Geek is chic.
I have a soft spot in my heart for noisy, clunky and outdated typewriters (the more archaic the better!) so I naturally love these Vintage Geek typewriter and Leica camera ornaments. The Leicas are remade in light handblown glass and are "realistic down to the tiniest detail — from the textured surfaces to the see-through lenses." The typewriters are also handblown and detailed in Poland. They Read more
If you're obsessed with photography, you'll probably dig these handmade Vintage Camera Pillows ($45) from Etsy seller Intheseam. Each camera comes in at about 16 inches wide and would definitely make a statement in your hipster-chic abode. But what do you think — too geeky, or geek chic? Vintage Camera Pillows: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Totally geeky! Geek chic! Read more
Ever wanted to make your fridge or car look like a giant iPhone? Now's your chance! The Slide to Unlock Giant Magnet is only $8 and pretty cute if you ask me. The vinyl magnet measures 17 inches long and 3.5 inches high and is perfect for any magnetic space. Perhaps accent with these app fridge magnets? What do you think? Slide to Unlock Magnet: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Totally Read more
What's more romantic than a promise to love and cherish forever? How about a promise to never forget, or at least to never misplace those important files? With Memoring, you can do both. The simple neon plastic rings, which are actually USB flash drives, come in their own ring box and are available in festive colors like pink, yellow, or my favorite: glitter. At about $36 for 2GB, these little Read more
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 Read more
Sweet, sweet Hello Kitty love. There's no denying the persuasive powers of lil Miss Hello Kitty, but there's always that fine line between being a grown woman who loves pink, fuzzy and glittery things and being well, a grown woman who loves pink, fuzzy and glittery things. The Hello Kitty LaVie computer costs $1,645 and has a whole mess of Swarovski gems on its lid. It seems no one cares about Read more
It's only natural that you'd want your kids (or nieces and nephews) to be as geeky as you are. Besides, geek is totally chic. Prep them for the future with these geeky gifts they'll love and learn from. Read more
Shows like Beauty and the Geek give male geeks a bad rep. I have news for you folks, not all geeks think pocket-protectors and worn corduroy pants are trendy. In fact, I know plenty of eligible geeky bachelors that showcase the very best of geekiness: smarts, passion, chic clothing, success in their field and the ability to program your TiVo, computer or Blackberry when you’re not in the mood. Read more
