Fashion-Forward Wearables
10 Pieces That Totally Nail the Geeky Chic Trend
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I love chic geek® style so much that I actually trademarked the term. Whether it's a fitness device, clothing that lights up, or a purse that doubles as a speaker, my closet has seen it all. And now, yours can, too.
In preparation for New York Fashion Week, I've curated my favorite wearable tech items. So feel free to turn up the volume/lights/action and get fashion forward with me!
1 JumpFromPaper Bags
I’m a huge fan of these surreal, cartoon-looking bags by JumpFromPaper ($52 and up). Throw one over your shoulder and your 3D world collides with 2D fashion. A guaranteed conversation starter. They come in a colorful variety of handbags, purses, shoulder bags, travel bags and more.
2 Marvel Comics Infinity Scarf
Perfect for clandestine fan girls, this comic scarf ($25) looks like a fashionable, colorful accessory to the untrained eye. But for anyone in the know, it’s an ode to comic books, with images of Thor, Spider-Man, Loki, Captain America, the Hulk, Nova, Hawkeye and Iron Man hiding within.
3 Rechargeable LED Light-Up Sneakers
LED sneakers? That charge by USB? The future is now! With multiple colors to choose from you can make sure your sneaks ($65 and up) match any outfit. Opt for solid light or random patterns of flash from a variety of sellers.
4 Fashion Bluetooth Speaker Clutch
The woman on the go can now play her music wirelessly on the go from this stylish clutch ($80). The speaker has on-board controls and 15 hours of run time.
Bonus: You can take calls with the built-in microphone.
5 Modcloth So Jelly Dress
Covered in pop-art comics, this adorable cotton dress ($80) will make you the talk of the town.
6 Olde Book Messenger Bag
This over-the-shoulder bag ($50) looks like an old leather-bound book. Which is extra ironic when you consider it’s used, more often than not, to carry your ereader or laptop.
7 Lightsaber Skirt
My eyes first caught this custom piece during a very special visit to Star Wars Weekend in Disney World. The woven lightsaber-lined ‘50s-style skirt ($75), created by the lovely Ashley Eckstein, screams Chic Geek!
8 Mota SmartRing
Leave your smartphone in your bag and you can still stay on top of all of your interactions with the DOI SmartRing by Mota ($200, available for preorder). The sleek ring, which comes in midnight black and pearl white, vibrates when you have incoming communications, such as interactions on Twitter and Facebook, text messages, emails, or calls, and allows you to see who’s saying what, right there on your ring finger. Others have tried with these types of rings, but I like this one for the screen and graphic output capabilities.
9 ModCloth Around the World in Katie Days skirt
And then there’s the skirt named for me. Yep, ModCloth created the Around the World in Katie Days skirt ($60) as a nod to my nonstop travel schedule and love of all things chic geek®. Each colorful box on the skirt highlights scenes from cities across the globe.
10 CuteCircuit Clothing and Accessories
I’ve been a fan of light-up clothing since my mom made me an illuminated outfit for prom, back in the day. CuteCircuit takes lighted clothing to the next level with this gorgeous clutch, which uses LEDs to create animation and share Tweets and messages (it uses an app to connect to your smartphone). The Twirkle Mini Dress, which is a chic black dress that actually changes color as you move, glows and sparkles in the night. Rechargeable by USB.
