[TOP 10 TUESDAY] Getting Crafty With 10 Supernatural Items on Etsy

The Supernatural Mid-Season Finale was tonight, which means I have 5 Tuesday nights free and Alex has 5 Tuesdays mornings without the Heat of the Moment alarm. It was a compromise after she threatened to throw my phone out the window. With all the live blogging going on, I felt it was the perfect night to post the Supernatural anti-possession bows on our Faye's Realm Etsy store. I'd been meaning to for a while since we don't have any conventions for about three months.

[TOP 10 TUESDAY] In Honor Of The Day of the Doctor, I'm Coveting These 10 Stylish TARDIS

I recently got lost on Etsy while I was suppose to be uploading some new bows for Faye's Realm. It's really easy to get sidetracked in a digital sea of creative people.

The upcoming Doctor Who 50th Anniversary 3D Special was heavily on my mind as I live in one of the cities that is doing a simulcast that Saturday. The tickets sold out quickly and I felt like a bad fan but Alex and I were debating going because 3D movies give her motion sickness. Also, we wanted to go with friends - nerdy fangirling is a lot more fun in groups.

Back on Etsy, a single Tardis bow led me down a rabbit hole of wishlist making. My closet is shamefully lacking as geeky girl, and while I don't wear a lot of blue, I think it could use some. In no specific order, these were my favorite finds:

[GEEK OUT] #ManiMonday Brings You Gotham's Finest Eyeshadows

I am so proud of mysef - I actually did my nails yesterday and participated in #ManiMonday! (Though I should have posted this yesterday.) My nails normally chip too easily and quickly so painting them hardly seems worth it. This time around, I tried a sample of Nailene which guarantees "Lasting Wear" by cleaning residue off your nails and making the polish adhere better. My first chip usually happens within 36 hours and this time was no different.



I don't care how out-of-style it is, I'm finally trying some crackle nail polish. Like I said, I'm not a big nail person so this is the first polish purchase I've made in a long, long time. And since I'm in a very beauty type of mood, I wanted to share some killer eye make-up I found on Tumblr:

Each look is inspired by Gotham City superheroes and supervillains. My favorites are Batwoman and Harley Quinn but I'm also very partial to these girls and these colors.





I'm also impressed by the detail in Mr. Freeze and Dark Knight, though the rhinestones don't really match his persona but are a wonderful touch.



Which one is your favorite eyeshadow vs. favorite character?

[GEEK OUT] Come to the Dark Side, We Have a Sense of Style

Predictable as I am, I found myself wanting to cross over to the Darkside after a double-feature weekend. Imwent to see Beautiful Creatures with Alex and her mom on Saturday then Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters on Sunday with my sisters. I'm easy to please when it comes to action and fantasy movies; I loved and recommend both if you haven't seen them yet.

Both movies, though, confirmed that I would be a villain just for the wardrobe. It's a thought I had before as it seems the bad guys have a bigger sense of drama when it comes to getting dressed.



Kendra the Witch in Beastly, for instance, employs volume in different places to seem a little out there. The Evil Queen from Snow White and the Huntsman, on the other hand, uses cold, rigid angles to express her dark dominance. The Darkside always demands a bit of showmanship, such as Ridley's plunging necklines.



Ridley Ridley Duchannes is a Dark Caster and Siren Beautiful Creatures, which means her true nature was bad and she was always meant to be a seductive villain. I think the black lace on sheer does a pretty good job of conveying just that. And while Gretel's outfits were pretty kickass, I couldn't help falling for the evil witches' outfits.



They do, however, have a bit of "Just Walked Out of Hot Topic" mixed with "What Century Are You From?" (which permeated through the movie in general). I couldn't take my eyes off the horned witch in Outfit #3 - I'd like to add a red skirt with a pointed hem in the middle to my closet.

Images via Hollywood Movie Costumes, IMDB, Fanpop and Fiercekrieg.com.

[GEEK OUT] Victorian Geek and Vampire Colors Inspire Fall Fashion

Sirius Black and the Green Goblin are back from the dead! ...And wearing geek-inspired Prada. Although it's not my "thing", I'm an admirer of the Steampunk style and fantasy. Alex, on the other hand, is quickly falling with the fiction and aesthetic - she might even dress up as soon as we have money to spend on the clothing and accessories. She is currently making a wishlist with Prada's new Fall menswear collection.


I love "what if" fiction - this one just happens to come with a wardrobe. The main Steampunk details to note in the collection are the circular glasses, high collars and, the double-breasted suit and vest. I foresee menswear getting more dapper as the fashion seasons pass, and this Steampunk-inspired collection is the perfect example that men need more choices.


The geekery continues with a follow up to my Top 8 Vampires post. After flipping through Marie Claire and Bazaar for the past two months, I noticed a trend in deep vampy reds and purples. In vampire fiction, the deep red, burgundies and plums have always been symbolic of the blood and luxury that is normally romanticized in the stories. Personally, I wouldn't mind a dozen women walking down the street with blood red lips and dark purple nails, or vice versa.

I've currently fallen in love with Essie's Devils' Advocate and wouldn't mind a lipstick to match.


Pictures via Design Taxi, We Heart it, Marie Claire August 2012 and Bazaar August 2012.

[GEEK OUT] Random Pretty Things

I was recently inspired by Dress With Courage's weekly post "On Sundays I Smile" and Style Me Bad's "A Photo Diary of Things I Love".

Unless I took the picture myself, clicking a picture will take you to it's source.

Damn Priorities! Really Want This Purse @ Ross
Nicki Minaj's Outfit ~ Cosmo Nov'11 Cover	"Halloween" Socks from Party City ~ $1
	Alice and Olivia dress

[GEEK OUT] Quotes About Strange People and Possible Birthday Presents

I was wasting time on Tumblr for a bit today (because what else do you do?) and came upon this quote via Fuck Yeah Femmes.

"I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought, there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too. Well, I hope that if you are out there and read this and know that, yes, it’s true I’m here, and I’m just as strange as you." ~ Frida Kahlo

Fasshonaburu tickled my shopping bone at just the wrong time. I just started a new (underpaid) job and I'm almost through my last paycheck. My birthday is in 2 weeks so maybe I can talk my dad into one of these pieces.


After Spy Kids and Repo! The Genetic Opera, I miss seeing Alexa Vega in movies. I think she's got a great look and acting talent to back it up. So I'll be asking my sister and Alex to take me to her newest movie for my birthday.

♥ Geek Out ~ Hello Kitty & Glenn Close in Drag ♥

I wanted to make my Geek Outs weekly but when I find these coll little tidbits, I really wanna share them... Maybe every couple of days...

Pop Geek

via AfterEllen.com
Glenn Close looks so handsome in drag! She's working on a new movie (The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs) about an Englishwoman who dresses as a man to work and survive in Victorian Dublin in 1898 and begins to court another woman. You know I'll be there opening weekend!

♥ Weekly Geek Out ~ 12/10 ♥

I've had to fight with finals all week so I haven't really looked at my reader and I feel completely out of the loop. But I'm so glad the semester's over! ... for now.

Comic Book Geek
NERDGASM! DC Comics & nOir Jewelry have partnered up for a jewelry collection featuring their most iconic female characters like Cat Woman, Bat Girl, Wonder Woman, and Super Girl. I always had a thing for Cat Woman - she had a taste for the finer things in life and was not afraid to flaunt it. Thus, the $225 Gotham City Ring has won my heart. The pieces range from $95 for Super Girl Bangles to $500 for the Super Girl Logo Necklace (it looks heavy but damn cool).


Art Geek
I won this fashion sketch from Svitlana's Art Blog!

Check her out - you might like the details on the garments as much as I do,

I choose this sketch because it had a street fashion feel - cute, young, and put together for the sake of being put together.

I'm adding it to my growing collection of fashion art. Alex says when we get our apartment, she wants to have a mini art gallery of fashion sketches and photographs, including some darker Gothic ones that reflect her taste.

♥ Weekly Geek Out ~ 12/3 ♥

♥ PUNK ROCK GEEK ♥
Drool-Worthy & Fashiongasm-Worthy
Holy Mary Boots @ House of Gasoline Glamour

♥ TREND GEEK ♥
Heel Condoms - found out about these via Trend de la Creme. Even at $20 - $40, slipping one onto a pair of heels is cheaper than buying a new pair of shoes. There's a total of 10 for sale on the website but these two are my favorites. TheHeelCondoms.com

♥ LOCAL GEEK ♥
Image via StyleList.com
The Dallas Museum of Art will host its first exhibition devoted entirely to fashion - The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk. It's a comprehensive look at Gaultier's work, spanning 35 years and comprising 120 ensembles, sketches, photographs and videos from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. But it doesn't open until Nov 13, 2011! I don't want to wait a whole year for this! Babe, we're going to Montreal next summer... to, uh, escape the Texas heat lol. I bet local fashion organizations are already planning their opening night parties. News via DallasNews.com

♥ POP GEEK ♥
Ke$ha debuted her video for We R Who We R this week and it's very shiny. I think it's gonna be the club anthem until Lady Gaga releases a new single.

Even the make-up is club-ish. If you like it as much as I do, though, try this pallet: Kleancolor Alter Ego Glitter Cream Shadow from Hot Topic. FYI they also have a violet pallet.

[GEEK OUT] Super Expensive Silly Bands & Hermoine Is Hot

Let's Cover the World in Gold


Let me start by saying this picture is absolutely captivating - everything from her attitude to the outfit. Be still my little gay heart...

FYI: After years of silver, gold has finally hit as the IT metallic. It's no longer just an accent, it can dominate your outfit just don't overdo it i.e. the first picture vs the third one below. "Gold, it makes the world go round..." Listen to the song from Repo: The Genetic Opera to the right.


View Pics Larger @ Cartoon Styles

Marc Jacobs Does Silly Bandz


Thanks to Hearty Chic for the Images
If you haven't heard by now, Marc Jacobs has jumped on the Silly Bandz bandwagon. It's a five piece set that feature MMJ charms to assure you that you didn't just overpay for silly bandz. They're $15 on ShopBop.com. I like them but Alex wants us to get matching superhero ones. Those are $1 LOL.

Harry Potter is Coming to an End

Hermione Who? I went to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt.1 last night, and I teared up when I realized that this is it: the last book, the last 2 movies. It's been a magical 9 years watching this book series I love take life.

I also realized how hot Emma Watson has gotten over the past couple of years. She's one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood at age 20, and since Burberry, a bit of a fashion icon. The new Twiggy-esque haircut only emphasizes it. I think it's cute but Alex took one look at it, pouted, and shouted, "Hermione Hair?!" We both agreed, however, that it would suck if she quit acting.

W Magazine Launches Fashion On Film

Last Wednesday, W magazine launched an online film festival for the fashionable: Fashion on Film. It's got everything from video lookbooks to behind the scenes at fashion shows. The title that first caught my eye was Modelgeddon.

"LOVE magazine teams up with director James Lima and Donatella Versace in Modelgeddon, a world where supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Ana Beatriz Barros, Claudia Mason and Julie Ordon turn into superheroes." - It reminds me of those B-Movies where women fight for the viewer's pleasure, namely Bitchslap. I'll never say "No" to women kicking ass (or falling buildings) in tight, zipper-embossed jeans.

Weekly Geek Out ~ 10/25

GEEKY INSPIRATION

The Asher Levine S/S 2011 ~ Did anyone else make this comparison?
BTW: Nov 19th seems SOOO far away!
Images via TrendHunter

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PUNK ROCK GEEK

Balmain S/S 2011 ~ Safety Pins, Studs & Attitude Buttons ... DYI Anyone?
Images via Petite-Dejuener

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MUSIC GEEK

I'm not a fan of Kat Graham but I can't ignore fashion-themed music videos. This one has a lot of sequins and some make-overs.

Over all it has a fun feel and enough attitude that it could, especially with a good remix, become runway music.

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LIFESTYLE GEEK
It's no mystery that I'm a big geek for androgyny and gender-bending girls so of course this editorial from Vogue Paris October 2010 captivated me for a good 10 minutes.

The object of my attraction is, of course, the model with the short, fluffy hair.
Her styling and overall attitude dares you to fall in lust.
Images via Cartoon Styles