Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The Beauty of Geek

Ain't it funny how things turn around?

The historically unpopular geek style is now the look that everyone wants to rock. Stylish men and women everywhere are putting aside their fancy designer glasses in favour of the once uncool nerdy spectacles. They're updating in their glamorous wardrobes to include geek-inspired items like bow ties, striped cardigans and sweater vests.

I really don't like assigning titles to people, but many geeks actually don't mind being called this and some see it as a great thing that should be fully embraced. Really, what's so wrong with wanting to learn more about stuff like technology and sciences and finding sci-fi films and comics entertaining? What makes the things that geeks like any less interesting or socially acceptable than the things that the so-called cool people like?

I think it's fantastic that there are some people in this world that are more concerned about advancing their knowledge and skills in areas that interest them rather than spending every waking moment of their lives trying to fit in with the rest of the crowd.

Society changes its mind all the time so don't waste your time trying to conform.

So are you ready to show your love for all things geek? Check out these really cool items below.


(Click on name of the item to go to product page.)




Cat-5 Bracelet
Price: US$15.00



Circuit Board Necklace
Price: US$19.99



The Lego Ring
Price: US$28.00

63 comments:

Songy said...

cool collection, danz.
LOL according to your description I fall right, gang into the geek category and I don't mind it actually. That's my bread and butter anyhow believe it or not.

uneventriΔngle said...
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uneventriΔngle said...

Nice stuff!
Ofcourse I want exchange links.
I'm putting you in my list!

Sharon S said...

Hi Danz-thanks for your lovely comment!! My jacket has been christened 'Charity' from where she came from, haha!! A great post, the computer dress and lego ring are my faves-I think they are fabulous picks rather than nerdy!! have a lovely day, dear Danz!!

Cate said...

i'm a geek. i love maths. i always liked the geeks in the hollywood-romantic comedies starring hilary duff better than the cheerleaders, and i'm not just saying that because geek style is en vogue now. it's really hypocritical, isn't it? the cheerleader queens in the high schools will continue looking down at the "uncool" geeks, WHILE WEARING GEEK FASHION. don't get me wrong, i like the geek clothes, but it's just ironic, isn't it? thanks for your lovely comment on my blog!

DaisyChain said...

Ohh I kinda love the bracelets and the ring.

Miranda said...
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Miranda said...

very cute entry. the geek trend makes me laugh a little though; you're so right about how things turn around. it's really rather ironic. in the old school movies the poor geeks are all in trashcans. and now everyone's trying to dress like them...

Christina Lee said...

Ok the rubix cube earrings and the lego ring really crack me up! But I did buy my pre-schooler a star wars tee from Target, mainly b/c my husband LOVES the series- he is a little geeky himself but a wonderful husband- so I agree there's nothing wrong with being smart and sexy! Love the post!

Shay said...

cool! Etsy even has a whole section labeled Geekery now....

dalia said...

hello fellow bajee! i love to find the blogs of sisters-in-style...

funny, everyone's been commenting lately on the serious retro turn that fashion has taken. i have a love-hate relationship with it, 'cause not everything retro is cool!

mind you, i posted just the other day about how denise huxtable's (cosby show) signature, offbeat style has suddenly become de rigeur... crazy!

nothing is new anymore.
nothing.

♥ Marta ♥ said...

Hahah ... I agree, it's cool to look like a geek now, lol ...I especially adore that lego rings, so cute .. P.S. definately, I would love to exchange links... I just added you to my fav. blogs :)

Abby said...

id love to trade links! love that lego necklace!

www.fashionwonk.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

i've been rocking glasses without a prescription for a while, but never have left the house. i would feel so silly actually running around in public with something 'fake' like that, but clearly it's a huge hit!

WendyB said...

I'm ashamed to admit that I've never solved a Rubik's cube :-(

LEESH said...

hon, thanks so much for commenting me back about the shoes.i'm so in love! that mylon lego rin gin the last photo is killer awesome. yum yum

xx

loveology said...

Great!! Funny post...i like the geek look...i am sort of a geek myself i guess. ;)

Of course i'd like to trade links, thanks so much for the invitation.
I'll link you right away!

Thanks again and have a great day.

:) Mila.

Elizabeth said...

I like "dweeb" and "nerd" better than "geek," but I'll take any one of them.

I remember all these things—especially that t-shirt! I had one with R2D2 and C-3P0 on it. Now that's "geeky."

Ro said...

Such a great post. I am not a fan of the geek trend, but I am always rooting for the nonconformist, the underdog, and the desire to learn.

Bombchell said...

i love my big nerd glasses. i could never find the non medicated emo looking ones =/

Tricia said...

go geeks! love the lego ring, and the belt buckle is mine.

A. said...

link trading it is :)

www.themillenniallife.blogspot.com

comment you soon!

Seeker said...

I can't agree more that how good that "there are some people in this world that are more concerned about advancing their knowledge and skills in areas that interest them rather than spending every waking moment of their lives trying to fit in with the rest of the crowd".

I think when I was a kid and a teen I fall in this kind of people, the one always reading, always with the eyes observing things trying to learn, and also the one left behind by others...

Great post.

xoxo

Unknown said...

love 'em all! i work in IT with a group of all dudes... so i like to consider myself somewhat of a chic geek... who secretly wants to give them all makeovers.

Anonymous said...

haha i remember i used to wear this starwars tshirt ALL the time and people would make fun of me

Katelin said...

if my ears were pierced i would totally wear the rubix cube earrings, they are so cute.

sula bay said...

i agree with everything u sed
:)
great blog and ohh yerrr i love the lego necklace btw

http://thatlondongirl-loves.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

"Society changes its mind all the time so don't waste your time trying to conform."

exactly.

now i can definitely get with that lego ring. coolness.

Cheryl Lynn Pastor Romance Author said...

This is such a cool post. I've been a huge fan of geek chic for many years, particularly the glasses. My favorite color combination for geek fashion is of course, black and white with a touch of colorful argyle to accentuate the chic-ness of my geek-ness.:)

Great items, Hon. You've done it again.

Anonymous said...

the ring is so so so cute

Toni Alexis said...

great post...those risky business glasses and definitely the business....

xoxo

Anonymous said...

i love geeks. it's essentially what i completely look like when i remove my lenses. . lego ring is fantabulous!

Hey Harriet said...

What a great post! I love all those geeky finds! What fun! :)

Human Racing said...

Cool post! I like the rubix cube earrings and circuit board necklace.

la petite mademoiselle said...

hi! thanks for your lovely post! of cours I want to exchange links! you are in my list!
i olso ave the ´wayfarer´glasses from yourpost!

Magdalena Krupa said...

Very nice post!

Gala Gonzalez said...

sure! ive added you already!
thanks so much for the link! i LOVE them!! hihihi

chlozzard said...

i want some geeky glasses so bad!
cool post :)
xx

Ida said...

I love the multi-colored bracelet. I didn't know it was considered geek:)) Amazing introduction, as always, dearest Danz! Hope you are doing well, have a gorgeous weekend!

yiqin; said...

I love the lego ring!!! & the rubix earrings are freaking amazing! I don't have any ear holes so I might DIY a necklace!!

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linkedddd (:

S (formerly of Modern-Guilt) said...

Great post! Love the items you found a lot :)

A link exchange sounds wonderful - I have added you!

Couture Carrie said...

I totally wear glasses with no prescription just for dress-up! Geek style is way cool, D - loving that Lego ring!!

xoxox,
CC

Syed said...

Haha love these pieces. Yay for nerds :)

Tiffany said...

I recently tried on some of those geek glasses and I loved them!

I also loved to think about the look on people's faces when I walked into a meeting with them on.

Would love to trade links with you! have added you to my blogroll!

Reena Rai said...

Great post, it is pretty funny that everyone wants to be a geek now. Alexa Chung does it very well. I'm a complete contradition, I'm such a geek inside (huge love for comic books and I was actually a chapter ahead in math) but I also love fashion so I look far from geeky and people never believe my inner geekiness!

Jessica said...

The lego ring is great !

Rebecca Jane said...

I love your collection of geek chic! and RUBIX CUBE earrings - amazing.

lara said...

haha great stuff , I don't know if I would wear something of these, but they are definitely cool!

Lil Midget said...

Nerds rock!
I've had many glasses (becuase I'm an extremely careless individual)...and I've always gone for the thick rimmed ones..

Lauren said...

omg all this stuff is really cool!

A BIT COQUETTISH said...

such cute picks! =)

saray said...

love Geek chic!

pinup_girl said...

This stuff is so adorable. The Circuit Board Necklace is especially charming...I can't resist it!

jess said...

I love geek style. I think i might have an addiction to fake glasses. I need those rubix cube earrings

Anonymous said...

i think a lot of fashion enthusiasts fall into the geek category. <3 it's all about just loving and liking what you like and not caring otherwise what others think about you. =) and i'm all about nurturing the geek in me. <3

Marian said...

I always thought the so called geeks had the coolest style in school to be honest and here we are totally embracing geek-dom.
those rubix earrings and the lego ring are my fave of the stuff you kindly shared!
love it! Chloe Sevigny was a purveyor of the geek kid look wya before it went mainstream,one of the many reasons I love her.
x
Marian

Paris said...

Ahh!! Good theme today Danz!! I am a geek and proud!! I love studying and reading and love my edna style reading glasses!! Embrace your inner geek!! here here!xx

Edirin said...

i really like those earings, r they any for guys lol...what, they are interesting, when u get board, take em off and play with them lol

Always In Style said...

Long live geeks! Love your finds.

Anonymous said...

The geeky style still rules and I am addicted : )
You have a Great blog!!

http://www.stylebyme.net/

Diana Coronado said...

I want all of them !!

Eyeglasses said...

I love being a geek!!