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What I Wore: NYCC Fashion With Jordandené

By Tristan George October 14, 2018

NYCC fashion is… tricky. October weather in New York is unpredictable. If it’s warm outside, it’s usually freezing inside, and it’s always insanely humid, even if it’s only 70 degrees. All of that usually leaves part of me wanting to wear leggings, a tank, and a cardigan every day, especially when I have to work. The other part of me, though– the part that literally went to fashion school– never allows that.

So, I planned my con outfits carefully. I started watching the weather closely as far in advance as I could. I searched through the depths of my closet to ensure I wouldn’t have to go on yet another shopping spree, and I did pretty well. (Turned out I already owned everything except for a cardigan I needed to buy for the season anyway.) And finally, when the weekend came, I had four, perfectly planned-out outfits for NYCC. Here’s what I wore!

Note: Bad lighting brought to you by unpredictable weather!

Cosmetic Corner: My 5 Comic Con Beauty Essentials

By Tristan George September 30, 2018

I love everything fashion and beauty, but I’m not one who always wants to sacrifice comfort for the sake of it. This especially applies to working at and attending conventions. Thousands of people crammed into one building, harsh fluorescent lights, and blasting AC that somehow make the entire building both humid and freezing at the same time certainly doesn’t sound like an event to dress up for. (That’s why I admire cosplayers so much. Those that wear their cosplay all day operate on a level of commitment I will never be able to comprehend.) Of course, years of convention-going experience has prepped me for the worst conditions. And with NYCC just around the corner, I figured there’s no better time to share with you my five comic con beauty essentials!

Without these five products, I wouldn’t survive any con, let alone my biggest one of the year next weekend.

My Dream Geeky Fashion Collaborations

By Tristan George September 23, 2018

In case you missed it, my post two weeks ago was all about the new RockLove x Disney jewelry collection. Obviously, seeing two brands I adore come together was a dream come true, especially when it tapped into Disney’s underrated darker side. Plus, I’ve mentioned and loved so many others in the past: ColourPop x My Little Pony. Bésame Cosmetics x Agent Carter. Columbia x Star Wars!!! So, that really got me thinking: what would my dream geeky fashion collaborations be?

Sadly, I can’t promise that any of these are in the works, nor can I gauge the likelihood of them ever happening. But, it’s still fun to think about, right? (But, if you’re well-connected and know how to get any of these ideas rolling, you know where to find me.)

The New Disney x RockLove Jewelry Collection Has A Wicked Twist

By Tristan George September 16, 2018

Surely, you’ve heard of RockLove Jewelry by now, be it from their gorgeously crafted, officially-licensed merchandise, to their feature in The Sartorial Geek Issue 001. When RockLove owner/designer Allison Cimino mentioned that a Disney x RockLove Jewelry collection was in the works, I was over the moon. And, finally, after waiting on the edge of my seat since then, that collection is here and even better than what I could have hoped for. Because this collection isn’t all singing princesses and friendly mice…

The Disney x RockLove Jewelry is all about the villainesses. That’s right: this collection celebrates all of the bad B’s of Disney.

Favorite Finds: August 2018

By Tristan George September 9, 2018

Another month has passed right before our very eyes, Sartorial Geeks. You know what that means, don’t you? Besides summer nearly coming to an end, it means a whole month has passed since our last geeky fashion roundup! Surely, a lot has happened in the nerdy fashion world since then and I’ve been itching to talk about it all, so let’s get right to it!

Plus Size Geek Fashion Picks

By Tristan George September 2, 2018

Plus size fashion has come a long way over the years. I can admit that, but that doesn’t mean the industry still doesn’t have a long way to go. After all, it wasn’t long ago that you couldn’t find anything over a size 12 that didn’t look like it was made for a grandma. And while the geek community is working towards being a more open and inclusive space, it still falls short on things like size ranges. So, without further adieu, here are my favorite spots to shop for plus size geek fashion:

Men & Unisex Geek Chic Fashion Picks

By Tristan George August 19, 2018

Geek girl fashion is seemingly endless in this day and age. Whether you prefer shopping with small Etsy store or frequent major retailers like ModCloth and Hot Topic, there are options and they are almost everywhere. And these options are wonderful if you lean into the title of “geek girl”. But recently, it hit me that fashionable options that aren’t traditionally “feminine” are scarce. After all, the majority of my favorite (and the most popular) geek chic brands are known for their dresses, skirts, and women’s cut outwear. So, what does the fashionable geek boy wear? Or the androgynous geek girl? Or the non-binary geek that doesn’t use either of those titles? Why aren’t there more unisex geek chic fashion brands that extend past graphic tees?

I did a little research and was not surprised to find that options were scarce. While that’s a problem this community should certainly get on top of, I was able to find a few diamonds in the rough. So, if you’re in the market for geeky menswear/unisex fashion, consider checking out some of these spots:

6 Ways To Use Your Jordandené Zipper Bag

By Tristan George August 12, 2018

I cannot believe there was a point in my adult life that I’d completely forgotten about the convenience of zipper pouches. It wasn’t until I started working conventions and using them to transport money from registers that I realized I definitely should not have abandoned this concept after I left high school and needed a million to keep my life in order.

Jordandené just came out with their own version of the bag a few months ago and let me just say I’ve enjoyed every second of using mine. If you’re thinking of picking one up for yourself, here are some ideas on what to use it for!

Casual Cosplay With Jordandené, Part Two

By Tristan George July 29, 2018

For an intro to casual cosplay and some previous looks, check out part one here.

Casual cosplay: we know it, we love it, we’ve definitely all tried it by now. (Right? Just let me have this.)

This week, I put together a few casual cosplay looks inspired by some of our favorite heroes. Let’s just jump right into it, shall we?

Geeking Up Summer 2018 Trends

By Tristan George July 8, 2018

Itty-bitty tie tops. Tiny sunglasses. …plastic sandals?

I’m not gonna lie: some of the summer 2018 trends have me wondering what year we’re in. And while some are a little wacky, there are still so many I can’t wait to incorporate into my summer wardrobe. Here are some tips on how to style those trends for the geek girl in all of us this season!