How would you like to be scrubbed down with this sexy geek soap?!?! Yip… me too, and let me tell you it smells so good as well! Any chic geek would adore this ultimate cleaning bar!

This iPhone soap is roughly the same size as the actual iPhone. It has the black button at the bottom and the “screen icons” in its “flat screen”. It weighs about 3 oz and looks so much like the real thing. The top layer of the soap is dark grayish black and the bottom layer is either grey or white. A great additional to any geek home, these make really fun gifts too

Yes, we <3 little duckies… but we love you all more… so we are giving away a couple of these sweet silly little blinking Valentine’s Day Love Duckies to you all!

All you have to do is retweet this, send the blog link out into the interwebs somewhere, show us loves on facebook, write us a love poem .. ok, jk about the last one unless you really want too Just show/tell us what you did and I will put the names of those that played along into a big hat and I will pick a few winners.

Contest Ends February 1st 2010 and I will announce the winners on the 2nd.

UPDATE: Thank you Irene G. From Bodyworks and Sara J… your duckies will be mailed to you asap

I just love this time of year… the chill in the air, the gleam in the eyes of kids as they walk by department stores filled with lights and bright shiny objects, the smell of cinnamon and pine, and of course… the gifts. But, we all know that it’s not really about the gifts… it’s about being together and just spending time with our loved ones. .. ok ok, so the gifts help a little.

Sharing a few meaningful gifts with each other makes the holiday season a bit more special I think so I have put together a small little list of some very cool geek toys that I am sure any geeky guy or girl would be thrilled to have, play with, or share.

For that geeky mom that already has everything but deserves something a bit different check out the eco-friendly emoticon drink coasters.Whether you feel or these coasters are for you. Mix and match and rearrange to your hearts content. They are made with layers of Eco-Felt (100% Recycled plastic bottles), cotton and cork and she will appreciate the humor in these stylishly geek emoticon coasters.

For the sweet geeky guy you get distracted by at work every day… how about a fun and super soft Robot Octopus tee. Might just be the key to his heart… plus its soft and cuddly… score!! These tees are really cool, completely original design and created using environmentally friendly water based inks. They have a womens version too.

For the most amazingly smart and cute geeky kid, try the wooden robot toy. It’s not flashy, it doesn’t beep or screech, but it allows your kids imagination to soar large and is so much fun, plus its super sturdy… seriously, my son has thrown his up/down the stairs, outside… against walls… and yeah, it’s still working just fine Arms, head, and legs move, made with  nice solid wood and quality workmanship.

For a perfect stocking stuffer idea that is that not only is useful but cool.. try the Robot flash drives… comes in all different colors and the perfect size to keep in a backpack, briefcase, laptop bag, or even in a pocket. 1Gb offers enough storage for tons of necessary documents, music, or just transferring important files. And not only useful but super cute which makes it easy to not lose!

For the new geeky girl in your life jewelry is something you can never go wrong with! Whether she is a designer, artist, gamer, wicked lil’ geek, or just someone special the geek chic jewelry will make her smile.

There is always that one person on your list that seems impossible to shop for… I know I have one. So finding a great charity and donating an amount in their name is really an ideal gift. A few charities I feel are worthwhile include: Heifer International,  CharityWater and Soles4Souls.

Regardless of the gift, we all know if it’s given by someone special, then the gift usually offers more of a special meaning. If we can be of help to you in any way… ever… please ask. Finding something fun, unique, chic, or geeky is what we enjoy and are always willing to offer a hand in finding that perfect gift to put a smile on your geek.

We truly do wish you a wonderful Holiday Season… may it be a beautiful and memorable one!

I LOOOVE music, totally music obsessed… everything from old skool 80’s to today’s Alternative, Rock, and more.  Pretty much everywhere I go I have my ipod or shuffle with me in my purse, (aka the bottomless pit) however the earphones would always get tangled up and it’d take me forever to untangle the mess.

Now, with my chicbuds and the retractable cord, its super simple to listen to my music without the hassle and mess in my purse. The chicbuds actually come with a cute metal case and I just toss the buds along with my shuffle in there and throw it all in my purse now.  ~simple~

So, not only am I organized, but I have the cutest, sexiest, bling bling earphones ever too! Everyone could use a little bling in their lives and treat their ears to somethin’ sweet!

The Chicbuds are adorned with Swarovski Crystals and created with a built-in retractor that allows the cord to expand and retract to 5 stopping points for various lengths. The clip stops cords from bouncing around and the retractable device prevents tangling when not in use.

chicBuds Earphones: A sweet treat for your ears!

So, the other day I was at the grocery store wearing one of my super cool geek watches from Normal Watches. Anyways, this lady was right next to me in line staring at my watch. After 6 minutes I finally decided I’d had enough of her voyeurism and I asked her if she needed the time… I was just a little creeped out she could not stop staring at my arm!

So, she said “No thanks, I don’t need the time but I was trying to figure out what your watch says.” Here I am… in line at the grocery store… with about 5 people staring at me waiting for my response to this sweet older woman whose curiosity was now making me blush a bit because of course the one I had to be wearing on that particular day was the ‘OMFG’ watch!

I stated to her politely that it reads O.M.F.G. She then asks, “well what does this mean??” I could tell she was a little irrational not understanding and the people around her were starting to giggle a bit so I stated that it just means, “Oh my fregging goodness” (I could not think of a nicer or better way to state the meaning… after all it can have different meanings right??) and then it happened… she kinda loses it. “MY grandkids sit around all frekkin day texting to one another and I swear they must use that phrase 101 times, I can’t believe it!! And NOW I know… ahahahahaha… won’t they be surprised!”

The people in line at the grocery store could not contain themselves in their laughter  anymore and let out roars as this sweet woman cackled in seeming victory as though she finally felt she’d been granted one of life’s golden meanings. It was a very funny moment and something I am sure not many people will forget (nor will her grandkids I think!) Either way, it definitely gave me a big ole giggle, all thanks to my super wicked geek watch!

Ahh… I remember the day I left for college. It was one of the most exciting, terrifyingly anxious days of my life!
Both my sister and I went to the same school and it was only about a 5 hour drive from home, but that was a really, really long drive home just to do laundry and have a decent meal. If only I’d been given some pointers, if only I’d been given a little guidance into what to expect that first year of college… if only I’d been given a college survival kit!!

Do you know someone that just started college or perhaps has been in college a year or two and still may need a little helping hand every now and then?

This kit can help those college goers cope with noisy roommates, outlast all-nighters, and satisfy pizza cravings all in one nice packed box! The college survival kit is packed with a popular shower tote full of emergency essentials for freshmen, seniors, and everyone in between. Any college student will be happy to gain this collection of must-have items.

Kit Contains:

• Sleep Mask
• Ear Plugs
• Book Light
• Book Clip & Stand
• “Talk to the Knob” Privacy Door Sign
• First Aid Kit
• Thermometer
• Mending Kit
• Collapsible Clothes Hamper
• “No, It Doesn’t Smell Okay” Laundry Instructions
• 6-in-1 Screwdriver
• Poster Adhesive
• Air Freshener
• Jolt® Caffeine-Energy Gum
• Domino’s Pizza® Gift Certificate

Give the gift of survival to your favorite high school graduate, college student, or dorm buddy today and they will thank you!

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and the second leading cause of cancer death. Breast cancer is three times more common than all gynecologic malignancies put together. The incidence of breast cancer has been increasing steadily every year and it needs to end. A cure needs to be found, and now.

Facts

• Every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.
• One woman in eight who lives to age 85 will develop breast cancer during her lifetime.
• Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women between the ages of 40 and 55.
• Seventy percent of all breast cancers are found through breast self-exams. Not all lumps are detectable by touch. We recommend regular mammograms and monthly breast self-exams.
• Eight out of ten breast lumps are not cancerous. If you find a lump, don’t panic-call your doctor for an appointment.
• Mammography is a low-dose X-ray examination that can detect breast cancer up to two years before it is large enough to be felt.
• When breast cancer is found early, the five-year survival rate is 96%. This is good news! Over 2 million breast cancer survivors are alive in America today.

“When breast cancer is found early, the five-year survival rate is 96%.”
—National Breast Cancer Foundation

During the month of October many sites, stores, and charity organizations collect and or donate a percentage of their sales to Breast Cancer Funding. Geek Gone Chic has pledged to donate 10% of the retail price of every Caring Case Collection Bag to the Komen Organization along with 10% of the gross sales for the month of October to The Breast Cancer Site.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the largest nonprofit to deliver funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. And since it began in October 2000, The Breast Cancer Site has funded more than 16,000 free mammograms for low income, uninsured, and working poor women throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Both of these organizations are fabulous for women, men, and children in need and provide caring support for those who have ever been affected by breast cancer.

Support for this cause can come in all forms as well; purchases, donations, and even just a simple click of the mouse can fund research to help prevent and find a cure. Working together, we can make an impact and hopefully put an end to this fight for good!

Chic and functional women’s laptop bags have now become a popular fashion trend amongst ladies of all ages these days. They come in a variety of shapes, colors, fabrics, and sizes that can suit just about need you are searching for. Before shopping for that perfect laptop bag, its best to get acquainted with what you’re looking for as far as style, features, sizes, etc. So below we have compiled a short article on a few of the different styles of chic laptop bags Geek Gone Chic has available and a basic overview of shopping for a women’s laptop bag.

Design and Function
The thing about a woman’s laptop bag is the fact that it serves two purposes. A conventional laptop bag should do what it’s supposed to do and that means it should be able to carry a laptop inside it as well as offering style and basic functions. A laptop bag should make the owner look fashionable and be comfortable. That means that when you’re looking for a laptop bag, you might wish to consider particular designs and certain comfort features as well as the fact that it should also be able to carry your laptop and other necessities.

Laptop bag  Styles
There are many different styles of laptop bags out on the market these days. One of my favorite designs is the women’s laptop backpack. These are roomy, very easy and comfortable to carry and come in such gorgeous styles to suit everyone from the picky student to the boardroom diva. Other styles include the simple standard women’s totes that come in suede, leather, and cotton, as well as the eco-friendly collection and allow enough room to carry additional incidentals. As with the backpacks, they also come in a wide range of colors and extra features. There’s also the messenger style laptop bag that has only one shoulder strap. These are very sturdy and they’re comfortable to carry even with a heavy laptop.

Sizes
There are two standard sizes of laptop bags with a few other in between sizes to cover the small netbooks and such. Some are made to carry 15 inch laptops while others are made for the ones that are 17 inches. When choosing a women’s laptop bag, make sure that the size of your laptop fits into the bag you’re going to buy. On every single laptop Geek Gone Chic sells we make sure to include the interior as well as the exterior sizes of each of the bags so you know right from the start whether your laptop will fit or not.

Shopping Tips
As previously mentioned, a laptop bag must have the right size for your laptop as well as the right look and feel for your overall image. But aside from that, you should also consider if it’s too heavy for you to carry. A laptop bag must offer convenience in terms of going mobile. Some bags can become very heavy if loaded up while some of the lighter ones might not offer enough room for additional items so its important to consider the proper style and features along with what you need to carry. Be sure to read the additional features on each bag at the bottom of the page or ask us for help if you are ever unsure.

We hope that which ever geek chic women’s laptop bag you choose you will be satisfied and enjoy it for years to come. Hopefully some of our suggestions have helped you a bit and if we can ever do anything to aide you further in your search, feel free to ask!

The laptop bag featured above is part of the Komen Line which donates 10% to Komen G. Foundation for Cancer research as well as the eco-friendly line of women’s laptop bags.

Looking for a way to keep your possessions safe from theft while you are carrying around your valuable possessions? The new SecurePack backpack prevents access to the interior of the pack while it’s being worn. This keeps your laptop, iPod™, files and other items safe and secure whether you’re maneuvering crowded streets, subways, airports, or school.

The SecurePack holds up to a 17.1″ laptop, is made of water resistant material, offers a waist belt with adjustable straps at the top of the bag for snug fit, reflective stitching and an aerodynamic shape also make it an ideal laptop backpack for motorcyclists or bicyclists on the city streets or a college campus.
A dedicated exterior media pocket for MP3 or CD player with pass-through port for headphone cable makes it fun and easy to listen to music while on the go and never giving a second thought to who might be poking around behind your back. Ergonomic ventilated back panel for superior comfort and a lifetime warranty make this backpack a no brainer for anyone looking for that little extra bit of piece of mind while on the go!

Check out the safety features in the video below.

The ScanFast Checkpoint Friendly Briefcase is one of the best around for those on the go a lot and traveling from place to place via airport.

The new ScanFast Collection – “Checkpoint Friendly” laptop cases are designed to help move traveling computer users through airport luggage checks more quickly. Now, airport screeners can X-Ray a traveler’s laptop while still inside their bag. The new cases from Mobile Edge have been tested and meet the new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines for carry-on luggage.

The Element may be the most versatile women’s laptop case ever introduced. The perfect combination of fashion and functionality, the Element Briefcase is the ideal case for women on the go. The rich suede and faux-leather exterior is highlighted by a bright color-accented satin lining.

What Else it Includes:

1. Wireless Security Shield keeps your Bluetooth Phone/PDA safe from spam, hackers and viruses
2. Color Accented Satin Interior Lining
3. Dedicated Padded Computer Section
4. Separate Zippered Workstation and File Sections
5. Padded Shoulder Strap and Durable Steel Fittings
6. Easy-Access Exterior Pockets
7. Lifetime Warranty
8. Rich Suede and Faux-Leather Exterior