Filed under: accessories, cheap, death by cute, geek love, jewels, shopping, wear
Fortune Cookie charms are so adorable. I like jewelry that signifies something , and what’s more hopeful than a a fortune cookie? It offers insight, lucky numbers, and vague future predictions. And this charm is just the cutest.
Filed under: accessories, brooklyn, haute, jewels, nyc, retro, shopping, vanity, wear
One of the best things about living in New York is the constant inspiration on the street and subway. The pants I’m wearing right now were acquired after asking a very eager to share woman at Broadway-Lafayette where she got them. I may not have taken them off since. New York City dwellers are subject to temperature extremes (60 degrees outside, 160 on the subway platform where you’re stuck for half-an-hour), environmental exposure, long walks to and fro, and other look killers you just don’t have to deal with when you drive to and from work in your own climate controlled space.
A few weeks ago I spied a woman in her late thirties who looked like the perfect combination of together and polished and professional and stylish and casual. She was wearing a neat little suit derivative that really embodied all this. An approximation:
- Dark jeans
- A short-sleeved blazer
- A subtly-screened, tissue weight tee
- Stylish sneakers- though I’d choose riding boots
- Extra credit: practical tote and pretty pendant
Filed under: death by cute, gadgetry, geek love, ha, haute, in the house, indolence, jewels, love, lust
I have a thing for crescent moons- I have one tattooed over my sternum. Via Geekologie, a moon for your house. It’s like, from Russia or something. Huge, but if I had a big old converted barn I bet I could make it work.
Filed under: accessories, boys, death by cute, fetish, haute, jewels, lingerie, lust, sex, sin in general, wear
…and you shouldn’t be all cliche and expect a boy to necessarily get you one. It’s a two-way street, you know…
Filed under: accessories, cheap, death by cute, fetish, haute, jewels, lust, rage, sex, sin in general
I’ve posted handcuffs, knives, razorblades, and guns as jewels. Such is my heritage as half Brooklyn-Italian. However, these pieces are often large, cartoonish, and not too refined. Not so with this delicate cuff lariat from CutXPaste. It looks like it’s for the closet bad girl, the one who you don’t suspect til you’re tethered to the bedposts.
Filed under: accessories, boys, discount codes, entertainment, fetish, gadgetry, jewels, love, lust, sales, sex, shopping, sin in general
The lovely proprietress of the very well-designed and well-stocked Boudoir Essentials noted our love for their cool gear and extended a code exclusively to ViceVixen.com readers! So from today until August 15th, the entire mermaid collection is 15% for us. Yay!
What’s in a mermaid collection, you may ask? I wondered, when I spoke with Boudoir Essentials about it. It turns out, a lot. Toys for beginners with speed adjustments. Stealth shower vibes. High-end, fashion-savvy toys. Toys for boys. Wands with bling. That’s just the beginning, and the best part about the mermaid collection is its diversity. It really does have something for every bad girl and boy. I’m personally partial to the waterproof crystal flex, but I am very, very naughty.
Thanks again, BE! (Readers, use code VixenSummer at checkout to get your discount!)
Filed under: accessories, cheap, i own it, jewels, lingerie, pin-ups, shoe lust, vanity, wear
Being a woman under thirty but with a less-than-lithe body can be a shopping challenge. I’ve hovered around a size 14-16 for most of my adult life. (Uh huh. I said it. And I’m hot.) It’s not difficult to dress a body with dangerous curves, but finding clothes that look young can be a massive challenge. Plus size clothes can often be cut much more generously, so if you’re petite like I am, you get lost in them. I know Stacy and Clinton (shut up, I love them- they remind me of my BFFs Amy and Eamon) eschew wearing juniors clothing, but I drool every time I get the Alloy and Delia*s catalogs. Flatteringly cut clothes at non-designer prices, and the extended sizes offerings are decent. I especially love their offerings every fall- the pieces are indeed young, but can easily be worked into the wardrobe of a working woman as well. One simple request- make everything in the complete range of sizes!
Perhaps my most distinguishing feature is the crescent moon tattoo on my sternum. I’ve had it for ten years now, and I’ve never tired of it. Crescent moons are such a pretty, meaningful symbol of girlpower. This diamond (encrusted? diamonique? idk..) crescent moon necklace from Red Envelope is beautiful- classic, art-deco-y, just gorgeous. *And* it’s on sale!
I’m on a bit of a gun kick lately, but I’m half Italian, so I can be. I have a nice silver six-shooter necklace, but I love how this retro necklace* from Classic Hardware is all pink and girly- with a gun. All their pieces are lovely, but this really spoke to me- as only a gun can.
* Scroll down for the direct link
Via a link at Mighty Goods, I am macking on these awesome science/anatomy/etc themed pendants at Etsy. I really dig this green one with beetle wings. Maybe cause it looks like a gift from a Potions Master boyfriend. Very dark arts.
There are wedding rings, engagement rings, promise rings, commitment rings, and commemorative rings for the couples of the world. Singles, sadly, have up until recently had no jeweltastic way to express their openness to talking, sex, relationships, sex, friendships, or sex. This bright, unisex Swedish ring has been spotted on many celebs, and signifies the wearer’s freedom and lack of attachment. Now go forth and get your hookup on, b!
Filed under: accessories, boys, jewels, love, rage, sex, sin in general, wear
If I was getting a sentimental gift, I couldn’t think of a better way to say “I love you forever” than a golden pair of handcuffs from Kiki de Montparnasse. Don’t they just say, I’ll always dig you that way? And they’re so aesthetically pleasing as well, they can warrant a permanent place draped over your headboard. 24K Gold and it comes with a pretty key, which I believe would double as a nice necklace.
I’ve always loved poesy rings, sappy sweet as they can be. I’ve only ever bought one, en francais, because the sentiment was mortifyingly sweet and cuddly. These custom rings* have an edgy, modern quality and the added bonus of displaying any sentiment. Disappointed to realize that bad ass motherf***er won’t fit, though.
*Due to the set-up of Etsy, check the seller’s main page if the link expires.
I purchased a piece by Danielle Maveal late last year and I loved it instantly. She ships fast, and her pieces are just amazing. And I’ve been seeing them out and about in the slope for some time now- I’m glad because she’s talented, but I wanted to be the only one with such cute unique necklaces! Highly recommended for yourself or a unique gift for a friend. I’m especially fond of the kissing koi and kissing bunnies pieces.
I’ve always loved how Lil’ Kim revels in the title of Queen Bitch, and Queen Latifah never went by the apologetic “Princess Latifah”- Queens are the ones to order people’s heads off. I really want one of these custom crown rings, but I’m totally at a loss to the engraved part. Either way, the rustic look and stamping are totally awesome.
I love this super-delicate but slightly edgy pendant from CutXPaste. It *is* a bone after all. The clean, simple design and easily recogizable shape would look so sweet and pretty with a v-neck.
I have the matching necklace, but this bracelet is such a nice, delicate (yes, delicate) combo of silver wrist candy and bondage. I must have one now. At $12, it’s a little bit of a steal, as well.
I have been lusting after this sexxxxy necklace since I saw it on the surly chick at Gorilla a few months ago. The contrast of the matte-ified razor and the delicate little heart just slays me. And to me, it just says break my heart and I’ll put your balls in a vice.
But as you can see, I have a weakness for cheap necklaces. And I work right above fucking girlprops, so half of my paycheck could just be sent to them for baubles. I had to have this big and sexy rockabilly crowned heart. And since there’s no going subtle, I got it in gold. Super cool.
Well, maybe just a little. I grew up on Long Island, where every girl of Italian descent is issued at least one before the age of 13. I endured constant ribbing for my tackiness, until stupid Carrie Bradshaw co-opted the least co-optible fashion trend ever. I really dig the cool disco style of these nameplates on Etsy. Although lacking the ubiquitous “diamond cut”, it makes up for it with i’s dotted with stars. Strong Island, represent!
It sucks not having an ice cube maker. I was pampered growing up with constantly available ice, but have yet to snag a cube since I got married and divorced and was relegated to those horrible ghetto trays. I have to grudgingly admit to adoring these blingy cube makers, though- makes using homemade ice a little better. I suppose.
