Travel Dress

Dress on vacation in 2013

I wore one of my travel dresses to work last week and it just so happens that Jen over at Betties N Brimstone wrote about planning a vacation wardrobe! How cool is that!? Not that I can't wear this dress on a day-to-day basis, but this Jawbreaker dress (shop dress here) has become a staple in my vacation wardrobe due to the cotton knit, the cut and how I can roll it up and it doesn't wrinkle. 

I felt like being comfy at work, yet the dress is a little short for me and cropped leggings were a must. I am wearing the little shrug as I keep forgetting to fix the straps. The straps have stretched out a little over the years and need to be 'tightened' up with some stitches. As a side note: Since I've been making a conscious effort with my 'Wear Everything' project, I have been identifying issues with clothing, fixing them and it seems like my wardrobe is doubling!

Which makes me really happy! Hahaha! With this hot and humid Summer we've been having, I'm sure I will be wearing everything in my closet. Phew!

Do you have specific type of clothing you like to wear when traveling?

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Jawbreaker Bats

I've been trying to style this crop top sweater by Jawbreaker Clothing since it first appeared on the blog. I had a sudden brainstorm and remembered my favorite 80s skirt was high waisted, perfect! 

Bella Crop Sweater 

Adding a few belts, layered some jewelry and I threw on my cowboy boots to go out with some friend's in the evening. It was fun to get dressed as Saturday's afternoon was lazy time. I don't like being idle, but I'm learning it's okay to tune out every now and then as it's good for my mental welfare.

Sunday was spent doing not-so-fun adult things, like paperwork and organizing our files. We desperately need a filing cabinet as our former system of organization is not cutting it any more. Ugh, adulting. Hahaha!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Feelin' Good

British Catacombs Leggings c/o Jawbreaker Clothing

Monday we got the plumbing situation resolved, my sinuses and feeling much better and my red neck is not-so-red. Yay! I was also able to snap some photos outside OUR house and I have to say it feels pretty darn good.

I have to give a shout out to Jawbreaker Clothing as these British Catacombs Leggings are some of the most comfortable leggings I've ever worn, and I wear a lot of leggings. When I first slipped them on, I let out an audible "Ahhhhh", as in 'Ahhh these are so comfy'.

It's nice to incorporate my jackets into outfit posts as I'm a jacket fiend. When Derek gifted me with this Straight to Hell leather, I cried. I know he video taped my reaction as he knew I would freak out, but I don't think he realized I would cry tears of joy. Dorksville Daddy-o. Four years of lusting after this leather and now it's mine as Derek got it for an incredible deal. See, even my husband is a bargain hunter, so that's why we make a great team. *Wink*

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

A Red Neck, Sewer Problems and Sinuses

Weird title, I know, but this is everything that has been going on this week. To start I rubbed a sample of neck cream all over and now I have an irritated neck and chest area. The little voice of reason said, "Don't do it! Remember the chemical burn you got from the sample of Oxy Pads?!" I was a teenager then and thought my adult skin was tougher than that. Wrong. My neck/chest is fine enough, I'll just keep moisturizing it and I'll just ignore the little lines that are developing. 

These faux knee high stockings are so RAD!

We've also been dealing with major sewer issues. In short, our 'poop hole' as we've been affectionately calling the drain in the basement, likes to say "HELLO!" too much. I know, TMI, but this thing happens to houses and we're getting it taken care of, but it is still upsetting and annoying. Basically I just want to have a shower, do laundry and flush the toilet without it being a major event. 

This is my 'I'm over it' face.

And allergies. And sinuses. I have terrible sinus issues and it came on strong and fast on Tuesday. Luckily it's not terrible sinusitis, just mild. 

Flash!

+sweater: Jawbreaker Clothing +dress: eShakti +loafers: Y.R.U

+stockings: Be Wicked

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Hieroglyphics and Bats : Jawbreaker Clothing

I'm always happy to team up with some of my favorite brands that already live in my closet, like Jawbreaker Clothing. I picked out the Bella Cropped Sweatshirt (it feels like a knit), as I wanted to challenge myself on how I would style a cropped top and well, there are bats all over the top! 

I am wearing the cropped sweater over a black tank top tucked into a vintage pleated skirt, worn with a studded belt and leather bat belt (more bats!), spider web stockings and my vintage winklepicker boots. 

The sweater is super cozy and I plan to wear it over some dresses for added warmth during this weird Spring we've been having. Can it please stop randomly snowing?!

Bella Cropped Sweatshirt c/o Jawbreaker Clothing

I really, really, REALLY like the hieroglyphic-inspired graphics on the Hieroglyph Dress and swooned when I took the dress out of the package. Then, I got a sense of panic when I realized how form-fitting the dress is (which I knew that when I was looking at the website) and got nervous! 

But, when I put the dress on I instantly felt sassy. The cotton dress is very comfortable and it hugs my body perfectly! I've paired the dress with tattered stockings, added a few leather belts, winklepicker booties and threw on a cropped cardigan and black denim vest.

The Egyptian Bast patch on the back of vest is perfect for this outfit.

Hieroglyph Dress c/o Jawbreaker Clothing

I really dig Jawbreaker Clothing, we carry the brand at work, so that's how I discovered their awesome styles along with their sister company Voodoo Vixen! They both get the Coffin Kitsch seal of approval, hehe!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

P.S-Of course I have to have one outtake!

Wooooo! XOXO