Golden Beauties

Links: 

Cupcake Adventure and Perler Creations
Cupcakes Etsy page

TL:Why do you like being a Modified Beauty [MB]?

FM:Well before I was a part of shaping The Modified Beauties I was in another group similar The Women of Modified. I somehow managed to become a Vice President of the group before taking time off and quitting due to stress and the crazy expectations that were expected of me. I had no life. When MB started I sort of just watched it and then decided to join at the insistence of my lovely friend and wifey Asia. They brought me on board as an Admin. 

Now to actually answer the question *laughs* I like being an MB because it's a sisterhood and community full of wonderful, caring and modified women. It has brought us all together in a world where we wouldn't normally come into contact with each other. Every member we accept into our group adds to the richness of it.

TL:How has being a MB helped you?

FM:The girls offer advice, opinions, a place to vent and be yourself without fear of retaliation or judgement. It's a place for friendship. I don't often have problems with this stuff but there are days where I just need someone to talk to, or some of the girls need someone to talk to and that's what we do. It also helps others get opinions, tips, and help with their modifications, and ideas to better themselves "modify" so to speak from fitness, to tattoos, piercings, hair dye, make up. You name it.

TL:Who/what inspired you to begin your modifications?
FM:I wish I had an answer. Older friends when I was younger I suppose. Not many people in my family had modifications so I was kind of the odd one. I don't mind though. I can inspire myself and anything I go through in life also gives me inspiration.

TL:What modifications do you have and how many?
FM:I have 6 piercings, I had tons more but I have since taken many of them out. I have 16 tattoos, several of which are large pieces (ie my chest and my left sleeve).

TL: When did you start your modifications?
FM:I pierced my nose and my ears myself before I turned 18. Then when I turned 18 I got my first tattoo.

TL:What is your favorite modification?
FM:My Egyptian sleeve. It's black and white and well done. It wont ever be finished though because the amazing artist who had been working on it passed away and I just can't bring myself to let anyone else work on it.

TL:If you could give advice to anyone who is beginning the modification process, what would you tell them?
FM:Really think about what you're doing before you do it. Tattoos might have started becoming acceptable, but getting tattoos in places you can't cover up can and will limit what you can do in life, I know I'd like to see that change, but change is a slow process. Also don't cheap out and don't go to shady joints, because think about it... this is something you're going to have for the rest of your life if you can't afford costly laser removal.

TL: In your opinion, what does a modification mean to an individual? Does it change from person to person or is there a general sense of ‘I’m cool now, or I’m unique’?
FM:Modification to me is altering what I look like on the outside to fit how I feel on the inside. I've never thought of it as a way to say "look at me I'm cool" but as a way to outwardly express my joy, my interests and my soul in a visible manner. It is different for each person, and yes unfortunately some people do it for attention but that's their choice.

TL:In your personal experience, did you get treated differently for your modifications, or were you treated the same as before you had them done?

FM:Yes I have been treated differently, not as badly as some people might have been and not always too my face. It's kind of sad really how judgmental people are but they're human and a lot of times people come to think differently of me after they get to know me. Also considering what I do for a living.. it shocks a lot of people. I cover up at work so you'd never know unless you knew me outside of work.

TL: Is there anything that you may want to add?
FM:What ever you do in life, be yourself and find your happiness. Don't make decisions because other people want you too, do it because you do! and thanks for taking the time to check out MB and our blog :)

Why I Like Being a Modified Beauty #1

With Beauty Christa Chamberlin Chockley

Birthday: May 1

Age:40
Location: Hanover Park, Il ( outside of Chicago)
Turn ons: My hubby:) , broad shoulders, Sexy eyes, humor, Tattoos, self-confidence, the ability to laugh at one self, and specifically....GOOD tattoos. 
Turn offs: self-centeredness, the need to always be in control, coldness, lies.
Muses of Modified Beauties

Christa’s Links:
The Modern Red Studio

The Red Retro Shop

Modeling Page on Facebook

TL: Why do you like being a Modified Beauty [MB]?

CCC: The MB Girls are a sisterhood of sorts. We support each other, we encourage each other and yes, sometimes we kick each other in the butt! (But always from a place of love) I am truly grateful to have found this group and more grateful that they accepted me into their ranks.

TL: What modifications do you have and how many?

CCC:

Piercings

2 Tragus

4 earlobe (2 in each ear)

1 top of ear (left)

Nose

VCH

Tattoos

Oak Leaves from my left shoulder to my right hip, down my back (there is a little ankh on my right hip nestled in there too.)

Celtic Willow on Right upper arm.

Vine wedding band (Left ring finger obviously)

Spray of Violets on my left foot for my daughter.

Timmain, the flying elf, on the right side of my belly button.

TL: When did you start your modifications?

CCC: I got my first tattoo as soon as I was legal to do so, which was 21 at the time in Illinois. (1st ear piercing 13, 2nd at 19 but did not get another piercing until I was 39, and got the rest done in that year)

TL: What is your favorite modification?

CCC: Though I have been on a bit of a piercing kick as of late, it has more to do that the piercings I wanted were less $ than the next tattoo I want. Tattoos are my first love.

TL: If you could give advice to anyone who is beginning the modification process, what would you tell them?

CCC: Think about them, think about them HARD. Think about placement, think about style, think about subject....and then get the best quality you can....these will be with you for the rest of your life.

TL: In your opinion, what does a modification mean to an individual? Does it change from person to person or is there a general sense of ‘I’m cool now, or I’m unique’?

CCC: I wouldn't try to generalize that. Everybody is different. Do some people get them to rebel? I am sure. Do some get them because "all the cool kids are" I am sure of that too. DO some people get them because they are drunk? I am positive. I myself got my ink because of meanings...some spiritual, some for someone, some to mark a survival, of sorts. For me, personally, there is a kind of healing , and letting go in that bit of pain, in that bit of shed blood. Enduring it and coming out the other side, with a bit of beauty to show for it. There is a marking of a time, a place, a person in the art on my skin...and yes, I look at it as ART. I think very carefully about placement, and even subject, and ponder things for a long time before doing them...but again, that is ME. My piercings...again there is healing in the pain, and enduring the healing. There is a certain amount of “I am stronger than the pain is" ...and I have always liked the way they look (everybody needs a little sparkle in their life, yes?)

TL: In your personal experience, did you get treated differently for your modifications, or were you treated the same as before you had them done?

CCC: Most of my ink is pretty unobtrusive, unless I am in a bikini. Only little bits peak out of most regular clothes, (strapless is another matter, but really don't have reason to wear strapless dresses much anymore, except in modeling) so being treated differently regularly, not really. I DO get looks and comments in my bathing suit, but the ones I hear are pretty complementary. ( I have gotten the occasional "why?" usually by older people...my response is usually "why not?" with a smile. ) Since I just got my nose done, it remains to be seen, what reactions if any there will be. I doubt there will be much of anything though....I simply am not that "extreme" And that is OK. Everybody should do things at their own level, their own pace, and to their own aesthetic. This is mine, and I am happy with it. That is all that matters, really isn't it? Be happy with yourself, as long as you aren't hurting anybody else...right?

TL: Is there anything that you may want to add?
CCC: I have nothing to hide, I will tell my story to anyone who asks,or I think needs to hear it. My life has not been easy (harder than some, easier than others) But I strive to find the beauty, the joy and yes, the love in everything I do. Life is what you make of it.