Geek is the new Chic

One of my favourite shows is the IT Crowd, which you haven't seen before is centred around a group of socially awkward IT technicians living in the basement, one of whom being their 'relationship manager' who has not a clue what IT even stands for, and their boss who continually tries to hit on the ladies but nobody really seems to mind. It isn't important to find a plot as such, it's an amazing comedy show and all the 'geek' references make any fellow 'nerd' have a bit of a smug moment to themselves while watching.

I like the references. I like the references a lot, which probably shows my 'geek' credentials quite well. And believe me, 'turning it off and on again' is like magic! But anyway, the popularity of the show has led me to think that maybe there are a lot more 'geeks' out there enjoying the show than we were led to believe. Maybe the illusion that we're a minority and the cool kids overpower us isn't true and 'geek' is actually the new 'cool.'

Maybe one day. But one of the definite favourite references for fans of the IT crowd to spot is Roy's tshirts. If you spend a lot of time on the interwebs, you'll recognize the injokes and internet memes and smile to yourself when nobody else you're watching with quite gets it.

For example keyboard cat tshirt:



one of the most popular cat-based internet memes, second only to lolcats and Icanhazcheeseburger. Wow, people on the internet really do like cats, don't we? After being featured on the show sales of the tshirt soared, showing how we 'geeks' not only have good taste in comedy shows, but in fashion too.

Other t-shirts I've seen about are those referencing other television shows, such as Doctor Who. I saw a girl down town wearing a tshirt saying 'the angels have stolen the telephone box' which was clearly handmade by her and I thought that was such a rad idea. Like a quote or reference on a TV show or film you like? Write it on something you wear! A bag, hoodie, tshirt, even your shoes- believe me, people do read what it says on your clothes and they might look it up on google later just to be nosey. And who knows, if someone recognizes it and talks to you, you could make a new friend.

So embrace your inner geek and be proud! Who knows, geek could be the new in thing.

Ems x

How to be a professional magpie.

Now, I've always been someone who loves jewellery. When I was little (well, littler- I'm still only 5ft now!) I used to make those little beaded necklaces and make my own pendants out of those craft sets you could buy. Most of the jewellery I had then was bright and all the colours of the rainbow, definitely eye catching for those games of kiss chase in the playground, haha.

Claire's accessories was definitely popular when I was in my teens, it was one of the places to be and some of the more fashionista girls at my school could tell a mile away whether you had the proper pierced Claire's earrings, or were chancing it with magnetic. And now I'm older, I'm just as passionate about my jewellery- I wear my rings everywhere I go, (even the shower!) so people almost recognize them as a part of me and they've become far more special to me than just an accessory. But I've become quite picky with what I buy-I like my jewellery to be something unique, retro, vintage or just a bit quirky.

So where do you go if you want something unusual? It's fun to browse about, often in the internet or in the non-chain stores near you. I've found jewellery boutiques on the internet are perfect if you want a bracelet or brooch that nobody else is likely to have on in the high street. Often stores on sites like Etsy are made by the seller, so you're guaranteed to have something nobody else will quite have like it.

Temporary Secretary has some lovely jewellery on its site which I'd definitely recommend checking out. There's something there for every taste, whether you'd love to fall down the rabbit hole with Alice, the more girly and floral accessories, or something a little quirky like a bambi necklace.

And in honour of my blog, I've just bought a pretty damn rad moustache necklace.



Just £8.00, and I reckon having a moustache would definitely suit every outfit, haha!

Ems x