Geeky Fashion

Your Favorite Book on a Locket

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Wear your favorite book close to your heart with these amazing lockets. JunkStudio will take the cover of your favorite book, miniaturize it with magic, and turn it into a locket. You can then insert your favorite quote or a picture from the book on the inside. What a cute idea! I can see this also being a meaningful gift. I’d love to give one to my mom–she instilled a love of reading in me from a very young age.

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If I were to get one for myself, I’d most likely pick the book “The Time Traveler’s Wife” as it’s one of my favorites, and the name alone can concoct up thoughts of Doctor Who and other time travel stories.

What book would you select?

Custom Book Locket, $20.50 at Etsy.com

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3D Printed Jewelry

3D printed jewelry

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about 3D printers. People are currently trying to find their limits and well, haven’t succeeded yet. I hear rumors of food, body parts, and guns being printed.  How about we take a step back and appreciate it for the art it can create in addition to the science and technological achievements?

I, for instance, love this jewelry made with a 3D printer. It’s geometric, science-y, and yet makes an elegant statement piece. Best part? It’s relatively inexpensive. The pendant necklace is $59, the ring is $55, and a pair of square dangle earrings are only $36. You can find the whole set at TheGrommet.com!

What are you loving most about 3D printers?

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Espionage Cosmetics Announces Lip Gloss Line

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I have a weakness. And that weakness is lip gloss. I have a giant cookie jar overflowing with different glosses and lip things, and yet I still buy more. So naturally, I squealed a bit when I heard that Espionage was releasing a lip gloss line. They’ll be releasing 3 sets of this line over the next year, and I’m already thrilled with the ones they came out with. (Plus, their promo photos are SO cool!)

These first two glosses are vegan, gluten free, and contain coconut oil and vitamin e oil. Although they seem so good for you, they’re all based on fictional characters with a “Kiss of Death” and their names represent that:

Venom is coral with a gold shimmer, tastes like peaches, AND it’s blacklight reactive! So cool.

Fatality is a clear gloss with gold shimmer, tastes like buttercream frosting (my favorite) and is specially formulated so you can blend it with any of your Espionage Cosmetics colors to make a unique gloss.

You can find these glosses at Espionage Cosmetics’ Online Store or at any convention the lovely ladies may be attending. OR you can win the set right now! Just follow the directions in the Rafflecopter below. I’ll pick a winner on  May 22nd!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Book Clutches

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I’ve been drooling over these Kate Spade clutches for years, and the brand has just started promoting them again (and put The Great Gatsby on sale, just in time for the movie!).

These clutches are the perfect way to show a bit of personality (and your love for the literary arts) while out and about–I would personally love to pair it with a more formal dress for a wedding or other fancier occasion.

The clutches come in The Great Gatsby, Romeo and Juliet, Emma, The Importance of Being Earnest, I Married Adventure, and A Tale of Two Cities. At $325, the clutches are a bit pricey. If it’s too much for you and you like to get crafty, you can always make your own (and bonus, you can pick the book of your choice!).

Find the clutches at KateSpade.com.

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Nintendo Cartridge Jewelry

NES Jewelry

 

Etsy shop OhMyGeekness has come out with the cutest little pieces of nostalgia: NES cartridge jewelry. The pieces range in price from $14-45, with most items around $16. In addition to NES, she’s got N64, Xbox 360, PS1, and PS2 cartridges, and a variety of cute geeky and game-related characters and references. These would make a perfect inexpensive and unique gift!

Check out the full selection at Etsy.com.

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Tara’s Daily Makeup Routine

OneUpMakeup posted my daily makeup tutorial today, so I’m sharing it all with you!

Disclaimer: I’m a dork, and not a makeup guru by any means. There’s a reason why I’m usually the model, not the person applying the makeup!

Here is the makeup I used in the video:

Clinique Moisture Surge in shades 02 and 03
Clinique Almost Powder in shade 03
Urban Decay Urban Camouflage in shade Jungle Cover #2
Benefit Fake Up in shade 01 Light
Stila Naturaleyes Palette (shades Kitten, Champagne, Gilded Gold, and Luster)
Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Maybelline Full ‘n Soft Mascara in Very Black
Philosophy Kiss Me Very Emollient Lip Balm in Red

What makeup product, tool, or technique do you live by?

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Colorful Pixelated Fashion from Kate Spade

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Is once a week too often to blog about something from Kate Spade or it’s more affordable line, Saturday? If they keep putting out products that are subtly geeky, then I’ll blog about ‘em every day!

You may remember their “Windowpane” print from last week, a DIY-Pixelated-Art look. Now they’ve released an “already colored in” look that’s abstract and adorable. The Sampler Print is available on clothing (dresses, pants, skirts) accessories (bags, watches, shoes) and home goods (blankets, pillows, mugs). Prices range from $8-$180. Check it all out at Saturday.com!

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Rent-a-Tie with Tie Society

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We all know bow ties are cool, but when was the last time you (or the tie-wearer in your life) wore one? If it hasn’t been in the last month, I suggest we change that. There’s nothing wrong with getting a bit dressed up, and there are tons of excuses every day to do it. Go out for a nice dinner. Have an impromptu photo shoot. Invite your friends over for a “fancy dress” party. Let’s show folks that geeks can look chic.

And to help you out a bit, Tie Society’s giving you 50% off the first month of their service. Tie Society calls itself “Netflix for Neckties.” You can select a tie from their huge selection and they’ll send it right out to you.  You keep it for as long as you want, send it back when you’re finished, and then pick out something new. It’s a great way to try out new styles without committing to actually buying it, or keeping your wardrobe fresh and new without leaving your house.

My brother tried the service out for a Great Gatsby-themed event he attended, and he loved it. He said the ordering process was extremely easy, everything came to him well-packaged, and the tie was good quality.

So check them out! Visit www.tiesociety.com and use code “TSTRIAL3″ to get half off your first month. Then let me know in the comments when you’ll be dressing up. Or let me know if you can’t choose between ties and want some expert* advice!

*I’m not an expert.

Tie Society provided me a month of their service for free in exchange for a review. All opinions and words are entirely mine/my brother’s. 

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