geeky recipe and party ideas
Whether you’re getting set to see Dark Knight Rises tonight, or like me, are still recovering from the midnight screening, Batman’s most likely on your brain today. Take a peek at this infographic that breaks down the actual cost of the Wayne Manor–it’s pretty cool!
I’m suffering roomie withdrawals from SDCC, so I’ve been gravitating towards book-themed goodies (a favorite of my roommate, Rachael’s) over the past couple days. She and I shared many great conversations on books, and I now have a giant list I need to get started on. When I’m not reading, I want to rock my laptop in this book case so I can seem just a bit more intellectual.
BookBook Hardback Leather Case for MacBook Pro, $79.99 at Amazon.com
(Source: GeekAlerts)
While at SDCC, I ran into a guy wearing the coolest 8-bit sunglasses. He bought them on Ebay, because the only ones available new were extremely expensive. ThinkGeek must have overheard us chatting, because now they have awesome and affordable 8-bit sunglasses for us all!
At only $7.99 a pair, I can see some fantastic group photo shoots coming from these. Available at ThinkGeek.com.
I’m sticking with the “Comic Recipes” and “Awesome people I met at SDCC” theme for today. Have you been to Sauceome? (It rhymes with “awesome.”) Sarah Becan updates the blog regularly with cute comics featuring various recipes, food facts, and other whims, and I’m in love. How can you not love a person who ends her About Page with this: “Most minutes I am either thinking about kittens or video games.”
Check out her blog at Sauceome.com.
At SDCC, I got to chat with one of my favorite bloggers, justJENN of justJENN Recipes and justJENN Designs. She makes cute and snarky stationary, comics, buttons and more. I particularly love the Robot Love card and the “I like big bundts” button. When she’s not crafting up new designs, she is blowing everyone away with her geeky recipes. She is a huge inspiration to me!
I was excited to hear about her comic recipe cards that she launched at SDCC. These cards are a cute and clever way to pass on some delicious recipes. This first pack includes 4 cards that will make a complete meal, and Jenn has other sets in the works that can be mixed and matched with the recipes you already have. I picked up a copy of the recipes seen above, and would love to give it away to one of you! (Seriously–you’ll love them.) Just leave a comment with your favorite dish to make, and I’ll randomly pick a winner on Wednesday, July 25th!
Good luck!
EDIT: Congrats to comment #8, Nicole! I’ll be in touch so I can ship you your prize!
Want a bit of geek fashion in your wardrobe, but don’t have the time to make your own outfit? Pick up this fun tank from 80stees.com. The cape is removable, just in case you want a more incognito look.
Wonder Woman not your thing? Pick up the Batgirl or Supergirl tank.
Caped Tanks, $35 at 80stees.com.
(Source: Fashionably Geek)
I’m back from SDCC, and when I wasn’t having in-depth conversations on comics or dancing with Joss Whedon(!), I was soaking up all of the awesome in panels. This panel was my absolute favorite: 25 ladies showed off their homemade geek-inspired outfits to a panel of geek fashion experts. The panel left me so inspired, I’m already thinking up designs and ideas for my own geeky dresses!
Take a look at the top 6 contestants along with geek fashion advice from the panelists. Want to see more fashion? Pics of every single contestant are over on Facebook.
“Make sure your outfit won’t fall off of you.” and “When in doubt, add glitter.” –Bonnie Burton
“Find things symbolic of the character you like to cosplay and incorporate it into your outfit.” –Clare Grant
“Always accessorize.” –Tarina Tarantino
“Mix high and low.” –Jaime King, wearing a Star Tours t-shirt and Calvin Klein skirt.
“Fans help determine new things in our stores.” –Courtney Lear (Want a fandom in Hot Topic? Let her know!) Ed Labay, Senior Buyer for Hot Topic, mirrored her sentiment.
“Make Geeky sassy, put the girly in there!” –Catherine Taber
Have you made your own geeky outfit or accessory? Tell me about it in the comments!
Cookie Monster takes a popular song and gives it his spin:
Now I’m in the mood to bake cookies! I guess I’ll share…
Stoli has announced a salted caramel flavored vodka, and I am half skeptical and half excited to try it. The salted caramel trend has clearly reached its peak, and while I think this vodka would be a great accent to brownies, cupcakes, or other baked goods, I can’t imagine drinking it.
Their press release provided a few sample recipes that do sound interesting:
Salted Banana
2 parts Salted Karamel™
1 part Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
½ part Creme De Banana
Splash of Milk
Shake over ice and strain into martini or shot glass or can be done as a frozen drink
Salted Karamel Macchiato Martini
2 parts Salted Karamel ™
1 part Kahlua or Coffee Brandy
Splash Milk
Shake over ice and strain into Martini glass
Salted Tootsie Roll
2 parts Salted Karamel™
1 part Dark Creme De Cacao
Splash of Orange Juice
Shake over ice and serve as shot or martini
Would you try Salted Karamel vodka? How would you consume it?
I’m heading back home after an amazingly busy and fun San Diego Comic-Con, and I’m even more inspired to cosplay now. The Suicide Girls have teamed up with American Apparel to create easy cosplay video tutorials using American Apparel clothing. Check out this one for a Dalek dress!
They will continue to produce more tutorials, so keep your eyes out!
