Body jewelry and body piercing practices have been observed by various groups of people all over the world throughout the centuries. Body jewelry is used to enhance personal beauty and as devices to rise above the rest of the pack. Today’s celebrities have been at the forefront in 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 the prevalent thought among the young and the old who are turning out in increasing numbers to participate in the body jewelry trend. Not so long ago, only punk rockers and those with ‘bad boy’ images, such as former NBA star Dennis Rodman, were seen sporting body piercings in mainstream media. Today, body jewelry is endorsed by pop celebrities with mass followings, including Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Fiona Apple and Lenny Kravitz. Britney Spears has an extensive collection of navel rings, and Christina Aguilera is said to wear the most interesting body jewelry in areas that are covered by her clothing.

Some celebrities with an otherwise ‘serious’ image are nevertheless fans of body art. Actress Camryn Manheim of the television drama ‘The Firm’ sports multiple earrings on the cartilage of one ear. Gillian Anderson, who played the cynical and skeptical FBI agent Dana Scully in the television series ‘The X Files,’ has a pierced belly button. Performers with tongue piercings include former Spice Girl Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) and dancer Jimmy Gulzar, while supermodels Christy Turlington and James King are proud of their piercings. Some sports celebrities also wear body jewelry, including WWE wrestlers A-Train and Billy Gunn, as well as football player Ricky Williams.

Body jewelry has also been used throughout the ages to enhance sensation, and by extension, sexuality and sexual performance. Genital and nipple piercing in both men and women, while not as widespread as nose, ear, tongue, navel and eyebrow piercing, still has its own following. Singer Janet Jackson has stated on the Oprah Winfrey talk show that she likes the sensation that her pierced nipples give her. Other celebrities with pierced nipples include rock musicians Axl Rose and Tommy Lee, Icelandic singer Bjork and rapper Lil Kim. Pop princess Britney Spears likewise has a pierced nipple.

Celebrities, whether they like it or not, are oftentimes looked up to as role models and the influence they wield over their fans 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 the direction of today’s fashion trends but also in the shaping of modern pop culture.

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A watch has been the classic ornament that has seen many fashions from the time of its birth. Time pieces have always been considered a status symbol; they were treated as exclusive signature ornaments of the elite class, during the olden days. Even today, contemporary watches are a reflection of the users’ taste, class and sophistication.

There are certain brands in the wrist watch manufacturing industry that enjoy the status of being called a heritage brand. One such brand is that of Timex. Living true to its conception philosophy, Timex watches have always been lauded for their elegance and durability. Catering to all walks of life, the brand ensures to provide watches according to the needs of the professional and the personal lives of its users. This is the reason why the people who own a Timex are not ready to switch to any other brand and consider it as their signature accessory.

Timex introduced its first wrist watches during the First World War for soldiers and recently embraced the new millennium with an enriched resource pool with global networks and workforce who work incessantly to bring forth watches, which do not only meet but, excel the demands of customers. Being one of the most famous brands among Americans it offers robust models with cutting edge technology and the convenience of everyday use features, while reflecting exclusivity in all its editions.

There are several varieties and designs to choose from as Timex offers designer watches not only for men and women but for youths, professional, sports-loving and outdoorsy individuals as well. Some of its watches have defined distinctiveness as they offer value added features like; perpetual calendar, world time collection, fly back chronograph collection, linear and/or compass chronograph collections marking each piece as a vintage of its era. This iconic range has truly complemented the stature for its respective heritage brand, which is America’s oldest and favorite.

The love for Timex watches has grown from the fact that the company recognizes the importance of accuracy and thus, established itself to be marked as the touchstone of the time philosophy in the industry for others to follow.

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