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Sterling Lego Cuff: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:45:48 -0800

Geeky jewelry is pretty easy to not take too seriously. . . until you come across a piece like the Sterling Lego Cuff, and see its price tag: $350!The plastic and sterling silver bracelet would be a fun find if it were under $25, but I'd have to be either a true spendthrift or really serious about my Lego accessories to consider getting it. What do you think of it?

Sterling Lego Cuff: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally geeky

Geek chic

Something else. See my comment below.

Vizuex iWear Theater Glasses: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:45:50 -0800

I've spent many long flights wishing that the screen on my iPod were as big as my TV's. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather watch my own movies on a tiny screen than whatever is playing in the cabin that day, but let's be honest — iPod screens are pretty darn small. So when I saw these Vizuex iWear Glasses ($250) that allow you to watch movies and play games from your iPod and gaming console in 16:9 aspect ratio (it's like watching a 52-inch display from nine feet away) just by connecting the cable to your chosen device and slapping on the glasses, I got a little excited. Does this mean the eye straining days of watching movies on my iPod are over?

Vizuex iWear Theater Glasses: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally geeky — I wouldn't be caught dead wearing those.

Geek chic — A lightweight and portable movie screen? Count me in!

Something else. See my comment below.

Star Wars Stack 'Ems: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:45:17 -0800

What do I need these for? I have no idea. But the Star Wars Stack 'Ems have an irresistible pull on me either way. They're $10 each and blind-boxed, so you don't know which character you'll get, and they're not totally useless — you can use them as key chains or just get really bored and stack them up as intended. What do you think? Pointless or pretty awesome?

Star Wars Stack 'Ems: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally geeky!

Geek chic!

I think they're ____________. See my comment below.

Black Lego Studs: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:30:49 -0800

Having a penchant for geeky accessories doesn't mean you have to let your freak-flag fly for all the world to see. There are discreet ways of doing it, as with these Mini Lego Earrings ($15).They're teeny and unobtrusive, and only the most eagle-eyed of admirers will be able to tell they're legos, and when they do, you're sure to get compliments.But something that's essentially children's building blocks good enough for your earlobes? Tell me about it in the comments below.

Black Lego Studs: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think they're ________. See my comment below.

Nintendo Garter: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:46:13 -0800

If you remember the craziness of the wedding season at Sugar, then you remember the myriad possibilities there are to add a geeky touch to your wedding. Sure, a lot was fun to look at, but sometimes you don't stuff that's so overt. You could wear this Nintendo Garter ($23), and the only people who have to know are you and your groom. And your groom's buddies post-wedding when he brags about how awesome his new bride is, wearing Nintendo lingerie and all.What do you think? Would you sport this under your dress?

Nintendo Garter: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally geeky!

Geek chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Geek Out From Head to Toe

geeksugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:00:48 -0700

Listen, if I wanted to, I could make a pretty hot outfit (well, maybe "hot" isn't the word) from all these totally geeky or geek-chic products we've voted on. Seriously! Don't believe me? Check out my slideshow where I put together an ensemble of geeky items I've found over the past year. The only thing I'm missing is pants. Anyone got any ideas? Source

Power Button Earrings: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:10 -0700

It might be a tough time to show you're a Machead by purchasing a new MacBook, but you can save hundreds and still have something MacBook and something new (to you) — with these Power Button Earrings ($30), made from real MacBook power buttons.A declaration of your brand loyalty and totally geektastic, they're fun and kinda tasteful. Those who may not love these are PC users and those whose fashion flair doesn't include recycled laptop parts. Where do you stand?

Power Button Earrings: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally geeky!

Geek chic!

I think they're ________. See my comment below.

Robot Cufflinks: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:45:57 -0700

Got a formal event to go to? Sure, you could get your boyfriend (or yourself, pardon me) a classy pair of cufflinks, but chances are they'll be boring as all get-out and won't be any sort of conversation starter. These Robot Cufflinks ($40), on the other hand, are conversation pieces and super-adorbs to boot. They're robots! As cufflinks! No one will doubt your geekiness at your friend's wedding. But can you still sport these and maintain your dignity? Do tell.

Robot Cufflinks: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally geeky!

Geek chic!

I think they're ________. See my comment below.

R2-D2 Backpack: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:45:23 -0700

It's all about wearing this R2-D2 Backpack ($65) with a completely straight face as you make your way to your destination. I would personally pair it with a grown-up trench coat just to make passersbys' heads explode just a little more. Oh to be queen of irony!I don't care how old you are, a Star Wars fan is a Star Wars fan and I can't hate the idea of this backpack, but would I wear it? Not sure.Would you?

R2-D2 Backpack: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally geeky!

Geek chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Megaman Beanie: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:45:51 -0700

You could totally wait until Halloween to wear this knit Megaman Beanie ($10) and do a vintage NES costume, but it's almost kind of normal, normal enough to wear on a regular day when the temperatures start dropping!So that's your excuse to your friends who don't quite get it at first; just say you bought it for Halloween and then decided, why waste a perfectly good beanie? Only you and I have to know the geeky truth.What do you think?

Megaman Beanie: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Pac-Man Hoodie: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:44:02 -0700

The more grownup I become, I tend to stop wearing articles of clothing that I think are not so grown up, like message tees, but one thing I'll never grow out of is hoodies. A good hoodie is your friend on laundry day and when you need to lounge around the house in maximum comfort, or to throw on for an errand. In that sense, this Pac-Man Hoodie ($48) is perfect; it's soft and cozy, and hello video-game motif. But back to feeling grownup . . . am I too old to wear Pac-Man? I think I can make an exception for this. Can you?

Pac-Man Hoodie: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally geeky!

Geek chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Bejeweled Bluetooth Headest: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:45:40 -0700

If California's Hands Free Law is bumming you out because the only Bluetooth headsets out there aren't blingin' enough for you, then check out this Bejeweled Motorola H3 Bluetooth Headset ($90). Crystals courtesy of Let's Crystal It!, that's exactly what they did. No cops will pull you over because they'll be able to see that ice miles away! What do you think of this shiny, girlie, headset? Too much or just enough?

Bejeweled Bluetooth Headest: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Computer Key Shirt: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:00:53 -0700

I've seen a lot of geeky tees in my day, but I've never before seen such a Geek-key tee! Oh, I kill me! But seriously. Check out this Computer Key Shirt ($26) from Etsy. I like you too much to make a pun about wearing your geekiness on your sleeve (but not enough to spare you from my geeky-key joke, snap), but you get the idea.You want to know what the weirdest thing about this shirt is? I don't hate it. The grays the artist chose for the tees are very chic and complement the industrial grays of the keys. Don't know if I'd wear it to a party, but the execution could have been worse. What do you think? Too cute or too dorky for words?

Computer Key Shirt: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Robot Lingerie: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:01:00 -0700

I've seen my share of geeky underwear, and I usually have a sort of negative reaction, even if it's only as negative as saying, "I wouldn't buy that." But these Robot Bra ($10) and Underwear ($6) — I like 'em. Something about them charms the pants right off you (hehe).Think about it; put these on underneath your Talk Nerdy to Me t-shirt, and you are walking Boy Geek Bait. Nerds are powerless in your presence!What do you think — harmlessly cute undies, or do you prefer something a little fancier, a little more grown-up?

Robot Lingerie: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Science Bracelet: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:00:49 -0700

Your fashionista friends will think you're sporting a pretty silver bracelet, but your geek friends will know better — that your bracelet spells out "science" in amino acids!The Science Bracelet from Etsy ($160) is a sterling-silver beauty that uses the one-letter codes for amino acids to spell S-C-I-E-N-C-E, and the seller also mentions that custom letter combinations can be requested as well. I think it's geeky and sexy, but you might prefer to spend $160 on Kenneth Jay Lane baubles instead! What do you think?

Science Bracelet: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Woot Note Set: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:45:00 -0700

I have a questionable habit of saying "Woot! Woot!" a couple times a day so naturally I adore this Woot Note Set ($6). "Woot" ("w00t" is the real geek spelling) is a sort of cry of joy and celebration used by online gamers. It's used in place of saying "yay!" or "yesssss!" Oddly enough, it was named word of the year by Merriam-Webster in 2007.

Woot Note Set: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

Something else. See my comment below!

Camera Necklace: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:45:25 -0700

Those camera accessories, they're so hot right now! Maybe we're all starting to grieve for Polaroid already, but the big thing in camera-related accessories has been a move toward vintage, like with this T-shirt that features old cameras and Urban Outfitter's issuing of a digital camera that looks like a Rolleiflex; we seem to be all moony-eyed for vintage photography.Likewise, Fred Flare is feeling the love — for a 35mm! Wear their camera necklace ($14) and pretend to be a paparazzi from behind a fuzzy, graphic pendant. But is it fun, or just a little too young?

Camera Necklace: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Techie Necklace: Totally Geek or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:45:55 -0700

I see a lot of geeky necklaces day to day, and the question is always, how geeky is too geeky? Some, like the LOL Necklace, are a little over the top, while others, like the Comma Pendant, are deliciously chic and not at all too geeky.So the question for this Techie Necklace from Etsy is the same: Is the declaration of who you are around your neck too much, or just enough?

Techie Necklace: Totally Geek or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Electronic Tape Dispenser: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:00:08 -0700

I know you remember those telephones that were huge in the '80s; you know, the ones that had a clear plastic exterior, so you could see the inner workings of your phone while you twirled your hair and chitchatted with your buddies?!If that appealed to you then, you might be into this electronic tape dispenser now! I've never actually stared at my tape dispenser and thought what goes on inside there, you fascinating animal?, but far be it from me to say you don't. So . . . give it to me. What do you think?

Electronic Tape Dispenser: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

LOL Necklace: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:45:12 -0700

As ridiculous as I find this LOL necklace, I'm completely smitten. Does it represent the post-modern text-IM-blog-speech that now litters our collective vocabularies? Yes. Is it sort of silly? Yes!$60 from Etsy, each letter is vintage, making a necklace that's new and mod, like the phrase itself. But am I crazy for being crazy about this? What do you think?

LOL Necklace: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Fire Flower Pillow: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:02:58 -0700

Am I crazy for thinking that the vintage Mario graphic of the Fire Flower on this pillow would work in with modern decor? For those who come into your home and don't recognize its provenance, they'd probably just think that you appreciate geometric pop-art designs, and those who do recognize it would demand to know where you got it so they can get their own.You could go full geek throttle and pair it with the Space Invaders pillow, or just mix the flower in with your other, more subdued throw pillows. Are you as enamored as I am?

Fire Flower Pillow: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below!

Connect-a-Desk: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:45:20 -0700

The Connect-a-desk is not the first time I've seen a desk-free laptop desk — remember the Lindo wrap-around hip desk? That was voted "freakish" by a landslide, and ThinkGeek's version hasn't really made the concept any more palatable. For 40 bucks, you get the ability to walk around while using your laptop, but for $40, you may suddenly not know yourself anymore.It's not that it can't be useful — the question is really — is usefulness worth the price of your dignity? But am I being too harsh? What do you think?

Connect-a-Desk: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

TokyoFlash Watches: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:45:05 -0700

After whining about how I wish I could get my hands on one of those sleek Tokyoflash watches, a little mind-reading birdie dropped a few on my desk this week! I, of course, couldn't be happier, but I'll be the first to admit that the guys-only direction is a bit of a turn off — girls like tech-ified watches, too! But there's good news, a ladies line is coming soon! It's like Christmas in late June/early July! But in all seriousness, TokyoFlash gives us a unique way to tell time, and I'm eating it up. I especially love the Pimpin Ain't Easy SS, Progression, and the Twelve 5-9 B styles like I'm sporting in the photos. Sweet, right? Tell me what you think!

TokyoFlash Watches: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

Something else. See my comment below!

Cargobelt: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:50:58 -0700

You say "Cargobelt," I say "fanny pack." This gadget-toting accessory would be highly convenient if you needed a hands-free cell phone solution to keep close to your body, like the dilemma we had yesterday, but let's call this what it is. It may sit on your side, instead of directly above your butt or, um, front, but this to me — as cute as it allllllmost is (I love the camo, I'll give it that) — I fear that no hip-slung accessory case will ever escape its nightmarish predecessor. Has it come far enough for you?

Cargobelt: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

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?

Pacman Ghost Tee: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's ____________. See what below!

Hand-Painted Bluetooth Earpieces: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:00:28 -0700

Seller Indigo Daydreams has found her geekery niche on Etsy: She paints Bluetooth earpieces (most of them seem to be old Plantronics 220s) from dull black plastic to whimsical, colorful little tchotchkes, like this teal polka-dot number.Now, to be delicate here. . . . The 'tooth was pretty ugly before, but I am not sure it looks much better in the afterlife. Maybe it's because I've gotten used to thinking that sleek designs like the Jawbone are the name of the game.But maybe I'm too safe in my choices — I also shied away a little from those customizable Jabra earpieces, so clearly I'm not the right audience. Are you?

Hand-Painted Bluetooth Earpieces: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's ________. See my comment below!

HTML Earrings: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:43 -0700

A lot more wearable than those PWNED Earrings, these HTML earrings manage to be both geekier (for a different reason) and chicer. Handmade by Etsy sellers Nicholas and Felice, this nerd jewelry is something I could actually see myself wearing. Plain silver rectangles would hang from your lobes, and only a very close look would reveal that you did, indeed, close your "head" tag. I think they're the perfect accessory for a style-conscious blogger — and I think Pat Field would back me up!

HTML Earrings: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think they're ________. See my comment below!

UFO Lamp: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:15 -0700

Interiors by Mulder and Scully, anyone? This unique lamp in the shape of a UFO would certainly be of interest to them, as it is to me. The lamp's official name is actually "Don't Run We Are Your Friends," which you don't need me to tell you is completely awesome. The fact that it's only $100, and while it's totally geeky, it's equal parts quirky sophistication and major sci-fi nerd. I say it's cool enough to go in my house! What do you think?

UFO Lamp: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Karim Rashid Alessiwatches: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:02:23 -0700

The indomitable Karim Rashid — known for being a modern artist who puts his twist on practical household items — strikes again. Working with Italian company Alessi, Rashid has made an accessory that's bright, simple, and graphic — all the aesthetic properties I appreciate in my favorite websites and gadgets. The Alessiwatch comes in black, green, light blue, brown, pink, violet, and red — and I'm already plotting out not which color to get, but which colors. Do these Alessiwatches do the same thing to you, or are you into a fancier or perhaps digital face?

Karim Rashid Alessiwatches: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think they're ________. See my comment below!

Mii Wedding Cake Toppers: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:00:48 -0700

Why get bride and groom cake toppers that only vaguely look like you — or are rudely preoccupied with their cell phones — when you can have Wii Miis made in your image?! I'm not even kidding, this is a kind of reasonable compromise on geeking out just a little bit for your wedding — juuust a little, tiny bit, to let your wedding guests know of your Wii-loving status on your big day.MiiSculptures will create your cake toppers from your pictures and/or Miis, for $140. I'm loving them. How about you? Oh, and for more wedding-planning mania, check IDoSugar!

Mii Wedding Cake Toppers: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think they're ________. See my comment below!

USB Mini Ball Speaker: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:30:00 -0700

I don't think I'm going to put the USB Mini Ball Speaker into my regular rotation of necklaces, but am I crazy or is it kind of cute? What's not really that cute is the fact that it's an MP3 player. . . around your neck.If it hooked into headphones like the D-Cube MP3 player necklace that would be one thing, but I'm imagining someone wearing this at a party and basically being the party. Which, on second thought, sounds kinda cool. What do you think?

USB Mini Ball Speaker: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

USB Engagement Ring: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

geeksugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:00:35 -0700

Well, the good news is, it's definitely a conflict-free diamond! This USB stick/engagement ring combo is for the geekiest among us. . . Those who would prefer their geek lover's declaration of intent of lifelong commitment be represented not by an expensive diamond ring, but by a Swarovski crystal and data-full USB ring. Think of the possibilities! All your pictures and planning info for the wedding could be on the stick. It's not yet in production, but if it were, I'd give it as a gift to my engaged friends. I think you'd really only be in trouble if you subbed this for the actual engagement ring, but aside from that, it's a cute wink to geeky betrothed girls — what do you think?

USB Engagement Ring: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Totally Geeky!

Geek Chic!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.