If you’re scared to enter a sex shop for fear of walls of dildos and a creepy manager, you shouldn’t be.

Well, as long as you’re going to the right sex shops.

One sex shop I really love is Lady Love on South Street in Philadelphia. They always have an amazing selection of lingerie, shoes, and accessories. Plus all the toys are upstairs, so you don’t have to face 12″ dildos if you don’t want to.

I popped in there the other week and although I wanted everything, I figured I would limit myself to something on the less expensive side and something I would get a lot of use out of. So, I bought this killer spiked choker ($30) and fishnet top ($15). They also had those rhinestone chokers that everyone is wearing these days, but the nice one was $60, and I wasn’t trying to spend that at the time.

I had been looking for a spiked choker like this for a while ever since I lost the one I had from Claire’s in the third grade (RIP). Even though this one is kind of big on me, I like that it’s well made from real leather.

As for the top, it’s so versatile. This look was super simple, but I’ve also worn it under t-shirts, under a silk bra-let top (check it on my Instagram) and if you’re feeling really sexy you could def rock a bra underneath…or pasties for a rave type look.

Another sex shop that has really cool bodysuit type lingerie is The Pleasure Chest. If you’re still not down to do in-person sex shop visits, definitely check out Yandy for the lacy type bodysuits that are in right now at a fraction of the price. I just ordered a couple myself which I’ll be sharing on the site soon. But in the mean time, check out how I styled these two new pieces…

Choker: Lady Love Philly

Fishnet Top: Lady Love Philly (similar here)

Tank Top: Forever 21

Skirt: H&M (similar here)

Sandals: New Look (similar here)

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Photos by Selina Sun

Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.

I’m not usually a big fan of floral. It’s not that I don’t like floral on other people, it’s just not usually my style. But randomly, for some reason or another, I’ll occasionally see a floral piece that I like. Maybe it’s a very specific pattern that I’m into, maybe it’s a dark floral pattern that’ll fit better with my wardrobe, or maybe it’s just the warm weather has got to me.

When I went to Buffalo Exchange to trade in some old clothes, I spotted this bright yellow floral dress from H&M that was only $7. I was really in need of an easy dress to throw on when it was hot as balls outside, and this dress also seemed like it would be cute for casual day drinks or whatever. When my boyfriend saw my purchase, he was a bit confused and said “that’s not something I would ever see you buying.” And I said, “well, you don’t know how I’m going to style it…”

I paired the dress with a pair of super-high but super-comfy wedges I bought from Nastygal Shoe Cult a few years ago (similar here), a Zana Bayne choker (similar here), and a vintage leather Versace backpack (similar here). Here are some other accessories that would totally toughen up a floral look.
Chain Reaction Choker, Alien Outfitters (Use code ASHLEYU15 for discount!), Linked Mini Bucket Bag, Zana Bayne, Demonia Gloom Platforms, Dolls Kill.

I was really obsessed with how this look came together, so my apologies for so many pictures, hope you like them too 🙂

All shots by Pixilens

So I really love summer looks, but I kind of have trouble putting together daytime “appropriate” outfits that I won’t die of sweat in (I sweat a lot, okay?). Also, jean shorts are not really comfortable to sit around in all day. At least mine aren’t.

I really like flowy A-line skirts like this one from H&M because they’re easy to move in, keep you cool, and still make a statement, even paired with a basic top like the one I chose to wear. The only downside to wearing (short) A-line skirts if you live in a windy city like I do is you may accidentally flash your ass to strangers on the subway (as if you didn’t get cat-called enough, right?).

I used to wear some spandex running shorts underneath skirts like this (when I remembered, anyways), but ever since I got my hands on some THINX panties I’ve actually been wearing the boyshort-style ones underneath which is way comfier and less bulky.

The American Apparel top is another fave of mine that I wear all the time, although since I tend to wear it with no bra it results in some sweat stains in the summer…(part of the reason I couldn’t use some of the pics from this look TBH).

The part of my look that isn’t so comfortable are the shoes. I got these from New Look for about ten pounds, but they’re essentially a knock-off of this pair from UNIF. Sorry UNIF, I love you, but was way too broke to be spending $80 bucks on jelly sandals at the time (JK, I’m still too broke). I got the bag from Top Shop, and the necklace is vintage, given to me by my cool-ass great aunt.

UNIF Hella Jellys, Victoriaswing Neon Green Pleated Flare Skirt, American Apparel Sleeveless Crop Top

Photos by Pixilens