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Look of the Day: Some Geek, So Chic

FabSugar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:00:22 -0800

Style Bandit is constantly experimenting. This time around, she's some geek, so chic. I dig her loose-fitting dress, but more importantly, I love that she paired it with over-the-knee socks instead of tights. Good thinking, girl.

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Vintage
Shoes: Colin Stuart

Congrats to Style Bandit!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Black-Rimmed Glasses: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:00:22 -0800

Geek chic is all the rage, but have you adopted it yet? I feel the need to geek out every once in a while, and my style reflects it. Cate Blanchett is definitely one who can get away with test driving questionable trends and she embodies geek chic here with her black-rimmed glasses. Other celebs like Chloe Sevigny and Amy Sedaris have shown their true geek colors via specs as well. What do you think? Are you ready to go from totally geek to totally chic?

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Call Me Panties: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:00:45 -0700

We've seen our fair share of geeky underwear, but the Call Me Panty seems to be aimed at the woman that already has the OhMiBod and a collection of other "sexy geek" items. I have to agree with Techie Diva and say it's hard not to sound a little appalled when talking about it. The panties ship in a heart shaped box with a mock cellphone in the pocket and tiny gift bow. The idea is you can put your phone in the panties front pocket and turn the ringer off. If you catch my drift. Is this geeky, geek chic or just a poor attempt at sexy?

Sundance Camera Tee: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:00:07 -0800

I can't help but love the Sundance Camera Tee ($45). It looks cozy and its design is classic geek chic. Sure it would be a little overkill if you paired it with camera earrings and a camera ring, but alone it's cute and artsy. Do you agree?

WiFi Detector Shirt: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:00:21 -0700

The WiFi Detector Shirt, $29.99, is a little masculine for my taste, but I'm totally intrigued by its capabilities. The glowing bars on the front of the shirt dynamically change as the surrounding WiFi signal strength fluctuates, so you can just look down on your chest and see if there's a signal. Luckily for those of us that are into being clean, the animated decal is removable (with hook and loop fasteners) for easy washing. Is it chic, or geek apparel gone bad?

Geek Awareness Bracelet: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:00:43 -0700

While awareness bracelets are almost always for a good cause they have gotten a little out of hand in the past year or two. What started as a way to promote awareness of serious diseases like cancer, became a bit of a "fashion statement." (I only put that in quotes because I'm not sure Fab would agree they're fashionable in any way.)

On their advertisement page for the Geek Awareness Bracelets, $1.99, Thinkgeek says: "By wearing any of these bracelets, you will show you care by shouting to the world and showing your support for geek awareness in every aspect of life. Whether it's hacking your PSP, watercooling your overclocked box, sniping a noob, or simply taking stuff apart and putting it back together - because you can - you always embrace geek."

While I'm all about hacking my PSP and shouting my geekiness from the rooftops, I'm not ready to adorn my body with rubber geek bracelets. What do you think: Are they geek chic, or totally geeky?

Hello Kitty's Geek Chic Tee: You Certainly Are

GeekSugar — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:33:24 -0700

Normally, the gadgets and tech accessories featuring Hello Kitty are a little sweet for my taste; I don't want anyone mistaking me for an underage girl by the looks of my HK Laptop.

Thankfully, the purveyors of the girly cartoon cat have made something a little more grownup: the Hello Kitty Geek Chic Tee (on sale for $10).

It's obvious why I like the shirt - its message and geeksugar's tagline are one and the same - but I'm finding myself utterly charmed by Kitty wearing her black-rimmed nerd glasses. I have some of my own, and maybe I'll be rocking them with this top.

Pacman Ghost Tee: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:00:41 -0700

Pacman fans rejoice! Japan LA has these perfect-in-pink Pacman T-shirts on sale for $24 for geeky gamer girls like myself.

I don't know if this falls along the same lines as the Polaroid Tee (which most of you loved), but it's got that retro geek-chic appeal that looks so adorable on a fitted tee.

What do you think? Too over-the-top geeky for your liking? Or so geek chic that it's worth paying the $24 for?

Ms. Pac-Man Ring: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:10:29 -0700

If you're a serious geek you understand just how serious vintage video game fans are about their game inspired apparel and jewelry. While I saw a ton of Space Invader items this fall, I think PacMan may be making a comeback.

The Tiny Armour Ms. Pac-Man Ring, $68, lets you celebrate your love for Pac-man fever and looks even more amazing paired with the ghost ring. It may be a bit more youthful than the Fancy geek rings we featured a few weeks back, but I do think it's geek chic. What do you think?

What Are The Top 10 Geek Chic Products of The Last Decade?

GeekSugar — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 07:00:00 -0700

PC World recently submitted a list of the 50 Best Tech Products of All Time, as chosen by their readers - a list that birthed some serious jealousy from yours truly. I'm thinking if they can do it, so can we right?
So here's the deal, PC World looked at technology that has arisen since the dawn of the personal computer - I'm thinking we can compose a shorter list of the Top 10 Geek Chic Products of The Last Decade.

I've submitted some of my suggestions, but feel free to add your own in the comment section. The rules are as such: The product must be 100 percent geek chic, meaning it must be high on function and form. It must somehow contribute to our digital lives by making things simpler, better, and well, geekier. Innovative items that focus on green technologies, PC/Mac compatibility and overall quality will be weighted heavier than those that don't.