One of my favorite parts of SDCC, other than the fashion show, is checking out new geek merchandise. Many of my favorite places to buy from are often online sources, so being able to see what everything looks like in person is always a treat. I hit the floor on Friday and Saturday on the look out for anything geek chic to wear or for the home.
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Apparel & Accessories
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is a week away! It’ll be a great weekend to make a loved one smile, and whether you’re taken or single, it’s as good a time as any to flaunt your fabulous geek style.
Rounding out our trio of Valentine’s Day related gift guides (find our other guides HERE and HERE), today’s guide features some current love-related fandom clothing and accessories, as well as a few general pieces, that are sure to make a perfect gift for your partner or that finishing touch to your Valentine’s Day themed geeky outfit!
Prepare yourself for kisses and hearts…
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Geek Love Jewelry
1Today’s Valentine’s Day gift guide features some of our favorite love-related fandom jewelry, as well as some more general jewelry we think any geek chic gal would love to give, receive, or wear on that special day!
Be sure to check out our other holiday gift guides (HERE, and HERE), as well as some of our more recent posts, for more gift-giving jewelry and accessory ideas.
Etsy Picks of the Week: Geeky Valentine’s Day Cards
Looking for the card that speaks to that extra special geek bond between you and your love? Look no further! We’ve waded through Etsy to bring you some of of our favorite geek-themed Valentine’s Day cards in today’s post. Hopefully they’re just what you’ve been looking for, or will inspire you to create something yourself!
Geek Chic Holiday Gift Guide: Clothing
2You Shall Not Pass…Without Checking Out this New Nylon
1Back in January, Black Milk Clothing released their first Lord of the Rings and Hobbit inspired collection. We’re happy to report that they’ll be releasing their second collection this week!
Black Milk and the Fellowship of the Ring
1While last year may have been the year of Star Wars, Black Milk Clothing is proving that this year will be the year of Tolkien. Following rumors of a new license, they announced that January would showcase pieces from both Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Etsy Picks of the Week: The Hobbit
3Following up last week’s post on all the awesome licensed merchandise that has come out with the release of The Hobbit movie, this week we’re bringing you our Etsy picks for some of the best fan-made Hobbit-themed creations!
Geek Chic Looks of Dragon*Con
4Hopefully you enjoyed some of the looks I found at Celebration VI! I loved the variety. I knew Dragon*con would be the ultimate goldmine though, of geek chic DIY ensembles, and it certainly did not disappoint.
From the expected and always lovely Star Wars dresses, to surprise gems like the Lord of the Rings dress, Dragon*con had a little bit of everything. Check out our gallery!