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“Sexy” Halloween Costumes 2012

Every year, I have a good ol’ time putting together a list of my favorite “sexy” Halloween costumes that are available to purchase. The past two years, Buy Costumes has been awesome enough to help me up the ante: I post the most ridiculous “sexy” costumes, you all vote on your favorite, and they send me the winner to do a little photo shoot with. You can see the results from last year’s here. So take a look and let me know in the comment which costume you want to see me try to make work in a photo shoot. I’ll pick the winning costume Friday morning (tomorrow!) so we can get the costume shipped out in time for a pre-Halloween shoot.

Without Further Ado…

Sexy Food

Do these costumes make you an aphrodisiac?

Chinese Hot Sauce 

We all know this is supposed to be Sriracha. And I guess the sauce is literally hot, so this is more reasonable than most sexy food costumes. Plus, JAUNTY HAT.

Sexy Banana

Yeah, there are tons of Sexy Banana puns to be said in this costume, but I would just lie on the ground and hope desperately that someone slips on me.

Instant Noodles

Nothing says “I like lazy, unemployed men” more than Instant Noodles. Guaranteed to get you a date. Or heck, pair up with Ms. Sriracha up there for a great time!

Sexy Characters

Your favorite characters, just not quite as you remember them…

 Sassy Grumpy Bear

If Care Bears weren’t sexy enough for you on the own, maybe dressing up as the grumpiest one will do the trick.

 Storybook Beauty

What you don’t see from this costume is the moment right before when Beast ripped off half of Belle’s dress. Was it anger? A fit of fiery passion? An accident while waltzing? We’ll never know.

Adventure Annie

…Or, as you and I call her, “Slutty Indiana Jones.” The costume comes with the whip, but not the hat. Sexy indeed!

 Miss Leatherface

Nothing like murder and cannibalism to get your heart racing.

 Miss Liberty

Pair this with a red-headed doll and a Ken doll and you’ve got yourself a giant (sexy) weeping angel! Also, the picture lies a bit. The only thing that lights up is the torch. Also, this poor girl looks cold. Someone give her some pants.

Miscellaneous

These sexy costumes were too good to not include!

 Sexy Shark

This costume wins for making me laugh the most. Also, every Shark Week, I’d totally bring this out.

She’s Dynamite

I don’t think you can wear this without covering yourself in wires and looking really concerned.

 Sketchy Sally

I don’t know what to make of this costume. It looks like a little girls’ dress, it’s a child’s toy… It just doesn’t seem right.

Rocket

I’m going to go out on a limb and say this isn’t a rocket. This is an astronaut. A very cold but well-liked astronaut. I actually think it’s kinda cute. Let’s face it, I’ve worn less in the face of NASA.

Don’t forget to vote for your favorite in the comments! It’s always interesting to see what my readers find the most sexy… 😉

And check out more sexy Halloween costumes (as well as some normal costumes!) at BuyCostumes.com.

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Extra Life: 24 Hours of Gaming for Kids

Extra Life is coming up on October 20th, and I’ll be doing it bigger and better than ever this year. I’ve teamed up with Team Hypercube, Satire, and a whole bunch of special guests to game for 24 hours straight. We’ll have an amazing tech set up with multiple cameras streaming live the entire time. PLUS, I’ll be cooking video game-themed meals throughout the day and into the night. This will include:

Breakfast #1
Lunch
Snack
Dinner
Caffeinated Snack(s)
Breakfast #2

I have a couple ideas, but I’d love to hear what you’d like to see me make. All meals will be recorded, live streamed, and turned into individual videos and posts after the event. Is there a certain meal or food from a video game that you’ve always wanted to see made in real life? Leave a comment below and it may be included in the schedule!

Lastly, we’re putting on this event as a fundraiser for the Seattle Children’s hospital, and we can’t do it without the help of some donors. If you’re interested in pledging a bit of money to make us go through it, you can do so on my fundraising page. If you do donate, let me know in the comments as well as a request for a type of food to make or game to play. We want to keep our donors happy!

I’ll post the schedule and link to the livestream on October 20th. Stay tuned–I hope to see you cheering us on!

Geeky Fashion

Star Wars Eyeglasses

 

Take geeks’ most famous fashion accessory to the next level with these Star Wars glasses made by Aigan. The glasses retail for $500 without the lenses and come in Boba Fett, R2D2, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, and Luke Skywalker versions. The big question is, will my insurance cover them?

Take a look at all versions at Aigan.co.jp.

A Geeky Home

Ybuy: Rent the Newest Gadgets

You know that brand new gadget that you want to get your hands on, just to try out? And that weekend trip you’re going on where you really need a camera, but don’t want to buy a new one? Check out YBuy. They let you try out all of the newest gadgets for just $24.95. Don’t like it? Send it back. Have to have it? Keep it and pay the rest of the retail value.

CNC (computer numerical controlled) technology combined with robotic technology offers every company a far better way of doing things. These machines can operate their own with little or no human intervention. Controlled by a computer virus , the accuracy of those machines are often matched by no other. the higher the program is, the higher the machine capabilities are. The Contour Tool Inc provide all detail information about CNC machine. In other words, highly skilled programmers can create programs which will allow the closest accuracy that there possibly is. Other things can affect the accuracy of the machines. For instance: the environment. Most facilities have a temperature controlled environment that these machines operate in on a day to day . Small factors like this will help with the accuracy of the machine. The operators of the machine even have a neighborhood within the accuracy of the machine. the proper tools for the work need to be found out , the fabric has got to be placed properly within the machine and therefore the program has got to run right with no flaws. The programs are designed during a code that’s for the CNC technology and one little mistake within the program, can make the machine be a touch off and therefore the outcome that’s created won’t be to the proper specifications.

YBuy includes game systems, cameras, tablets, fancy coffee makers and kitchen equipment, and anything else you may have always wanted. They’re selectively letting people in at the moment, but I can get you to the head of the line by sending you an email invite. Want in? Leave your email address in a comment, and I’ll get you in!

 

Crafty Geek

Nathan Fillion and the Importance of Welding

…Because everyone’s day could use a bit more Nathan Fillion.

He goes all out for Halloween, is a DIYer and has a Zombie Preparedness Plan? He is so much cooler than I ever thought possible.

Are there any welders out there? Anyone interested in starting now?

Gift Ideas

Loot Crate

You remember that feeling on Christmas, or your birthday, or that non-denominational day that you were showered with surprise gifts? In front of you was a mystery box–you have a feeling you’ll like what’s inside, and you get this great feeling of anticipation as you start to open it. That is the feeling you get each month with Loot Crate.

Loot Crate is a monthly subscription box that sends you 6-8 “handpicked epic products” that any geek would love. At $13.37 (plus $5 shipping), it’s a decent price for the items you’re getting, not to mention the sense of surprise and wonder you get with every box. Past items have included nerdy candy, energy-infused everything (including turkey jerky!), geeky cologne (my husband now smells like Thor), and discounts on cool art. It’s pretty much like a convention in a box, minus the sore feet.

Plus, if you’re lucky, the box will include items that will turn you into a sexy, mustachioed, 8-bit, Mario-inspired beast.

In an entirely unrelated note, I learned today that fake mustaches and lip gloss don’t mix.

Get signed up for Loot Crate at LootCrate.com.

Geeky Fashion

Geek Beauty: Cinderella Makeup at Sephora

Sephora’s acting like your own personal fairy godmother with their new Cinderella-inspired makeup, the first in their new “Disney Reigning Beauties” collection. The eyeshadow palette, above, features 20 shades that are customized to match the original colors of the movie. The collection also features nail polish, lipstick, and a perfume. They even have a swanky (and steampunk-looking) compact mirror:

The collection is available online at Sephora.com and at Sephora stores starting on October 4th. Prices range from $19-175 (for a Swarovski-encrusted perfume bottle).

Will you be picking up the Cinderella makeup? Or are you holding out for a different princess? (I can’t wait to see what they do for Belle, and Ariel, and Jasmine…)

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Site Maintenance

Geeky Hostess will be down (and/or looking a bit strange) intermittently today as we move it over to a new server. It should be back and faster than a speeding bullet by Tuesday!

Geeky Fashion

Batman Pajama Bottoms

I’ve been home sick in my pajamas for most of the week, and as comfy as I’ve been, I could use a change of pace. That’s where these Batman (or Batgirl, if you prefer) pajama bottoms come in. They’re geeky, awesome, and include accents of bright pink. How can you go wrong?

Of all places, these are currently available at Old Navy, and are on sale for $14. Pair it with a bright pink tank top for an awesome slumber party outfit or a way to cheer yourself up while sick.

Anyone else sick? What’s been cheering you up? I recently learned the wonders of whiskey in your tea. I highly recommend.

A Geeky Home

Geeky Car Emblems

I often forget about decorating my car. It’s there to transport me from one place to another, and that’s about it. There’s no sign of geekiness to it, and even my cupcake air freshener is hidden away, not hanging prominently. That’s why I think my car needs one of these car emblems, asap.

These emblems cover all sorts of geekery, as evidenced above, and are subtle enough that a non-geek (that also knows nothing about cars) may actually mistake it for the real thing. Now the big question: Is my car more of a “Firefly,” “Galactica,” or “TARDIS?”

Custom Car Emblems, $12-15 each at Empira’s Etsy shop.

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