Are you attending SDCC? Then you’ve gotta hit up Geeks Go Glam, the party that almost had me buying a plane ticket out to San Diego. Hosted by The Nerdy Girlie and Being Geek Chic (some of my favorite geeky sites!), the party is an excuse to pack your formal dresses […]
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Con*Quest: The Con Adventure Journal
While at NYCC, I came across a fantastic new tool for convention goers: Con*Quest, a con adventure journal. The journal, a successful Kickstarter project, is a way to keep all of your autographs, sketches, prints, business cards, and photos in one place. It’s like a scrapbook or smash book for geeks. […]
Attend Crypticon and Help Out Camp Promise!
Crypticon is a fantastic event for all things horror, and is one of the few places where you can get your cheeks pinched by Doug Jones, play zombie tag, AND meet Bigfoot all at the same place. And this year, you can add one more thing to that list: assisting […]
Tara’s at PAX!
PAX is almost here! I should be excited, but I’m really just exhausted. Constant cons and traveling and Job Hunters and other fun things has left me looking forward to a weekend with nothing going on. But still–PAX is here, and even if I’m tired, I’m still gonna make the […]
I’m at SDCC!
As you read this, I’m on a plane to sunny San Diego where I’ll spend the next week inside buying sweet geek gear, checking out new companies/brands to tell you about, sitting in awesome panels, and attending parties. Want to see what I’m up to? Check out a tentative schedule […]
Geek Fashion: Finds from ECCC
If you’re looking to expand your geek wardrobe, look no further than your local con. In the past I’ve purchased t-shirts and aprons, but this year I focused on fun accessories. Lucky for you, you can pick up everything I got online! Take a look: Tardis Scarf I’ve been eyeing […]
Geek Etiquette: Convention Etiquette
The Geeky Hostess is gonna help you get your manners on! Each Monday, we’ll focus on a topic of etiquette. We’ll take a look at the classic rules (using Emily Post as a guide), and then evaluate the rules for our daily lives, creating a guide to “Geek Etiquette.” Have an etiquette […]
Geek Fashion: Utility Belts
Batman may not be the first person that comes to mind when looking for a fashion icon, but he’s done a few things right. Having the amount of money he has helps, of course, but the thing I like best about him is his belt. Utility belts are the […]