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Showing posts with label Geek Chic. Show all posts

Sunday, December 9, 2012

J!NX Clothing: New League of Legends Swag - Gift Ideas for Him or for Her

Finally, J!nx has added a veritable selection of League of Legends clothing, accessories, and plushies... just in time for the holidays, of course!



Whether you want to pick something up for yourself or for the PC gamer in your life, J!nx is a great place to go.  I've reviewed them before and have always loved the designs they offer.  Although I am openly not a fan of LOL, I know many of my friends spend way too much time playing and would love walking around sporting this:
J!nx League of Legends Ashe Shirt
And even I can appreciate how cute that Rammus plushie is (and he talks)! 

J!nx League of Legends Rammus Plushie


If you order by December 11, it will get there before Christmas.  Added bonus:  Some of the LOL designs are on sale, and you can use code "MYPRECIOUS" to save 5% off an order of $75+ or 10% off an order over $100!  So hurry if you want to gift your LOL gamer something fresh!

Plus, sign up as a member of the site to earn EXP and Gold on your purchase! (Basically, EXP earns you status and occasional gifts; Gold is cash back to use on future purchases!)

Saturday, February 11, 2012

A Geek Girl's Reflections on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is in a few days.  Even if I wasn't grimly aware, looking at my stats page for this blog is enough of a reminder.

Why? Because every semi-romantic post I've ever put up suddenly has more hits than every other page.  Apparently you nerdy boys really need help picking out ways to propose to your gal, whether through Harry Potter or Pokemon or even Munchkin.  Who couldn't resist giving that special someone rainbow roses?

Let's not forget the "5 Gift Ideas for Your Geek Girl" post I wrote up last year (although, I think, some of the shops I talked about are temporarily closed, I think...

So, I thought about writing up another gift idea post to replace last year's.  Or at least expand on it.  After all, there are plenty of other places to get perfectly fantastic gifts for a nerdy woman like myself.

But, I didn't have the heart for it.  Then, I randomly came across a blog post where a woman gushed about all the wonderful Valentine's Days she's had.  And I realized why I didn't have the heart for throwing out gift ideas this year.

I've never had a memorable Valentine's Day.

Honestly.  I dated a guy for three years, and I couldn't tell you one thing he got me for V-day.  I don't know if he ever got me anything.  I guess he must have, but it was never more memorable than a rose and a tiny box of chocolates.  Because for all the work and thought I put into my gifts to him, there was no way that feeling was ever reciprocated back.  Should have been my first hint that relationship wasn't going to work.

No, despite recanting a poem for my lover, writing out a letter describing exactly how I felt about him (in my own handwriting; who does that anymore?) that was bound with ribbon, writing out the lyrics to our song as the background to a framed picture I drew for him, making his favorite dessert just perfectly as a surprise, wearing his favorite outfit just to attract a lingering gaze for that much longer...yeah, I got nothing.

You can call me bitter.  I guess what it boils down to is that I've simply put too much work into Valentine's Day to really expect that day to be worth it. 

Yeah, I get all the talk about it being a commercial holiday, blah blah blah...I just used to like acknowledging it as a day where it was socially acceptable to openly adore the guy I was head over heels for.

So, I'll be dully flipping Valentine's Day the bird as it passes on my calendar.  On the bright side, there will be many more February 14ths in my future...one of them is bound to burn into my memory, right?


(still wouldn't mind some chocolate bullets, though)

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

WANT: Sexy Marvel Superhero Pajamas From Spencer’s

The older I get, the more I like lounging around my own apartment in pajamas.  Because of this, I try to find more fashionable sets, that are also attractive for my boyfriend.  Spencer’s has saved me.

Emma Frost Sexy PJs

She-Hulk Sexy PJs

Black Widow Sexy PJs

SpiderGirl Sexy PJs

Captain America Sexy PJs

I mean, wowza, you can’t go wrong with those!  I especially like the Emma Frost one (even though her character in the comics always pissed me off).  Next fave would be Black Widow, and finally Captain America.  Unfortunately, at $24.99 each, I’ll probably have to wait around to buy these.

Which ones do you like?

[via Geeks are Sexy & Spencer’s]

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

5 Gift Ideas for Your Geek Girl This Valentines Day

Welcome to my Valentines Gift Guide for Geek Chicks!  Like many people, I tend to agree that V-day is a commercialized “holiday” urging us to spend our money.  However, I think the idea of a day you can spend with your significant other and/or express just how much you love them through material things is awesome.  For those of you that are single—sorry, not my problem.  But maybe buying one of these things for your favorite geeky girl might change your relationship status.
1. Nerdy Jewelry
Sure, diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but there are other, more affordable, original, and nerdy options.  While there are thousands of Etsy sellers who hand-make geeky jewelry, I have to admit that one of my faves is The Lady Herself Etsy Shop.  Case in point:Heart Fire Necklace from The Lady Herself
Beautiful.  There are many other similarly heart-shaped necklaces and earrings in the shop, and other styles like D10 earrings.  The shop owner also does gorgeous custom work.  Oh, and you can read the review I did of her work, if you’d like.
This is my favorite Etsy geeky jewelry shop, but obviously there are many more options. Quite simply, search “geeky jewelry” and you’re bound to find something that fits your sweetheart’s tastes.

2. DIY – I Love You Bean
Yes, give her a plant.  Not only does the container proudly display “I Love You” on the side, but the bean sprout itself will once it bursts through the soil.
I Love You Bean
Of course, this little gem is sold by none other than ThinkGeek.com.  You can pick it up from them for only $4.99, too!

3.  8-Bit Dynamic Life Shirt
Another cute item available from ThinkGeek (because I <3 that site).  I absolutely adore these shirts; I keep telling myself that I’ll the set for myself and Ryan (BigJones) one of these days.
8-Bit Dynamic Life Shirts from ThinkGeek
It’s pretty simple.  When you’re away from each other, the shirts display only 2 1/2 hearts.  But as you get close to each other, you slowly gain life force…until you’re a few feet away from each other and you’re at full health!  Such a cute concept.   I really want these shirts!  Oh, and considering this is a gift guide…I bet your geek girl wants them too.

4. Icon Pillows
What better way to instigate some cuddling time with your geek girl than to get her a geeky pillow as a Valentine’s Day present?
Craftsquatch Icon Pillows
Cute and functional, these handmade pillows are as awesome as they come…and they range from Twitter to Gmail to Facebook!  You can get them from Crafstsquatch on Etsy (note, though, that each pillow is handmade, so you might not get your pillow before Valentine’s Day!).

5. Chocolate Weapons
Yes, you read correctly…show your geek gal how much you care by preparing her for the zombie apocalypse.  Oh, did I mention that the gun, grenades, and bullets are all made of chocolate?
Geeky Chocolate Weapons
The fact that a chocolate gun will do nothing against real zombies will seem totally moot.  As far as geeky chocolate goes, this is my favorite find on the web.  My friends always joke about beginning an arsenal for the impending zombie apocalypse, and now I really think we should get it started with “The Ultimate “Near Death” (By Chocolate) Experience”.

Well, there you go.  Not a huge list by any means, but perhaps this will get some ideas going.  Even if you/your geeky girlfriend hates Valentines Day, remember that any girl loves a present now and then, and none of my suggestions are limited to February 14th. 


Monday, December 6, 2010

J!NX.com [Review]

If you’re anything like me, fashion is something you simply don’t worry about.  Rather than pay attention to “what’s in this spring”, I concentrate my attentions on what video games are coming out or cool new gadgets.  For clothes, brand names like Aeropostale and Abercrombie are as important to me as the number of calories in bacon; I frankly couldn’t give a damn.  Usually, I just look for clothes that are comfortable and look good on me.  As a self-proclaimed nerd, though, shopping for clothes that express my love of D20s can be frustrating at best.
That is, until my boyfriend introduced me to J!NX!  When I first met him, BigJones’ shirt closet was exclusively J!NX.  Mostly, he wore this skeleton shirt, and a lot of shirts with an iconic nerdy skull.  I have never heard of J!NX before, but he wasted no time in informing me that he would only buy shirts from that online store.  I’ve been browsing their site for gifts for him ever since.  Then, with the Holiday Gift Giveaway Hop (now closed, hope you entered!) coming up, I decided to contact them to see if they’d donate a gift certificate.  When they said yes and ALSO offered to send me swag to review, I was thrilled!
The awesome Geekgods at J!NX were generous enough to give me a $30 gift code to pick a couple things from the site to review.  Knowing BigJones would be furious if I didn’t get him something, I let him pick first, then I chose a stylish women’s shirt to review for myself.  Here’s the results:
Front of 42 J!NX TeeFlufferwuffer's New J!NX Tee
Back of 42 J!NX Tee

Durability.  I already knew what to expect, here.  As I mentioned before, BigJones has been a long-time fan of J!NX, having quite a collection when I met him almost 3 years ago.  Guess what?  He still has every shirt.  Yes, every last one.  And they’re all still in great condition.  Sure, some of his shirts may have lost a little bit of luster (designs slightly faded and cracked, a few holes from wear and tear), but they are all totally wearable and still awesome.  Just to prove it, here’s a pic I took of one of his shirts (which he got about 5 years ago), compared to the picture from the J!NX site:
Ryan's 5-year-old J!NX Tee
Obviously, pretty durable!  I know I can expect the shirts we just received to last for years.


Price.  J!NX shirts can cost anywhere from $10 to $25.  Normally, $25 can be pretty high for me, but considering they’ll last for years to come, they’re very affordable.  With lots of sales and a $10 shirt section, which has a lot of cool styles I might add (that’s where I picked up my shirt!), they’re even more cost-friendly and effective.  And as I’ll mention later, members have even more opportunities to save at J!NX.


Selection/Design.  There are hundreds upon hundreds of designs available from J!NX.  Whether you’re a gamer, D&D player, or just an internet aficionado, there are dozens of options that you’re sure to like.  Though there are some designs I’m not a fan of, I’m bound to find at least 20 or so shirts I’d like after browsing for a few minutes.  And J!NX is constantly adding new stuff, since they regularly hold design contests where fans submit their own designs.  Browsing the women’s section, the only issue I have is that they are out of so many styles (which, I guess, is more of a problem of too many women who are J!NX fans!).  There is always an option of getting an e-mail notification when a specific design and size are in stock, though!

Cool Other Stuffs.  There are a few things other than T-shirts that are awesome about J!NX.  First, they also offer things like dress shirts, pants/sweatpants, hoodies/sweatshirts, stickers, buttons, underwear, and lots more.  Many of the dress shirts are really nice, and I’m secretly thinking of buying BigJones a couple of them.
There’s also a forum on the site, where you can go to discuss…just about anything geektastic!  I haven’t really looked around it all that much (mostly because I don’t have time!) but if that’s your thing, I’d take a look!
Lastly, if you become a member of J!NX, you have the opportunity to earn J!NX Gold and J!NX EXP.  You earn points from making purchases, referrals, posting pics of you in your J!NX clothes, commenting, and more.  J!NX Gold earns you real money to use on your purchases!  100 Gold = $1.  J!NX EXP lets you earn additional things in the shop.  For example, earning 950 EXP means you’ll earn 1% more J!NX Gold and J!NX EXP on orders and referrals, and earning 1500 gets you a free sticker pack.

The Bottom Line.  I’ll definitely be shopping at J!NX again.  And often.  This is a site I’ve tested and trust; I know I can expect awesome shirts to express my nerdalicious ways.

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Disclaimer:  I received a gift code from J!NX to make a purchase and review products.  However, I received no other compensation and my review and any opinions expressed are my opinion and are 100% honest.  I don’t blur the lines.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Micah Myers’ Comic Book Creations [Review]

I have a really awesome product to review for you today!  Now, many of you probably do not know this, but I used to be hugely into comic books.  Instead of waiting at Gamestop for the midnight release of Halo, my sister and I would beg our parents to drive us to the nearest (actually, the only) comic book store so we could get the latest issue of X-men or Justice League.  We’d spend hours poring over back issues, finding gems that weren’t in our collection yet.  Though I don’t have the money to regularly buy and read comics anymore, I still hope to finish my Excalibur collection one day.
image So, when I first happened upon Micah Myers’ Etsy shop, I knew I would be contacting him for a review.   But before I get to that, here’s a little about his shop.  Micah started creating comic book wallets after seeing another person selling them for $20.  Micah liked his design, and decided to start selling his own wallets at a super-affordable price of $3 for any wallet.  Along with wallets, Micah also sells coin purses and necklaces, and has experimented with boxes and picture frames.
I received a Martian Manhunter comic book wallet to review.  Now, I should say a few things first.  I’ve only owned one wallet in my whole life, and it was one of those fat, girly, I-shop-at-Aeropostale-and-Claire’s wallets.  I’ve had it since I was in junior high, but I don’t use it because I don’t carry a purse and any decent wallet I can find just will not fit in my pockets without looking completely ridiculous.  I was pleasantly surprised when I received this wallet from Micah Myers’ Comic Book Creations
This wallet is awesome.  It’s thin, it’s slick, it’s everything I’ve been searching for in a wallet. 
IMG_2082Design. I think it’s awesome how well this was made.  Just look at it.  The wallet stretched out shows a full picture of the Martian Manhunter (by a very good artist by the way).  Micah obviously knows what he’s doing when he makes these; this isn’t just thrown together.  Open up the wallet and there is not only a large compartment for cash; there are two sleeves for credit cards, gift cards, etc.  That was way more than I was expecting!  I don’t carry a lot of cash with me, but I’m so glad that I have a place to put my cards.  At first I was worried that there wouldn’t be aIMG_2080 lot of room for multiple cards because of how super-ultra thin it looks.  But this wallet easily fits in all the cards I can stuff in it…hell, just to  test it, I fit a whole deck of cards in both sides.  Tight fit, but it can be done! 
Durability.  These wallets are made out of real comic book pages, so by themselves they would be very flimsy and tear easily.  To get around this, Micah expertly lines the wallets with shelving paper.  This is to make the wallets more durable, and protect from water.  Micah warns, though, that the wallets aren’t waterproof.  I knew that for the review, I should test  this, but I was afraid of ruining the wallet.  Well, it got tested for me.  One night while BigJones and I were sleeping, the cats knocked over a glass full of stale root beer, which pooled around my precious wallet.  When I woke up in the morning and discovered this, I frantically wiped off the wallet, only to find that there was absolutely no damage whatsoever!  None of the soda got through, and the wallet IMG_2088wasn’t even sticky, after being in the mess for hours. Hooray!  The only concerns I have is that the corners are easily bent, but they are just as easy to bend back.  I wouldn’t recommend trying to tear the wallet, either; it might not hold up.  But it does stand up to everyday use.
Price. $3.  Flat.  Shipping is $2 in the U.S., but only $.50 with another item.  They will ship anywhere, though, for only a little bit extra!  With Christmas coming, these would make excellent stocking stuffers.
Overall.  I am so happy with this wallet.  As I said before, it’s everything I ever wanted:  simple, geeky, thin, and affordable!  Sure, it won’t last forever, but at only $3 a wallet, one of these won’t be hard to replace, either.  I can definitely say that I’ll get another wallet, maybe with Nightcrawler? Oh, did I mention that if you request a certain character or comic with your wallet, it doesn’t cost any extra?
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Um…there just may be a giveaway for some Comic Book Wallets.  You might want to look.  Maybe?
Disclosure: I received a wallet to review free of charge from Micah Myers’ Comic Book Creations.  However, all opinions are mine, as they always will be.