Punch Like a Lady - The Dressed-Up Knuckleduster

Not your typical family jewels,

yet haute to trot and tough as nails,

the knuckle duster has made a

huge impact on today's jewelry designs.

Alexander McQueen Knuckleduster

As controversial as they are couture,
we saw McQueen debuting this style as early as 2009,
with the company almost being sued by the Hell's Angels for 
"misuse of their trademark winged death's head symbol" in 2010.

The duster drama continues to unfold as the 
purses gain popularity around the world.
In Hong Kong, police warn they may seize your designer goods
should you choose to don them in the nation's airport.
For more, link in:
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/130603
/hong-kong-police-target-fashionable-knuckleduster-bags
or
http://www.france24.com/en/20130603-
hong-kong-police-target-fashionable-knuckleduster-bags
will give you all the details.

McQueen Knuckle Clutch

McQueen Knuckle Duster

This trend may not have just hatched,

but it certainly is growing and evolving.

You may not even recognize the main inspiration
for some of these more accessible accessories,

but if you look close enough, it's undeniably a knuckle duster.

River Island Knuckle Duster

These cutting-edge creations are a far cry from
their fearsome predecessors.
Enjoy the fun side of fierce
with these dreamy pieces.

Top Shop Rose Gold Pyramid Knuckle Duster Ring

Designerica Triple Moon Ring

Christina Elleni Agra Skyline Key Knuckle Duster Ring

Some stick to their roots
and leave an intense impression:

Kate Mess 'Til Death Do Us Part Knuckle Duster

Diamonds are forever. Unfortunately, so are scars.

Kate Mess has both of those covered.

Mawi Amethyst Shard and Crystal Three Finger Ring

Mawi @ PopSugar Social

Amazing crusader in jewelry design,
Mawi keeps me standing at attention.

Mawi & David Koma Collaboration

Dominic Jones Seti Knuckle Duster Ring

Dominic Jones Gold Plated Claw Knuckle Duster Rings

Dominic Jones commands the spotlight with
these fierily feline arches. A new take on kitty claws.

Double Finger Quartz Ring in Rose Gold

Concrete Polish Sharktooth Knuckle Ring in
Gold w/ Emerald

Hot rocks for the cold stone fox?
Concrete Polish handles that query
effortlessly.

Concrete Polish Double Pyrite Ring in
Rose Gold w/ Gemstones

But the diamond in the rough may just be this pleasant paradox from Black Rose Love:

Black Rose Love Gold LOVE Knuckle Duster

Ok, it's really Cubic Zirconia. But who cares. Love is all you need!


Plus, who knew knuckle dusters could be so practical?
Just look at the way they accent these common housewares:

thabto Knuckle Duster Mug

If you mean business when it comes to coffee,

let them know it's an all-out war if they so much as touch yours.

(for extra pop, go with the lovely blood-splatter design)

Or, you may have heard the tale of
the Porn Star, her Knuckleduster Phone Case,
and her Beaten-up Assistant:

Porn Star Jenna Jameson Beats Up Assistant With "Brass Knuckle" IPhone Case Read more: http://www.k103.com/pages/kristina.html?article=11174543#ixzz2VI8S9bbD

Well, you don't have to grin and bare it to
immolate this pinnacle of back-door royalty.
Get one all of your own!:
(Phone case that is.
You're on your own with the assistant.
And the chiaroscuro career choice.)

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I'm keeping it classy with my personal preference:

Pink iRock Brass Knuckle Case

Pink is always the lady-like option, don'tcha think?
And Ladies, don't forget the power of DIY.

Just incase you were wondering,
the real thing got a makeover too!

Pink Brass Knuckles @ Weapons Universe

This summer's must have? It's on my list.

Shoot'em Up Sunday #2 - Pink Crossbows?! I Must Be Dreaming...

Being raised in a hunting family, I enjoy a good day of shooting as much as the next gal.

But guns are loud, ammo is getting pricey, and sometimes

you're just not in the mood for the heavy kick-back of a rifle or 9mm.

My favorite alternative:

The Crossbow, of course.

Not only are crossbows highly effective for their intended purpose:

taking down large game, hitting a dead-on bulls-eye on target,

with the added bonus of reusable ammo (as long as you're a strait shooter

and don't bend your bolts):

They're also just frankly fun and easy to shoot!

Now there's a whole new line of them on the market designed specifically for women.

Fit for smaller hands, with easy pull back, you no longer have to rip your rotator cuff

trying to pull back on these babies.

Take a look, and see if you don't drool over these:

Parker Bows Challenger Pink

* Modern, Light Weight, Super Compact Design
* G2 Bull-Pup Trigger
* Auto-engage, Ambidextrous Safety
* Auto-engage Anti Dry-fire Mechanism
* Vented Forearm with Safety Finger Flange
* Optimal Balance Point for Improved Accuracy
* RED HOT String

Excaliber Vixen II

Producing arrow speeds in excess of 285 FPS, the 150 pound Vixen II is a high performance crossbow manufactured specifically to fulfill the needs of smaller framed hunters, but with no compromise of quality or durability.

* Power Stroke: 13.5 in.

* Mass Weight: 5.9 lbs.

* Overall Length: 35.5 in.

* Arrow Length: 20 in.

Petty in Pink, and powerful to boot:

People don't often think about crossbows as good home defense,

and sure, having a gun locked and loaded is quite effective,

but these can be just as intimidating, and if they can take down a buck, well,

need I say more?

For instance, in case of a Zombie Apocalypse, you might be out of luck 

when it comes to acquiring ammo,

but with a crossbow, all you need to make sure of is that you have plenty of bolts, 

and keep track of them.

Now, you may think I'm a nut basket for even suggesting a Zombie Invasion,

but the CDC has got my back:

Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocolypse

Oh, you thought I was joking? This article was writen partly in jest by the CDC, and with the intention that perhaps this would help people take disaster preparedness more seriously.

Well, it got my attention! Maybe not on the serious note, but nonetheless,

anything can happen, right?

Read up on how to make your own preparedness kit at the link above.

My addendum to the kit is obviously implied in this article.

After all, you don't want to be unarmed when the walking dead arrive at your doorstep!!

I mentioned bolts before, so let's get on that immediately:

They've got to match your magnificent new mechanism.

Thank you Victory Archery for supplying us with stylish accessories!

Another plus of pink arrows? They are easy to see when you're trying to retrieve them.

Also, as a lover of Archery in general, Victory provides a variety of pink arrows for any tight-laced weapon of choice:

If you're noticing a trend within these effective objects,

they share in a common cause:

Bingo!

I'd be remiss not to pay homage to this compound bow company 

that is shooting straight for the cause:

Are these killer or what?

Mathews Inc provides some seriously stylish and fully customizable objects for your arsenal.

For you viewing pleasure, above are the Passion and the Jewel in Electric Pink.

A word from their sight about how they are aiming for a cure:

"For 2012, Mathews continues their participation by donating a portion of the proceeds from each the Pink Lemonade Genesis, Electric Pink Ignition, Passion and Jewel towards Aiming For a Cure and the fight against breast cancer. Mathews’ involvement was inspired by the 2007 NASP National Champion Morgan Floyd’s story of her mother’s battle with breast cancer. Since 2008 the World’s Largest Bow Manufacturer has donated approximately $150,000 to the noble cause.  “Impact is one of Mathews’ core values and we are proud to be able to support this great cause and we will continue doing so with every pink bow sold. For the female archers choosing pink, you cannot only be proud that you shoot Mathews but also that you have helped people in need simultaneously,” said Matt McPherson, Founder and CEO of Mathews Inc."

Now you have an even better reason to join the pink bow sisterhood ;)

To my beloved Vegan Vixens, I admire your vigilance and valor.

However, if you're on the hardcore veggie wagon, you may want to get off at this stop.

I certainly don't want to upset anyone's appetite.

So I mentioned I'm from a hunting family, and while at present I don't participate in the hunt as predominantly as in my younger days, I still love to practice. If I'm ever stranded in the wilderness, I can hold my own, and be responsible for my survival, granted I have the right material.

In Dedication:
As an extension to my own Dia de los Muertos celebration,
I'd like to take a moment to memorialize my sharp-shooting grandmother,
from whom I inherited every badass bone in my body:
The Late and Great, Esther Otten.

Not only was she a surgical nurse and a pilot for Search and Rescue, who barrel-rolled her plane in mid-air. She is legendary in my family for taking down two bucks on one of her first hunting trips. In another hunting escapade, while in the company of five men, she was the only one to come home with anything to show for it,
and her trophy from that day became the bear-skin rug on her bedroom floor.
She made the local paper's front cover twice, once for the bear, and another time for wrestling an armed robber out of her house bare-handed. Besides being a spot-on marksman,
she set quite the example to all the women in my family.
She always dressed like a lady and wore dresses, not what you'd expect in this day and age.
However, she gave a new meaning to the term "bear-hug" just to make sure that we all knew how happy she was to see us. And that's an "ouch" we all fondly remember.
She toughened us up pretty good.
Thanks and Love Eternal, Grandma!

On that note, I got a kick out of this next video, from Mathews, and I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy.

You'll LOL because either:

a) you can't possibly imagine this happening or 

b)  because you've totally been there ;)

B'aware the Boobs!! - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, 

so it's the best excuse ever to stock up on all things pink!!

Breast Cancer Awareness is a very important cause to me, and should be for
all the sista's of the world.

Some very inspirational women in my life have battled and conquered this arch nemesis of tatas, 

but many women (and some men) still fall prey to this deadly disease.

 Visit the websites below for important Breast Cancer info: from prevention and risk factors to treatment, myths*, and statistics.

This is not a selective killer, so it's good to be in the know.

NationalBreastCancerAwarenessMonth.org - PinkRibbon.org

Now, let's review some fun ways to strut your support on the streets!!

Asics America

When I said "strut" I meant it! And these should make it easy for you,

even at high speeds!

These spell it out pretty loud'n'clear.

They're sure to get lots o' looks so be aware of the prospect beforehand:

People will be staring at your chest...
often!

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A little more subtlety say you?

Still rockin' the pink, but not
 so in-your-face:

Avon's Breast Cancer

Ear Buds.

Look closely. Are those 

rhinestones I see?

Yes they are!

And OPI Pink Of Hearts is a tempting twosome!

Avon Breast Cancer Ear Buds - OPI.com

Of course it can just be your little secret if you please...

AE Bright Pink

Check out this collection of Bright Pink - Bras for a Cause!

And even though I just posted on this topic, I had to save the best for last:

Hell Yes, that's right!!! Aim for the Cause!

Now that's my style to the T!

And if that website isn't big enough for ya, here it is: Jim's Gun Supply

My heart goes out to all the ladies who suffer from this disease.

May you have one Kick-Ass Survival Story!!

*I highly recommend that everyone update their knowledge on what's true and not true about
Breast Cancer. You'll be surprised that most of what you've heard by word-of-mouth
is not the real deal!!

Shoot'em Up Sunday - Pretty Pink Guns

I'm keeping it true to it's name today...

I've been shooting since I was 4 and there are few activities that chill me out and make me smile like chillin' back, sippin' on a Jamaican ginger ale (btw alcohol and firearms no me gusta), and firing off a few rounds at targets whatever they may be: 

bottles filled with water (++fun points), bulls-eye targets, or a letter I didn't like getting in the mail.

Only one thing could make this better... My Gun Could Be Pink! 

Good thing the firearms industry totally caught on to my psychic demands without me lifting a finger.

Let's take a look, shall we:

 I mentioned I'm a Taurus right? Well so is the cute lil' baby to the left. I want!

And hello kitty?

Yes way!!

From a tiny derringer to one fierce AK47, it's all going pink!!                                                               Guns America - Pink Guns

There are special precautions one must take to have a gun this pretty.

Well, to start with, a driver's license, concealed weapons permit, 

or at the very least, a hunter's safety permit. 

But all that aside, how are you going to keep it from getting all scratched up in your purse, or what if it jumps out of your bra or boots?! 

                                    

Gotcha covered, on a fronts ladies!!

These work magic if you're going out and don't want to heave-ho your purse along. No "Hey there little Red Riding Hood" on you nightly jog   through the woods with these babies. Get'em here: Armed in Heels -Great name, right?

But say you are totin' your tote, and you want something that matches. Gotcha there too!

     Diva Sleeve

  (above)

     

     









 If you're going strapless, you'll need something more like this: also brought to you by Armed in Heels

Now just look at these happy people with their pink guns!

Have you ever seen such lighthearted marksmen in your life?

That's precisely why

 I'm so into this trend,

It makes the people happy!!

                                                                      

 My special thanks goes out to these guys for showing the world that real men can totally 

Rock the Hello Kitty too.

Thank you boys!!

GunsAmerica.com  - Armed in Heels - Taurus International - Diva Sleeve - Photos from gunsandgame.com