I was on the fence about this trend, but when paired with the right complement, it can look amazingly cool. Nerds were always looked at as having a lack of style, but lately everyone is jumping on the geek chic bandwagon. Now you too can unleash your inner geek- whether going all out or trying a few key pieces.

First, you’ll definitely need a pair of thick-rimmed glasses. Black works best but I’ve seen them in all colors and even clear frames. They totally complete the look. Make sure you get a pair that fit your face because you still want to look chic and avoid channeling Steve Urkel. This pair from Urban Outfitters (shown above) is called the “Claire” and retails for only $14. The thick black frames and simple silver rivets are great. The frugal price is equally as fabulous- keep in mind that this is a passing trend, so don’t splurge on anything crazy to get this look!

Another way to dabble in this trend is by sporting a pair of cool oxford flats. They can be worn any number of ways: with boyfriend or skinny jeans, a skirt or even with a cute dress and tights. These leather “Tuxxedo” flats by Steve Madden are available in brown, black, grey or a black/white spectator style. They can be found at Zappos.com for about $70. They’re cute, comfortable and a great alternative to a pair of heels.