Sometimes it’s hot out, you don’t want to be bothered to do much with your hair, and you need a bit of extra oomph to get you through your day. And on those days, it’s best to channel Lara Croft. Her bad-ass-ness will infuse your day while you get […]
Author: Tara
Healthy Snacks for Game Nights
My friends and I have a lot of impromptu game nights, and I make an effort to make sure everyone is well fed if they step into my house. And as much as my friends love cupcakes and junk food, I’ve found that as we get older, we’re all steering […]
Closet Cosplay with thredUP: The TARDIS from Doctor Who
When I first saw this blue tank top on thredUP, I instantly thought “TARDIS.” When it arrived, I needed to give a bit more thought to what to wear it with. What does the TARDIS inspire me to look like? I came up with this. The TARDIS is a sexy […]
TARDIS Rugs
ThinkGeek is at it again, and now they’re making me want to re-do our living room. They’ve introduced a TARDIS rug and an Exploding TARDIS rug for $69.99 each. At almost 6 feet long, they’ll make the perfect statement piece in a space-themed room. You can pick them up from […]
Closet Cosplay with thredUP: Ygritte from Game of Thrones
I came across these boots on thredUP (brand new, with tags still on) and the fur lining made me think instantly of the badass Ygritte from Game of Thrones. She can keep up with the boys, seduce Jon Snow with a “girl next door that’s kidnapped you” sort of charm, […]
Nailed It! Nerd Nail Art by Espionage Cosmetics
Our favorite geeky makeup company is at it again, and this time they’re prettying up our nails. Espionage Cosmetics has launched a Kickstarter Campaign for some “nerdy nail wraps” and I seriously want them all. The wraps include great designs inspired by space, the Ninja Turtles, Cthulhu, zombies, and more. […]
Closet Cosplay with thredUP: Meg from Hercules
I’m back from VidCon and Disneyland, and I did things right: In one day, we rode fifteen rides, caught three evening shows, and had a delightful dinner at Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue, and I did it all in this cute Meg-inspired outfit. thredUP, an awesome new online consignment store, offered […]
Tara’s at VidCon!
I’m on my way to sunny Anaheim for a weekend full of Youtubers and Disney! It doesn’t get much better. If you’re at VidCon, make sure you say “Hi!” I’ll be doing a Job Hunters panel on Friday at 11am, and I’ll be manning the Job Hunters merch section at […]
Frends Headphone Review (Courtesy of Best Buy Mobile Store)
When it comes to headphones, I’ve often run into the same problem. They’re too big. Ridiculously big. Mr. Geek calls it “adorable,” I call it a nuisance. The tightest option is still too big for my head, and my ears swim inside of the headphones’ ear pieces. When I heard […]
Roommate Etiquette with the cast of Being Human
One perk of going to San Diego Comic Con as Press is that you get invited to press rooms/interviews. And if you’re like me, you take the opportunity to ask the cast of one of your favorite shows about etiquette tips. Because, why not? For those who don’t know, […]

