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Epic blogging fail, I TOTALLY MOVED

So as your humble narrator is now blogging-as-work, I went to renew my custom domain name. And lo, some dumbass domain-name clearinghouse has registered my site.

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?!?!

Fear not, oh my five readers. Vice Vixen has gotten a makeover. And now, please find me at :

FEMMEDANGEREUSE.COM




Oh, Eric

During my extended hiatus, I got totally addicted to True Blood. Like, fixated and obsessed. And part of what’s so damn compelling about that show is merely Alexander Skarsgard. I would be on that like white on rice.

Via Loving True Blood in Dallas, the most stunning animated GIF of all time.



Bikini Line Amazingness
February 25, 2009, 11:18 pm
Filed under: bathing, cheap, femme dangereuse, fetish, i own it, lust, pin-ups, retro, sex, sin in general, vanity

I am a licensed esthetician. I am, however, not a licensed gymnast. Ergo, I cannot wax my own bikini area. One of my snopes friends mentioned this under the radar product and I was, of course, skeptical. Nair gave me chemical burns rivaling napalm, and waxing by someone else took off more skin than unwanted hair.

You have to jimmy off the cap like a paint can, and the mixing process is kind of scary. Also, since all my spatulas are- well, spatulas- I used the backside of a plastic knife. Which was totally ghetto.

But after the required seven minutes of sitting with a weird, cold paste on my nether regions, Magic Shaving Powder worked brilliantly as advertised and didn’t irritate me at all. Anywhere. As always, Vice Vixen is not responsible for anything you put in or around your hoo-ha, so proceed with caution.



Supermarket Shopping Spree

Normally, I like to mix it up a bit, but I was very impressed by the indie gooda on offer at Supermarket.

First up- an understated leather wallet that says BAMF without saying it.

Smoking accessories are few and far between, and this cigarette holder confirms the badass status to which you are entitled as a smoker.

Sappy but cool- interlocking promise/wedding/love you rings.

Gotcha! Wedding rings.

Pretty, pretty cleaver necklace.

I’m sorry, what now?

You were saying?



White Stripes on Conan O’Brien’s last show
February 21, 2009, 8:04 pm
Filed under: boys, death by cute, entertainment, geek love, jack white, love, lust, pride, the next big thing

Jack White is as dreamy as ever, and Meg plays guitar!



White Stripes Reunited!
February 20, 2009, 4:52 am
Filed under: boys, jack white, love, lust

Jack White ON TV! Tomorrow night, the White Stripes are playing Conan O’Brien. So excited!

ws



Thank God there’s finally a word for this!
The female equivalent of a cock block.
I was hitting on that guy, but my girlfriend stepped in and totally box locked me.


Must. Have.

Oh, my God, this was like, made with my bedroom in mind.  Never mind the “Sweeney Todd” thing, this is the hottest mirror I’ve ever had.  Femme Dangereuse, indeed.



Sweet and Sad and you’ve heard it before…
January 19, 2008, 4:01 pm
Filed under: death by cute, fetish, geek love, jersey love, love, lust, OTP, pride, retro, sanctimony, sin in general, sleep

Courtesy of Edgar Allan Poe, just because I’m in that kind of mood…

ANNABELLE LEE

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

It was many and many a year ago,
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of Annabel Lee;
And this maiden she lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me.

I was a child and she was a child,
In this kingdom by the sea;
But we loved with a love that was more than love -
I and my Annabel Lee;
With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven
Coveted her and me.
And this was the reason that, long ago,
In this kingdom by the sea,
A wind blew out of a cloud, chilling
My beautiful Annabel Lee;
So that her highborn kinsman came
And bore her away from me,
To shut her up in a sepulcher
In this kingdom by the sea.
The angels, not half so happy in heaven,
Went envying her and me
Yes! that was the reason
(as all men know, In this kingdom by the sea)
That the wind came out of the cloud by night,
Chilling and killing my Annabel Lee.

But our love was stronger by far than the love
Of those who were older than we
Of many far wiser than we
And neither the angels in heaven above,
Nor the demons down under the sea,
Can ever dissever my soul from the soul
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee.
For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And the stars never rise but I feel the bright eyes
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side
Of my darling, my darling, my life and my bride,
In the sepulcher there by the sea,
In her tomb by the sounding sea.



Kissing contest! Rock!
January 19, 2008, 2:45 am
Filed under: boys, death by cute, fetish, geek love, haute, indolence, love, lust, sex, sin in general, the next big thing

Trying to percolate my own sappy plans for Valentine’s Day (which happens to be my favorite holiday) made me super excited to find out about the Boudoir Essentials 2nd Annual Kissing Contest.  As friends of the blog (TM), we’ve got to shout out the utter coolness of this.  Makeout pics submitted to the site will be posted and voted on by BE staff, and you can win OMG sex toys *and* lingerie.  That’s what I’m talking about.



Get your geek on…
January 18, 2008, 3:09 am
Filed under: boys, entertainment, fetish, geek love, haute, lust, pin-ups, pride, retro, sex, sin in general, the good fight

Something about nerds being all revved up is kinda hot. This pinup calendar is for the fanboy in your life. (Or fangirl, if she swings that way.) With regular and *geeky* holidays. Can we get one with nerdy boys, please?



Amazon *really* thinks I want this apron.

It must know me pretty well, because this is totally something I’d wear.  And after weeks of constantly infiltrating the sidebars of blogs I read with suggestions based on my browsing history, I’m sold on cherry aprons. I give in, okay? Send me two.



Smoking bowls
January 4, 2008, 3:39 am
Filed under: accessories, death by cute, eat, haute, in the house, kitchen, lust, retro, shopping

I absolutely have to own these amazing bowls.  I didn’t really think bowls could be improved by a stem, but this is genius.  Not only are they aesthetically enticing (bowls!), but the stem is a boon if your mom, like mine, insists you have a hole in your lip.   And it even affords you privacy if you don’t want people’s eyes all over your Boo-Berry.



Tell me a story?

Something about naughtifying your standard bedtime tales is just very hot.  This collection of erotic fairytales speaks to the princess fantasies every girl has, and probably the dominatrix ones, too.  I want it for the subway.



No more baseball, back to handball?
January 2, 2008, 2:55 am
Filed under: accessories, fetish, gadgetry, in the house, indolence, lust, sex, sin in general

This sexy spherical gadget is billed as good for couples- with a certain focus I can see that as the case.  However, the sleek, smooth curve also seems ideal for the intended purpose.  Plus, it looks quite portable and pretty stealthy if you’ve gotta take it abroad.



Spicy? How hot do you like it?

I’ve been scouting home decor- since, you know, I have a home now- and I just adore this naughty, spank-me-worthy spice decanter from Comunistar.  It kinda resembles a fembot, right?  Anyway, good design, but definitely also a conversation piece.



And my top twelve distractions of 2007…
  • Smoking- In addition to my beloved Djarums, I am also digging these weird Springwater cigs. Smoking is so underrated.
  • Trader Joe’s- It’s like someone hosed the place down in awesome and win. Tarte d’Alsace and some two buck Chuck makes you almost feel not-poor for like, fifteen whole minutes. Truffles for under $3. Real instant mash. Natural beauty supplies. If only they added house brand valium and vicodin and staffed it with teenage brits, I’d never leave.
  • Queer as Folk reruns on Logo- anyone who hates on touchy touchy boylove needs to watch Brian and Justin dancing at the prom. I can’t think of anything more romantic in the history of romance ever.
  • My imaginary boyfriend- is he real? Even I’m not sure anymore but I’ve still never seen anyone cuter. If I’m remembering right.

Leading me to…

  • Hitachi Magic Wand- It’s just so powerful, I might have to tell my roommates I use it for old car accident injuries. Every time Boondock Saints is on, my back just starts acting up. Especially during the outtakes.
  • Leisurewear- It’s gotten to the point where my one career goal is to be able to wear sexy sweats and sleek sneakers. Career garb is so awful in so many ways, it always feels dirty.
  • Jay-Z’s American Gangster- I think this album is gonna give The Black Album a serious run for its money in the long-term. Yeah, I said it. Fucking genius, this is.
  • On Demand Programming- why can’t the fuckwits who are responsible for cable make one that fucking works already? I’m paying $3 a month, and I want to watch Hookers at the Point for the sixteenth time. Damn you, iO.
  • My car- Newark is so fucking weird- I can leave my easy-to-park-in space and be in the Holland Tunnel in ten minutes. You can’t even get from Tillary Street to the Manhattan Bridge in that amount of time, who knew? Anyway, driving stick in Jersey traffic is scary, but now I have a Beetle again.
  • Scrabulous- Eamon playing “VAGINA” for twelve points, shocking only that it came two whole plays into the game.

  • My toddler versus my prized possessions- this pint-sized terrorist has a knack for destroying electronics and media in seconds, while you’re just trying to form the “nuh” in “no.” Then she manages to turn on the waterworks and make you feel guilty.
  • Jack White- sexy, cheeky, mysterious, and tall. Considering all that and the hair, I’d marry him like, right this second.


Uncommon Goods shopping picks
November 9, 2007, 12:32 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, death by cute, fetish, geek love, in the house, love, lust, sex, shopping, sleep, totally gay, wear

So many good things, I couldn’t be arsed to narrow it down:

 Sex flashcards.  So goshdarn cute.

Hand-holding mittens.  Cause plain ones aren’t gay enough.

Tree locket.  Just adorable.

Happy Buddha pen stand- to ward off bad work juju.

And a sappy pillow.

“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.” 



BE shouts out, and has a ship deal!

BE dropped us a line to let us know about the new Vixen vinyl dress- and predictably- LOVE it! Also digging the new Lucy B retro styles of lingerie. Since there’s free shipping on $75+ orders, you might want to start your holiday shopping early.

You think you can handle this badonkadonkdonk?

And for under your suit…



Where are my panties?
November 2, 2007, 2:57 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, cheap, gadgetry, lust, sex, sin in general

Tuck one of these in your makeup bag, and the overexposed crawl-in-the-dark becomes a thing of the past.  (And check between the bed and the nightstand first.  Trust me.)



If I wanted to drop almost $200 on a plastic camera…
October 30, 2007, 2:42 am
Filed under: death by cute, fetish, gadgetry, haute, jack white, love, lust, retro, sex

these would be it.  Whilst I admire the old-fashioned, high-concept spirit of a collectible like this, the price is a bit high since I paid as much for my 7.1 MP Olympus.  Still, it’s pretty to look at and it makes cool old fashioned pics.

Oh, Jackie,you’re so dreeeemy!



OMG, I’m in love…
October 25, 2007, 12:59 am
Filed under: death by cute, entertainment, geek love, indolence, love, lust, retro

Is anyone else watching Pushing Daisies?  Despite the comparisons, I didn’t *love* Amelie, but I love this show.  I suppose there’s an element that springs from loving someone out of your reach, but Kristen Chenowith sang Birdhouse in Your Soul on tonight’s episode.  TMBG FTW!



Harry Potter Slashers vindicated, Dumbledore’s OMG teh gay!

Slashers in the HP fandom, I’ve heard, have always vocally hoped someone, anyone in the HP books would be confirmed as gay.  We they got their wish this week when JKR confirmed what no one seemed to suspect.  Dumbledore was totally gay for Grindelwald!  Ha, ha.  So cool.  And fandom imploded.  And imploded again.  It even made Wikipedia.

I think now it’s safe for JKR to tell us what we already know- Harry and Draco were secretly in love with each other all those years and it’s bittersweet when they see each other with their kids and beards wives.  Harry/Draco OTP!



Your other filofax

More on organization fetish.  Many women’s magazine’s posit couples need to schedule their romance and stick to it.  That’s not such a bad idea, but it sounds pretty unsexy.  This pretty little planner is an adorable way to do that.  Artfully styled, and very useful.



Everyone’s blogging airstreams, but I saw them first!

I’ve been wanting an Airstream like, whoa lately.  Something about the idea of an inexpensive (compared to a house), super-mod, goes-anywhere abode is so thrilling and bohemian.  The city life thing can really grind you down, and you can’t drive your apartment down to Florida for the weekend.  Also, they have a very romantic pod-like feel to them- as if you could create a dirty weekend with no notice and no planning.  Coooool.



My pillow is not! lumpy
October 17, 2007, 1:34 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, fetish, gadgetry, geek love, haute, in the house, indolence, lust, sex, sin in general

Any bad boy or girl with a collection of toys will appreciate the Sex Kitten Toy Storage Pillow from Boudoir Essentials.  Keeping the kids or cats out of your personal toy box is always a challenge, and this will blend right in with your leopard and/or pink and black bordello boudoir couture.  And it’s fuzzy.



Sugar babydoll

In my never ending quest for comfy, cute slips, I stumbled across this adorable sale piece from- wait for it- the Gap.  Soft red cotton trimmed with wide lace strips.  It’s sexy and practical.  Kinda like me.



When bad girls were bad…

I have a massive passion for historical vice.  I must have seen everything in the Hardcore History series at least twice.  Something about the idea of a history uncovered by accident, not archived on purpose- it’s like a secret we’re sleuthy enough to find out.  Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America’s Soul looks fascinating- a historical view of the battle between wealthy vice purveyors and puritans in one of the naughtiest eras in American history.  From BN.com:

Step into the perfumed parlors of the Everleigh Club, the most famous brothel in American history–and the catalyst for a culture war that rocked the nation. Operating in Chicago’s notorious Levee district at the dawn of the last century, the Club’s proprietors, two aristocratic sisters named Minna and Ada Everleigh, welcomed moguls and actors, senators and athletes, foreign dignitaries and literary icons, into their stately double mansion, where thirty stunning Everleigh “butterflies” awaited their arrival. Courtesans named Doll, Suzy Poon Tang, and Brick Top devoured raw meat to the delight of Prince Henry of Prussia and recited poetry for Theodore Dreiser. Whereas lesser madams pocketed most of a harlot’s earnings and kept a “whipper” on staff to mete out discipline, the Everleighs made sure their girls dined on gourmet food, were examined by an honest physician, and even tutored in the literature of Balzac…



More on shopping hunter/gathering
October 7, 2007, 6:20 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, fetish, i own it, love, lust, makeup, pin-ups, retro, shopping, vanity, wear

This fabulous blush stick eluded me for years. I read the reviews on Makeup Alley- get it now before they discontinue it! and then nothing. I scoured every WnW display I passed and saw no version of it. Then, like magic, it reappeared everywhere. I’d heard Coy was the perfect pink blush and was skeptical- blush was never an item I could find in drugstores. But they were right.

Coy is a creamy, highly pigmented, pure pink color that makes you look sweet, alive, and not overly made up. I use it on my lips to provide a neutral base for gloss. It’s been less than a week and this item is elevated to grail status on my vanity table. Don’t try to contour with it (or anything)- just apply a little to the apples of your cheeks and pat it out until it looks natural. Finish with a light dusting of powder if desired. I will never go back to prestige blush again, unless WnW discontinues it. Now, if they’d only resurrect Drac’s Drool- dumb name, perfect berry wash for lips.



Does this count as stalking?
October 7, 2007, 5:37 am
Filed under: accessories, brooklyn, death by cute, geek love, ha, indolence, lust, retro, sassy, the good fight, wear

A few months ago I was stuck in a cab on Smith Street for what seemed like hours. Finally when the cab sped up I caught a glimpse of this adorable, unique tee-shirt but why wasn’t I paying more attention?!? it’s not like I can screech at the cab driver to stop so I can go peer in the window and maybe go in and buy one. That would be crazy. Steve’s always on Smith Street so I asked him to look. Every day. For all eternity. He finally remembered but got the name wrong so he had to go back. That actually happened. But now I know and it was totally worth waiting for. I really, really love popsicles but I’ve always had a weakness for distlefinks. I think I talk about distlefinks more than anyone on the internet. Skates are cool, too.



Kinky boots
October 4, 2007, 4:10 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, death by cute, fetish, lust, retro, sex, wear

The sweltering heat of today made me completely obsess over fall clothes.  Any New Yorker will rant to you in depth about the challenges of arriving at work or an important interview without looking as if you’ve been dragged through a ditch on the way.  Via Lucky, I found these perfect naughty or nice riding boots.  The price is excellent, and they look as comfortable as sneakers.  Jeans or fishnets?



Fifty two lickup?
October 4, 2007, 3:19 am
Filed under: entertainment, fetish, geek love, in the house, love, lust, ravaging, sex, sin in general

I like the naughty minimalism of this cherry red sex deck from Toys in Babeland.  I also like the suggestion to leave one for your lover to find at some point in the day- kind of like a to do list.



Lasso the moon for me, baby?
October 4, 2007, 3:06 am
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.



Swing low…
October 2, 2007, 9:17 pm
Filed under: boys, in the house, indolence, love, lust, sex, sin in general

As a bit of a klutz but a total romantic, I have the most mixed feelings about this cool bed.  While the suspension seems comfortable and relaxing, I know an ER visit can’t be far away.  And aesthetically, it could be better.  But still, I want one!



I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine…
September 29, 2007, 3:37 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, geek love, haute, love, lust, sex, wear

The most romantic wedding item I’ve seen in a long time- wedding rings inscribed with your partner’s fingerprint.  Sweet and subtle, and sciency.



A trite but effective cure-all
September 26, 2007, 5:35 am
Filed under: cheap, eat, fetish, indolence, intoxicants, love, lust, schadenfreude, sex, sin in general

The Trader Joe’s Pound Plus chocolate bar* is such a godsend to the stress eater.  Kind of like a large, flat, tasty brick, this inexpensive but indulgent treat is a good tool for bouts of wallowing in sadness or fear.  My boyfriend broke it up into pieces because me biting into a bar of chocolate roughly the size of my head was unnerving.  Eh, I find it comforting.  Maybe he was afraid it would suffocate him when he was sleeping.  Not that farfetched, since I did cuddle with it every night.

From Urban Dictionary:

  Trader Joe’s


 

a store that has mostly white people

i went to Trader Joe’s and i saw lots of white people!



Design Sponge Looooove.
September 22, 2007, 7:57 pm
Filed under: accessories, brooklyn, death by cute, geek love, haute, in the house, indolence, lust, nyc, pin-ups, retro, sassy

I’ve always wanted a swanky-pants office.  And this one just completely takes the cake.  Gorgeous.  Amazing.  Inspiring.  Pink.  Oh, Design Sponge.  Y u so crazy awesome?



Whorehouse chic
September 21, 2007, 2:28 am
Filed under: accessories, cheap, death by cute, in the house, lust, retro, shopping

I fell in love with this silly little dresser from JC Penney.  It’s sleek and black and curved and stylish and would look perfect in the bedroom I have in my head.  I hope it’s around when I stop being homeless.  There’s a cherry-reddish version if you’re feeling more traditional.



Want!
September 21, 2007, 2:23 am
Filed under: accessories, cheap, death by cute, geek love, lust, pin-ups, sassy, sex, shopping, skate, wear

UK site.  The fit of the shirt is iffy, but the graphic is devine.  Totally cute!



Sad Emo Etsy Picks…
September 20, 2007, 4:13 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, cheap, death by cute, geek love, love, lust, shopping, wear

…because my playdate is over.  >sniff<  Bear in mind, Etsy links expire, so check the seller’s main page.

Some bitch stole my lunch money.

More accurate than Hallmark, huh?

Cuddletron5000.

Pretty.

My tree is special.


Spillage.

And my personal favorite…

Skin deep.



Demure jacket…
September 18, 2007, 6:04 am
Filed under: death by cute, geek love, haute, love, lust, pin-ups, retro, wear

to wear with nothing underneath.



How many times can you do days of the week panties…
September 12, 2007, 12:41 am
Filed under: accessories, death by cute, fetish, haute, love, lust, pin-ups, retro, sex, sin in general, vanity

…before you just want something that says “do naughty things to me” en francais?  These screen printed panties from Kiki De Montparnasse have an array of filthy French phrases for every day of the week.  They’ve even got subtitles!



Diamonds are forever
September 12, 2007, 12:37 am
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…



We’ve established I fetishize organization…
September 6, 2007, 2:21 am
Filed under: accessories, death by cute, fetish, gadgetry, haute, indolence, lust, pin-ups, retro, sex, shopping, sin in general

…and this is a sex toy toolkit!  Keywords like formerly in the aircraft business, made of beautiful high-quality stainless steel, and waterproof and dishwasher safe are in and of themselves like porn to me.  And the sexy case looks like a cool purse!



Bad news for you, good news for me!

Vice Vixen is going on vacation! While I won’t be able to abandon you totally, I will be on a limited posting schedule. Probably 5-7 posts weekly. So don’t despair, oh three readers of mine.

But I’ll be doing field research! Drinking, smoking, getting it on, and tearing up the countryside with a very cute boy. Think of all the stories I’ll have when I get back!



Panty rave!
September 4, 2007, 1:26 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, cheap, death by cute, fetish, i own it, indolence, lingerie, lust, pin-ups, retro, sales, sex, shopping, wear

I am on an eternal quest for comfortable, adorable boyshorts.  I can never have enough, and I never feel like I have enough.  I picked up a three pack of these lacy numbers at Target this Saturday, and they’re truly amazing.  They stay put, look adorable, and you don’t even feel them all day.  Top marks, I’m definitely stocking up!



Downtown Manhattan Vice Map!

An idea that’s way overdue- someone’s gone and made a walking tour vice-map of Lower Manhattan!  Now I know what to do on my next summer vacation!  (Via Thrilllist.)



Masquerading as one of your beauty supplies
August 31, 2007, 2:24 pm
Filed under: accessories, fetish, haute, indolence, love, lust, sex, sin in general

…is this stylish lube container.  I can’t think of a less sexy thing than a cold, metal, OB/GYN issue tube of KY.  This is almost cute and much less sticky looking.



A sleek twist on bad-girl bling
August 31, 2007, 2:20 pm
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.



Sweater season is upon us…
August 28, 2007, 2:42 am
Filed under: accessories, death by cute, fetish, geek love, lust, pin-ups, retro, sex, shopping, sin in general, wear

…how’s about rockin’ some pointy ta-tas?  I totally dig how these bras make you completely, unflinchingly naughty while you’re wearing a totally covered up sweater.  Those 50s chicks really knew how to bring it, didn’t they?

The matching panties?  That’s a panty, thong wearers take note.




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