Geek Chic Part 1

I love Geeks. I am a Geek. 
One of the most important characteristics of a Geek is their style, or lack thereof. But with this super chic style guide to Geeks, I'll have your average Hobbit lookin' like a classy elf.... er.... at least like a classy Hobbit.
 
Sweaters
Every geek should know, you need a good stash of sweaters for all that time you spend indoors in a dark place making art, geeking out on the computer, playing video games, reading, whatever it is that any geek does. 
So here is my selection of sweater must-haves:

The Keep It Simple Cardigan truly lives up to it's name, perfect basic sweater

You're Welcome Cardigan

Recipe Card-igan

You should know how much I love this style sweater, while it's not the gray/black one I've been searching for, I still love the Haute Chocolate Cardigan

Say it With Stripes Cardigan

THIS is my dream sweater. I'm in love.

Vests
One thing that I've learned is difficult to find are cardigan sweater vests for women. Does anyone else have this problem? I've gone through so many internet searches... all I want is a cardigan wiht the sleeves lopped off, doesn't seem too hard to do. Luckily I found one at Buffalo Exchange this past Labor Day that, once I sew the sides up to make it fit me better, will be a staple in my fall wadrobe.
But here are some cute ones from Modcloth!

Dramaturge Vest

All Vest Up With Someplace To Go

I swear I look at places other than Modcloth, but I couldn't find any vests that I liked, not even any sweater vests! (And if they did, then they were old matronly ugly) I guess they're not in this Fall, or people haven't really switched over yet. 

 Glasses
I'm not saying that all Geeks wear them, I don't. But it's a stereotype, and one that I like.

woodgrain reader

vintage risky reader

wayfarer reader

Geek Tees
Of course, even the most fashionable of Geeks is going to sport a clever tee now and then. 

Super Trooper

You Never Forget Your First Doctor

I [Atom] Science

Evil League of Evil

  Sorry for the long post, but us Geeks gotta' know how to be super chic and not just like we emerged from our parent's basement for the first time in 4 months.

More parts to come!
-Brenna Kathleen
 

Bowties Are Cool

I have to admit. I did not like the 11th Doctor at first. Granted this was before series 5 had started, and it was the episode where David Tennant left, and I was a puddle.
I missed the converse, the glasses that made him look cleva', and the new one is trying to coin the catchphrase "Geronimo."
BUT! now that series 5 has ended. I love him. He's quirky and the man can rock a bowtie...

 

He's setting a trend! 

One that I think is one of the best trends to come along in a while. 

Now I've made two out of scraps I've had lying around, have been strictly told several times 

that I'm only borrowing my dad's little red clip-on, and found a sweet skinny black clip on for 96 cents at a thrift store. 

I think I look rather dandy with my bowler hat and sweater+bowtie combo

 

I've only made a couple on a whim,  but I really like the simplicity of a process that has rather dapper and quirky results. In fact, I've been thinking of opening an etsy shop. 

It started with looking for cute bloomers.

 

Weird, I know. But I was thinking about wearing skirts while riding a bike, and how to solve the awkward "flowy fabric in the breeze is the only thing between me and extreme immodesty." And I thought, bloomers!

Too bad a quick search for them resulted in only three categories:

1. Weird vampy sexy lace-up bloomers
2. Plain white Ren Faire replicas
3. Perfect cute bloomers with pretty lace and bows.... for children.

 

So I thought about making bloomers for classy ladies who go for a cycle ride now and then (in fact, I think I still might, so no one out there snatch my idea. I'm a poor private college student who needs the profit for things like exacto-knives and shampoo). 

Then I made the bowties, and I was hooked. Or rather, "clipped." Haha. Get it?

Ehh....

So now I'm thinking over starting a little business. I would take this semester off to plan, sketch ideas, get some things made and ready to sell, and of course get school work done. Then after creation preparation and the actual creation part I would set up shop and try to keep it going in the midst of school insanity.

At least it would be flexible.

Oh.... remember what I said about not posting again until I'm back from Germany?

I lied... or rather didn't know that sudden bow tie inspiration and adoration would hit me later on in the same night.

I'm not going to make any promises this time.

-Brenna Kathleen

Can I just say...

That this picture makes me happy.

I love Doctor Who. Best show ever.

Seriously, go watch it.... stick it out through series 1 and then sit back and enjoy.