Stripes, Concho Belt and Kitsch

Glad you liked my honesty of my last blog. I guess I was letting all the Youtube haul's, ootd and other various sponsored posts get into my head. Hey, I'm not jealous by any means, I think it's great that people want to share their wardrobe, shoes, etc., it's just not a part of my reality. I allowed the videos make me feel a little inadequate and that's my fault not the other person's. Now I am shaking it off and moving on....

Wearing; black and white puff sleeve striped shirt (thrifted), black swing skirt (Steady Clothing), concho belt and flats (Target). I am also realizing, as I look at these photos, how long my hair is getting. It's sort of crazy!

But wait, this blog post is about more than just clothing....

Some kitsch was procured during our trip to Cleveland, including this poodle to add to the black velvet painting wall! Weird neon green poodle needed to come home with us, pronto. Kitsch. Kitsch. KITSCH! I love our wall-o-velvet, it's in such bad taste, it's good.

I was going to mention something about my pair of hooters....wait, what are you dirty birdie's think I'm referring too?! I am talking about this pair of chalkware owls, not boobies! Hahaha! I think these are going to be added to a wall in our vintage Halloween themed kitchen. I've discovered my appreciate for owls as they can be really creepy and cute, I just don't want to get obsessed as that is my bff's Dani's department. *Wink*

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Some Weekly Work Outfits

Hello friends! Just some outfits I've worn to work this week. Trying to dress for weather that has been Spring-like, but still has a chilly breeze that has been chilling me to the bone!

I purchased the handmade felt Star Trek Next Generation Combadge pin from a local artisan Lumpy Buttons. Check out her etsy shop here. The pin reminds me of watching the show with my Father, so it makes me smile. (Psssst-I love Jean-Luc Picard and The Borg)

Wearing; sweater and lace t-shirt (H&M), red atomic space skirt (Steady Clothing), lace tights (Leg Avenue), comfy Mary Janes (T.J. Maxx) combadge (Lumpy Buttons)

Yeah, I wear a lot of black and white. I've gotten over it. I like what I like and I won't be stopping any time soon. Hahaha!!!

I finally got a chance to incorporate this layered chain necklace into an outfit. I purchased the necklace from Romwe.com several months ago. I usually don't order from websites like Romwe, but I really wanted this sweatshirt and took the risk in ordering. I didn't have any issues, didn't take a long time to get to me, yet I don't think ordering from Asian fashion websites is for me.

Wearing; shirtdress (eShakti), vest with patches sewn on my me (Sourpuss Clothing), belt (thrift), necklace (Romwe.com), pewter bone hoop earrings (Martha Rotten), boots (Dr. Martens via ebay)

I also wanted to take a quick moment and say thank you for all your support, comments and conversations we have on this blog. I really don't feel very supported at times (though Derek is my rock!), especially with all that I have done on previous or on-going projects. Sorta been feeling a little defeated lately, so even though this is just a 'silly little blog', it is important to me and so are all of you. 

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Last Weeks Work Outfits

Pardon my lack of enthusiasm, I was feeling pretty down last Wednesday and was still reeling from (last) Monday's sewer estimates and roof repair. I got really down on Tuesday evening when my positivity about the house issues had a major down turn. I know everything will be OK, but adding to the list that we need a new roof sorta pushed me over the edge.

In fun news, a new tattoo piece was started last Tuesday by my friend Bryan and once it's finished I would love to show you. Seeing as I was healing a fresh leg tattoo, I wore mostly pants last week which resulted no photo worthy outfits. The outfit above is an example of pants/blouse/sweater combo I was rockin' to work.  

Wearing; a geometric print bow blouse (80s, thrift), black sweater I have been wearing all the time (thrift), pants (H&M), zebra print creepers (eBay), earrings (thrift), brooch (from Julie Ann), hair scarf (Sourpuss Clothing).

Saturday I was able to wear leggings as my thigh tattoo was healing nicely, so I opted to pair a t-shirt over a long sleeve shirt, tucked into my favorite black circle skirt by Steady Clothing. I like to wear belts to break up the black, so I added a studded belt that I picked up at the thrift store. I'm also wearing a Black Widow cardigan (old, Sourpuss Clothing), "Kiss My Woof Woof" Eddie Munster t-shirt (Rock Steady via Cats Like Us), faux pearl necklace (thrift), cameo earrings (Target?) and boots from 6pm.com.

I'm feeling a lot better this week and keep telling myself to just take one step at a time. *smile*

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

I've Got Pacman Fever

Wednesday's work outfit revolved around this Pacman themed button-up shirt that I got at the thrift store. It's an H&M brand shirt that I spotted while scouring the racks and immediately starting giggling in store, "Pacman Fever" started playing in my head.

I had the 45 record when I was little kid. Ahhh, the 80s.

Sweater (H&M) paired with Pacman shirt (thrift), black circle skirt (Steady Clothing), studded belt (thrift), black leggings and boots (6pm.com).

I can't forget to mention the rad pizza pin that my best friend Danielle gave me. Pacman sorta looks like a pizza, at least in my mind. Then again, I always have pizza on my mind. Mmmmmm.

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Bugs!

I realize my blogging game has been off. Thursday came and went as I've been busier with work and life in general, but I haven't forgotten about my lovely readers! A thought popped into my head that in December it will be three years of blogging! Say what?! Time really does fly and it seems to always blow my mind that it all seems to just happen in the blink of an eye...or eyes.

+creepy crawly critters shirt: Jawbreaker +skirt: Steady Clothing

+lace stockings: Leg Avenue +studded belt : thrifted

The Creepy Crawly Critters top has a Western sort of vibe to it with the lace yoke, so I decided to play it up by wearing my cowboy boots. I am a big fan of Western styles such as ribbon and bolo ties, cowboy shirts, boots straps, concho details, etc. Those dark and dusty cowboys always seems to give me a bit of a chill. *Cough cough Carl McCoy cough cough*

I can honestly say I'm not a huge fan of bugs. I do find them interesting in the the 'hey look at this specimen' sort of way, yet if they stay over there and I'm over here, we can be good friends. I do like looking at spiders (when they aren't biting me), yet I'll run away screaming from a butterfly. I hate butterflies! I'm not saying this in the 'OMG I'm so dark' sort of way, but I think I was traumatized by a particular trip to the butterfly conservatory. Dun, dun, dunnnnnnnnnn!

What are your opinions on bugs? 

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

This Robot Skirt is Fun!

What can I say, this skirt has; ray guns, robots and other atomic kitsch which simply makes me smile. Here is how I styled the skirt featured on a previous blog and now I'm realizing I would gladly welcome more patterned circle skirts into my closet. I've had my eye on this skirt since it was released last Halloween and I think I could style it a variety of ways. I mean spider webs are a neutral, right?! *Wink*

I really enjoy wearing circle and/or A-Line skirts as I find them easy to wear and figure flattering. The higher waist styles allow me to wear anything from a t-shirt to a lace top and I don't have to worry about the length of the top being too short or too long. It's a classic cut that has stood the test of time and one that I believe looks great on everyone! 

Yay! Thanks for reading!!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Tiki and Bats?! Why not!

Holy nice outside, Batman! Finally! I wish I could take photos outside, but between nosey neighbors and Derek and I having different schedules, I'm here with my trusty tripod and camera timer. That's okay, I got to harness some of the nice natural light in my little photo spot. 

The grey bat dress is an old Sourpuss Clothing piece who's zipper has been tricky, so in today's attempt to get it on I was successful! I added this Steady Clothing Tiki cropped sweater to once again give this dress a different look with styling. Here are some other looks with this dress: Lace and bats, All the bats are grey.

A side note about the Steady Clothing Tiki cropped sweater, it's really nice and lightweight which is perfect for sunny Spring days like today! 

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Outfit of the Day : Atomic Robot Skirt

I wore this outfit to work on Friday featuring my new Red Space Cadet Thrills skirt. I love the kitsch and atomic print, so I had to add this beauty to my wardrobe.

I paired the skirt with a black short sleeve button-up top, black vinyl belt, ruffled socks with creepers, and accessorized with silver bat necklace, spider web button earrings and coffin watch. I have my hair tied up in a hair scarf, as I've been affectionately calling the way I've been wearing my hair, a "deathrock beehive", it made Derek giggle when I told him. Hehe!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Illusion Lace

I've stated before (and I'll probably say it again...and again) I really love lace and this includes illusion lace. To best describe illusion lace in my own words, it's lace that is used on a bodice (in front or back or sleeves) that gives the illusion of lace while still giving the garment structure. Basically the lace becomes the 'top' or 'sleeves' or 'back', I think it's very classic and elegant. I'm always drooling over vintage 50s illusion lace dresses on etsy, so beautiful!

Though I'm not a 50s debutante (they wouldn't be caught dead in Doc Martens *wink*), I can enjoy the little illusion lace treatment on the Black Dahlia dress by Steady. I paired the dress with lace Leg Avenue stockings, a stretch waist belt and my spider web cardigan from Sourpuss Clothing. Add a hair scarf, striped button earrings and my coffin wrist watch and I'm ready for work! 

Do you like to add any classic vintage elements to your modern stylings?

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Shoes! OMG! : Sassie-11 Mary Jane Flat

You may hear me talking and lamenting over the usual warm weather for a while and thus talking about what to wear to stay cool and still feel fashionable. This is the year where I take my own fashion advice and *gasp* shop for summer clothing. My head has been swirling with ideas and I've come to the conclusion that I need to take a tip from my teenage self and go back to flowy cotton skirts, China Doll flats, and embellished tank tops. I do own a few summer dresses, but sometimes it's annoying to have to wear a strapless and/or special style bra with some of my dresses....and I'm too small in the boob department to go bra-less. Bra-less=flatsville, baby. *Wink*.  So, the Sassie-11 Mary Jane Flat by Demonia is a cute idea to pair with a few things I already have in my closet or with what I may possibly purchase in the not-so-distant future.

Here is a dress that I think the Sassie-11's would look darling with......

My pomped hair doesn't translate well in photos
Oh well ;)

I purchased this dress as it's the right mix of 50s housewife meets....well, spiders and a spiderweb. I bought this dress last year and the jury is still out on how it looks on me mostly due to the waist seam hitting me at a weird spot for my figure, and the seam doesn't meet up properly and looks messy. I tried wearing an elastic waist belt to trick the eye and hide the messy seam, but it looks bulky and ackward as well, perhaps I'll try tying a bow around my waist with a fabric belt. Fashion-it's all trial and error!

What I wore:
Dress: Steady, purchased from ebay brand new $20
Lace trim leggings: cheap-o clothing store $5
anne klein leather flats: gifted to me by my friend Julie Ann of Cats Like Us
Hair flower: Claire's, forever a day ago

Do you have something in your closet that you like, but just don't love it on you?

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Shoes! OMG! : Super High Flamingo Wedges

Skeletons and Flamingos!? Are they reading my mind!? I'm a huge fan of wedges as an alternative to a stiletto heel as you still get the long leg line look of a heel with a little more stability (I'm always falling anyways), so I'm in love with the Super High Flamingo Wedge by Too Fast Clothing. Spring is in the air and I'm thinking about cotton dresses, little high waisted shorts and more leg tattoos......well, I'm being honest. *Wink*

I would love to pair Flamingo wedges with the Spare Me Ruffle Dress by Steady, making the shoes be the focus of the ensemble.

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XOXO-Meagan Kyla