Vice Vixen


Smoke if you got it… but out of what?

Isn’t it a pain in the ass to come into smokeable substances totally unprepared?  This little device makes that less likely.  I mean, you might not wanna bring it everywhere (your boss might steal it, for instance), but at least you can be discreetly prepared.



Ma showed up like what’s the hold up, man, know what, get them wraps and roll up
August 10, 2007, 2:55 am
Filed under: accessories, drink, in the house, indolence, intoxicants, shopping

I’m much more of a smoker than a drinker, but we all need like to get our drunk on sometimes.  This sleek kit has everything you need to make drinks but the booze.  OMG, hotel party!



Since transit is fucked, I OMG want one!

Well, I’ve wanted a Vespa for eons anyway.  But check out this sweet modded one on Engadget:

Quang Nguyen, a forward thinking Vespa-modder (no pun intended) has managed to cram a touchscreen rockin’, WiFi sportin’, XP-equipped PC into his red GTS250



Oooh… more naughty codes
August 8, 2007, 11:14 pm
Filed under: accessories, boys, discount codes, gadgetry, lust, rage, sex, smooth criminal, the good fight

The freak lightning storm that hit Brooklyn zapped my unplugged phone somehow last night, and in the interim I needed a vehicle for textsex.  This handy site can unlock old phones.  Good to know if you’re jonesing for a bit of the old beep-beep-oooohhhh… and you’re stuck for a phone.



Lush luxe

Wanna drink so much you need a fountain to decant it?  If you’re not lucky enough to have Europeans to smuggle absinthe over for you, I imagine you can decant any drink from this gorgeous piece.  It’s like, the gift that always fits!



Cliffs notes condoms
August 7, 2007, 1:51 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, cheap, fetish, ha, indolence, love, lust, ravaging, sex, sin in general

Running low on inspiration?  Pick up some Kama Sutra condoms for a new angle each time.  Found this via the wonderfully named “Baller Goods.”  >giggle<



Practical shag-enhancer
August 2, 2007, 3:08 am
Filed under: accessories, fetish, indolence, love, lust, ravaging, sex, sin in general

Most things that are labeled “sex aids” are useless, harmful, or both.  And here’s one that you don’t have to buy OTC at the corner bodega.  If you have to change positions too frequently, this handy and bondage-y gadget makes it so you can hang on a bit longer.  And as any girl will tell you, sometimes that’s the only thing you need.



Top of the line design meets sex

These swanky vibrators are the Birkin bag or Manolo maryjanes of sex toys.  Made of 24K gold and stainless steel, they’re gorgeously emblazoned with the legend “Fuck Design”- and how.  They’re nearly silent but powerful, waterproof, and hold varying temperatures for hot and cold experimentation.  And my birthday’s not till March.  >whimperpout<



A true statement piece
July 28, 2007, 5:05 pm
Filed under: accessories, fetish, haute, indolence, intoxicants, sin in general, vanity

I’m a bad vice vixen in that I’ve never sampled the most blingy-hip of all drugs, so I feel like a bit of a poseur posting this. Still and all, I love pieces that are subtly naughty, and this one is- to me at least. Luxe and lascivious.  Very Kathryn.



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.



Toys and toys for boys.

Firstly, from the files of captain obvious, every girl needs one of these fancy tools. * Honestly, it’s the best appliance I’ve ever purchased.  Better even than my Kitchen-Aid stand mixer.  Really and truly.  You’ll never go back to a slimline, and it has the added bonus of being useful for its intended purpose, too.  Mas useful for trips home, that.

However, the second and awesomerifficest part about it is that it drives boys mad.  If you are doing something to your fella, and you apply this to the base of his cash-and-prizes while you carry on, he will scream and perhaps cry.  Just don’t forget an extension cord, I think this thing was created with socket fetishists in mind.  A true must have.

(Also, we have a BE code: vixensummer.  It’s for the mermaid collection.)



Sexy pens… yes, sexy pens.
July 27, 2007, 3:01 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, gadgetry, geek love, i own it, lust, sex, shopping

I found this pen in my office recently.  I started to use it, and immediately marched over to my boss and began grilling him as to the origins of the pen.  He admitted ownership and offered the pen to me- I declined, not feeling right taking such an amazing writing instrument from him.  I thought myself weird until our meeting later that day when my other boss, his sister (yes, as my ex often reminds me I am third in command in a chain of three) picked it up and had the same reaction… ooooh, whose pen is this?  I’m convinced, I will never use another pen to write on again on the rare occasions I write with a pen.



Turnabout is fair play…
July 26, 2007, 4:06 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, fetish, gadgetry, geek love, love, lust, sex, sin in general

I was enthralled by the new to me concept of remote vibrators for men when I saw them, and then discovered this nifty his-and-hers version.  Designed to relinquish control of sexual pleasure entirely to another person, I can see this set causing interesting in-public disagreements and games of chicken.



Boxes for Secrets
July 26, 2007, 3:35 am
Filed under: accessories, in the house, pin-ups, retro, sex, vanity

This elegant, striking resin box is very reasonably priced for such a cutely designed piece.  This would be a nice to hide away anything you wanna keep away from prying eyes.  And I went a whole entire post without saying you can keep your weed in there!



Presents for a boy…
July 26, 2007, 3:23 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, cheap, geek love, ha, lust, rage, retro, sin in general, the good fight

Being a rather rough and tumble girl, I totally dug this cool shirt from Glarkware.  The in-your-faceness of the slogan is kinda offset by the neutral, retro graphics.



No spoilers…
July 24, 2007, 12:40 am
Filed under: accessories, cheap, fetish, geek love, love, lust, rage, sex, the good fight

…just a touching piece of jewelry honoring the best character in the Potterverse.



Geek sex is the hottest sex…
July 24, 2007, 12:38 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, cheap, fetish, geek love, ha, lust, retro, sex, sin in general

Some of my first sexual experiences were with a sullen, geeky, sci-fi boy.  That kinda stuff marks you, forever.  For a long time, the sound of glasses softly and surreptitiously being removed was like a Pavlovian sex-bell for me.  I still dig the sullen loner (ILU, Severus!  Always!) and it’s a given any boy-toy of mine will dig geek sex, too.  I thought this condom protector (even though it’s a matter of record I shun them) was adorable and the perfect way to impress a guy whose 12-sided-die you’ve just discovered pre-nookie.



In case you missed it…
July 24, 2007, 12:24 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, discount codes, fetish, gadgetry, lust, pin-ups, sex, sin in general

Just reminding you that we’ve got a code for the Boudoir Essentials Mermaid Collection until August 15th.  And luxe vibrators are so this season…

(It’s vixensummer…)



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.



Smoking pot doesn’t lead to other drugs, it leads to carpentry.
July 20, 2007, 12:21 am
Filed under: accessories, gadgetry, geek love, in the house, indolence, sin in general, smoking

Or, in this case, engineering. And what a beautiful thing. This handy pipe and lighter combo is sleek, discreet, and sexy. And no one can pocket your lighter without pocketing your pipe, too. Excellent idea!



And on the subject of bathtime nookie…
July 19, 2007, 4:02 am
Filed under: accessories, bathing, boys, cheap, fetish, in the house, indolence, lust, sex, sin in general

You might as well pick yourself up some of these super handy, waterproof spa lights.  Do I need to explain why seeing underwater is useful?  Plus, candles can ignite hair, washcloths, or get splashed out.  And of course, they don’t work underwater, so you can’t see the action.



Posters for real houses
July 16, 2007, 11:54 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, geek love, in the house, jack white, love, pin-ups, retro, shopping

I live in Brooklyn, a place full of eternal adolescents.  A dad and baby with matching mohawks are not an uncommon sight here.  Hammerpress has some awesome artsy prints and rock posters that wouldn’t look out of place in your CB2, Ikea, or Pottery Barn bedecked living room.  And they’re well priced, too.



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.)



We got codes, y’all!

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!)



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



That spark
July 11, 2007, 4:21 am
Filed under: accessories, cheap, geek love, ha, love, lust, sex

Oh my God- I had to write it out- this nearly killed me with the cuteThis adorable and sweet print is cute, sweet, and spare enough to hang without being too fussy for your wall.  Again, due to the nature of Etsy, check the seller’s main page if the link expires.

fork and socket romance art print



In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room…
July 10, 2007, 12:20 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, drink, entertainment, geek love, indolence, sin in general

Ha, ha.  Now that song will be stuck in your head all day.  Polynesian bars have always fascinated me- maybe because we were never rich enough to stay in the coveted Polynesian hotel at Disneyworld- we only went to the luaus.  But in my dream backyard, in the shade by the hot tub is a tiki bar.  And these ones are custom made and OMG the coolest ever.  The main site also has decor, tiki glasses, and other accoutrements to get your drunk kitsch on.



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!



Beaker bongs

Part of my inspiration for this blog is the marginalization of vices.  As someone who has many, I know that even if you like to smoke, that doesn’t mean you want to do it out of a replica of Bob Marley’s head.  Maybe you think the Grateful Dead bears are stupid and juvenile.  This pretty pyrex piece is subtle enough to live in a grown-up’s house, yet functional and sturdy enough to feature at your next dinner party.



Bondage for Beginners
July 7, 2007, 12:59 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, fetish, love, lust, rage, sex, sin in general

Part of the fun of being in love is the familiarity accrued in which one needs a safe word.  If your tastes lean towards the very-naughty but you don’t like all that ball-gag and black leather stuff, you might wanna check out the adorable Slap and Tickle kit from Boudoir Essentials.  A blindfold, many restraints, a feather tickler, and instructions! are part of this adorable kit in a cute little canister.  And it appears none of it will set off any airport security alarm bells, which is always a good thing.



Sultry, sexy wall art
July 7, 2007, 12:49 am
Filed under: accessories, cheap, geek love, in the house, lust, sex

Thumbing through Etsy, I discovered this very talented printmaker and his ridiculously well-priced and stunning prints.  If you like retro stuff, it can be really hard to incorporate that into your house without being kitschy.  These prints are edgy, versatile, and affordable enough that you could group them if you want.  (Due to the nature of Etsy, check the seller’s main page if the link expires.)



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



Lazy luxe
July 3, 2007, 3:01 pm
Filed under: accessories, in the house, indolence, sin in general, sleep

Since time immemorial, I have wanted a bubble chair to lounge about in.  They look so luxuriously lazy and sexy and sixties.  They are a bit pricey though.  Still, I think if I could work from one, in a nightgown, with a laptop, I’d be the most productive me ever.  Y/n/m?



I miss my laptop so much it hurts sometimes.
July 3, 2007, 2:47 pm
Filed under: accessories, entertainment, gadgetry, geek love, in the house, indolence

My iBook is still sick pending a trip to Flushing to take it to a back alley apple-bortionist to try to save it.  Most of my copious at-home nights are spent with my iBook, under the fairy lights, watching trashy tv.  Sometimes I’ll make sappy collages, too, or read trashy magazines.  This little lap desk matches my black nighties perfectly, has a cupholder! (like I’m active or something!), and a nice, pretty, together pattern that belies the laziness of a lapdesk in the first place.  Want!



Just say “no!” to titty gloss!
July 2, 2007, 3:23 pm
Filed under: accessories, boys, fetish, lust, makeup, rage, sex, sin in general, vanity

When I came of age sexually, pretty much all you had to do to impress a guy sexually was, uh, shag him.  We didn’t have brazilians or bleaching or now, for fuck’s sake, titty gloss.  It was enough to entice the menfolk that we had tits.  And now this.

Enter Agent Provocateur’s TitillationI beseech you, my sisters, to nip this trend in the bud and do not submit to any more grooming, glossing, or hair yanking of anything that can be covered by a bikini.  Unless you really want to, for some strange reason.  Remember when all we had to worry about with getting naked was granny panties?  Bring those days back!



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.



Cheeky blush…
July 1, 2007, 2:15 am
Filed under: accessories, love, lust, makeup, sin in general

I can just tell this blush gives you that perfect innocent/sexy look.  Blush is so underrated and misappropriated.  A nice, apples of the cheek flush is really the only kind of look you need for every day, and it really makes you look awake and cute.  I’m srsly dying to try this, and it’s from Anthropologie, which generally indicates rockingness.



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?

 



Oh, my god, the iPhone can suck it.
June 29, 2007, 4:56 pm
Filed under: accessories, gadgetry, geek love, rage, schadenfreude, sin in general, the good fight

I really wish all the tech blogs would stop the iPhone circle-jerking. It’s like the Paris Hilton of gadget news. What don’t we know about this stupid thing? I work on Prince Street, and this morning people were lined up, from last night, around the block for this stupid overpriced glorified Sidekick. What is going to be so life-changing about this thing that it’s worth sleeping on a pee-soaked sidewalk?

And those stupid commercials- it looks like you just wave a wand and you’re at any damn website via telepathy. I guarantee there’s a whole lot of awkward stylus-pinky action involved somewhere.

Which brings me to my current rumination. We have cameras. We have MP3 players. We have internet devices. Why do we need one expensive thing that does all three poorly? Oooh, a 2MP camera… sweet!

Is that a fucking riot shield? Isn’t this country at war?

more iPhone idiocy:

And the offending commercial:



Fancy mixers you’ll feel guilty for sicking up…
June 29, 2007, 4:41 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, drink, sin in general

These fancy-pants drink mixers come in pretty (not plastic- I’m looking at you, TGI Friday’s!) bottles and will make your booze binges seem that much more grown up.  Apparently they’re already like super-popular in England and we all know that like, everything cool comes from there.



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. 



Sugar, spice, and heart shaped welts on his ass?
June 26, 2007, 8:32 pm
Filed under: accessories, boys, cheap, entertainment, fetish, love, rage, sex, sin in general

Pink S&M toys are such a cute contradiction.  This paddle was designed not only to spank, but to leave little heart shaped welts as well.  How adorably twisted.  And it’s studded.  Cute, and to the point.



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?



Quality Quickies?
June 26, 2007, 8:25 pm
Filed under: accessories, boys, cheap, entertainment, fetish, love, sex, sin in general

The standard quickie is not really set up for her, as the major adult suppliers would say. Bricks digging into your back, elevators pinging, nosy public safety “officers”- all conspire to render the quickie totally unsatisfying. Not so if you snag one of these sleek and discreet little toys from Boudoir Essentials. Much more passable than those lipstick vibes, this could chill in your cosmetic bag next to your mascara and Lipglass and no one would be the wiser. Tip: try it on your boy, too.



I may smoke, but I don’t have to be a lady, do I?
June 26, 2007, 6:57 pm
Filed under: accessories, cheap, fetish, makeup, sex, sin in general

I don’t want to look horribly affected when I smoke- however, I do tend to rock lip gloss on a near daily basis.  Or a matte red lip that only looks good dark.  So I really actually kind of need a cigarette holder to engage in the uphill daily battle of looking as little less like who-did-it-and-ran in this filthy, hellish, daily grindy island-city.  I lovelovelove these tiny, cute, not-too-obvious rhinestone cigarette holders.*  They’re not too pricey, and think of what you’ll save in overall lippy consumption.

*(scroll down… I favor the red one.)



The lackadaisical lover
June 25, 2007, 3:13 am
Filed under: accessories, boys, entertainment, in the house, love, rage, sex, sin in general

Laziness and adventurousness generally do not go hand in hand, even in bed.  The laziest of all human environments requires an obscene amount of exertion for most kinds of imaginative play.  Even the rather common handcuff theme threatens soreness and confusing where do my arms go? interruptions.  Not so much the case with these naughty thigh cuffs, providing less freedom for the wearer than handcuffs while being more comfortable and ostensibly longer-wearing.  But why does the UK market seem to own thigh cuffs?  Why haven’t American purveyors of naughty goods caught on to this development?!