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A little bit of vintage appeal and some sweet sassy geek is how we think of the clothes and accessories available from online shop ModCloth. The site even held a weeklong celebration of all things geek that included Daleks, grammar nerds, and killer gadgets. Which is precisely why we asked ModCloth founder Susan Gregg Koger to share her picks for chic geek finds from the shop. From Star Wars kitchen tools to shocking power sources, check out what Susan is gifting friends this year.

Lomography cameras come with that certain "something" all on their own, but toss these La Sardina 22mm Fisheye Lens Lomos in front of a shutterbug, and they won't be able to resist. Vintage enthusiasts will love the retro style of the Lomo film units, and fashionistas will dig the bright and bold patterns of the outside skin. All three — Cubic ($110), Domino ($70), and Sea Pride ($60) — use the same 35mm film you remember using as a kid, and can be processed if you can find a place that still does that sort of thing in your 'hood.

Maybe I've been spending too much time with my 3-year-old niece or maybe I'm just starting to come around to it, but I actually like these Hello Kitty laptop sleeves — and I'm not usually a Hello Kitty fan. The Hello Lovey and Welcome Home, Kitty laptop cases ($45 each) feature cute Hello Kitty designs while protecting your 13" laptop.

Click through the slideshow for more images of these cute sleeves. — my niece would approve, but I love them, too!

For Spring 2011, we fell in love with the adorable pup that walked the Mulberry show. Then, we saw Givenchy's Fall 2011 collection featuring wild cat motifs. We're completely on board, but the challenge is to find a way that exhibits our animal-loving spirit, albeit in a chic manner. These totally fierce and very gorgeous animal-inspired accessories from Jenny Bird, Verameat, and Ashley Pittman are our answer. Click to see.

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For those who have been surviving the snow, ice, wind, and cold for what feels like an eternity, cheer up because Spring is only three weeks away! We'll be focusing on getting our Spring and Summer style in order this month, and to kick it off we have all the things to get us through the transitional weather — layering knits, new denim silhouettes, and chunky platforms to wear with socks are just the start. Click through our top 10 must haves this month and start making your shopping list.

It's not often that I run across something so well put together in one afternoon, so I thought I'd share my shopping finds with you retro-styled geeks that love a little bit of vintage flair to go with your gadgets. First, enter the 13-inch MacBook Air ($1,300) — a featherweight laptop that can go with you just about anywhere. Add in a handmade Etsy purple corduroy CushCase ($24) to keep it like new, and a canvas and leather ModCloth Fog City Sunset Bag ($254) that takes you back to the days of acid wash jeans, and you have a perfectly hipsterized trio that will last you at least until the '80s trend is over.


Take a closer look at the laptop case and the bag (you know you're craving it, too) in the slideshow! Happy shopping!

When you're smack dab in the middle of party season, flitting from fete to fete, the little black dress routine can get a bit stale. The good news? There are tons of stylish alternatives to your usual noir number, and not only will you look just as chic, you'll also succeed at standing out in the crowd. Whether it's a feathered blazer ($125) or a slouchy pair of sequin shorts ($15), these swoon-worthy separates are sure to dazzle the room and drop some jaws. Click through to check out all of my Fab-approved LBD-alternatives.