A knotty (naughty) solution
Posted: August 3, 2021 Filed under: Accessories | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, keychain, ropework, Shibari, Shopping Leave a comment
Uses: The Figure 8 Knot provides a quick and convenient stopper knot to prevent a line sliding out of sight, e.g., up inside the mast. Its virtue is that, even after it has been jammed tightly against a block, it doesn’t bind; it can be undone easily. This virtue is also, occasionally, a vice. The Figure 8 Knot can fall undone and then has to be retied.
Comparison: The Figure 8 Knot should be compared to other common stopper knots. It is much better than the simple Overhand Knot which is smaller and can bind so tightly that it can be really difficult to undo. However, the Double Overhand Knot, the Stevedore Stopper Knot, and the Ashley Stopper Knot, all make better Stopper knots because they are larger and more stable. For slippery ropes the EStar Stopper Knot is the best.
The Figure 8 “forget me knot” makes for a lovely Bondage/ Shibari Key Chain.
By Corey Moranis – link below.
https://coreymoranis.com/products/figure-eight-keychain
Dreamy Footwork
Posted: July 6, 2021 Filed under: Shoes | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, Daniella Sevel, dievca, Elegant, erotic, Sandals, Shibari, Shoe fetishism, submissive Leave a comment
Strappy, foot fetish, bondage in a elegant Vegan presentation.
Daniella Shevel’s Vegan Zinzi sandals come in Whiskey Brown, White, Coral Red and Sandy Nude
April Flowers
Posted: April 7, 2021 Filed under: Entertainment, submissive | Tags: BDSM, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, Flowers, ropework, Shibari, Spring, Submission, Weather Leave a comment
Or is that May Flowers?
All dievca knows is that NYC is starting to blossom.
Something lovely to see. XO
Don’t forget to wear Green!
Posted: March 17, 2021 Filed under: Accessories, D/s Relationship | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Presentation Outfit, ropes, ropework, Saint Patrick's Day, Shibari, Submission, submissive Leave a comment
Happy Saint Patrick's DayA “knotty” solution: Alienina
Posted: June 11, 2019 Filed under: Accessories, Jewelry | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, fashion, Fetish, knot, ropework, Shibari, Shopping, Slave, submissive 3 Comments
Alienina’s woven rope-inspired bags are handcrafted in Italy using environmentally sustainable practices. The materials used for Alienina jewelry are sailing and mountain climbing cords, cotton wicks for oil lamps, resin commonly used in car parts, fabric and straps used for blinds. 90% of the materials are production waste, washable and non-toxic.
Another subtle way to show your BDSM leanings in Public.
Click photo to link to the Alienina website
And the bag that dievca bought on Need Supply Co. to accent her summer wardrobe:
Tie it on – MARYAM NASSIR ZADEH
Posted: May 10, 2019 Filed under: Shoes | Tags: BDSM, bondage, cage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, fashion, Life, MARYAM NASSIR ZADEH, Sexy, Shibari, Shoe fetishism, Shopping, Slave, submissive 7 Comments
Cage-like woven sandal with a 3″ heel,
elasticized ankle slingback and long leather strap for wrapping at the ankle.
Available in electric blue, flame and lime leather.
Leather sole.
$522.00
http://www.bonadrag.com
dievca went with flame for ladylike presenting for Master.
~Bound to you~
Posted: March 26, 2019 Filed under: D/s Relationship, Submission | Tags: BDSM, bondage, Corset, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, Fetish, photo, rope, ropework, Sexy, Shibari, submissive 2 Comments
~tangible and intangible~
You have me tied up in….knots
Posted: October 30, 2018 Filed under: Jewelry | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominance and submission, Elegant, erotic, fashion, Fetish, knot, rope, Shibari, Shopping, Slave, submissive 4 Commentsdievca was fascinated by this Gucci Rope Knot Bracelet – Gold on Sterling Silver:
Which brought on a fun internet viewing session:
Georg Jensen Loveknot Cuff Sterling Silver $295
Manon Knot Rings in 14K White or Yellow Gold
JC Penney 18K over Sterling Silver delicate knot bangles – three
J.W. Anderson F/W 2018 knot earrings
And dievca went with:
Sterling Silver Knot Cuff Bracelet – Housing Works
Why does she feel like knots are a Summer or beachy piece? Maybe because Master isn’t in to Shibari/Ropework and it seems like a “boating” thing. Hmmm~
Constriction
Posted: July 6, 2018 Filed under: Entertainment, Submission | Tags: art, BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, Fetish, photo, Relationships, rope, Shibari, Slave, Stephane Graff, submissive 5 Comments
Stephane Graff, Mermaid, UK, 2013
A comprehensive body of work, Graff’s Constriction series began in 1991. Much of the series was photographed over an intensive two-year period (1991-1992), after which the series was revisited in 2013.
In Constriction, we discover nude figures bound with ropes. Their bodies, partially concealed, are meticulously wrapped in a manner reminiscent of the ancient Egyptian mummy wrap technique. Captured in raking light, the bodies appear incomplete, resembling at times heavy stone sculptures.
The eroticism of a rope-tied nude figure has appealed to many artists in the past. Man Ray’s 1936 Venus Restaurée, a precursor to Graff’s work, binds a classical armless female nude with rope. However, Graff’s nude figures are too complex to be interpreted as mere sexual fantasies. Graff’s subject matter stems primarily from his fascination with the ritual of binding body parts found in various indigenous cultures.
Another source of inspiration for Graff is the escapologist and stunt performer Harry “Handcuff” Houdini, who would often volunteer to be bound and chained on stage before performing a miraculous escape. This theatrical element is alluded to in Graff’s studio set, which often incorporates a painted canvas backdrop reminiscent of a Victorian stage or sideshow backdrop.
Graff’s bound nude figures offer many potential interpretations, making the Constriction series a dynamic, dramatic, and timeless body of work. ~ Todd Merrill Gallery
Stephane Graff, Tower, UK 1991
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A daily reminder of loveliness~
Posted: May 26, 2018 Filed under: Home and Garden | Tags: Anthropologie, BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominance and submission, Elegant, erotic, ropes, Shibari, Shopping, submissive 5 CommentsIf your BDSM dynamic runs toward bondage with ropes or Shibari.
Some lovely drawer pulls might float you back into elegance, everyday.
Anthropologie Knotted Rope Handle
Shibari handle and pull,
from Anthropologie (click on the first photo).
Anthropologie Knotted Rope Pull
shibari sustenance
Posted: March 28, 2018 Filed under: Home and Garden | Tags: baking, BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, Fetish, Food, Shibari, Submission, submissive 5 Comments
Yukimura Haruki (雪村春樹) Sensei says in the book “The Beauty of Kinbaku”:”… The shibari is not about knowing how to do this or that bondage, but about how the rope is used to communicate emotions”.
Elegant, Erotic, Food Porn. Shibari Bread (recipe)
There are people who can bake and others who are cooks. dievca is a baker….
Bake-Street is a baking website with tasty, elegant and creative offerings.
True, Food Porn.
Bound by Beauty – submissive’s ring
Posted: March 24, 2018 Filed under: Jewelry | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, Life, Relationships, Shibari, Shopping, Slave, submissive, tied 4 Comments
Bound By Beauty, Kevin Phalen, 18K Gold Wire Double Turk’s Head Ring (click photo to purchase)
Wrapped,
Held,
Gently,
Firmly.
Bound by You.
I do.
Shibari Lingerie
Posted: March 1, 2018 Filed under: lingerie | Tags: art, BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominant, Elegant, erotic, fashion, Fred Kyrel, Kink, ropes, Shibari, submissive 8 Comments
Fred Kyrel Fashion Shibari
(click photo for website)
Fred Kyrel – Fashion Shibari
For those Sirs and Madams with patience.
Dreaming of Home
Posted: July 29, 2017 Filed under: D/s Relationship, Home and Garden, Master, submissive | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominant, Elegant, erotic, Kink, Master, NYC, Shibari, Slave, submissive 5 Comments
Cordage: Alberta Ferretti
Posted: June 20, 2017 Filed under: Accessories | Tags: BDSM, belt, bondage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, fashion, Fetish, Kink, Master, Shibari, Shopping, Slave, submissive 8 Comments
Ties that bind
Cord Belt
Beautiful for Summer
(Just arrived on dievca’s doorstep – it was on sale. 💋)
A Shibari Treat
Posted: June 3, 2017 Filed under: Jewelry | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominance and submission, Elegant, erotic, fashion, Kink, Master, Shibari, Shopping, Slave, Submission, submissive 7 Comments
BALENCIAGA Asymmetric bow double ring (Click photo to purchase)
DESCRIPTION
This light gold-tone brass ring is inspired by the shape of a heritage brooch from the Cristobal Balenciaga archives. It slides elegantly across two fingers and features two asymmetric polished bands that come together in an elegant bow. Wear it as a chic accent to daytime looks.
DETAILS
Light gold-tone, brass
Two asymmetric polished bands
One asymmetric double band with knot detail
Country of origin: Italy
MSRP $335, now $201
Loveknot
Posted: January 14, 2017 Filed under: Jewelry | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, Fetish, Kink, NYC, Shibari, Shopping, Slave, submissive 6 Comments
Inspired by the beauty of love and promises kept.
Part of Thacker NYC’s exclusive collaboration with
Amy Shepsman of Flaca Jewelry.
Brass.
Made with love in NYC
on sale at Thacker
Showing the Ropes for Thanksgiving!
Posted: November 24, 2016 Filed under: Entertainment, Submission | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominance and submission, erotic, Fetish, Kink, ropes, Shibari, Submission, Thanksgiving, Violet Lee 5 Comments
Violet Lee’s Flickr
A BDSM executive toy: Shibari Newton’s Cradle
Posted: October 18, 2016 Filed under: Entertainment | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, Kink, photo, Science, Shibari, submissive 5 Comments
Jim Duvall Photography Seattle WA: Newton’s Cradle
Two of dievca’s passions: BDSM and Physics!
In early 1967, an English actor, Simon Prebble, coined the name “Newton’s cradle” (now used generically) for the wooden version manufactured by his company, Scientific Demonstrations Ltd. After some initial resistance from retailers, they were first sold by Harrods of London, thus creating the start of an enduring market for executive toys. Later a very successful chrome design for the Carnaby Street store Gear was created by the sculptor and future film director Richard Loncraine. – wikipedia
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Charlotte Olympia: Bind Me
Posted: September 13, 2016 Filed under: Shoes | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, fashion, Kink, Shibari, Shoe fetishism, Shopping, Slave, submissive 6 Comments
Bind Me, Tie Me, Connect my O-Ring.
In my bondage,
Let me honor you.
By looking good.
Charlotte Olympia
Sabine Pumps in suede.
Cut me out and strap me up!
Posted: August 29, 2016 Filed under: Clothing | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, fashion, Kink, Shibari, Shopping, Slave, submissive, swimsuit, volcom 16 CommentsThe “Cut Out’ suit has been big hit this Summer and dievca didn’t hop on to the bandwagon. Nothing caught her attention….until she saw this Volcom offering!
Look at this strappiness – a nod to bondage.
The suit will take her through the last days of Summer, look great with a skirt and…should carry dievca into next Summer!
What do you think?
Volcom Simply Solid One Piece Suit Multi $90
Entrelacés
Posted: June 13, 2016 Filed under: D/s Relationship, Jewelry, Poetry | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominant, Elegant, erotic, Kink, Master, Shibari, Slave, submissive 13 CommentsOur lives became tied with a simple touch.
How tight the loop binds depends upon the day.
We find the knot can no longer be undone.
And accept that our pain and joy are entwined.
Cartier Entrelacés Ring
¡Átame! and J.Crew
Posted: May 26, 2016 Filed under: Accessories, Entertainment, Fashion, Master | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominant, erotic, fashion, Fetish, J Crew, Kink, Shibari, Shopping, Slave, submissive, Summer, swimsuit 6 Comments
¡átame! Tie Me Down! 1990 film poster, information below
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
J. Crew’s braided rope items.
Bondage with a Shibari feel for Summer.
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (Spanish: ¡Átame!, pronounced: [ˈa.ta.me], “Tie Me!”) is a 1990 Spanish dark romantic comedy film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar, and starring Antonio Banderas and Victoria Abril. The plot follows a recently released psychiatric patient who kidnaps an actress to make her fall in love with him. He believes his destiny is to marry her and father her children.
The film was highly successful with both critics and audiences in Spain. Its release in the United States was entangled in controversy, instrumental in the implementation by the MPAA of a new rating category, NC-17, for films of an explicit nature that were previously unfairly regarded as pornographic because of the X rating.
–wikipedia
A movie for Master and dievca to watch before His travels to España~
a dievca Dancing on a Rainbow
Posted: April 11, 2016 Filed under: Shoes | Tags: BDSM, bondage, Chloé, D/s, dievca, Elegant, erotic, fashion, Kink, Oscar de la Renta, Shibari, Shoe fetishism, Shopping, submissive 9 Commentsdievca owned a fabulous pair of rainbow-colored strappy sandals in the 1980’s. They were Italian-made, delicate and worn to death. she has sought a replacement pair on-and-off for years. The quest began, again, when dievca saw these Chloé sandals. Not exactly what she owned, but a they sparked a lovely memory. (dievca did order a pair of Oscar de la Renta sandals from ShopBop – she had a discount and they are more similar to her 1980’s pair – see below. If they are not “right” — she will return them.). By the way, both are a beautiful nod to BDSM, bondage….
Chloé
Knotted Ankle-Wrap Sandal, Multicolor
- Chloé gladiator sandal in multicolor knotted lambskin leather features a cool and summery nonchalant attitude—elaborate yet playful.
- The napa leather is split and filled with a thin rope, and finally stitched by machine.
- 2″ covered block heel.
- Simple straps tie at the ankle.
- Leather lining.
- Smooth outsole.
- Made in Italy.
- $795.00
About Chloé:
In 1952, Gaby Aghion, an Egyptian-born Parisienne and a bohemian spirit founded Chloé. Rejecting the stiff formality of 50s fashion, she created soft, body-conscious fashion from fine fabrics and dubbed it “luxury pret-a-porter.” From the beginning, Chloé has stayed in sync with the youthful, modern, and slightly audacious mood of Paris by hiring and developing new, young talents to design the collections.
REALITY — What dievca did buy… AND SHE HATED THEM. (Master, too.)
Oscar de la Renta Multi-colored strappy sandals $590.00
Or… forget the sandals ~ you could just be annoyed by this:
Pink Fluffy Unicorns Dancing On Rainbows
PS. Here’s the Chloé Rainbow Dress
Braving Macys NYC
Posted: March 26, 2016 Filed under: Entertainment, Home and Garden | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Flowers, Life, Macys, NYC, Shibari, Shopping, submissive 8 Comments
dievca braved Macys on Weds. she needed their optical department and was stunned to see that the Spring Flower Show was going on until April 3rd. It wasn’t as ornate as in the past, not as lush.
The theme is “America the Beautiful”.
Here’s some photos dievca took on the fly, braving the tourist mobs (Plus, a couple of fun Kate Spade handbags which distracted dievca.) 😀
And an interesting find across from the Optical Department … a little nod to Shibari in the form of Nautical Home Decorating.
Photos: dievca Macys NYC 2016
Shibari Valentine’s Card…
Posted: February 13, 2016 Filed under: Entertainment, Home and Garden | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominant, Elegant, Kinbaku, ropework, Shibari, Slave, submissive 1 Comment
dievca spotted this in the local CVS (drugstore/apothecary).
she wishes she could pass it on to her shibari loving readers. XO
Always a favorite!
Posted: November 26, 2015 Filed under: Entertainment, Home and Garden | Tags: art, BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominant, Master, Shibari, Submission, submissive, Thanksgiving 6 CommentsReady to cook!
Happy Turkey Day.
XO dievca
Kinbaku-bi, anyone?
Posted: October 21, 2015 Filed under: Entertainment, Home and Garden | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominant, Elegant, erotic, Fetish, Kink, Master, photo, Shibari, Slave, submissive 10 Comments
Meaning literally, “the beauty of tight binding”, Kinbaku-bi, the Japanese art of erotic bondage, has long fascinated Nobuyoshi Araki, who has made it one of his most important subjects. He’s been called a genius and a poet, and also a misogynist, a pornographer, a monster, but Araki’s work transcends simplistic moralistic classifications; he has said of his work: “There is no conclusion. It’s completely open. It doesn’t go anywhere.” Whether literally or figuratively, his bound subjects are certainly immobilized, yet in the most tantalizing ways.
Art Edition B, No. 51–100
- Limited to 50 copies, each numbered and signed by Nobuyoshi Araki
- Three volumes, enticingly hand-bound in the Japanese tradition
- Packaged in a wooden box
- Featuring Araki’s selection of his favorite bondage photos from over his entire career
- Coming with the color photograph Untitled, 1992
- $4000.00
Nobyyoshi Araki Bondage Art Book purchase link
It started with a piece of Rope~
Posted: August 22, 2015 Filed under: Jewelry | Tags: BDSM, bondage, collar, cuffs, D/s, dievca, Dominant, Elegant, erotic, fashion, Jaclyn Mayer, Kink, Master, NYC, Orly Genger, Shibari, Shopping, Slave, submissive 6 Comments
A little bit Bondage for your body.
Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer began with one necklace in 2009; a piece that symbolizes the impetus for a vibrantly distinct jewelry collection. Artist Orly Genger was about to open her largest exhibition to date at the Indianapolis Museum of Art when jewelry designer Jaclyn Mayer visited her studio in Long Island City. Mayer decided to make a necklace out of the rope lying around the studio floor. Genger wore the piece to her opening and grabbed the attention of top fashion editors, as well as coveted influencers in the jewelry industry. When all this happened within the course of a few weeks, both girls realized they had something uniquely their own which could be developed into a successful brand and fruitful business.
Since its start, OGJM has graced the pages of Vogue, ELLE, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour, Marie Claire, and Surface to name a few top-tier publications. The collection has been featured online on Style.com, Refinery 29, Daily Candy, The Cut, NBC’s The Thread, along with countless other fashion blogs. OGJM has also had the privilege to collaborate with other well-respected designers within the fashion industry including VPL, WHIT, and Lela Rose. Genger and Mayer have created the jewelry for the past 8 consecutive VPL runway shows, 2 WHIT shows, and the Spring 2011 runway show for Lela Rose, proving their versatility and credibility as designers. Most recently, OGJM collaborated with J.Crew in Spring 2012 to produce mass marketed jewelry that is not only artfully crafted, but also affordable; this wonderful experience ultimately pushed their design concepts even further, and increased the designers’ exposure to an even larger consumer base.
Lace ‘Em Up!
Posted: May 26, 2015 Filed under: Shoes | Tags: BDSM, bondage, D/s, dievca, Dominant, erotic, fashion, Kink, lacing, Master, Shibari, Shoe fetishism, Shopping, Slave, submissive 8 Comments
Pierre Hardy Atelier
Tri-Color Leather Heels
Rodarte Embossed
Lizard Lace Up Heels
Some gorgeous choices of Lace-Up Shoes. dievca would love to try them on — but to be practical, she will stick with her Derek Lam Lace-up Sandals. The first photo is the styling and the second is the color that dievca owns…no that isn’t her foot, her toes are much prettier.
Ask Master.
Derek Lam Lace Up Sandals
dievca’s slate grey
dievca 