Michael Kors Selma

Hello fellow geeks!  Today I am reviewing my precious baby, my Michael Kors Selma bag!  I got this as a birthday gift last year, and I am obsessed with it!  I will give you an in-depth look at this beauty!

I absolutley love the details of this bag!  The bag is made from saffiano leather, which is a hard-feeling leather that I think gives it a luxury feel.  The bag has a wing feature on each side and features grommet details on each wing, which makes this bag stand out from the other Selmas.  The bag features two top handles that allow you to put the bag in the crook of your arm, and it also has a detachable shoulder strap, which I personally love!  What I also love is the rings where the shoulder strap is hooked on is hidden, so you can carry the bag without the strap and not have the rings show.  The bag also has four feet on the bottom to protect the bag from the floor; the feet have “Michael Kors” written on them, which I think is a nice touch.

 

One thing I love about Michael Kors bags is that they have a lot of pockets for organization.  On the back of the purse, there is a zip pocket and two open pockets.  On the front side, there are two more open pockets.  There is also a key hook in the bag for easy access to your keys (I love this feature)!  I have provided a picture of what all I carry in my handbag (I will do a what’s in my handbag post later).  All in all, I LOVE this bag!  It is gorgeous and looks professional without looking too fancy.  If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you can let me know!  I would love to see your favorite handbag; use #thechicgeek367 on Twitter and Instagram so I can see your handbags!  Thanks for reading!

Posting Schedule

Hello fellow geeks!  This is just a quick post to talk about my posting schedule.  I was able to post every day this week because I have been out of school due to snow, but once I go back I will not be able to do major posts.  I will try to do outfit of the day posts at least twice a week; as for major posts, I will do those through the weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).  If you have any comments, questions, or concerns about this, you can let me know!  Thanks for checking in!

Personalize Your Pad

 

Hello fellow geeks!  Today, I want to share some tips with you on how to customize your iPad or iPhone!  I am addicted to my iPad and I have customized it to represent me, so I thought I would help inspire you to personalize your “Pad”!

Of course, the obvious piece to customizing your iPad is a cute case.  The great thing about cases is that they protect your iPad, as well as personalize it.  I love Kate Spade cases; they are so fun and cute!  The bow case (top left pic) is the case I have on my iPad and I LOVE it!  I love bows and bow ties, so this case was perfect for me!  Kate Spade cases run from $60-$90 from most retailers; however, I bought my case off of eBay for about $30.  If designer is not for you, Amazon, eBay, or other discount sites have cute, and cheap cases!  Pick one that expresses something about you, whether it’s your personality, hobbies, or interests!

 

One app that I love for customizing my iPad is Cocoppa; it is a Japanese app that allows you to customize the icons on your iPad or iPhone (it is also available for Android users).  My icons are the two at the top left; i love this app because it again allows you to show your personality through your iPad.  My icons mirror what the app is, while still being cute.  If you don’t like cutesy icons, they have others to choose from.  The app is free on the Apple store.

The last thing to do to personalize your tech is to choose a good background and lock screen!  My favorite app is Monogram (I’m a prep; of course everything has to have a monogram)!  There is a free version of this app on the store, but there is some stuff, like backgrounds and fonts that you have to purchase.  Of course, monograms are not for everyone; I also like to use my own pictures to remind me of special times.  Be creative!

I hope this has given you some inspiration on how to personalize your device and make it your own.  I would love to see your devices; use #chicgeek367 on Instagram or Twitter to show me!  As always, if you have questions, comments, or concerns, let me know!  Thanks for reading!

Comfy Chic: Cute Clothes for School

 

Hello fellow geeks!  Today, I will be talking about being comfy for school, while still looking cute!  My favorite combinations are ball caps, t-shirts, leggings, and riding boots.  I will be talking about my favorite hats and shirts, along with ideas on outfits.

I love ball caps; they are the perfect accessory, especially on a bad hair day!  My favorite ball caps are from Southern Proper, and are fairly cheap.  I also have caps from law schools I have visited (my dream law school is pictured above), and from my travels.  The best thing about ball caps?  They are relatively cheap!

My favorite ball cap is from Southern Proper; it’s a seersucker print (every southerner needs seersucker in their life).  This hat is still available online and is $28.  Link here: http://www.southernproper.com/men/accessories/mens-hats/frat-hat-navy-seersucker.html

I also love comfy shirts!  I absolutely love my GWU spirit jersey I bought while in D.C.  My favorite t-shirts are Fraternity Collection because they are customizable; they have cute pockets  and different color shirts to choose from.  They even have sorority pockets, if you are in a sorority.  Custom t-shirts and tanks are $35, and long sleeve is $40.  Link here: http://fraternitycollection.com/

Leggins are comfy and versatile.  They can be dressed up or down, depending on the shirt and shoes that are worn.  Another good thing about them?  They are cheap!  I get mine for about $5-$10 at Walmart, but you can get them everywhere.  I like to wear long shirts with these, however, because leggings are tight in certain places.

Any type of boot would look cute with this type of outfit, but I love riding boots!  I have some like the picture that are two toned; I love them because I can wear them with black and brown colored leggings.  Plus, I always get compliments whenever I wear them!  They are super comfortable and super cute!  You can get these at any shoe store.

As for accessories, I love infinity scarves.  They brighten up any outfit, look chic, and are comfy.  Something else I love?  Pear stud earrings.  Every girl should own a pair of pearl studs because they are so classy and add a little something to every outfit!

I hope this post has given you some inspiration on some comfy, chic looks for class!  I would love to see your looks; use the hashtag #chicgeek367 on Twitter and Instagram and let me see your comfy chic looks!  As always, let me know if you have any comments, questions, or concerns!  Thanks for reading!

Life is Strange: Episode 1

Hello fellow geeks!  I hate to post two game reviews in a row, but since I am completely snowed in, playing games is the only thing I can do (which I totally don’t mind).  Today, I bought Life is Strange off of the Steam store, and I am in LOVE with this game!  I don’t want to tell you too much about the game, because I believe the mechanics of the game are something you should experience for yourselves; however, I will tell you why I love this game!

I am a huge game nerd, and one thing I look for in a game is good graphics.  This game has AMAZING graphics!  I mean, these pictures do not do the game justice!  The game is absolutely beautiful, and it takes my breath away with every scene!  Every detail is so perfect that it makes the player feel like they are actually in the game!  The graphics (though very powerful) are not the only thing this game has going for it.

Without spoiling too much, this game does have a way to change the outcome of the game.  This allows for each player to have their own experiences in this game; but remember, each choice has a consequence, and the game will remind you of this with every choice!

The setup of this game is an episodic interactive game; in layman’s terms, this game is played through a series of episodes.  Unfortunately for us, episode 1 is the only episode available right now (as the game only game out in late January).  I do know that episode 2 will be released in the middle of March and I think there are six weeks between release dates of the episodes.

All in all, I give this game a 10/10!  It is fun and the graphics are beautiful.  If you want more information, you can check out the game website here:  http://www.lifeisstrange.com/index.php.  You can purchase the game through the website, or on the Steam shop; episode 1 is $4.99 and episodes 2-5 are $16.99, if you want to buy the episodes separately.  I recommend doing this since episode 1 is the only episode available and you can see if this is the game for you.  You can also purchase all five episodes at once for $19.99 (which is what I did) and episodes 2-5 will become available to you when they are realeased.  As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you can let me know!  Thanks for reading!

Goat Simulator: The Goatiest Game Around!

Hello fellow geeks!  Today on the blog, I will be reviewing Goat Simulator for the PC, one of my favorite games of the moment!

As the name implies, you play as a goat.  As stupid as this sounds (believe me, I thought the same thing), if you want a good laugh, you should get this game!  There are no real objectives in the game, but there are mini objectives, mostly little things hidden in the game.  You can also unlock several different “goats” in the game, including a giraffe, a whale, and a penguin (not goats I know).

This goat can do several things that a normal goat should not be able to do, including run on walls and fly!  It also has a super tongue that will stick to anything.

The updated version of Goat Simulator includes Goat Simulator MMO, which is an awesome addition to the game!  What makes the addition awesome is that you actually have quests to complete, and this part of the game takes place in Medieval times.  Did I mention that you can also play as a microwave?  Don’t ask me…..

My final word on this game is that it is fun!  I like playing it when I want something mindless to do, and the graphics are absolutely AMAZING and GORGEOUS!  I bought a hard copy of the game at my local Target for $10, but you can purchase it from the website (http://goat-simulator.com/) or the Steam workshop for $9.99.  It also is availavle for Apple and Android devices, and there is also a free demo available for download.  If you are still unsure about the game (believe me, I was at first), YouTube has some awesome let’s play videos dedicated to this game (my favorite is from JackSepticEye, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq070U9UYm8&list=PLMBYlcH3smRwyPoZqhfR8wSS0ZBF9Wmon).  These allow you to see how the game is played and will help you figure out if it is something you would like to play.  As always, if you have any comments, questions, or concerns, just let me know!  Thanks for reading!

Washington D.C. Dream Summer

Hello fellow geeks, for my first official blog post, I wanted to talk about my dream summer I had in Washington D.C.  This internship was through D.C. Internships and The Fund for American Studies (I will give links in the second paragraph).  My internship was through the IPVS program (there are several programs to choose from).  This blog will talk about the application process, housing, summer classes, my internship, my weekend adventures, and the amazing experiences I had.

The application process took a lot of time to perfect, but was not terrible.  I did the IPVS program (the Voluntary services program) because at the time I was in a community service program at my university.  On the application, I had to fill out two essays (which were not that bad); my advice for those is to be yourself.  I filled out the application in the fall of 2013 and I got my acceptance letter at the end of January 2014.  Once I got into the program, I had to fill out another application, but this one was to be matched with an organization for my internship.  Once I got matched with an internship, I had a phone interview which was pretty intimidating, but not as bad as I was expecting.  It wasn’t long after my interview when I found out I got the internship!  To find out more information on the programs offered, go to  http://www.dcinternships.org/.  Everyone in charge of the program was super nice and helpful!

All of those involved with D.C. Internships was housed in George Washington University’s Ivory Tower, which was GORGEOUS!!!  It was within walking distance to the Watergate Building, the White House, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial; it was smack dab in the middle of Washington D.C.  The dorm was apartment style; I had a roomate who was super nice and we shared the apartment with one other girl.  Each apartment had a kitchen, living area, two bathrooms and two bedrooms.  Downstairs, there was a laundry room, mail room, a food court (that had a Dunkin’ Donuts, Potbelly sandwiches, a salad place, and Pita Pit).  The metro station was within walking distance, as was a Whole Foods.  Georgetown is also close (I will discuss this more in my weekend adventures).

Through the program, we took summer classes at George Mason University at the Arlington Campus.  The classes we had for IPVS were Voluntary Associations, and Ethics of Nonprofit work.  The classes were rigorous and very informative.  The Arlington Campus had an Einstein Brothers in it (I lived on white chocolate frozen mocha) which was AMAZING!

My internship was through Kid Power, which was an after school and summer camp for inner city youth.  My job was to plan lessons for the kids and I was a camp counselor.  I was over the second graders; I forgot how much energy kids had (I am an only child).  While at times I got tired and a little irritated, I enjoyed working with these kids.  Some days, we took them to museums and the national zoo.

 

The weekends were ours to explore D.C. and explore I did!  One of my favorite experiences was the National Cathedral.  It was so beautiful!  i recommend going on a really sunny day in order to fully see the colors in the stained glass.  As a bonus, I got a student discount with my George Mason student ID!

Another of my favorite experiences was going to the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress (both are free)!  As a pre-law student, of course I wanted to visit the Supreme Court!  They had special exhibits when I went dedicated to Sandra Day O’Conner, along with the design of the building.  The Library of Congress also had special exhibits (they do these all the time).  I also checked out as many of the Smithsonian Museums as I could!

The program also took us to Mount Vernon for a day, which was awesome!  Mount Vernon has plenty to do besides tour the house; there are two museums and a river cruise.

There was also time to do some shopping!  Georgetown was an AMAZING place to shop!  There was a Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, and Vineyard Vines to name a few places.  I loved the look of the Vineyard Vines store!

As for experiences, I had some amazing ones!  I got to attend a briefing at the Capitol Buidling, experience the Fourth in our nation’s capital, go to the Polish Embassy for a briefing, and meet two men who served under President Ronald Reagan!  I had an amazing summer, one that I will never forget!  Be sure to leave a comment if you have any questions!  Thanks for reading!

Introductions

Hello fellow geeks!  I wanted my first post to be an introduction of myself, because I am far from being normal and this blog will be far from a normal blog.  I have a passion for fashion; I love pretty clothes, jewelry, and handbags!  I love Dance Moms; it is my fav reality show!  I also have a geeky side; Law and Order: SVU, House of Cards, Nancy Drew PC Games (any kind of game actually) just to name a few things.  I am pre-law (because I want to fry my brain) and am a sophomore in college, with a double major in Poli-Sci and Criminal Justice with a minor in Legal Studies.  This blog will be a combination of fashion, gaming, tv shows and movies, my daily adventures, college survival, and my road to law school.  I hope you will join me on this exciting adventure!