Bitchy History Merch Drop: Beauty and Danger in Equal Measure
You know that feeling when someone underestimates you just because you’re, well, “pretty”? (Cue the eye roll.) Well, this one’s for every woman who has ever had her strength overlooked and her power underestimated. This new design features an assortment of poisonous plants, each with a face that says, “Yes, I look good, but don’t mess with me.”
Featuring witchy, deadly, and beautiful Jimsonweed, Foxglove, Belladonna, Henbane, Oleander, Wolfsbane. They may be pleasing to the eye, but they are not here to play nice. Much like the powerful women who’ve shaped history, these plants remind us that what looks delicate can also be deadly. Wear this design to show the world that you, too, are more than meets the eye.
Ah, the hat pin—a sharp, unassuming accessory that became a symbol of women’s defiance and self-defense in the early 1900s. Ladies of the era wielded their hat pins as makeshift weapons, warding off unwanted advances with a flick of the wrist and a pointed jab. And thus, the “Hat Pin Peril” was born, a phrase that sent chills down the spines of every would-be masher out there.
This design features an Edwardian lady brandishing her hat pin with the confidence we all aspire to have when some random dude on the street thinks he’s entitled to our time, space, or personal bubble. “I regret to inform you, sir, that chivalry is indeed dead, and if you do not remove your hand from my person, you’re next.” A timeless sentiment, right?
Manna of St. Nicholas of Bari: For When ‘Take No Prisoners’ Needs a Little Boost
Alright, my lovely historical rebels, let’s talk about a classic: Aqua Tofana, the original elixir of feminine autonomy. Crafted in the 17th century by the cunning Giulia Tofana, this “manna” was marketed as a miracle remedy. But let’s be honest: It was less about divine intervention and more about liberating oneself from a particularly inconvenient husband.
This new design pays homage to the art of silent resistance and the lengths women went to secure a sliver of control in a world that preferred them to be obedient and silent. The label, styled like a nutrition facts chart (for the morbidly inclined), lists its potent ingredients: belladonna, arsenic, lead, and a glass of wine for, you know, the nerves.
So, why these designs?
Well, here at Bitchy History, we’re all about embracing the fiery, sometimes dangerous, side of femininity. These designs celebrate that audacious spirit, reminding everyone that women have been standing up for themselves long before #MeToo or pepper spray. They’ve fought back with whatever was at hand—be it a hat pin or a deadly plant.
These designs are not just pretty pictures. They’re symbols of resistance, reminders that beauty and power often come in the same package and that women have been holding their own for a long time.
Grab yours now to pay homage to the badass women of history who used whatever they had to make their voices heard (or to make their personal space respected).
All proceeds go to keeping my car payments current.