A humble little blog devoted to a quirky student’s take on pop culture, school, style, and everything in between. If you hadn’t noticed, the title of the blog is meant to be a pun. Interpret it as you will- luring either those who are closet nerds or nerds about closets to this lil’ corner in the vast world known as Cyberspace.
I received my Apple orders in the mail yesterday via Fedex. I am simply blown away by Fedex's services! I ordered my MacBook on Sunday night and it came Tuesday morning. o.o I ordered posters from Amazon 18 days ago and they still haven't arrived!
Apple...wow...despite my previous grievances against the company (the transition between the PC and the Apple was incredibly arduous and painful for me), I have to admit that they don't do anything half-assed. Even their packaging is creative. I can only imagine the time and thought they spend in designing one product. Which is why now I've kind of become a fervent supporter of Apple and hiss angrily whenever I see Apple product knockoffs. -_-;; I mean, so much thought goes into the design and then when you have a company that sells the same design-except with a twist- it seems unethical. It's design-plagiarism!!
These photos are from a street vendor in Thailand (courtesy of Flckr):
Apparently this brand's an authentic Japanese brand but one look can tell you that it's a Ipod copycat:
On a certain level, I can understand it and why people opt to buy the cheaper knockoffs. I mean, it's the same with fashion. If you're a college student, you obviously can't get afford that black quilted chanel clutch but if Forever21 carries it and sells it for $24, you'd buy it in a heartbeat.
And yes, I ended up getting the plum Incase for my laptop...I'll post photos of my MacBook later. *reserved spot*
“Wall-e”, the lovechild of Pixar is one of the best films I have seen this summer and perhaps one of the best ‘children’s film’ yet. Pixar, like former sibling studio Disney, always manages to release films that are suitable for the family- while their film targets children with their adorable characters and animation, their deeper message also reaches the older audience.
Pixar is no doubt the best animation film studio of today. The animation’s sleek and detailed and creates an impeccably rich portrait of what the world will be like in seven hundred years. From the scenery shots to the interaction between characters, the animation is both smooth and convincing. The graphics manage to convey most of the film’s plotline- there is actually almost no dialogue at all for the first half an hour of the film. Although it may alarm some filmgoers (“How can a cartoon without words be that interesting?”), director Andrew Stanton effectively conveys the setting and character depiction.
The plotline of the film revolves around an unlikely hero- a robot named WALL-E. Well, to be precise, he is last of the line of robots called WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class), robots created to clean up trash on Earth while humans escaped to a space colony. Due to the human’s excessive consumption and environment destroying lifestyles, the Earth became unsuitable for human life. WALL-E is a quirky little fellow- although diligent in his work and happy collecting human gimmicks (like a recording of the song “"Put On Your Sunday Clothes" from the 1960’s musical Hello, Dolly!) that he plays over and over), he is a bit lonely. As the only surviving member of his robot line, his only companion is a cockroach that chirps. When WALL-E meets Eve, a feminine probe sent by the human colony Axiom to find signs of life, WALL-E believes himself to be in love. The antics that follow include WALL-E’s journey to space and aboard to Axiom in order to ‘rescue’ Eve.
WALL-E is unbelievably cute. It’ll make you coo, make you gasp, and even make the fainthearted teary-eyed towards the end. Most of all, it is one of those Funhouse mirrors found in carnivals, with a warped reflection of society. What will life for humans be like in seven hundred years if humans continue to lifestyle today? In WALL-E, Earth has become a barren wasteland due to negligence of humankind. Obesity has become commonplace for humans and humans have become so accustomed to communicating through their computer screens that they’ve forgotten how to interact with other humans. Although at a glance a whimsical and adorable cartoon about robots, WALL-E proves to be a thought-provoking and contemplative criticism on society.
So when I was at Delia's the other day, I spotted this cardigan and instanteously fell in love. I'm off to college next year so I think I was drawn partly to the preppy aura it cast. At the same time, it's kind of fun and the color is very versatile so I can throw it over anything. I mean- come on, it's Delia's , the haven for preteen fashionistas.
I find it highly ironic that I've suddenly developed an obsession with cardigans and have begun some serious cardigan-hunting. You see, my highschool was a prepschool with a dresscode that dictated a cardigan if one were to wear pants. Needless to say, many girls donned cardigans during the wintertime. I had been firmly set against cardigans and pranced about most of my highschool winters in skirts + two layers of leggings or thermal underwear. The few cardigans that I owned were for major winter cold- they were chunky and not quite flattering but kept me warm. Although I do own two Free People cardigans that I'm quite fond of- they're both of the 'omg, I'm going to freeze to death if I go outside' type. Anyways, my fixation with cardigans started AFTER senior year and I discovered an array of cute printed cardigans from J.Crew.
Actually, cardigans are like the lovechild of J.Crew. They're incredibly soft and great to throw over a pair of jeans. I still don't think I can pull off the J.Crew cardigan + khakis look. I think it still screams 'Greenwich countryclub mother' and on me, it's a bit awkward. The color selection at J.Crew is also quite diverse:
I particularly adore the ruffled embellishments.
For the slightly cheaper and more youthful look, Delia's offers a couple cute choices:
And Urban Outfitters does it best with their casually urban-chic looks:
As my temperamental Dell laptop finally died on me during early summer, I decided that it was about time to invest in a new laptop. I’m entering college in the fall, my other laptop is completely infested with a plethora of viruses- it seemed quite appropriate to begin computer shopping. Once I began perusing through the countless websites and catalogues, I was completely mindboggled to discover the range of accessories that accompany laptops. What is a necessity and of significance and what is simply a trivial trinket made to lighten one’s wallet?
Buying a laptop is in itself tricky business. Not only do you want one with the necessary memory and functions, you want it to be durable enough to last you for at least three years. So what if it’s absurdly cheap? The question is, is a $500 laptop worth it if you go through at least three of them before college ends? One has to weigh the priorities against each other.
Further complications arise when the accessories come into the picture. From multi-colored plastic cases that protect one’s laptop to web-cam gadgets, one has to navigate carefully through the world of computer add-ons. What is the sole purpose of purchasing the said laptop? If it’s only to use for schoolwork and school work alone, a simple case will do to protect from unforeseen accidents in the dorm (spilled soda, grease from last weekend’s takeout, etc.) If one wants a complete entertainment system, consider investing in a pair of plug-in speakers. A serious gamer? Invest the extra money for more ram.
Oh my, so many choices! What to get?
I found this InCase Hardshell in Plum and was in love. The only thing that irks me is the $49.95 pricetag. ToT So expensive!!
This is really expensive- $109.00 but incredibly cute
It is easy to be fazed by the array of accessories that accompany the laptop. Realize that one does not have to buy everything recommended by the site or salesperson. An extra set of battery and adapter? Only if one feels like he can’t sleep at night due to paranoia.
What do you want in a laptop? How often do you use it? What do you use it for? What is your budget? These are questions worth considering before plunging into the virtual shop or driving to the store. From there, one can have a clear perspective on what accessories are worth buying and what are merely marketing attempts.
So I finally finished “Eclipse”, the third installment of the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer. Can I say how addicted I am? I haven’t read a book so engrossing, since…like…the last Harry Potter book! I think there are a few possibilities as to why I am so obsessed with the book series now.
(1) During most of my later highschool years, I was lucky if I could squeeze in ONE pleasure reading book per SEMESTER. When you’re running on 6 hours of sleep (on a really good day), you’re more likely to read nytimesonline.com or pick up a tabloid for ten or fifteen minutes rather than attempting to embark on a book when you could be...sleeping. You could consider my sudden surge of affection for the Twilight series to be a result of lesiure reading deprivation.
(2) It’s a very plotline-oriented book as opposed to a more reflective text like “Sophie’s World”. It helps that the characters are very distinct and have rather alluring personalities. AND, it doesn’t hurt that Meyer’s two male characters are described to be exceedingly attractive and are both supernatural creatures. And we know how the poor human girl always falls prey to the charms of supernatural beings...
(3) Meyers understands teenagers. She has secret mindreading abilities- thus she always knows what her readers wants. Lack of action? Throw in a chapter filled with vampire showdowns. Lack of romance? Throw in a ever-so-convenient love triangle. Her skill is the ability to manipulate the text so it has a intoxicating effect on the readers (who is more than often a teenager grown up on a diet of books about young wizard boys and thus a veteran to enthusiasm and passion towards fictional characters).
For those of you who don’t know the general plotline of the book, you can either watch the film which is coming out on Dec. 12th later this year. By then everyone will have known that the series is about a young very human girl falling in love with a hundred-year-old-ish vampire and getting dragged into a series of complications. It’s always the stuff in between that makes the read so interesting but that’s the summary of the series in less than fifty words.
Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson)
I am really excited for the film...secretly because want to see Robert Pattinson as the vampire Edward Cullen. Robert Pattinson? Your ears may perk up and you may scratch your head in confusion. For some reason that name sounds oddly familiar. Why is it so? He actually played golden boy Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter. Yes, indeed, that’s why that intense gaze and pouty lips seem so familiar. Oh yeah, and Jacob Black is played by an actor born in 1992. That makes me feel so old. ToT We have entered an age where the ‘child celebrities’ are born in the 90’s.
So I was browsing through a tech forum when I stumbled upon this work of genius: a Lego-inspired ring! I find this piece of jewelry both clever and awesome because it's recycling Lego pieces that could otherwise be junk. I'm getting really inspired by all these 'eco-friendliness on a daily basis'- this may be part of the reason why I find these Lego jewelry so quaint.
There's also certainly a deeper aspect of it that really got me. Remember when you're little and you play with Lego toys, transforming robots, Furby toys, TY stuffed beanies? And all of a sudden, bam! You hit a stage in your life when you no longer play with them. Is it because others don't or because you find interest in other things? Here's another question: do we outgrow toys or do they outgrow us?
Anyways, the fact that fashion often blurs the lines between childhood and adulthood is the source of my fascination with it. In fashion, you can find a place where your inner kid can frolick about. It's as if you really never did grow up...
You can also find Lego-earrings. These Brickwall jewelry are available on Giant Robot and Etsy.
A bit quirky, a bit clumsy, a bit too opinionated at times and armed with an and eclectic range of interests, she is the ultimate closet nerd. Though she does not appear to be fit the archetypal image of the pasty-skinned, beanpole nerd with pants hemmed too short and 50’s black framed glasses (which, ironically enough, are ‘in’ again and have been seen on Korean sensation Big Bang and British model Agyness Deign), she is, without a doubt, a nerd.
