A Geek Girl's Guide to Swimwear: Part Two. Wizards, Dragons and Magical Woodland Creatures.

(Posted on Wordpress June 24th, 2014)

Whether, like me, you've been reading fantasy since your teens and your passion has evolved and changed over the years; you're suddenly into fantasy because OMFG GAME OF THRONES (!!!) and who knew dragons were so awesome (a lot of did but that's okay); or every year you look forward to those two weeks in summer when you can wrap yourself up in velvet robes, dawn pointy, latex ear tips and charge into the woods with hundreds of other enthusiasts, with a scrap metal and paper maché shield  on one arm and a foam sword gripped tightly in your other hand, this list might be worth checking out because it's summer and geeks, whether raging or burgeoning, go to the beach, too!

Lord of the Rings:

As with my post on Star Wars-inspired swimwear, Black Milk is going to take the cake on this one, with their Middle Earth collection.

Featured, are pieces like their Tree of Gondor swimsuit. $100 AUD.

 

Black Milk's Lord of The Rings Montage swimsuit. $100 AUD.

 

Jolly Chic has a Legolas print swimsuit. $12.99 USD.

 

And, while a lot of companies seem to be selling this particular number (I've located a wholesale company in China that is selling them, as well as some of the other LOTR printed ones, online), Summer Sonic, on Etsy, is offering this piece for $21.90 CAD.  This, once more, makes me raise my eyebrow at Etsy, but that's a can of worms for another day.

By now, you're getting the pattern: Black Milk is boss, when it comes to geeking out on the beach, Etsy has some great, if dubious, options and, once in while, I can find great pieces offered by others (as you'll see in my next post). With that out of the way, let me wrap this list up for you!

Harry Potter:

Modest Luxury, on Etsy. $37.41 CAD. (You can get the same suit on Black Milk for $100 AUD).

Summer Sonic, on Etsy has this one for $21.94 CAD.

And this one, for the same price.

Game of Thrones:

Summer dress that I think should qualify for this category of clothing. Black Milk Reversible Thrones Skater Dress. $95 AUD. Most sizes are now made to order.

The Woman Win or Die swimsuit, on Amazon. $20.50 USD.

And for something a little more subtle, they say "mermaid" and I say "dragon".

High-waist swimsuit bottom from London Blushes, on Etsy. $37.38 CAD.

From Sidewalk 616, on Etsy, here is an adorable, pink, mermaid (*cough* dragon*cough*) bikini bottom:

(These last two are definitely handmade so high-five to these sellers!)

And, last but not least, Black Milk's Drogon Dragon Eggs Vegas Suit. $100 AUD.

I've decided to save the best selection for last so, up next: Superheroes!

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25 Days of Etsy Christmas. Day Fifteen: The Fantasy Lover

with only ten days left of etsy gift suggestions, after today, we are wrapping up the segments for the ultimate geeks on your list. scroll down for dragons and fairies and harry potter and game of thrones and lord of the rings! today's list is for the fantasy lover.

1. this is our third time back at knob creek metal arts but today's list had to be kicked off with these dragon and knight bookends. order them for $49.99 USD. 

2. i love the idea of stuffing a stocking with this house of stark cookie stamp with recipe and instructions. order this gift that will keep on giving for $11.95 USD at totalum. if you like the idea behind this, check out the shop for more awesome stamps. i'm eyeing the batman stamp, myself!

3. for your lover and yourself, for a couple, or even for your kids, i like this game of thrones-inspired key chain set. it's $19.95 USD at one-eyed fox.

4. we're back at the emporium of fluff  but this time it's for this amazing game of thrones pint set. $36.00 USD. 

5. how adorable is this harry potter style scarf ? order if for $35 USD at shock me pink.

6. another fantastic harry potter-inspired gift is this polyjuice flask. order it for $20 USD from android sheep (great name!)

7. for something subtle, decorative and tasteful, i recommend this white tree of gondor throw pillow. it's made from dupioni silk and you can purchase it for $40 USD from lynellen's embroidery creations.

8. i like this j.r.r. tolkien quote stamped bracelet for $15 USD at branded heart jewelry. i know this is the second time i feature this quote but it's one of my favourites and i know it touches a lot of people. 

9. for something original and handcrafted, i like this needle-felted forest fairy. i came across it at art of felting and it's priced at $58 USD.

10. and finally, we have this lovely winged dragon drinking mug. it's $70 USD at salt kin creations and, if you like this style, be sure to check out the shop for fairies, gargoyles, skulls and more. 

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