A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Strapped To My Boot


See, now, some people may not agree with the opinion that this play piercing project by Mike Kelton of Karma Tattoo and Body Piercing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is, in fact, a better and more effective sartorial option than the shoulder strap that has been eschewed in favor of it. “But Jordan,” they say, “it does not help keep her shirt on, nor does it fit with the shirt’s color scheme! It is merely a nicely executed design constituting a series of needles that serves no actual structural purpose at all!” To which we reply, Exactly. More procedural photos after the jump.

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18 responses to “Strapped To My Boot”

  1. Cris Black Avatar
    Cris Black

    very well done… i like it…

  2. Cris Black Avatar
    Cris Black

    very well done… i like it…

  3. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    That is SO BEAUTIFUL! I gasped!

  4. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    That is SO BEAUTIFUL! I gasped!

  5. Ikon Avatar

    Congrats Mike, looks awesome!

  6. Ikon Avatar

    Congrats Mike, looks awesome!

  7. kiki Avatar
    kiki

    love it!

  8. kiki Avatar
    kiki

    love it!

  9. Pineapple Avatar

    Extravagasm is coming up again, Mike. You should come help us out! 🙂

  10. Pineapple Avatar

    Extravagasm is coming up again, Mike. You should come help us out! 🙂

  11. bevel Avatar
    bevel

    Very well done. Makes me sad that Mike moved.

  12. bevel Avatar
    bevel

    Very well done. Makes me sad that Mike moved.

  13. My Makeup and Skincare Reviews Avatar

    does the authour got a youtube channel? -Emily <3

  14. My Makeup and Skincare Reviews Avatar

    does the authour got a youtube channel? -Emily <3

  15. Larry's Loving Girl 4 Ever Avatar
    Larry’s Loving Girl 4 Ever

    It would look a lot more cooler if she had this done as a tattoo- seeing that I am one who has had 332 surgeries done and I know what the tip of the dang thing looks like when they are trying to place an IV in and also to draw your blood- it looks like she is just someone who wanted this done where she can get high and not have to worry about doing it herself. If you ask me this does not look good on her- now the art work yes that is nice but like I said it should have been a tattoo- but that is for me to say and I see many others think different.

  16. Larry's Loving Girl 4 Ever Avatar
    Larry’s Loving Girl 4 Ever

    It would look a lot more cooler if she had this done as a tattoo- seeing that I am one who has had 332 surgeries done and I know what the tip of the dang thing looks like when they are trying to place an IV in and also to draw your blood- it looks like she is just someone who wanted this done where she can get high and not have to worry about doing it herself. If you ask me this does not look good on her- now the art work yes that is nice but like I said it should have been a tattoo- but that is for me to say and I see many others think different.

  17. Zoe Avatar
    Zoe

    How the heck do you wear clothes??

  18. Zoe Avatar
    Zoe

    How the heck do you wear clothes??

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