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A Nerd Girl’s Dream Event: Phoenix Fan Fest!

Ever dream of a land filled with handmade Star Wars accessories, cosplayers galore, and the dreamy stars of your favorite sci-fi shows? Dream no more, my loves: this magical place exists, and not just in your heart.

It’s called Phoenix Fan Fest, though perhaps it’d be more aptly named “Phoenix Comicon, the Bearably Temperate Edition”. Seriously, when I see Optimus Prime stomping around in 110-degree heat, I gain a new respect for Transformers. (Except Megan Fox. No. Just no.) Continue reading A Nerd Girl’s Dream Event: Phoenix Fan Fest!

Nerd Girl Gift Guide: Geeky Fashion & Beauty Finds

Know a nerd girl? Are a nerd girl? Congratulations, you’re officially awesome (or awesome-adjacent). Nerdy chicks aren’t hard to buy for (especially the redheaded ones), but finding girlier, nerdier gifts for them this holiday can be a challenge. (We can only buy so many Star Wars Rebels shirts in the boys section at Target, know what I mean?)

Here are some go-to gift ideas that are sure to get you a glimpse at her Tasha Yar panties (yes, they exist — but we’re TOS gals): Continue reading Nerd Girl Gift Guide: Geeky Fashion & Beauty Finds

Upgrade Your Man’s Grooming Routine [VIDEO]


I have some shocking, SHOCKING news for you:
Men, by and large, suck at cleaning themselves. Yep. It’s not their fault – they’re just born that way. (Of course, I know there are exceptions… like Tom Sandoval.)

Tom Sandoval I Just Happen to Look This Awesome GIF
They can’t all be Tom. Tom shaves. His forehead.

Luckily, there’s hope out there for men, but it starts with us. We have to convince them to use good products without inducing that easily-awoken fear of not being “manly”.

Virilem’s got some great solutions, as I share in my video below: Continue reading Upgrade Your Man’s Grooming Routine [VIDEO]

Fan-Tastic Cosplays At Phoenix Fan Fest

Fan Fest - Real Moving Remote Control R2-D2
Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Had to do it.

I’m gonna let you in on a not-so-secret secret: I’m a big ol’ nerd. I have loved videogames and quoted Star Wars and generally geeked out since early childhood and I’m confident it will never stop. Continue reading Fan-Tastic Cosplays At Phoenix Fan Fest