Forever 21, the store so many of us love to hate and hate to love, has launched an irresistable new line for their Twist collection: I Love Nerds Whether you’re back to school shopping or just indulging, at $8-$32, the price is right.

Sike Style shows us why fashion continues to stay recession proof. Get it while it’s hot and half-off at Sikenomics

If you are truly NerdLike, then there has been at least one time in your life when you have needed to hit a Best Buy up at 1am.  Well the Geek Squad and the rest of their friends heard your demands and on Friday, November 13, the first ever 24/7 Best Buy will open…right in the heart of Manhattan.  The 48,000 square foot store will be located on the corner of 14th Street and 4th Avenue, a highly trafficked area for both locals and tourists.  via Hot Hardware

I am a huge t-shirt collector and long time lover of indie brands. One of my faves, is  Sikenomics, a brand where graphic art, hip-hop and fashion collide.

From the stickers and buttons to the shirts and prints, Sike Style delivers affordable masterpieces. And he’s giving one lucky Nerdlike reader a prize pack that includes:

Sike Script tee for guys or a yellow Triangle Collage tank top for girls
Anti-Crew and No Request Sound CDs
Stickers
Button pack

Here’s How to Enter: (this entry is mandatory)

• Leave a comment below letting us know what you would style in from Sikenomics
  

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The giveaway will close on Oct. 17th, 2009. Good luck!

I am the pickiest water drinker.  Though some might say that water all tastes the same, I can guarantee you that it doesn’t; with some tasting thick, sweet, clean and of course….bad.  On top of that, my kids aren’t huge water fans either, so our household faces tons of water battles.  Needless to say I was more than ecstatic when WAT-AAH asked us to review their water line [yes, a line].

WAT-AAH sent me their four water drinks, Brain, Body, Bones & Energy. Each one of these water varieties gives a different benefit to your body, making the water not only good for you, but functional as well.  Here are some of the differences:

Brain: Ultra Purified, Contains Electrolytes & has absolutely no Sugar!

Bones: Ultra Purified, Contains bone building Magnesium!

Body: Pure Spring Water, no Sodium or Chemicals, no Sugar!

Energy: Ultra Purified, Energizing Oxygen, no Sugar!

Everyone in my house loved WAT-AHH!  Personally, I liked the Energy, which had a super light and crisp flavor.  My husband liked the Brain, which he said reminded him of Figi and the kids each had their favorites as well.  Not only did I get them to drink the full bottle [which is much larger than a typical water bottle, another feature that I loved] but my eldest son asked to take it to school because the bottle was ’so cool’.  Great job with the branding WAT-AAH!

Here’s the great news!  WAT-AAH is giving away a prize pack full of goodies to one lucky winner.  It will come with everything you see in the picture below; inclusive of a backpack, stickers, pencils and of course their awesome water!

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The giveaway winner is Charity!

Isotope Tees’s aesthetic is all about flying your geek flag high.  With a collection of unisex tees that appeal to the NerdLike senses, they have everything from science to map tees, as well as a few funny quotables as well.   Heavily inspired by geometric graphic forms and asymmetrical art forms, these tees rock.

I immediately fell in love with this Vintage Cartographic Map tee.  To come up with the design, isotope searched through old map archives and found a striking graphic from the early 20th-Cenutry. The design was adapted from a map of Manitoba Canada.  Not only is it a real life depiction of a place that truly exists, but you can see the detailing…including the river that runs through it.

Since isotope’s tees are printed on unisex t shirts, in sizes small through XXL, there is something for everyone!

GIVEAWAY: isotope wants to give one lucky NerdLike reader this Vintage Cartograph Map tee [valued at $18.00].

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• Leave a comment below letting us know the map you would like to see printed on a tee.
  

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The giveaway winner will be chosen on Oct. 3rd, good luck!

Blood is the New Black has been showcasing emerging artists since 2004. While not a traditional line, their online shop features a multitude of deeply talented designers who you may not have heard of if it wasn’t for Blood is the New Black. Not only dedicated to the success of the artist, they are dedicated to the public, encouraging you to explore current art and design trends that are out there. Many of the items available in their shop deal with social issues that are prevalent in everyone’s life, from love to death, sex, money, social status, nature, God, even the extinction of the Dinosaurs.

One of my favorite parts of Blood is the New Black is the fact that they continue to give credit where it’s due. The designer themselves is featured on every piece; from the shirt design, to the hang tag and neck label on each shirt.

Stay tuned for some really exciting things coming from Blood is the New Black x NerdLike!

Earmark, a favorite of celebs such as Katherine Heigl, Antonio Banderas, Rashida Jones and Heather Graham are ready to prep you for the new year of school. Specializing in unique, recycled stationary and quality paper and office goods, EarMark not only keeps your workspace functional, but also fashionable.

One of my favorite items from their shop are their Writing Sticks Gift Sets [valued at 9.50]. These hand crafted ’sticks’ are presented in a kraft box, [either green or natural] with a fun label. The label on the back shows which pencils are in your new gift set, each one of the six included in the box has a fun and catchy phrase imprinted on it.

Number 2 | Graphite | Round Pencils | with Erasers | Not Sharpened

Pencil packs may include any of the following:
Awesome, Red
Explore. Dream. Discover, Green
Oh Happy Day, Blue
It’s Mind Bottling, Black
You Cheapen Me, Gold
Create Happiness, Orange
Create Happiness, Purple
Stay Classy, Pink
Boing Alert!, Neon pink, green, yellow or orange

With each one of these writing sticks being handmade, the pencil hues may vary, giving each one a unique look and feel.

EarMark wants to jumpstart the productivity of 2 of you!  Whether it be work or school, these Writing Sticks are for you!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Leave a comment below letting us know which one of the pencil inscriptions [shown above] best describes you.

EXTRA ENTRIES: Tweet, Digg or Stumble this giveaway and leave a SEPARATE comment below with your status update or username. You may do this once per day, each worth 1 entry.

For 2 additional entries: Visit EarMark’s shop and leave a comment below letting us know what else you liked.

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The giveaway winners will be chosen on Sept 5th.  Good luck!

This online barcode generator gives you the option to create your own barcodes from a series of them that are commonly used around the world.

[Via BarCodeGenerator]

Tiberius, Red Shirt and Ponn Farr.…if you don’t follow Star Trek, these terms probably mean nothing to you. If you do, these are not only familiar terms, but the names of the new fragrances being introduced by FireBox.

Inspiring Color is made up of a mother/son team that specializes in custom orders. All of the items featured in their shop are dyed on or handmade with 100% high-quality cotton, silk or bamboo garments, fabric and accessories. While not only providing beautiful and unique garments, the shop is also a way to help fund Zach’s [the son] budding violinist career.

Inspiring Color sent me one of the signature pieces from their shop, the Sunset/Sunrise dress. Shown below, it is a beautiful dress, with a regency-style empire waist and gentle butterfly cap sleeves. As you can tell from the title, the dress comes in two options. Sunrise begins with gold at the bottom through deep purple on top; while Sunset begins with deep purple at the bottom, finishing in gold at the top.

The dress I received was the Sunrise, and is vibrant and stunning.  Initially trying it on, it was very very comfy, yet flattering at the same time.  The empire waist made the dress fit snug up top, yet there was plenty of room to move around through the hips and legs.  The dress is also very versatile, and can be worn as a beach cover up or out shopping.  The material is nice and light, perfect for summer weather.  The only issue I had was that the small was a bit roomy for me, as I have a petite frame.  Nothing that is detrimental, just be aware when ordering that the sizing is a tad bit big.

Inspiring Color wants to outfit one NerdLike lady with a Sunrise or Sunset dress of their choice.

MANDATORY ENTRY: Leave a comment below letting us know which is your fav, the Sunrise or Sunset.

EXTRA ENTRIES: Tweet, Digg or Stumble this giveaway and leave a SEPARATE comment below with your status update or username. You may do this once per day, each worth 1 entry.

For an additional entry: Subscribe via RSS with the big orange button up top. Leave a separate comment letting us know!

The giveaway winner will be chosen on Aug 29th.  Good luck!

If you are unfamiliar with Woot!, it is a site that offers one random/most electronic item a day at an unbelievable price. Some are new, most refurbished, but nonetheless, a great deal. Check our previous posts about them here and here. Well, Woot! announced their new site, Kids Woot!, which will be featuring a kid friendly item! This is perfect for the parents out there, especially when the holiday’s roll around.