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 #3

with Beauty Kaitlin Schoen

AKA: Krazi Katelyn
Birthday: 6.16.1987
Age: 25
Location: St. Louis, MO

Turn ons: Rain, Thunder, Roses, Piercings, Tattoos, Freedom

Turn offs: Cockiness, 'Holier-than-thou' and 'better' attitudes, Oppression

Division within Modified Beauties: Curvy

Links
The Modified Mystic

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

KS: I like being a MB because I get to interact with so many different women- different lifestyles, different opinions, and different experiences. We're all modified but still support each other through good and bad.

TL: How has being a MB helped you?

KS: It’s helped me get out of my shell a bit and experiment with things I may not have done. 

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

KS: Friends, family, and just a desire to decorate. I've been in love with tattoos and piercings for as long as I can remember.

TL: What modifications do you have and how many?

KS: Currently, I have 12 tattoos and 6 lobe piercings. In the past, I've had many more piercings and I've removed them due to personal decisions in life. I do plan to replace them in the future. 

TL: When did you start your modifications?

KS: One week after I turned 18, as soon as my birthday money came in.

TL: What is your favorite modification?

KS: My favorite one (at this point anyway) is my NOH8 tattoo across my heart. I have a passion for equality and this tattoo was done to show support for gay and lesbian community.

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

KS: Go somewhere reputable. Ink can be fixed, Piercings can come out, but if you don't go to a reputable shop, you can end up with worse than a bad tattoo or piercing. Cheap can be harmful.

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’?

KS:I think the modifications have different meanings for everyone. I didn't get mine to be 'cool' or 'unique' I got them because they meant something to me. The person is still the same; they just have the balls to show something important to them on the outside.

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?

KS: The people who matter treated me the same. I think I get more questions now, especially from children, who want to know what it means, or why it's there and not coming off. I get a lot of 'OH so pretty!' The biggest change was from family. I expected them to treat me differently, especially at my wedding, where most of my ink was visible. Instead, they were asking questions and wanting to know the story behind it. 

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

KS: Just be yourself. Don't get modified because it's cool, or because everyone else is doing it. Get modified because YOU want it. Because the mod means something to YOU. If you yourself are scared to death of needles, find other ways to be modified, if that's what you want. Hair/Makeup/Clothes.... Modifications come in all styles.

Why I Like Being a Modified Beauty #2

with Beauty Tatiana Anderson

AKA: Tattoobrat & LadiePcumeleoN

Birthday: 1/3/84

Age: 29

Location: Laramie WY

Turn ons: Great smile, smells good, tattoos, mustache or beard, knows how to dress, knows how to treat his lady, takes pride in his relationship, and super humorous

Turn offs: Bad Teeth, Odor, Cocky, Cheater, Rude, Judgmental, Dresses like a slob.

Divisions within Modified Beauties: Golden Beauty, Curvy Beauty

Links: 
Modeling Page
Facebook
Tatiana's Blog

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

TA: Being a Modified Beauty is a place for me to be ME. Not being judge for my ink or hair but getting support for the changes i make to my body. I am able to express who I really am why wouldn't you like that?

How has being a MB helped you?

It has definitely helped my confidence and self respect! I love this community like no other!

TL: What modifications do you have and how many?

TA: I have my dimples pierced, crazy hair, and 50+ tattoos from head to toe!

TL:When did you start your modifications?

TA: I started when i was 22 years old.

TL: What is your favorite modification?

TA: My facial tattoos are truly one of my favorites because it really makes me feel beautiful. It also either brings close or deters people in wanting to be my "friend".

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

TA: Take your time!

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’?

TA: I believe that I live a completely different life being that I'm modified. I remember when i was 18-21 and i was reserved and almost "bottled" up. Now that I am colorful and unique I can be who I truly am. I guess you could say I am "allowed" me to be who I am meant to be.

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?

TA: I have been pretty bad but I don't look at it negatively I prefer to look at others actions as a learning lesson. Just because people don't accept me or think my mods make me "ugly" doesn't mean it's the truth!

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

TA: I'M SINGLE AND LOOKING! lol.

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.