Enid Coleslaw is the ultimate comic book anti-heroine and one that's become something of a poster girl for geek chic with indie cred. In the Daria Morgendorffer mold, she's a witty, intelligent and cynical commentator on the world around her. Brought to life by Thora Birch in the 2001 adaptation, … [Read more...]
The TARDIS Of Silly Walks
Well, this is a marriage made in geek chic heaven. Doctor Who inspired by Monty Python's Ministry Of Silly Walks. The design follows all of the Doctors and their walks, all the way up to the current Doctor - Matt Smith. I love the detail on this, down to each of the Doctor's profiles and … [Read more...]
Smart Gloves for Smart Phones
Smartphones have become almost ubiquitous over the last couple of years. Even my mother has a touch screen phone, although she hasn't quite grasped typing on it: she still sends me messages saying things like 'Crime home soon'. I think then that I can speak with confidence when I say that we've … [Read more...]
Review: Sketchers Shape-ups
Being a bit of a gym-dodger when it comes to exercise, the concept of a pair of trainers that tones up the legs and bum without taking a step near a treadmill appealed immediately. So, when Fitness Footwear offered me the chance to try out their latest range of Shape Up trainers, I happily took … [Read more...]
Geek Chic: Glasses
What do Fearne Cotton, Nicole Kidman, and designer Erdem Moralioglu have in common? They all have an appreciation for the 'geek chic' glasses trend, in particular the too-cool-for-school black rimmed variety. The glasses, reminiscent of the style Buddy Holly became famous for, are the new … [Read more...]
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