Geek Girl Archive
Getting Kinky: Whipping Your Curly Hair into Submission
Written on August 26, 2013
in Geek Culture, Geek Fashion, Geek Girl

Update: I suggest looking at the new, rereleased versions of Herbal Essences saying they were sulfate free. They added confusing packaging (the shampoo is silicone free, and the conditioner is sulfate free. Which means next to nothing because that’s normal). When we’re at conventions, I’m often asked by my fellow geek girls “how do you get your
How to Alienate Female Gamers
Written on August 22, 2013
in Conventions, Games, Geek Culture, Geek Girl, Media, Tabletop Games

Before I begin, let me just say 95% of Gen Con was amazing. I didn’t catch anyone leering at me, I didn’t get “accidentally” ran into, and no one questioned my geek cred. Gamers were helpful, instead of sarcastic, when I mentioned I hadn’t played a game. But, and there’s alway a
The Doubleclicks at Gen Con
Written on August 21, 2013
in Around Indy, Conventions, Geek Culture, Geek Girl, Media, Music

Gen Con was my first true experience hearing the music of The Doubleclicks. Sure I had heard “Clever Girl” before and (because I realize the internet exists) “Nothing to Prove.” So when a friend told me they were playing a show on Saturday I knew I had to make it over there
Makeup Review: Button Masher Lacquer – Be Excellent to Each Other
Written on August 7, 2013
in Geek Culture, Geek Fashion, Geek Girl, Product Reviews, Reviews

I am not much of a nail polish girl. Don’t get me wrong, I love the sparkle and pretty color. However, I am awful at keeping up with it, so I usually stick to basics and keep layering over the chips. But my friend and owner of PHLL Nail Polish, Esther Fox,
5 on Friday: Five Geeky Etsy Shops
Written on August 2, 2013
in 5 on Friday, Geek Culture, Geek Fashion, Geek Girl, The Usual

Lately we’ve been getting messages from Pure Geekery fans asking us to feature their geeky Etsy shop. I love geeky crafts, and the creators who don’t send cease-and-desist letters (I’m looking at you Fox). And I love people trying to find a way to escape the 9-to-5 (I fantasize Pure Geekery will
Growing up Geek: How Star Wars Shaped My Life
Written on August 1, 2013
in Geek Culture, Geek Girl

As the daughter of two teachers- one elementary school, one college professor I was pre-programmed to be a geek. I grew up on “retro” music and stacks of books, preferring the company of Christine Daae, Jane Bennet, Holden Caulfield (even though he’s an asshole), Adam West’s Batman, and the Doctor (<3 Tom
It’s Time to Take Back Geek Culture
Written on July 22, 2013
in Geek Culture, Geek Girl

I meant to write this post awhile ago, but I had to first derage and then we had so many other awesome things to write about that it got pushed to the background. But a few months ago I logged into Facebook and saw this thread: Innocent Question: as a Star Wars
Collecting Stories: Compiling the Oral History of Women in Gaming
Written on July 9, 2013
in Games, Geek Culture, Geek Girl, Media, Tabletop Games

Through the magic of twitter, I was introduced to Lillian Cohen-Moore’s latest project to collect the stories of women in gaming (thanks to Sara from Solid Gold Eats for the tip!). Lilly was inspired by the #1ReasonWhy hashtag that was trending back in November. But while #1ReasonWhy evolved to focused on the stories
Around Indy: Cards Against Humanity with Girls Pint Out
Written on May 31, 2013
in Around Indy, Games, Geek Girl, Media, Tabletop Games

I have to admit, I was nervous when I got the Facebook invite from Girls Pint Out, an all female craft beer appreciation group, to play Cards Against Humanity at New Day Meadery in Fountain Square. I love Cards Against Humanity as much as the next awful person, but playing in public?
Princesses won’t destroy the world. I promise.
Written on May 18, 2013
in Geek Culture, Geek Girl, Geek Kids

I try to ignore most articles shared and posted in social media. People tend to comment without reading more than the title, use incorrect grammar, and generally make me want to run my head through the wall. Occasionally, however, I will come across something which sparks my interest or has been shared