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HOW TO PULL OF THE T-STRAP HEEL

1.  Make your shoe the main piece in your outfit. This means no silly zippers near it or anklets. It's strong enough to work on it's own
   
2. Stick to a simple silhouette with your outfit.
3. Wear your pants low and your dresses high. This is for hemlines, btw. A hem that is too high on a pant will cit off your leg at an awkward proportion. The same goes for a dress with a too low hemline. 
4. Or just ignore the rules and rock them as your own. Send us your pictures!

I'll admit it. I'm a shoeaholic (then again, who isn't?). But my addiction runs so deep that I would drop cash on a six-inch pair of heels before I would spend the same amount on groceries. I wouldn't hesitate to put shoes before a pair of rip-free pair of jeans.

So when I saw Jessica Simpson's Dany heels all over the blogging world, I had to have a pair. I thought of all the ways I would wear them. However, for a hundred bucks, I knew it wasn't happening. Not after all the money I had tossed in New York.

See - look how lovely they are!

For the last month, I have been feeding this addiction. Searching online on my phone while having conversations with people and hiding my computer screen at work for a couple moments to spot the winning pair.

It turns out, all this silly behaviour turned out because I FINALLY found a beautiful pair for 42 dollars at Threadsence.

 

These are clearly my current faves in my collection, until I get my hands on a pair of flatforms....

Justine
 

Neon Summer & Scene Kid Flashbacks

Hi friends! This one will be short because I'm on my way out the door, but I felt like a post from me was far, far overdue.

I was shopping at Zara yesterday, browsing the sale items (the only place I belong anymore, since I'm almost completely broke) and I noticed all their neon pants were on sale.

It's no secret that neon has been a huge trend this summer, and one of my favourites. My usual black attire has begun to blend among my various highlighter pink and green crop tops, bathing suit tops, and belts. Neons are just plain fun, and look lurvely with a tan.

The one thing that I haven't purchased and have been a little unsure about purchasing is a bright pair of pants. I think it's because when I think bright pants, I think about the days I thought I was a scene kid and everyone I knew wore bright purple pants with checkered Vans and band-tees. Oh god, the flashbacks...

But these Zara pants WERE pretty cute. And they were on sale for $20 from $65. I grabbed a pair of green ones, a pair of yellow ones, and a few pairs of jeans in the same style.

They all fit the same, since they were the same pair of pants (HAH), but since I am actually poor I had to spend some time debating the colour that I would get the most use out of. And, in the end, I obviously chose the jeans.

I just can't seem to get on board with buying bright neon pants. Like I said, I'm all for the neons and am currently in the market for a neon bag, but something about the pants... I feel like it's taking it a bit too far. Something about it seems childish to me. But, like I said, that could be because they give me flashbacks of being 15 years old.

What are your thoughts?

Love, Sarah

Style meets sex

I'm sure you've all walked into a sex shop before and had a quick peek at the vibrators and the handcuffs. Those are just small accessories for the bedroom, a lot of people invest in a few toys during their lifetime.

But today I discovered an investment that goes a little further. I thought a normal bed would suffice when it comes to getting it on, but some people apparently think otherwise...

Liberator.com sells items to add a little something to your sex life, while also attempting to be, erm, stylish? Okay, it's sex furniture. Furniture...to have sex on. So when your friends or in-laws come over, make sure you stow it away. Letting someone sit on it would be just awkward.

The pieces come in different shapes and sizes, and you can even order ties for you to lock your partner in. Now these are investment pieces, as some cost upwards of $500.

This bad boy is called "The Zeppelin". Apparently it moves with you as you.... maneuver, twist, turn, whatever. It kind of looks like a glorified bean bag chair to me, but I'll never know unless I lay down about 500 bucks to find out.

This "Black Label Esse" could never disguise itself as any regular piece of furniture. I find the shape to be a bit awkward, but it claims to enhance position possibilities, as well as the big "O". An arch under your back can help to achieve orgasm, but usually a pillow can do the trick.

After some browsing, I think the "Black Label Esse Chaise" looks like a winner. Not too much of a curve, looks pretty sleek and actually looks like it could offer a good stomping ground for nights in.

But my overall conclusion: unnecessary. Unless you have the funds and aren't afraid of someone discovering your "secret playground" (get real though, it's pretty obvious these pieces were made for some sweaty romps), then by all means, go for it.

But I'm going to be honest, a bed is your best option. And that's just on a normal night.

The stylish factor and the orgasm factor of the liberator pieces just don't seem to entice me. Ikea has some rather nice couches that I'm sure many people could vouch for as good "lovemaking zones".

From my standpoint, you would have to be seriously into kink to feel the need to purchase one of these bad boys. Great sex can happen anywhere and on any type of furniture. Hell, the floor can be pretty hot.

Although definitely interesting, it's just not for me.

What are your thoughts on liberator sex furniture?

-M

Photos via liberator.com.

Check out their website for more furniture and toys.

Porn & Dubstep

If you're familiar with "Ode to 2011", you'll love this new video! He who goes under the name "Gray Agent" has added version number two. Similar to the first video, with some extra bits...as well as more "naughty bits".

Porn and dubstep. Two of my favourite things. What more could I ask for? And I love the filming style. So provocative. Hence the website name: graysprovocation.com

Check it out. But be warned, keep the children away.

Ode 2011 Ver2 NSFW from grayagent on Vimeo.