A Geek Girl's Guide to Swimwear: Part Three. Superheroes.

(Posted on Wordpress June 26th, 2014. Half done moving key pieces over!)

For the final installment of this series, I give you a shopping guide for superhero swimsuits. I have mixed feelings about all things geek having gone terribly mainstream in the last decade but, I must admit that I love how accessible the clothing that is inspired by this culture is and, as long as I'm publicly divulging, I have as many pieces of clothing featuring superhero logos as I do ones with punk band logos. I'm also trying not to hit backspace.

I promise that I will try really hard not to have to rename this post "Part Three: Wonder Woman-inspired Swimsuits" but... Check. These. Out.

Wonder Woman:

Plunge halter one piece by Pinup Girl Clothing is my favourite (I'm on the wait list, as it's currently out of stock). $40.00 USD.

 

Also by Pin Up Girl Clothing is this one-shouldered piece. $40.00 USD.

 

Also sold out for now and also at $40.oo USD is the bikini set, from Pinup Girl Clothing.

Lastly from Pinup Girl Clothing, as far as Wonder Woman goes, is this graphic print swimsuit. $48.00 USD.

 

Sci Feye Candy, on Etsy, has this wonder-kini for $95.00 CAD.

 

Fit 2 Be Tied Clothing, also on Etsy, has a Wonder Woman monokini for $66.16 CAD.

 

Batman/Batgirl:

Bodydecorator.com. $24.99 USD.

 

 

Pin Up Girl Clothing has this bikini for $40.00 USD.

 

The lace-up back one-piece suit by Pin Up Girl Clothing. $48.00 USD.

 

Hot Topic has a reversible Batman bikini. Now on sale for $17.15 USD.

 

Other:

Fit 2 Be Tied Clothing, on Etsy, also has this Green Lantern-inspired bikini. $53.00 CAD.

 

Hot Topic. Captain America monokini. Currently on sale for $10.49 USD.

Sci Feye Candy also has this BAM-POW-kini for $95.00 CAD.

 

 

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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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A Geek Girl's Guide to Swimwear: Part One. Star Wars.

(Posted on the wordpress version of this blog on June 19th, 2014).

For many, the ideal epitome of girl-geek-meets-bikini is, of course, the little number Leia Organa wore when captured by Jabba the Hutt, in Return of the Jedi. You can purchase this costume from one of many web sites and wear it wherever the hell you you like (because YOLO?) or you can read on and choose from one these fabulously geeky and (mostly) practical pieces.

I began by looking up licensed clothing but, a lot like when I made my own Leia costume and it was a dozen times prettier and more realistic than the the shiny, poly blend messes I found online, I am choosing to ignore my original findings in favour of these.

I think it's safe to say that Black Milk is top dog when it comes to geek swimwear. They actually have a Star Wars collection that features these:

The Artoo Swimsuit. $100 AUD

The AT-AT Swimsuit. $100. AUD

 The Force Swimsuit. $100 AUD

 Nerd Meets Girl has also come up with their own  collection of swimsuits that pay tribute to Star Wars. Each piece has the same shape but the graphics vary. Grab one for $90.00 USD.

 

Etsy also has a slew of Star Wars swimwear, some of which is a direct copy of what Black Milk is selling and some of it more original.

I think this R2D2 wrap , which is going for $47.28 CAD at Rooby Lane is pretty rad.

 

Summer Sonic, another shop on Etsy, has this Darth Vader Swimsuit for $22.11 CAD.

 

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25 Days of Etsy Christmas (2013). Day Seven. For The Trekker.

Today's list is for the Star Trek fan on your list. 

1. This set of three Star Trek inspired wine glasses are $70.32 CAD at Impulsive Creativity, a shop based in New Mexico. 

2. This beautifully handcrafted leather laptop bag can be found at World of Leathercraft for $279.10 CAD.

3. This great set of Star Trek coasters are from Apocalypse Fabrication and they are $35.70 CAD.

4. Alien Aviary has these earrings for $6.49 CAD. This is another great shop for sci-fi fans and gamers.

5. This Enterprise ornament is from Ginger Pots, a fantastic shop based in Philly. If you are into unique, hand-painted Christmas ornaments, you really need to check them out. I featured their Spock ornament last year and am pretty sure I'll pick up a set of Nintendo ones for my son, this year.

6. Off the Cuff Quotes has a few Star Trek bracelets like this friendship one, which is going for $12.98 CAD.

7. For the Trekker with a cat, I recommend this catnip gift set from Miso Handmade for $21.64 CAD.

8. This cuff link and tie clip set from Southern Living 26 is $32.92 CAD and, given their assortment of geek-friendly gifts and their current 2-for-1 promotion, you should check them out!

9. This Star Trek stocking is $23.80 CAD at Christmas Create.

10. And finally, check out these Star Trek collage handmade shoes by elizabeth rose shoes. $108.18 CAD.

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25 Days of Etsy Christmas (2013). Day Six. The Superhero Lover.

BAM! ZAP! POW!

This list if for the superhero lover on your list.

KABLAM!

1. David Lizanetz, who owns the Sour Apple Gallery, in Pheonix, Arizona, has a great variety of superhero artwork. I love this Wonder Woman piece, which is going for $21.62 CAD.

2. This superhero tie is $21.64 CAD at Hold your Crochet, a shop based in Florida.

3. This The Flash cushion is one of many for sale at Creative Kryptonite. It's going for $16.23 CAD.

4. These Justice League coasters are $10.82 CAD at Green Bird Press, from Denver. I highly recommend that you take some time to peruse this great shop, which is loaded with simple but fantastic gifts that are bound to please any geek on your list.

5. Another shop with a wonderful selection of gifts for the geek is The Rekindled Page, a large shop based in Georgia. This repurposed Batman light is $41.11 CAD.

6. This Marvel infinity scarf is $21.64 CAD at Glorious Morn, based in Oregon.

7. Oh Sew Cute By Mel, a shop in Ohio, has these adorable handmade superhero dolls that are going for $63.83 CAD.

8. Mr. Beau Jangles, from Dubai, is another great shop for geeks worldwide. Check out these sterling silver POW cufflinks that are $48.68 CAD.

9. I posted this kick-ass garter belt last year but it had to make this year's list again! $48.68 CAD at Voluscious Wear, in North Hollywood.

10. Last but not least, take some time to check out Faith Is Fabulous. They can customize a pair of heels like nobody's business and they have a great variety of superhero themed shoes. These Poison Ivy shoes are $86.54 CAD.

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