Nov 6, 2009  •  In Beauty

The Return of the Cone Bra

I read on StyleList yesterday that the cone bra, or the “pointy bra,” is making a comeback. I have always loved the fashion and trends of the 1950s and 1960s so I’m a bit intrigued. Of course, I would draw the line at something as extreme as this. But the photo of Marilyn Monroe above, […]

Nov 5, 2009  •  In Personal, Relationships

The Need to Impress

Six years ago on this exact date, a boy asked a girl if she would like to go check out an all-you-can-eat sushi joint. They had been friends for ages — and best friends for the past few months — so the proposed plan did not seem out of the norm. However, they found that […]

Nov 5, 2009  •  In Funny, Twitter

Twitter Fail Whale B.C.

See the original at Agent-X Comics. You may also like: What Social Networking Was Like Before the Internet Wednesday Rewind: The 10 Levels of Intimacy in Today’s Communication Friday Brain Dump (Basketball Edition) How Donuts Help Us Understand Social Media

Nov 4, 2009  •  In Personal

Have You Gotten Your Flu Shot?

Right before I miscarried, I came down with a severe case of the flu. I was bedridden for days with a fever spiking at 102°F, debilitating body aches, and nausea. It remains to be seen whether what I had contracted was the swine flu. Since I was feeling better by the time I made it […]

Nov 4, 2009  •  In Toys

The Most Popular Christmas Toys by Year Since 1960

Boy, does this bring back some fond memories.. What do you predict the most popular Christmas toy of 2009 will be? My money’s on the PS3 Slim. Via Permuto Discoveries. You may also like: The Evolution of Barbie’s Face Throughout the Years The Secret Lives of Superhero Toys Suck My Brick Doll Play

Nov 2, 2009  •  In Art/Design, Blogging, Giveaways, Web

Custom Illustration Giveaway!

Do you like what you see on this blog? Did you enjoy my Halloween theme, or my change in hairstyles? Now you can have your own custom illustration, designed by yours truly! One winner will receive a custom illustration in the style of the Geek in Heels. The pose, props, and color scheme may all […]

Nov 2, 2009  •  In Funny, Geek, Science

Genetic Diagram

And this, kids, is how genetics work. Can you believe J and I have made many a such diagrams in order to work out the probability traits of our future kids? Yep, because we’re a geekily fabulous couple like that. Via haha.nu. You may also like: YOU SHALL NOT PASS! How Scientists See Each Other […]

Nov 2, 2009  •  In Funny, Movies

Movie Narrative Charts

xkcd has done it again. This is too amazing not to share. (Click to view large) This must’ve taken forever to put together and finish. But I’m sure Mr. Munroe (the artist and brains behind xkcd) had fun with 12 Angry Men and Primer. You may also like: Famous Movie Directors as Chefs Parody Posters […]

Nov 1, 2009  •  In Personal, Pregnancy

Another 5-6 Months?

Yesterday my mother took me to a doctor who specializes in Eastern medicine. After the precursory examination of my eyes, hands, nails, and taking my pulse for a long, long time, the doctor asked me, “Why are you so stressed out?” She went on to say that everything seems physically fine…it is just my mental […]