Daily Links Dump #1

by Lensable

A smattering of interest on the Internet that I've found since I stopped blogging regularly.

• Wikipedia has the best articles. Case in point: List of unusual deaths.

• How well do you know Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger"? Even with 70 plays in iTunes, I can't master it on iDaft.

• Inspiring people of all gender identities meet at Genderfork.

• Video game girl burlesque! My favorite is Metroid's Samus Aran. [NSFW]
  

• Tired of FML? MLIA: My Life Is Average is far more amusing.

• WikiAnswers: Proof that the Internet is not always right. [NSFW]

• Valve has come up with some sweet new Team Fortress 2 merch, including a couple of stylin' t-shirts.

♥Anna

Gaming Fashion Inspiration: Metal Gear Solid

Those of you who know your way around a console (or two, three, four, and more) no doubt are excited for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid games.

C'mon, more Big Boss? You know you want this.

I know I am. In anticipation (and general admiration of the series itself) I made some sets on Polyvore inspired by characters from the preexisting installments.

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Meryl Sylverburgh by The Stylish Geek on Polyvore.com

I would be remiss if I didn't include Meryl, the most popular female character in the series. Outfit based on her character design from Metal Gear Solid 1 and 4.

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Sunny Gurlukovich by The Stylish Geek on Polyvore.com

Though she's just a kid, I think Sunny (from Metal Gear Solid 4) has the maddest style of any character from the entire series. Those socks? Awesome.

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Otacon by The Stylish Geek on Polyvore.com

Ah, the anime nerd-turned-hero we know and love. Otacon's character design started out basic and casual in Metal Gear Solid (top picture in the set) but classed it up by MGS 4 (bottom). Do you know any geeks who can pull off an all-white ensemble?

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Big Mama by The Stylish Geek on Polyvore.com

Eva, AKA Big Mama, also went through a winning transformation. Check her out circa Metal Gear Solid 3:

Uh, yeah. I think her later look in MGS4 (see Polyvore set) was rockin'.

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Vamp by The Stylish Geek featuring Nike

Vamp's a creep, but I like the whole futuristic-Victorian thing he's got going on in Metal Gear Solid 4. (P.S.: Look at the belt in that set. Is it not the best thing you've ever seen?)

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Revolver Ocelot by The Stylish Geek on Polyvore.com

Finally, the poster child for stylin' MGS characters. Young Revolver Ocelot, as he appeared in MGS3, is simply fabulous. Color coordination FTW.

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Which video game characters' style do you admire?
♥Anna

Things I Love Thursday: 14 May 2009

Photo by debs-eye

• New haircut! The last two haircuts I've had were collaborations between me and my aunt, and they're great. Seriously, if you don't mind taking risks, free haircuts are the best. (Pictures of today's adventure is coming!)
  
• My friend Susan. She collects antique hats, and as a going-away present she let me choose one from her collection. The one I got is from the thirties, and yes, you will eventually see pictures.
• Tina, my Pilates instructor. She's the best I've ever had and I'll be hard pressed to find anyone who even compares.
  
• My third home. Ashland, Oregon: I will miss you.
• My aunt and uncle. For putting up with me for 5ish months! I love them so.
  
• The Team Fortress 2 Sniper update! (What do you expect? I'm a geek.)

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links: 21 January 2009

Now with 75% more video game references!

Flickr

I sort of remind myself of Meryl from Metal Gear Solid in this picture.

• Sweatshirt: Marshalls
• Tanks: Marshalls
• Leggings: Express
• Socks: Marshalls
• Boots: Thrifted
• Necklace: NY State Fair
• Gloves: Army/Navy store
• Watch: Casio
• Regular glasses

Flickr

Do not disturb the (Left 4 Dead) witch!

Links:

• Fun facts about Rahm Emanuel.

♥Anna

Daily Outfit + Links Catchup: 29 December 2008

Flickr

This outfit, pose, and cocky facial expression remind me of a young Revolver Ocelot. All I need is a beret and scarf.

• Sweatshirt: Thrifted
• T-shirt: Toothpaste for Dinner (sadly, you can't see the image)
• Pants: Hand-me-down
• Socks: Marshalls
• Boots: Thrifted
• Necklace: Vintage
• Wristwarmers: Gift
• Regular glasses

Links:

• The Adventures of Klaatu and Gort. It's really silly, but makes this '50s sci-fi nerd happy. (For the record, the 2008 remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still is awful. See the original film!)
• A 13-year-old Japanese girl plays Rush's YYZ. Her other videos are amazing too. She looks so adorably cheerful when she's performing!

♥Anna

Fashion Fortress Two: Part Four (Conclusion)

Team Fortress Pooh from Fanboys
[click to enlarge]

Part One • Part Two • Part Three

Okay, I dig. Dressing up in homage to your favorite video game is not for everyone. "Fashion? In my video games?" It's more likely than you think. But if my outfits seem too close to cosplay for you, don't go reaching for the cheesy official merchandise quite yet. (Don't kill me Valve, I almost bought the Soldier shirt!)

Polyvore for details

The above unofficial merchandise has a certain level of class to it. For one, it doesn't say "Team Fortress Two" all over it, a label which sadly may cause poor uninformed souls to automatically think something along the lines of "that's a video game, isn't it? This person must be a failure who lives in his/her parents' basement and can't get a proper job". On the other hand, the unofficial designs are about aspects of the game that only the experienced would understand--that is, people who will appreciate your geekiness. And perhaps a curious civilian may ask a question about said shirt, thus starting a conversation. Bonus!

My favorite item above is this Demoman shirt available from J!NX:


Super awesome according to my gamer soul, but also super easy to work into a stylish wardrobe. Just my cup of tea...or bottle of scrumpy!

♥Anna

Fashion Fortress Two: Part Three

Tactical TF2 Spy by Boltstriker

Part One • Part Two

• The Scout

Too much caffeine? ADD? Whatever the reason, this Boston native is always in motion--running, hitting heads with his baseball bat, and of course trash talking.

Polyvore

• The Engineer

This friendly, curious, and well-educated Texan designs, builds, and maintains a variety of helpful buildings...well, helpful for his team, anyway. You don't want to be caught on the wrong side of his heavy caliber tripod-mounted sentry gun.

Polyvore

• The Spy

This international man of mystery can disguise himself as a team member and become invisible to sneak past your defense. After his business is done, your buildings are destroyed, your teammates are dead...but he'll kill you quickly if you promise not to bleed on his suit.

Polyvore

Part 4

Fashion Fortress Two: Part Two

:awesome: TF2 classes by PropMedic/Wossname

Part One of this article can be found here.

• The Medic

A sadistic German doctor with a “trembling enthusiasm for plunging needles into exposed flesh”. He's the primary healing class in Team Fortress 2, but still admits “ze healing is not as rewarding as ze hurting”.

Polyvore

• The Soldier

You WILL help Soldier defend his point and capture his intelligence, or you are not welcome in his world. Famous (in his own mind) for his rocket jumping abilities and mastery of The Art of War.

Polyvore

• The Sniper

This Aussie is polite and efficient, but surely has a plan to kill you (which is probably by way of a headshot). Solitary, steady-handed, but not a crazed gunman. (He’s a professional assassin. There’s a difference.)

Polyvore

Part Three

Fashion Fortress Two: The Article Where I Live Up to the “Geek” Part of my Name: Part One

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Team Fortress Two is a wildly popular online multiplayer first-person shooter and personally my favorite video game. The class-based gameplay is incredibly thought-out and balanced—trust me, I could go on about it forever—but this is first and foremost a fashion blog, so I’m going to concentrate on the aesthetic aspects of the game.

Heavens knows fashion inspiration can come from the most unlikely places, and TF2’s retro art and character direction is hard to ignore for any geek with a sense for style. Sure, we could express our fandom through overpriced licensed merchandise, but it’s much more fun to do it without the aid of a logo on a t-shirt. The fictional worlds in video games give us ample opportunity to profess our undying geekdom through allusions only the similarly amorous will understand.

That being said...it’s time to Meet the Team.

• The Heavy

Hailing from the USSR, Heavy is big and has a tendency to punch people’s blood out. Don’t get between him and his Sandvich and don’t touch his gun.

Polyvore

• The Demoman
  

Everyone’s favorite black Scottish cyclops also happens to be armed to the teeth with explosives. And alcohol. Oh no, can’t forget the alcohol.

Polyvore

• The Pyro

Not much is known about Pyro…except that he (if he even is a he) likes to burn things.

Polyvore

Part Two

Nota bene: Those who are interested in learning more about TF2 can read about it at the TF2 Wiki. I highly recommend everyone (interested or not) watch the Meet the Team videos; they are a comedic goldmine!