Sheik Geek: Nerdy Subtleties for the Professional Chicka

For many game-inclined, professional ladies out there, the idea or hope of ever visually expressing our geekism during office hours may seem bleak, even impossible. There aren't many cubicle grid managers that necessarily support the sporting of a Halo tee, and the fact that most office spaces have 'attire etiquette' regulations could squash even the slightest thought of self-expression.

Fear not! For it is possible to win the war against corporate, sheep-herding conglomeration!

Round One

Get Ready!

FIGHT!

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Jewelry is a great, subtle way to not only liven up your outfit, but flaunt your nerd without getting loud about it. This particular necklace was found on Etsy, which is a great resource if you're seeking out this kind of fashion find, and can sometimes act as a one stop shop for all of your nerdy attire needs. Be sure to check it out if you haven't yet.

Round Two!

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Nail Art! This is a trend that takes some tact and handiwork. Nails are a constant presence, so if they're too intense, it'll show. Be sure to decide on a design that isn't too flashy. The above photo is a great example of keeping it simple, yet lightly noticeable. If you're going to go with a bright color, such as the green shown here, be sure to minimize your usage. 

It's important to keep in mind that our goal here is subtlety (since we are attempting to remain semi-professional here).

Final Round!

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The statement handbag. No one can tell you to stop using your purse, which makes this fashion accessory an essential weapon of nerd force against the dark side! Above is a beautiful and very sheik example, once again discovered on Etsy. The best part about these type of finds? They are usually unique! Huzzah!

Bonus Round!

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Risk Taker: Shake up the monotony of your desk space with a pop of console culture! Paperweights, picture frames, computer buddies..

Woot.com will sometimes feature USB friends. You may remember this:

Photo Source: Thinkgeek.com

These desk decors are mild risk-takers, so be prepared for a one-on-one battle of the interests if your office doesn't take kindly to fun! :)

Two Steps from Awesome

Music has long been the invisible, romanticizing force behind storytelling –  be it on stage, in film, or otherwise. Now its own industry, and the dream of many instrumentally inclined individuals, its importance throughout the arcs within film, plays, videogames, and even books on tape has become more prevalent – leading composers and artists more well respected and revered as talent, their rise to fame a distant echo of history once passed.

In modern media, there is a company group that has seen a steady and continuous rise in the popularity of their work, a group that (I dare say) rivals the once innovative, musical visions of Wolfgang Mozart – smart, different, void of the constraints of genre. Appearing in science fiction films, video games, television series, and trailers of all kinds, there is a very good chance you already love them (and don’t even know it yet).

For the soundtrack lover, this group should be no stranger to ones playlist. However, they do tend to occasionally slip under the proverbial media radar, due mainly to their clientele and licensing arrangements.

Their name? Two Steps from Hell.

So where have you heard them recently? Well, to start, J.J. Abram’s newest Star Trek reboot, in this trailer:

What else? Well, they appear in this Mass Effect II trailer, with one of my personal favorites by them, entitled “Heart of Courage”:

And after that? Tron, Pixar’s ‘Up’, Tangled, Harry Potter, Avatar, Clash of the Titans, The Dark Knight, Chronicles of Narnia, Wall-E, The Mummy, Robin Hood, Dragonball Evolution [*shudders*], The Watchmen, Battle L.A., X-Men Origins and First Class, Inception, Hellboy, Sweeny Todd, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Golden Compass, Resident Evil, Prince of Persia [The Film], Doctor Who, and Game of Thrones… Just to name a few.

This group was founded by two men, Thomas Bergersen and Nick Pheonix, who’ve taken musical production to an all new level. While I’m not completely sure why the majority of their media outlets revolve around the science fiction and fantasy genres, I can’t complain. Music is so incredibly important when it comes to influencing the hearts and minds of your audience, especially when you’re a film director or script writer attempting to world build and evoke emotion. Needless to say, TSFH has mastered the craft of epic, melodic romance, and I’m in love.

If you think about it, what these two men have done is incredible. Within a decade, they’ve reached a level of renown on par with some of the greatest film composers of all time – John Williams (Jurassic Park) and Han Zimmer (The Dark Knight), for example. Their work sits side by side on soundtracks with these giants of film composition, and serves as a true testament to their skill.

If you plan on downloading these badboys from itunes or amazon, you may run into a bit of an issue. TSFH was originally a music production hub exclusively for members of the media. Recently, however, they’ve released their Invicible album under the company title. The rest of their tracks fall under their respective film/television adoptions, so research may be key if you plan on seeking out their discography the legal way.

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