Vice Vixen


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




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?



Geek out quietly
February 20, 2009, 4:46 am
Filed under: entertainment, geek love, OTP, pride, shopping, wear

I recently spent time with a young man who, when I complimented his shirt, stated proudly, “it’s from Battlestar Galactica!” Now, not all girls are as revved up as geekery as I. Which I kept to myself because, hey, geekiness is hot.

These tees address many fandoms with one basic design, and don’t out you for atomic wedgies at the mall.



Wallet-cruelty free fur
February 19, 2009, 2:49 am
Filed under: accessories, cheap, death by cute, femme dangereuse, haute, pin-ups, retro, shopping, wear

I rarely bare my arms in public due to an unfortunate incident in 11th grade Economics class. But even I get sick of cardigans from time to time, and I am lusting over this adorable little faux-fur stole from Babygirl Boutique. I love the over-the-topness for a dinner date.



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.



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…



Looks kinda punk, feels like a sneaker.
November 2, 2007, 3:12 am
Filed under: accessories, death by cute, i own it, retro, shoe lust, shopping, wear

I’ve always been straightforward about my hedonism but love for shoes.  While I love sexy shoes, I cannot deal with foot discomfort.   I found these cute motorcycle boots a week ago and I have not found a more comfortable shoe in my recent memory.  It’s really hard to find a something that looks put together and pretty and doesn’t wound you on a daily basis.  Oh, I love my boots.



If you’re gonna be a bag lady, be a stylish one
October 19, 2007, 8:41 pm
Filed under: accessories, brooklyn, cheap, death by cute, geek love, nyc, shopping, sin in general, wear

I have a problem with my gear multiplying.  As I move from place to place during the day, I am followed in a pigpen like fashion by a rotating amount of Djarum packs, lighters, red lipsticks, Lego Star Wars figurines, my phone, random notebooks, and you get the picture.  On any given day I can return home with way more items than I left with.  I love these compact and cute reusable totes that you can just stick in the bottom of your bag, in case.  I would worry, though, about not only carrying one more thing, but using it cause it’s there.  Still, it’s better to be prepared…*

*ridiculous facial expression optional.



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.



Lucky Numbers: 2, 12, 16, 72, and 8
October 11, 2007, 9:17 pm
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.



Street Spotted: The power anti-suit
October 8, 2007, 9:24 pm
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:



Threadless Does Derby
October 8, 2007, 7:41 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, death by cute, geek love, ha, pin-ups, pride, rage, skate, the good fight, wear

Threadless just dropped this funky, girly derby-themed shirt for Halloween.  As always with Threadless, it’s get it while you can.  Really digging the fake movie/comic book vibe.  Too cool!



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?



Are you a slacker mom?

Does anyone else wanna smack someone when they see that?  If you’ve borne a child at any point in your life, it should be illegal to call you a slacker, ever.  But lots of mommies still love their vices, as evidenced by this cute kids’ tee.



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.



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.



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…



When is a ring not a ring?
September 10, 2007, 3:56 pm
Filed under: accessories, gadgetry, rage, sassy, shopping, smooth criminal, the good fight, wear

…when it’s actually brass knuckles in disguise? I have slightly mixed feelings about this piece- on one hand, I’m wary of women walking around feeling threatened.  On the other hand, well-you know.  This ring is meant to take the place of the old keys-between-the-fingers trick.  Subtle.



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!



Show love to the sister city…
August 31, 2007, 1:34 am
Filed under: accessories, cheap, death by cute, geek love, haute, love, pride, the good fight, wear

On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, you can shout out our down-south siblings with one of these cool Storyville tees.  There are some New Orleans centric ones, some not.  In addition to this one, I’m quite fond of “make levees, not war” but what do I know?



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.



The fracking “Crocs conundrum” again
August 21, 2007, 1:17 am
Filed under: accessories, geek love, i own it, indolence, nyc, rage, shoe lust, shopping, sin in general, wear

God damn you, Crocs, and your Croccy croslite material.  Every time I get away from your cloudlike shoes, you draw me back in with something.  First my sister bought me the Athens sandals, which are sleekish and super wearable.  And now this.  Slim little toe-cleavage baring Mary-frickin-janes.  That don’t need socks.  That can go in the dishwasher!  I’ve been wearing maryjanes since I was three.  Stop targeting me, Crocs!

I mean, the main focus of this site is doing what feels good.  And they feel good, and that’s enough, right?  Right?  Are they gonna revoke my FIT degree?



Pay homage…
August 2, 2007, 2:50 am
Filed under: geek love, haute, lust, pin-ups, retro, sex, shopping, sin in general, wear

…to one of the the foremothers of naughtiness.  This sexy tee from Etsy features a gorgeous, simple, clear screen of Josephine Baker, and as you see in the pic, looks great with jeans.  (Check the seller’s main page if the link expires.)



Surrender your booty!
July 28, 2007, 4:41 pm
Filed under: accessories, boys, gadgetry, geek love, pillaging, ravaging, retro, sin in general, wear

I saw this cool, blingy pirate watch on Uncrate.  I think it’s good for boys or kick-ass girls, the kind not overwhelmed by a large, fake ice encrusted watch with a skull.



Jerseys under $15!
July 27, 2007, 3:38 pm
Filed under: brooklyn, cheap, geek love, rage, sassy, sin in general, skate, the good fight, wear

Skating with a DIY, non-bout-hosting skateclub means we raise funds.  Like last night, Sweet Action Skate Club hosted a super-fun bake sale and recruiting party at Rope.  And it kicked mega-ass.  But we couldn’t skate inside on accounta Our Lady Mess almost killing herself once or twice there.

But the internet means an abundance of reasonably priced gear.  Case in point- a custom (long length!) jersey tee at Shop Lattitude.  I wanna get this one with my name and number, but the possibilities are like, so endless!



Keep your panties on… no, really.
July 21, 2007, 2:37 am
Filed under: accessories, fetish, lust, pin-ups, retro, sex, sin in general, wear

I wonder if that old cliche about slight cover being sexier than nakedness is true?  Either way, panties usually impede getting your hipity-dippity on.  Not so with these very fancy, very modest “open” panties.  So fancy, in fact, they can’t even say crotchless!



Anything’s sexy when it’s strapped to your thigh
July 21, 2007, 2:18 am
Filed under: accessories, fetish, gadgetry, geek love, lingerie, lust, pin-ups, retro, sex, wear

My lifelong ambition has always been to be a kick-ass girl assassin. I have a thing for weapons themed accessories, and I always wanna strap stuff to my thighs. Lipstick, ATM cards, you name it. I don’t know why cell phone thigh garters haven’t caught on, but I want one. It looks especially convenient for skating. And it comes with a matching g-string. You can make your boyfriend wear it and snap pics with your cell.



More panties that stay put!
July 13, 2007, 7:31 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, lingerie, love, pin-ups, retro, wear

I had a panty emergency yesterday.  Oh, it was horrible.  More of my undies decided to turn on me and fall down all the livelong day.  I ducked into Victoria’s Secret because of the screaming signs proclaiming $1.99 panties!”  But, strangely, there were no panties at that price.  So close to the end of panty-torture, I grabbed the first pair of cotton boyshorts I saw, slapped down my swanky Commerce Bank debit card, and made a mad dash for the fitting room.  And my whole day improved.  I no longer needed my hands to hold up my panties and was free to smoke cigarettes, drink diet pepsi, and get texts about the new Harry Potter movie.  Well worth the $7.50!  (The panties, haven’t seen the film yet.)



Accessories for lazy people
July 12, 2007, 1:13 am
Filed under: accessories, ha, indolence, rage, sanctimony, vanity, wear

Because your iPhone alone just doesn’t convey your lemming-like drive to look cool, you need an overvalued, underdesigned, cliched Louis Vuitton holder for it. I hatehatehate the ubiquitous LV monogram. With the fury of a thousand suns. As if Louis Vuitton himself killed my lover. And this just takes two stupid overpriced hype machines and rolls them into one big, tacky, I have money and no taste spectacular. I will forever rock the hand-sewn phone protector my best friend made me (as soon as I find it in the debris of my room) because it’s much cooler than this stupid thing. Just trust me on this one, okay?



LA face and an Oakland booty…
July 12, 2007, 12:59 am
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!



Seducing a nature boy…
July 11, 2007, 4:38 am
Filed under: accessories, fetish, ha, love, lust, pin-ups, pride, retro, sex, sin in general, wear

…with peacock pasties. I know guys eventually like it all off, but pasties are so underused in the bedroom. The one titty adornment that doesn’t require an oxygen-supply enemy of a brassiere, *and* if you get good enough you can make the tassels twirl. These gorgeous feathered ones are visually stunning and almost modest. (Well, they’re pasties!) And again, check the seller’s main page if the link dies.

Ah, ha. Ha ha ha… Sugartits.

pastry pasties



Necklace for a moon goddess
July 8, 2007, 2:59 am
Filed under: accessories, cheap, jewels, wear

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!



You wanna run around talkin’ bout guns like I ain’t got none? What you think, I sold ‘em all?
July 6, 2007, 11:24 pm
Filed under: accessories, jewels, rage, sin in general, vanity, wear

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



Just a sexy nightie, or the hottest breastfeeding gear anywhere?
July 3, 2007, 3:10 pm
Filed under: boys, cheap, fetish, indolence, lingerie, love, lust, sex, sin in general, wear

I love little frilly things to wear around the house- they’re so comfortable compared to clothes and usually cuter. I have a little collection of slips and chemises, but nothing this gloriously tacky. Looking at it, though, I have to confess to wishing I had one when my kids were small- have you ever seen a garment more suited for nursing? (I know- way to de-sex my entire blog, but mommies never get a sexy shout-out.)



40′s style backseam tights!
July 2, 2007, 3:04 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, fetish, lingerie, love, lust, sex, sin in general, wear

I’ve always wanted a plain, sexy pair of back seam thigh highs.  These ones from Sock Dreams are omg tehsexy, inexpensive, and work with or without a garter.  Ladder optional but recommended.



Cherry Vixen
July 2, 2007, 2:55 pm
Filed under: accessories, bathing, lingerie, wear

Bathing suits suck. They just totally suck. I have never, ever enjoyed wearing one. I’ve always been on the curvy side, even when I was young enough to just be chunky. I have not worn a bikini since a bunch of kids made fun of me at summer camp. When I was five. My point is, bathing suits are stupid. This one gives me hope, though. It’s lined and cute and not in the lame, not-your-thing style of most bathing suits- they’re so rarely interesting.



Watch out! We run New York…
July 1, 2007, 2:32 am
Filed under: brooklyn, ha, i own it, love, nyc, pride, wear

Or, er, Brooklyn.  You ever see something on the street and it catches your eye and you wonder WTF the deal is, and then you keep seeing it and you have to hunt it down and wear it no matter what?  Yes?  No?  Am I the only one?  I’d seen this shirt a few times and then the final time I snapped and had to have it.  After some furious clicking, I learned that it is exclusive to Vinnie’s Styles on Flatbush Ave., and it’s only available in store.  Still and all, it was totally worth the walk.



How can you not see this?!
June 30, 2007, 4:51 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, cheap, ha, sex, wear

I was looking around the internets today- I would like a pair of shorts for skating, and since my skate name is Minerva McGonnabrawl, I would like to customize them with:

Avada Kedavra, Bitch!

But most customizable bottoms seem to be undies, which is kinda silly.  Anyway, I stumbled across this funny turn of phrase on CustomGlamGirl.com.  I know it’s supposed to be a riff on the Team Lachey and Team Aniston shirts that were popular for a mercifully brief time a few summers ago.  Although I suppose Team Lachey could carry the same connotations here, now that I’m thinking about it.  Anyway, come on… what do you think when you see these pants?

 



Science bling
June 29, 2007, 4:16 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, geek love, jewels, love, wear

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. 



Threadless rocks…
June 27, 2007, 3:03 pm
Filed under: cheap, geek love, i own it, love, wear

…but I find their shirts a teensy bit stiff and less flattering for a curvy chick. Still and all, the prices are excellent, the designs are plentiful and clever, and I even think the shirts will fit better when you break them in. One of the tops I picked up last week was this lovebirds tee- even though I’m not a fan of white, I couldn’t get over the awesome graphic.



Sweet Lovebirds Tote
June 26, 2007, 8:29 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, geek love, love, wear

Okay, this is just adorably sugary-sweet and sappy but I love it.  I’m a sucker for pink and red together, and the retro lovebird motif just rocks.  Besides, if you carry this bag, no one will suspect the naughty stuff you’re concealing, will they?



Sexy Sailor Sweats?
June 25, 2007, 2:47 am
Filed under: lingerie, sex, sin in general, wear

I have no idea what to make of this outfit at Trashy.com, but it’s intriguing. I love the detailed sailor top, and the soft and still adorable micromini bottom. I think we can all agree the hat is stupid, but in modern times, 95% of all hats are stupid. It’s a fact, look it up. Anyway, it’s expensive for leisurewear, but damned if it isn’t just freakin’ cute overall.



These shoes are frickin’ torturing me.
June 24, 2007, 4:46 am
Filed under: accessories, cheap, geek love, shoe lust, wear

I have a lot of shoes. I tend to accumulate round toe wedges and heeled mary janes, only to wear chucks with everything or (yes, really) Crocs if I’m like, running to the bank or Gorilla. I know Crocs are eyesores, but I have a gimpy foot from doing makeup. I always want to actually wear non-sneakers to work and out even though at this point I’ve managed to work them even into my semi-formal wear. I am conflicted about these Croc-wedges, because I think they may actually be comfortable and not-scary, even on the subway stairs. But they’re made of Crocs stuff, so I just stalk them at this point. I’m confused.


(Thanks, Outblush!)



For her: Sexy hip flask alert!
June 19, 2007, 1:00 am
Filed under: accessories, cheap, lingerie, sex, sin in general, skate, wear

I’ve always loved the idea of a hip holster, pocket, etc, for things like lipgloss, booze, or smokes. This reasonably priced version comes with a teensy silvery flask, one ounce capacity. Just enough to get you through the subway ride, limo journey to the church, or a short session of Mommy & Me.
(Scroll down, second to last item.)



Sexy Summer Cardigan
June 19, 2007, 12:59 am
Filed under: wear

Like many women, my quest and thirst for cardigans is all-consuming. But so many are frumpy, poorly fitted, and way too hot to wear in the summer. I was very excited to find this flattering alternative in a nice, summer-ready weight. It comes in black, red, and blue, and would really tie together a sundress for work.




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