Chic-Geek
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Chic-Geek #1
Encourage the workout enthusiast to step away from the computer with a swanky new Fitbit from Tory Burch. It's the perfect marriage of fashion and fitness.
Tory Burch Gold-Plated Fitbit-Case Bracelet, $195 at Neiman Marcus
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Chic-Geek #2
Huge file due and nowhere to put it? These chic USB drives are the perfect solution to her on-the-go woes. Buy one premade on Etsy or opt for the DIY version here.
PointsAndPlaces Chanel Lipstick USB Flash Drive, $106.85 at Etsy
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Chic-Geek #3
Stress levels tend to strongly correlate with the amount of battery life left on our iPhones. Keep your girl fully charged with this purse-friendly battery pack.
ban.do Back Me Up Mobile Charger, $30 at ban.do
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Chic-Geek #4
Every girl we know is on the endless pursuit for a cute backpack. While there's always the trusty Herschel or a plain Jane laptop case, you can upgrade her backpack game with this statement piece courtesy of Moschino.
Moschino SpongeBob Backpack, $716 at The Corner
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Chic-Geek #5
For day-to-day life, we prefer the cheapie in-ear buds that come with our phone. But for work, we prefer an all-encompassing traditional set to get us through the day. Over-the-ear headphones provide all day comfort to help her relax to the tunes on her SoundCloud or drown out annoying co-workers. Just kidding, we didn't say that.
Frends with Benefits Taylor Headphones, $199.99 at Nordstrom
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Chic-Geek #6
There's no nice way to put this — these glasses are ugly. Even the sort-of cute ones are still ugly. But yellow-tinted computer glasses are proven to help reduce eye strain by increasing screen contrast, filtering out harsh light and reducing glare. Her eyes will thank you.
Gunnar Sheadog Glasses, $59.07 at Gunnar
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Chic-Geek #7
Remember those #NYFW selfie contraptions? One-up the competition with a GoPro Selfie Gripper. That's right, turn any forlorn, nondescript stick into a self-serving tripod. Her Instagram has never looked better.
GripTight GorillaPod Stand, $29.95 at JOBY
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Chic-Geek #8
This handy little device syncs automatically to her iPhone, allowing her to check text messages, change music and, of course, tell time. For more advanced options, the watch also has a free SDK, letting her make ridiculously cool customized apps like this totoro interface, should she wish.
Get the white, it's a good conversation starter (trust).
Pebble Smartwatch, $99.99 at Amazon
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Chic-Geek #9
Although not quite a tech gift, your girl is guaranteed to love coffee. In fact, she's probably an unrecognizable angry demon from the depths of Mordor without some. So, enable her a bit with this cute (and poignant) coffee cup.
ban.do Hot Stuff Thermal Mug, $14 at ban.do
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Chic-Geek #10
There is only one thing programmers love more than coffee and that's beer. Particularly of the IPA variety. In fact, some of the world's finest technology has stemmed from copious amounts of caffeine and craft brewery beers. True story.
Monogram Glitter Chevron Bottle Opener, $12.95 at Zazzle
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GoldenDesignBoutique
These geeky keyboard pillows are the perfect touch for a living room or futon sofa.
GoldenDesignBoutique Ctrl Alt Del Pillow Cover Set, $58.06 at Etsy
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Chic-Geek #12
Mac laptops are a dime a dozen and if colorful cases aren't her thing, make hers stand out from the crowd with an uber-chic gray marbled cover decal.
MarbleDecals MacBook Skin, $25 at Etsy
