Natural Narratives: Artwork by Brian Dickenson

On Friday evening we went to our friend Brian Dickenson's art show. We have the honor of owning a few pieces of Brian's artwork including this gaff that I got as a birthday gift. Brian's artwork is macabre and beautiful, with elements of found objects, pieces of nature, taxidermy and antiques. I really enjoyed the art show and it so awesome to see so many people appreciating Brian's many talents.

The artist himself. :)

I opted to wear some bone jewelry, since I knew I was going to an art show with lots of bones. It's fun to dress in theme, hehehe! I'm also wearing a sigil t-shirt that is for my husband's tattoo shop. It was a fun limited addition t-shirt that he had printed up from sigil artwork a friend of ours did specially for Derek.

Weaing; bone earrings and wrist cuff (Derek got from Renn Faire), bone cross necklace (made by Derek), sigil t-shirt (Ink, Inc. Tattoo), studded belt and skirt (thrift), boots (Shoe Cult by Nasty Gal)

I hope you have a great Monday!

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Kitsch Picks: Spooky Shades

+anatomy lamp shade

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There are so many neat lamp shades from Spooky Shades on etsy, it was hard not to choose them all to feature, but the Anatomy Lamp Shade is really relevant to my own personal decor tastes. I also would think the spooky at heart would love to have this in their home.  *Wink*

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Kitsch Picks : Skeleton Underbust Corset

The Skeleton Underbust Corset from Restyle is just too awesome! I love the anatomical skeleton details, though it's not true to scale (hehe!), makes for a wonderful statement piece!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Dem Bones!

When I got dressed on Monday I wasn't paying attention to my shoe choice as Derek and I left the house to run some errands. While we were sitting down to a nice lunch on the patio at Cafe' 59, I realized I was covered in bones from my dress to my toes! Heheehehe!

It was very windy as a thunderstorm was about to roll in, but we managed to dodge the rain and enjoy a leisurely Monday. Due to both Derek and my work schedules our Sundays and Mondays acts like our weekend, so I generally choose a comfy outfit combo like; a dress, leggings and little flats.

The X-Ray Doll Parts dress by Sourpuss Clothing is so comfy and cute! Oh yeah! Flashback to another way I styled this dress.

Thank you for stopping by!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

I Dream of Shoes : YRU Black Lavish Flats

It's the first day of Spring and I'm celebrating by looking at flats and sandals. I am loving the YRU Black Lavish Flats, I think it's pretty obviously why. (Pssssst bones! ) *Wink*

Happy Vernal Equinox!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Outfit of the Day : Ribcage Cardigan and New Shoes

The weather dramatically changed from 90 and humid to 50 and rainy, so I'm certainly not complaining as I got to dig out some of my jackets and sweaters.

I paired some black skinny jeans with a collared button-up, ribbon tie and this cute ribcage sweater by Too Fast Clothing. Comfy and cute! 

While my friend's Christian and Marie were visiting from Pittsburgh this week, I took them thrifting and found a pair of Cuban heel western style shoes for $5!

I had tried on several pairs over the past few years, but they were always too small or too big or just were in rough shape, so I was very excited to find these beauties! I may put some metal tips on the toes, we'll see how motivated I am. *Wink*

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Kitsch Picks : Under $10 Bucks

I'm often internet window shopping and I thought it would be neat to share my finds with my darling readers, thus 'Kitsch Picks' was born! This first installment of Kitsch Picks is some spooky finds for $10 and under, I just love a good bargain.

+Dead Girl Bone Socks +Ruff Rider Nail Stickers

+Sinister Sparkles Skull Necklace + Skelli Valley Girl Patch

Thanks for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Shoes! OMG! : Boney Brit Loafer

I love my readers sooooo much I'm willing to share where I bought these little wonderful boney flats! Yes, even I get greedy from time-to-time and won't share my little fashion gems, but come on, everyone needs these! I was browsing Amazon.com for flats and without a thought I bought the Women's Brit Loafers by Not Rated. I've been seeing this shoe style everywhere from Target brands to the higher end shoe lines like Jeffrey Campbell, but not in bone print! Wooohooo! I ordered a 7 1/2 (US sizing) and they are true to fit and comfortable, not too big and not too small. I have this weird issue with flats, it seems like my big toes are too big!? I have narrow feet, so flats without a strap run the risk of flopping off, but my big toe seems to need more room at the top of the shoe. Does this make sense? Do I have freaky toes?! I groom my toe nails and make sure they aren't too long, darn toes being a problem.

My parents are in town and we're taking them out for a casual dinner, I decided to bust out my cotton culottes and I know they are oh-so-not in style. Who cares, I never said I was cool! 

I've had those damn culottes for years, they are easy to wear and comfortable for when I'm having those moments were I'm not in the mood to wear restrictive clothing. Besides I can be a mega pig and let it all hang out, ahhhhhhh! But seriously, I think the key is pairing something so casual with a more structured item, so I choose a ruched button-up top and wore a long line tank top under and make sure you don't see my crack when I bend over. No one ever needs to see anyone else's crack, seriously, no butt cleavage!

No butt cleavage. Hrmmm, maybe that should be my blogs new slogan. Just kidding! Thanks for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Friday Night In Stripes

I have to admit I was feeling pretty good last night when I was getting ready to go to Radiation, Buffalo's once-a-month goth/industrial event. Even though I was pooped out from going out 3 times on our Michigan trip, I love our little scene and seeing all my friends, so I 'gothed up' and went out. I also left the hubby home (he was super duper clubbed out) and took two hot ladies with me to enjoy a night of dancing, conversation, and music! It was especially fun to see some of the old gang from years ago. *Smiles*

What I wore:
Dress: Dem Bones by Lip Service
Corset: Timeless Trends
Striped Blazer: Forever 21 (back patch made by me)
Black leggings: Target
Boots: Megas by Demonia, hand painted spider webs
Hair Bow: by Too Fast, gift from Miss Vanity Kills
Necklace: bone cross made by my husband
Various pins: stolen from my husband, muahahahaaha! I must have all the pins in the house!!!

Thanks to Bed Head Hard Head and a good tease job (giggity) my hair withstood incredibly high winds last night. Wooo! I'm not going to hobble around the house as my body is screaming at me. Oh well, it's always worth it.
;)

XOXO-Meagan Kyla