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Roller Derby Booty Shorts

April 10th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

I love the thought of ladies getting fierce and fun on the roller derby rink. I don’t play roller derby myself, but it’s pretty fun to watch. I recently found this Etsy boutique that sells really fun and sparkly booty shorts, that are perfect for roller derby, or just for a fun addition to your wardrobe. I adore these leopard print booty shorts, and these sequin booty shorts.

Jaime makes each pair by hand, and you can choose any fabric that she has, most of which are pretty velvet, sequin, or glitter. They are made to order to your size, and they retails between $25-$40 a pair, which is a great price for the quality. You can also have fun add-ons like stars, hearts, stripes, or even your initials or name. Check out JaimeBaby’s Booty Boutique for the entire collection.

Jade Hart Kimonos

April 10th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

I love beautiful sleep and loungewear, so right now I’m currently crushing on these gorgeous kimonos by Jade Hart. Jade fuses beautiful colors and pretty polyester, rayon, and silk fabrics to create lovely kimonos for the bedroom or even the daring fashionista. Her current collection is named for iconic actresses of the silverscreen, such as Audrey Hepburn, Judy Garland, and Elizabeth Taylor. Really pretty colors and prints that stand out and are flattering to the figure. Each kimono is handmade and retails between $175 and $395. The size is one size with a free cut that will fit up to 42″ bust, up to 38″ waist and up to 49″ hip. These luxury kimonos are designed by Jade Hart, and it’s a one woman business. I love supporting women owned businesses, and Jade’s kimonos are so lovely too.

Check out her entire collection of kimonos at JadeHart.com!

Je Joue Mio Cock Ring

April 5th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

Je Joue recently came out with a few new vibrators, but they also came out with a fun couples toy, the Je Joue Mio cock ring. This erection ring is the first cock ring in the Je Joue line of toys, and I think they’re got it right on their first try! This toy is awesome. The Je Joue Mio is similar in shape to the Je Joue MiMi, it looks like a MiMi donut, with a hole in the center ;) This toy is fully rechargeable, waterproof, and it’s made of gorgeous buttery soft matte silicone. The finish of the toy is velvety smooth and feels wonderful against the skin. The ring is pretty lightweight and fits in the palm of your hand. The ring measures 3 inches in length with the ring being quite stretchy. The ring is thick, thicker than the LELO Tor II which I recently reviewed as well…I also found that the ring of Mio is stretchier than the ring of the Tor II.  The top of the Mio is also rounded while the Tor II is flat. The cock ring is waterproof and can be used in the bathtub or shower, it’s also very easy to clean since it can be washed under the faucet without worrying about getting water into any crevice. The toy charges magnetically, no need to plug the toy in, there is no charging hole. The toy offers three buttons, one center button that looks like a ~ while the other larger buttons are a + and – and both are magnetic. You connect the magnetic charger to the magnetic +/- buttons and plug the charger into an outlet. The LED light on the toy blinks to let you know that the toy is charging, when the battery is too low, the light blinks red.

The toy should be used if you’re using silicone lube, only use waterbased lube so that you don’t damage the luscious silicone. There is a Je Joue logo on one side of the right. The ring can be stretched and placed over the erect penis, while the ring holds the cock and helps you stay harder for longer, the vibrations stimulate the penis and can also simulate your partner during sex,especially in the girl on top position where the top of the ring can hit her clit. This is why I adore the round shape of the top of the ring, great for grinding your clit against! This is also where the buttons are located, so you can press buttons to change settings while the toy is in use. The buttons can be a bit hard to press, as you need to press them firmly, and the center ~ button is quite small and flatter than the slightly raised magnetic buttons so some may find it a bit harder to press while the toy is in use. The toy can even be used solo, I’ve used this toy as a clit vibe before! You can put it on a realistic dildo also, for some added vibration to your usual dildo play. You can also use it as an addition to oral sex, letting your guy where it while you go down on him, or hold it in your hand and tease it against his balls or perineum.

In the above photo, you can see the LELO Tor II side by side with the Je Joue Mio for comparison. To turn the Mio on, press and hold the + button. Once the toy is turned on, you can choose a vibration speed by continuing to press the + button until you reach the vibration strength that you like best. To go to a previous vibration level, press the – button. If you want to use a vibration pattern, press the middle ~ button. There are a variety of vibration patterns that go from a quick pulsating to a rumbling slower pulsation. To turn the toy off, press and hold the – button. Once you know where the buttons are, it’s easy to press them and browse them without even looking at the toy. Mio is small but powerful, similar to the Je Joue MiMi, Mio offers nice strong rumbly vibration that resonates deeply. The motor of the toy is placed just inside the toy of the toy, the part that will touch the top of the shaft and your partner’s clit, so it’s nice pinpointed vibration. Even on it’s highest vibration setting the toy is quite discreet and isn’t too loud, especially for the power of the toy! This cock ring is the strongest cock ring I have ever used.

In the photo above, you can see the back of the LELO Tor II and the back of the Je Joue Mio. You can see that the back of the Je Joue Mio is seamless and the ring is fully covered in silicone, while the back of the LELO Tor II isn’t fully coated in silicone, you can see the black ABS plastic core of the toy. You can also see that the ring around the Tor II is hollow and has a ridge, where as the Je Joue Mio ring is a solid ring all the way around. I really like the stretch of the Mio, I feel like it stretches really nicely and yet holds firmly. The silicone finish feels so good, and the toy is very easy to clean. I also like that the toy is completely waterproof and can be used in water. Mio feels, looks, and behaves like a luxury cock ring. It also retails for just under $100 which I think is great for a luxury cock ring of this quality and power. I like the deep vibration paired with the shape and style of the ring, Mio has become my new favorite cock ring! You can get the Je Joue Mio for only $96 (if purple isn’t your color of choice, Mio also comes in a basic black color) at Kama Sutra Closet!

You can save 15% off your purchase from Kama Sutra Closet if you use the Scarlet’s Letter discount code “SCARLET15″ at checkout! You’ll also get free shipping with the purchase of the Je Joue Mio!

Leaf Touch

April 5th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

 

I’m pretty much loving the Leaf line of vibrators from Swan Vibes right now. The Leaf Touch vibrator is pretty much fantastic. This vibe is shaped very much like a leaf, as the other toys in the line are, and fits over the external anatomy of a woman very nicely. The toy is made of silicone, is waterproof, rechargeable, and it houses the PowerBullet technology inside. The vibe comes in a recycled cardboard box with a magnetic snap closure. I like recycling the boxes for other uses, the box for this toy is currently working as an extra jewelry box for my costume jewelry. The toy also comes with a user manual, a canvas storage pouch, and a charger. The body of the toy is a smooth buttery soft matte silicone finish, with seamless buttons. There is a small hole charging port on the back of the toy, this is where you plug the charger into. The charger pushes through the silicone hole while it charges in an electric outlet. When the vibe is completely charged and ready to use, unplug the toy, and the silicone sort of seals the charging hole up, making the toy waterproof and safe for washing or using in the shower. The toy is super easy to clean, with anti-bacterial soap and water or with toy cleaner. I like using a toy wipe with the Leaf line of toys.

Since the finish of the toy is silicone, only use this vibe with waterbased lubricant. There is even a little sticker reminder on the vibrator’s packaging reminding you not to use silicone lube on the toy. The toy has an LED light in the toy, that blinks to let you know the toy is charging, you can see the light through the silicone finish. When the toy is charged, the light goes off. The shape of the toy is pretty awesome, as this toy is meant for external stimulation, the shape offers all sorts of great vibration to the outer vaginal area, vulva, and clit. The vibe fits in the palm of your hand, and measures just over 1 inch across and nearly 5 inches in length. it’s lightweight, and also pretty discreet. If you accidentally left it on your dresser and a guest was over, they probably wouldn’t guess that it’s something you put on your pussy ;) I also like the canvas storage bag, it’s thick and it stores the toy nicely, and the bag doesn’t feel cheap and hasn’t fallen apart like some other storage bags have for toys in my collection. The touch has a curved body, and looks kind of like one side of a naughty parenthesis. The shape is great for laying on top of your pussy while the toy vibrates and stimulates your entire outer vaginal area. The other great thing is that like the other toys in the Leaf collection, the Leaf Touch vibe the toy is pretty quiet, so you can use the toy discreetly behind a closed door. You could also use this toy with a partner, and hold the Touch against you while you have penetrative sex. You could also hold the curved body of the Touch vibe against a man’s balls during oral sex.

The toy offers 1 control button, so it’s easy to use, and the button is easy to press. Press and hold to turn the toy on, press and hold to turn the toy off. Once the toy is turned on, it will start vibrating at it’s lowest setting. Press and hold the button until you reach the vibration speed that you like best. It goes from a soft vibration, to a nice powerful one for the size of the toy. The vibration is rumbly and delicious. These are the most powerful vibrators on the market of course, but as clit vibes, and for the size and the shape, I adore them. Leaf Touch fits nicely in the hand and is easy to hold against your clit, or slide between your vaginal lips. I like the curved shape of this toy, paired with the yummy vibration. it’s easy to hold while in use, easy to clean, discreet, and it feels great not only against the clit but even on the neck and nipples. Another winner from the Leaf line! The Leaf Touch by Swan Vibes is available for $76.95 at FunWares.com!

CannaLube

April 3rd, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

CannaLube – 100% Euphoric lubricant and pasties. Munchies, anyone? I recently found this fun line of hemp and sativa oil infused flavored lubricants and edible nipple pasties. CannaLube has marijuana leaf shapes edible nipple pasties in flavors like Chocolate Brownie, and they have 4 lubricant varieties all named after strains of maryjane: CannaLube Pineapple Express, CannaLube Blueberry Kush, CannaLube  Strawberry Haze, and CannaLube Raspberry Cough. None of the lubricants have THC in them, so they won’t get you high, they only use cannabis sativa oil and hemp in their formula, along with fun flavors that are waterbased and paraben free. I thought they were kinda fun and cheeky! The company was kind enough to send me an assortment of goodies including a bottle of every flavor of their lube and a pair of pasties.

The pasties are fun and would make a cute gift. Their flavors are pretty good also. I liked the Pineapple Express CannaLube flavor the best, it was fruity and sweet, not too sticky, without an annoying after-taste, and it had a nice spreadable formula that is on the thicker side. The pasties are thin and easy to apply, and can be licked and nibbled off. The lubes do contain glycerin, for those who like their lubes glycerin free. They also contain the artificial sweetener sodium saccharin. The lubes contain aloe vera to soften and protect skin. The lubes are also made with hemp extracts, and contains cannabis sativa oil (THC-free).

You can find the entire line of CannaLube products at Canna-Lube.com!

 

Crystal Delights Star Delight Frosted Dildo

April 2nd, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

This dildo is fit for a queen. I think so anyway. How beyond gorgeous is this glass dildo?? I love it! It’s so pretty, I almost want to carry it around with me and show everyone. I hereby dub Crystal Delights, Queen of the Glass Toys. The Crystal Delights Star Delight Frosted Dildo is a delicious pleasure wand with a tapered head, undulating nubs up and down the shaft, and a flared base adorned with a pretty Swarovski crystal. The glass texture is frosted, which adds a very unique and fun feel that other glass dildos do not have. I wanted the Ultra Blue crystal on my dildo, and I’m so glad that I chose that crystal because it is gorgeous. I love the color blue, but the shades of blue that the crystal shows both in the light and in shade are just so pretty. The dildo measures in at nearly 6 inches in length, with around 5 inches being insertable. The dildo is pretty weighty in the hand, and it feels very well made, you can feel/see the quality of the glass right away. The dildo measures near 1.5 inches around, with the added textured nubs along the base of the shaft. The frosted finish of the toy is gorgeous, it’s a slightly opaque milky texture that has a feel similar to sea glass or a frosted glass vase, not as smooth as clear glass, it adds an interesting feel and texture. Once lubes up, the glass becomes more smooth and translucent, but still has a unique added texture that feels pretty awesome. The nubs on the shaft are ideal for those who enjoy texture on their dildos, and they indeed add a lot of stimulation when you move the toy in and out of your vagina. This toy can also be used anally because of the flared base.

When light catches the Ultra Blue crystal on the toy, it shows pearl and purple bits of colors, so pretty! This toy is waterproof, and can be cleaned with anti-bacterial soap and water. You can also use a sex toy spray or cleanser. Glass is non porous so it can be cleaned well and doesn’t cling to bacteria like some other sex toy materials can. This toy cannot be tossed into the dishwasher like other glass toys because it could damage the crystal, so good old fashioned cleaning methods apply here. For extra easy clean up, or when sharing a toy, or if planning on using both vaginally and anally, use a condom over the dildo. A little lubricant goes a long way on glass toys, so a nice dollop really does the trick. I like using silicone or hybrid  lubes with glass toys, but any lubricant formula of your choice will work. I love the weighty feel of the glass, and I like how the base of the toy fits in the palm of my hand for easy thrusting, and insertion/removal. The rounded tapered head of the toy makes for nice insertion, and the weight of the toy adds a nice sensation. You can position the head of the toy against your G-spot if you thrust it upward, or you can just enjoy the added sensations of the nubs against your vaginal walls or inside your ass. This toy is one of my prettiest dildos! It’s stunning, it feels great, it’s very well made, and it’s quite unique compared to other glass dildos on the market. Crystal Delights really takes pride in their products, and I always feel like I’m getting a pure luxury toy when I choose CD toys. I have an ever growing collection of Crystal Delights toys, and their craftsmanship, their charitable causes, and their designs keep me interested and make me want to recommend them to everyone who will listen. The Star Delight Frosted Dildo is available with your choice of color crystal for $109.95 at CrystalDelights.com.

You can also use the discount code “10%OFF” at checkout to save 10% on any order from now until Easter!

Feeldoe More

March 30th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

Tantus’s line of Feeldoe, strapless strapon dildos are the first strapless strapons I had ever seen. They’ve added a bunch of different variations on the original, and the Feeldoe More is meant to be a larger more girthy version of the original. This wearable dildo is awesome for pegging, and strapon sex, allowing the female to insert the bulbed enter into her vagina (or ass, if you prefer) to hold the strap on it place and stimulate her while she stimulates her partner with the shaft end of the toy. Cool concept, and really fun shape. The phallic shape is fun, and the bright red shiny silicone material feels so soft and luscious, especially when coated with your favorite water-based lubricant. Also, the toy is waterproof, and though it does come with an optional vibrating bullet, the vibrating bullet can be remove easily, thus making the toy easy to clean and sanitize. Remove the vibrating bullet, and because the toy is made of 100% platinum silicone, you can toss the strapless strapon into the dishwasher, or even boil it in boiling water to fully sanitize it, as silicone is not porous and therefore can be fully sterilized. Only use water-based lube, as silicone lube could damage the body of the toy. Waterbased lube works great with this toy, and the shiny textured silicone created a really slippery and yummy feel when it’s wet. You can also use this toy in the shower, bathtub, or pool. The bright red color is fun and adds a bit of flair. The vibrating bullet that comes with the toy can be inserted into the base of the toy, just below the bulb and in front of the shaft, which can produce vibrations that travel through the shaft of the toy, and through the bulb.

The bulb measures about 1.5 inches, which ma be a bit girthy for some, but the size is meant to help hold the toy in place once inserted into the vagina. Te bulb can rest against the G-spot, while your vaginal muscles hold the toy in place, keeping the shaft upward and read for insertion with a partner. The shaft measures 6 inches in length, with a pronounced tapered head, and smooth shaft. There are ridges on top of the front of the shaft, so that the ridges can stimulate the wearer’s clit as she thrusts the toy into a partner. The shaft measures a little over 1 inch around. To insert the bulb into your vagina (or ass) I recommend getting excited and ready by warming up for some fun, then using a nice amount of lube on the bulb. Insert the bulb into your vagina until it feels comfortable and you feel like it rests against the G-spot. The shaft can still seem a bit floppy, and might not sit up as high depending on a variety of reasons, also for the fact that every woman’s vagina is different, however even with a bit floppy, it should feel secure for thrusting. You can hold the base of the toy during thrusting if it feels too floppy for your taste. Alternatively, you can also use this toy with a harness! You can use your favorite dildo harness that has an O ring and just insert the shaft into the O ring and wear the strapon. Though, the style of the toy is meant to be worn without straps, I’ve noticed that even though the Feeldoe line is really cool, I like it better when worn in a harness just because the shaft sits higher like a real erection would.

You can alternatively wear the bulb in your ass, which I think feels more secure, however, it shortens the length of the shaft quite a bit also. The fun thing about this toy is it gives a woman a way to wear her own piece, that she could stroke or have her partner touch and such to simulate oral sex on a penis. I also like the shape of the toy, however, the girth of the bulb can be a bit big for some, I always find the bulbs on the Feeldoe to be kinda wide. Two women can use this toy, and a woman can use this toy anally on a man. If you do use this toy anally, and plan on using it vaginally too, you can put a condom over the shaft of the toy for easy clean up! The Tantus Feeldoe More is available for $108.95 at FunWares.com.

Review: LELO Tor II

March 29th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

LELO just recently gave an update to their previous Tor cock ring, this new toy which is similar in design but boasts a few upgrades is the LELO Tor II. This cock ring is made of smooth matte silicone, with an ABS plastic inner base. It’s all body-safe, feels quite smooth and sleek to the touch. Tor II is fully waterproof so it can be used in the shower, and it also makes this ring easy to clean as it can be washed under the faucet without worrying about getting moisture into any buttons. This toy works best with water-based lubricant, and comes packaged in the signature LELO little black box along with a charger, user manual, and storage pouch, and 1 year warranty. The ring features two easy to press buttons and has the LELO logo on the sides. The front of the ring, like the first Toy, is flat while the ring part that fits around the cock stretches nicely as it rests on the cock and allows the flat side to be perched top for clitoral stimulation in your partner and vibration along the cock for you. The erection ring fits in the palm of your hand, and is quite lightweight, I also like the design and the fact that the new Tor II comes in three new colors for the Tor, Green, Purple, and Black.

The LELO Tor 2 measures 2.6 inches in length, and a little over 1.5 inches across. It features two user buttons, + and – buttons, one on each side of the couples ring. To lock the toy, you can hold the +/- buttons at the same time for 3 seconds, and you can do the same to unlock the toy. This comes in handy if you plan on traveling with the couples ring and don’t want it buzzing around in your suitcase. To turn the toy on, press and hold the + button, and to turn it off, you press and hold the – button. To browse through the vibration settings, you can continue to press the + button until you find a setting that you like, and to go back to a previous setting, just press the – button. The toy features 6 vibration speeds which range from a low flutter to a medium-high speed. It also has 5 different vibration patterns that go from a pulsating to a thumping to a rumbling pattern. The ring itself, the rounded back part that stretches to fit around the cock is stretchy, with also firm so that it will hold onto the cock snugly. I used fingers from both hands to give it a good stretch, you can also add a little lube to it while stretching which somehow the moistened silicone seemed to stretch easier this way.

On one side of the toy, there is a small metal charging port, this is where you’ll plug the charger into. The toy needs about a 2 hour charge and will give you around and hour and a half worth of vibration. In the same way of other LELO toys, Tor 2 is quiet and doesn’t make too much of a ruckus, so you and your lover can use the couples ring discreetly without anyone in the next room knowing what is going on. Well they might know…but it probably won’t be the toy’s fault! ;) The charging port is open, but the toy is still waterproof, and is fine for washing, I didn’t notice any water seeping into the port. LELO tends to know what they’re doing when making their toys waterproof, so the open port should still keep water out of the toy, however I wouldn’t submerge the toy into a pool or anything. Though I’m a bit surprised the port doesn’t look more like the small silicone hole on their Insignia Alia or Soraya toys. This toy can be used solo also, either held in the hand and teased against the clit, or even worn on the penis during masturbation. For couples play, the ring is really ideal during girl on top sex, so your clit can rub up against the top of the Tor 2. The toy’s buttons are quite easy to press, even with a bit of lube on your fingers, however, I would choose a speed and setting before getting too down and dirty, just because it’s easier than having to fiddle with settings in the heat of the moment. I really like the vibration speed as well, it’s quite nice on a cock ring, and I definitely like the new upgraded Tor 2 even more than I liked the previous Tor!

You can get the LELO Tor II cock ring for $119 at KamaSutraCloset.com, but if you use my coupon code “SCARLET15″ at checkout, you’ll score a 15% discount! Free shipping too!

 

Kinklab Violet Wand

March 28th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

Static electricity, on purpose. The Kinklab Violet Wand has been a toy I’ve been interested in trying for awhile now. Not a dildo, not a vibrator, not a butt plug, not a whip or paddle…but an static electricity wand used for erotic fun. Really fun idea. Electric toys are all the rage now, with electro-stimulation toys becoming more sought after. This wand is really simple to use, really fun, and unique as well. it doesn’t involve adapters, metal prongs or sticky bits that need to be attached to you. All you need is the wand and an eager partner. The wand comes with an easy to hold plastic handle with finger grips for easy holding while the wand is in use. Just plug the wand cord into an electrical outlet and you’re ready to go. Do not use near water…this toy is electric, no part of your body or part of the wand should be wet or near water. Only use in a dry area.

The want comes in a magnetic closure hard cardboard case, and comes with a user manual which I highly suggest reading through, as well as the Wand, and 4 different Wand attachment tips. It comes with a Electrode Comb, Tongue Tube, Mushroom Probe, and 90 Degree Probe. My favorite was the Mushroom Probe, but all of the probes are fun and work well for various things. The 90 Degree Probe works well for pin-point stimulation or for hard to reach areas. Simply turn the wand on, and then trace the tip of the wand over yours or your lovers body and feel the warm and tingly sensation of the static electricity. You can choose from a low setting to a higher setting that produces more of a prominent “snap” of static electricity. This wand would be fun paired with a blindfold, for you to tease over your partner’s body as you work up from the lowest setting to a setting that is more intense. Overall I thought this wand was really fun! It’s not something I play with often, but it’s definitely a fun little addition to the bedroom that adds a unique effect that can’t be created by any of the other toys in my collection. Fun for those who like bondage or even those who just like a little mild electro-stimulation fun. You can get the Kinklab Violet Wand for $150 at Tabu Toys!

Dorcel Joy Pad

March 27th, 2012 @ Amber St. Clare

From pornographic film director Marc Dorcel, comes the Joy Pad vibrator. Made of soft smooth matte silicone, this vibrator houses two motors and is body-safe as well as compatible for use for clitoral or vaginal stimulation. The cute shape will definitely get your attention, and the bright fuchsia and black color of the body of the toy are fun and modern. This toy boasts 10 different vibration modes and has a nice hand grip handle for easy holding while thrusting. The toy requires 4 AAA batteries, and features a special U shape, along with a slightly tapered head that is curved for G-spot stimulation. There are textured rings at the base of the shaft, while the shaft is smooth and features a prominent curved edge. Once inserted, the curve points up against the vaginal wall to stimulate the G-spot, and the ridged rings at the base of the toy rest against the clit. The vibe isn’t completely waterproof, however it is water-resistant, so it’s not too hard to clean. You can clean this toy with anti-bacterial soap and water, or a sex toy wipe or cleanser. Be sure to use water-based lube with this vibe.

The vibe measures about 6 inches from tip to tip and measures 1.5 at it’s thickest point. The silicone feels nice, and I really like the bright fuchsia paired with the black handle. The toy comes in a Dorcel package box, plastic liner insert holding the toy, and instruction manual. This toy isn’t too loud, but it’s not whisper-quiet. You should be able to use it discreetly in the next room though. The vibration intensity is nice, not as strong as some other vibes on the market, but since this is a G-spot vibe and the shape offers a nice angle, for those who don’t like or need a lot of vibration internally this might be ideal. The user control to change the vibration settings and speeds is located on the black handle of the toy, and is easy to press. You can unscrew the black handle to insert the batteries as well. One of the toy’s motors is located in the tip of the toy, while the other is located at the clitoral ridges. The silicone shaft is very pliable and bendable but firm enough to enjoy some thrusting. The user control offers 4 buttons, an + and – as well as a comma shape and an upside down comma shape. The toy has 5 vibration speeds, and 5 vibration settings to browse through. The buttons are very easy to push and it’s quite simple to navigate through the settings. The vibration settings range from a flutter to more of a quick paced thumping rhythm. The vibration speeds go from a low to a medium-paced speed, not  too powerful, not weak either. Fun toy with an interesting shape! You can get the Marc Dorcel Joy Pad vibrator for $75 at Kama Sutra Closet.