Let me say right off the bat that I like the singer Ke$ha.
From Ke$ha’s website. Click to read her bio.
Think you don’t know her? You probably do; you couldn’t escape “Tik Tok” a few years ago.
I’m entertained by Ke$ha’s dirty-girl image. I was into it when she wore a trash bag to the 2010 MTV VMAs, a la Debbie Harry. I also approved of the headdress she made from her fans’ teeth. I’ve done some tooth art myself. But the fact that a penis-shaped pendant from Ke$ha’s jewelry line is reportedly selling out — well, that makes me shake my head.
This necklace is sold out, but the pendant alone is still available as of this writing. Click to buy it.
I guess a celebrity name can sell anything! ANYTHING! Because I know what kind of reactions I would get if I showed this as part of my line and they wouldn’t involve the words “sold out.” My gorgeous publicist Sakita Holley from House of Success knows too. Here is her version of a likely retailer response to any Wendy Brandes penis jewelry:
“Wendy, we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your collection but unfortunately we can’t buy these pieces. Our girl is a mainstream, awkward, edgy, goth, preppy shemale who loves porn but SHE’D NEVER BE CAUGHT DEAD WEARING THIS.”
I will let Homer Simpson portray how I reacted to the above.
Or maybe I’d be told my penis jewelry was too mainstream. It would be either one extreme or the other, guaranteed. Hmmm … maybe I need to start a music career in order to take my jewelry to the next level. Looking up “voice lessons” right now!
UPDATED TO ADD: Thanks to commenter Brie for pointing out that Queen of Punk Vivienne Westwood has been there, done that when it comes to penis jewelry. In fact, she did it for her Anglomania show way back in 1993. She reproduced (ha!) some of those pieces recently. There are none on her website now but if you search for “Westwood” and “penis,” you’ll find it. This is my favorite. Pretty in pink!
Don’t waste your money. Voice lessons are highly overrated. You don’t need the blessings of Priapus to be a success. You are a star already. XXOO
Awwww. XOXO
A friend bought the Ke$ha penis shaped earrings and posted a photo of herself wearing them on Facebook. I am shaking my head at it….not just because it is a bit, tacky, but also because ke$ha is ripping off Vivienne Westwood’s idea of penis shape jewelry and Westwood did it better!
http://www.triads.co.uk/triads-ladies-c3/accessories-c42/jewellery-c110/penis-pin-earrings-p60059
http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/shop/jewellery-watches/necklaces/penis-pendant-man-12915/
I’m ashamed that I didn’t realize Westwood was already all over the penis-jewelry concept.
You’ve upheld my faith in you and your creativity, WendyB. Thanks!
You’re welcome! 😛
it’s not a penis, it’s a *heart* on an *arrow*. that’s my story.
And you’re sticking to it!
Lovely ladies, will you ever get over the envy? 🙂
xo
LOL. The idea of penis envy always cracked me up.
I am certain penis jewelry would be big in countries that worship them. Like Bangkok and such. People buying Ke$sha’s probably think they are being daring and cutting edge. Really they just strike me as attention grabbers.
I really like Ke$sha, she has a very unique voice. I just try not to look at her. LOL. Also saw her several years ago on one of those “spend the day with your idol” type shows. She actually gave the girl she was with some good advice about boys and life.
Aw, I like that story about the advice. Dr. Ke$ha to the rescue.
Oh geez penis jewelry has been around since the 60s, I used to sell the vintage pieces back in my EV days. Yeah she’s so “edgy”. Blah! XXX
I wish you had some photos of the vintage pieces! I’m always saying that about the stuff from your East Village days though.
I know I wish I did too. But at the time you didn’t think it was anything special. Now we document everything to frigging oblivion!
I know, right? We take 10 pictures of a salad.
LOL yeah what have we turned into??? Hahaha! (But I bet its a REALLY good salad!)