Some of This Week's Work Outfits

Hello friends! This week has been filled with some pieces that haven't appeared on the blog in a long time, like this gray bat t-shirt that was last spotted in an outfit post from 2013! Egads! It's a weird t-shirt material and I believe I also got a stain on the bottom of the hem, so it's definitely a 'tuck in' sorta top. 

Wearing; gray bat t-shirt (old, Sourpuss Clothing), belt I always wear, skirt (old dress cut into a skirt), spider web stocking (Leg Avenue), hearse necklace (old via Cats Like Us, put onto a rosary bead chain), winklepicker shoes (vintage, London Underground)

The shoes! The shoes were my main focal point to this outfit, because Julie Ann thrifted these vintage 90s London Underground winklepickers for $5!!! THRIFT FIND OF THE YEAR!!!! Thank you Julie Ann!

They are an amazing lower shoe style which I have been lusting after, and VOILA! Wishes can come true! They need a little polish, but I was too excited to wear them. <Insert giddy giggling> Here are my vintage London Underground winklepicker boots.

The punk cupcakes dress has appeared on the blog, here, here and here, but this is my favorite styling so far! Side note-holy crap my hair has gotten long!

The little knit Peter Pan collar top fits so nicely layered under the jumper style dress and I love the way it seamless looks like one whole dress! I have to admit I impressed myself with my wardrobe mix-n-match skills. Hahaha! 

Wearing; knit Peter Pan collar top (Hot Topic), Punk Cakes dress (old style, Folter Clothing), belt I always wear, purple coffin pin (freebie with order from Summer Blue Jewelry) boots (via 6pm.com)

Definitely been having a lot of fun during October getting dressed for work. Though I wear Halloween-esque things throughout the year, it's really freeing to be able to get a little more ridiculous than usual. *Wink*

Thank you for reading, until next time!!!

A Well Loved Repeat

dress styled here and here

I realized this red skull dress by Folter Clothing hasn't been featured on the blog since January 2014! Sheesh, it's gotten a lot of use over the years as it's a well loved favorite for work outfits. Great piece for layering and I love this cut on me. I like to call them 'jumper style' dresses, yet I know the term jumper holds a different meaning for my friends across the pond. *Wink*

Wearing; boat neck top (Target), red skull dress (Folter Clothing), hearse necklace (via Cats Like Us, I changed the chain), velvet bone bow (DIY), engineer boots (Target).

Other reasons why I love this dress; it's cotton, washable, made in the USA and the dress has pockets. I've had this dress for 3 years and the zipper, stitching and fabric has held up beautifully! There is something to be said about a well made garments....I say, "Woooohoooo!".

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

PS-Thank you to everyone for your kind words, thoughts and positive energy regarding yesterday's post, I truly appreciate all of you <3

Happy Skeletons

The skeletons on this dress are so happy! Happy dancing skeletons, yay! I layered the dress (Folter Clothing) with a black and white stripe shirt (thrift), black leggings, slouch socks and buckled creepers (TUK Shoes).

I would have been frozen without a sweater, so I put on my trusty wool sweater (thrift) and adorned it with my rhinestone dangle skeleton brooch. More skeletons? Why not!

Shout out to my readers who have been effected by Winter Storm Juno, apparently our Buffalo winter wanted to come visit you. Stay warm and safe!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Cute and Creepy Cupcakes

see this dress styled: here and here

It never hurts to dress in theme and seeing as we had our artisan baker friend Jenn of LoveDarla in store, wearing my cupcake dress was a no-brainer. I love these jumper style dresses as they are so easy to layer and style so many different ways!

I got my wish for cooler weather, so much so that we turned the heat on. Since I live in a 1887 year old house (I affectionately call, "This Old Goth Haus"), I was a little more than hesitant to touch the thermostat, but with a loud "clank" and a "thud", the boiler kicked on! We've been saving for a new boiler since we first moved in and let's just say I was elated that all the radiators are heating up and the boiler is responding wonderfully. Our little home is nice and warm and it truly feels like Autumn.....especially since Derek is currently frying up some apples.

Sunday is Funday for Derek and I, so who knows what this afternoon will bring. Halloween decorations are mostly hung and we've accomplished little household tasks, so today is wide open! Hrmmmm....I'm sure we can come up with some trouble to get into. *Wink*

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Happy Autumnal Equinox!

Bones O Betrayal dress by Folter Clothing

Or Happy Vernal Equinox to some of you! I am looking forward to cooler temperature's and decorating our home for Halloween! We've been buying decorations here and there and I've been adding a few pieces to the closet since it's the best time to buy......for all year round attire.

So, tonight I'm enjoying a few glasses of wine and reflecting on the year so far and all that lies ahead.

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Cocktails, Anyone?

I can't deny my love for wine. Red wine, white wine, sweet wine, dry wine, I've tried them all! I also love a good cocktail, so naturally this cotton collared shirt dress lives in my closet.

The dress is sleeveless, so I added a long sleeve t-shirt under the dress along with my Tiki cardigan and black leggings, slouch socks and ankle boots. Voila! Now it's winterized! 

I'm back on a head scarf kick this week. I like to give my hair a break from flat iron, tease, spray, repeat.

I'm also excited to share that Sary at The Walrus Room named me as one of her favorite alternative bloggers. I am so flattered! She's a doll and I really enjoy her blog, so check her out!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

The Cupcake Dress Part Deux

I just can't be sad wearing this punk cupcake dress, in fact I think it makes me a wee bit giddy....and hungry. Here is the first way I styled this Folter Clothing dress.

I'm also pretty excited about my hair cut, my hair stylist friend Lauren does a great job! Though the mohawk is gone and has been replaced by a 80s influenced buzz and textured cut, I feel refreshed and excited about my hair. I love having parts of my hair shaved as I feel like it's very "me", though it's not a style for everyone (which people like to remind me all the time), it's a way I like to express myself.

Can you believe my red has lasted 5 weeks, though my new growth would tell a different story. *Wink* I love Matrix Socolor Red Red, best permanent red hair color I've used.

I wish you all a wonderful beginning to the weekend. I can't wait to see my out of town friends and let my hair down, so to speak. Hehe!!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

PunkCakes

I'm the type of gal that would rather eat cupcakes than wear them, but the Sweet-N-Scary Cupcake Dress by Folter Clothing has been calling my name at the shop ever since we got it in before Halloween. When you work with so many cute things, they are bound to show up in your closet after a period of time. *Wink*

(You can buy the dress here and here)

The cut of the dress is a style that I love on its own or it's great for layering. And let's talk about the fabric, too cute with the variety of punky and gothy cupcakes! Derek kept saying, "You look so cute!", personally I think he was talking to the cupcakes. Haha!

Nothing to see here, I'm not trying to eat those delicious cupcakes or anything....

Darn it, now I want a cupcake....for real! Mmmmmmm.

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

All Bundled Up

Take one long sleeve t-shirt, a long sleeve button-up collared shirt, red skull dress, black leggings, two pairs of socks, and a moto style jacket, that is what made up Friday's outfit. Bundled up was an understatement, keeping warm was the name of the game.

dress flip!

It's always a delicate balance of layering to stay warm and layering to not feel/look like a stuffed sausage. "I can't put my arms down!". 

I've been trying to wear every single sweater, jacket or long sleeve whatever in my closet and I'm running out of clothes, so I have an online order for sweaters on the way. The ironic part is that we're supposed to be getting another snow storm, so who knows when they're actually going to arrive. Hahahaha! Oh man.

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Outfit of the Day : Red Skull Dress

After quite a few days of not feeling well, I slipped on my new red skull dress by Folter Clothing and it instantly put a smile on my face! This cotton dress is so comfortable and the length is just perfect!

I love cute novelty print dresses, but I tend to shy away unless it's a print I can live with...and these lovely big skulls had to be mine. Then again if something is covered in bats I tend to run to it, hug it and want it and love it forever and ever! 

Derek and I went out for a drink and he commented, "Oh, is that dress new?!". He liked it. :)

What I'm wearing:

-sweater, c/o Sourpuss Clothing

-dress, Folter Clothing

-patent waist belt, similar

-black leggings

-boots, Dr. Martens

-necklace by Classic Hardware, similar

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla