Misc. October Outfits

Derek likes to call the month of November, "Novemberween", so with that in mind I'm still catching up with things that happened in October including some outfits. October was a weird weather month, it was unseasonably warm and then got cooler and than warm again. I'm happy to report that the weather is currently 39 degrees as I type this post and I'm happy that it is sweater weather!

Outfit one was on a day that I over dressed slightly and was warm in a little black dress (thrift find) and leggings (Skinny Puppy website) and black flats. I was sick of wearing my summer dresses and just suffered. Hahahaha!

Outfit two was another 'I'm sweating, but dealing with it', outfit that I threw together and was quite pleased when I looked in the mirror. I'm wearing a tank dress (H&M), lightweight knit sweater (thrift find), Western belt, slouch socks with my cowbot boots. Once again I'm sooooo happy I bought this tank dress as it's a wonderful layering piece.

Outfit three was worn on a cooler day in October. I went to a local supermarket and was told, "I like your Halloween costume", and to which I replied, "This is my normal clothing". The look on the women's face was priceless. Any who, I'm wearing a t-shirt my friend James made, paired with stretch skirt/leggings combo and a fuzzy cardigan sweater (thrift find). The socks are a Halloween buy from this year (Target) and the scarf was a gift from a friend. 

Did anyone think your normal clothing was a Halloween costume? Hahaha!

Thank you for reading, until next time!

Oh-So Flowy Pants

The current trend in my dressing seems to be me throwing on things that I haven't worn in a very long time and realizing how much they are comfy and wonderful. I also forgot how lovely is it to be wearing wide leg pants.

It was the perfect day to play in the wind while wearing such flowy pants and such a flowy tank. I ran some errands and have been putting a bunch of new items up on my etsy page. It's fun to dress up in vintage clothing, I get to see myself in different styles. Yet, I'll stick to what I have going on now Hehe!

Wearing; tank top (Target), silky wide leg pants (H&M), bone loafer flats (Not Rated), Cult of Isis Necklace (Alchemy Gothic)

Is it weird to look at this photo and think, "Whoa, I have cool tattoos!" Never hurts to look at yourself from different aspects as well. *Wink*

Thank you for reading, until next time!

Leggings and Boots Make Me Happy

I was pretty excited to pull on a pair of leggings and slip into my engineer boots. I know I'm pushing for Autumn weather and I know I'll regret wishing for colder temps once it starts snowing. Oh well, I'm just jonsing for layers, layers and more layers! 

I love these Skinny Puppy leggings. The imagery and artwork spans the bands career.

Picture leggings can be purchased here.

My onyx crystal disappears into my t-shirt dress, but I still wear it often. Not only is onyx my favorite gemstone (my engagement ring is onyx), but it helps to keep negative energy away. So, it's not just a pretty thing to wear. *Wink*.

Wearing; t-shirt dress (Forever 21), skinny puppy leggings, leather engineer boots (Target online), tombstone necklace (borrowed from Derek), onyx crystal (etsy), pewter bone hoops (Martha Rotten)

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Flowy Clothes, Thunderstorms and An Owl

Welcome to my kitsch-en! After work yesterday I slipped into some flowy clothing as a thunderstorm rolled in dumping buckets on rain on the house. I was relieved to get a break from the humidity and heat, even though the rain made my hair a bit sad. Haha!

Unfortunately due to the nature of wearing all black and using the flash, showing off the layering didn't come out as planned. Basically I'm wearing a long tank top over a fitted tank top over cotton gaucho pants. I just grabbed these pieces not thinking much about them and realized that they really looked neat all together. I love it when that happens!

I was inspired to pose in the Halloween kitsch-en as I add this hooter to the collection. I picked up this cute owl blow molded for $3 at the thrift shop that is right next to work. There are no markings on the plastic, so I'm not sure if it's a newer piece or not, but I'm excited to add him to the collection. 

Happy Sunday everyone!

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Goth in the Garden

Landscaping in the backyard is done....for now! My low maintenance rock garden dream has been made a reality. I didn't think I would get it all done yesterday, yet I was motivated and had a good night's sleep. 

I threw this outfit on after showering and washing my hair (it's soooo flat, lol!), to run errands. I have a new favorite clothing combo! The meshy sweater was a thrift find that was floating around for years until I realized the long unflattering style was begging to be cut into a crop top. Voila! 

dress also styled here

The cross print dress was an eBay buy from last year. It's a Forever 21 dress that I bought for $5 off a seller and I like it because, it's a little different as the crosses are a floral print. Add leggings, a necklace, some cowboy boots, a hair bow and I'm out exploring the world-which means grocery shopping. I've been in mostly grimey clothes on my days off, so it's nice to show a nice casual outfit that isn't a work outfit. *Wink*

I hope everyone is having a rad week so far!

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Featuring Se7en Deadly Clothing

When Jodi from Se7en Deadly clothing contacted me I was super stoked as I've been a fan of their clothing line for years. In fact, I've gifted Derek a few of their men's items including a necktie and a button up shirt. She offered to send me a few things including the Medical Malpractice Hangover Lounge Pants, which I am excited about because it's not too often you find neat super casual lounge items with neat motif's like antique medical instruments!

Medical Malpractice Hangover Lounge Pants are 90% cotton, 10% spandex. 

Sizes S-3XL. c/o Se7en Deadly 

I am also excited as we are collector's of medical instruments (see bone saw on wall), teeth related items and taxidermy...just to name a few. Why not wear your interests on your clothing and perhaps raise an eyebrow or two?! 

Since these are super stretchy and super comfy lounge pants, they would be great for; yoga, running, working out, or......

What I would really be doing, lounging on the couch watching Netflix and drinking tea. Hahaha!!!

Stay tuned for some other Se7en Deadly items that will appear on the blog, but in the meantime be sure to take a look the rest of their macabre and beautiful designs. Coffin Kitsch approved!

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Feelin' Fantastic!

These past few days have been a whirlwind of pretty awesome things. Sunday was filled with dance lessons and tacos with friends. Monday was finalizing our plans to get the sewer work done in late June and we got the flooring (we will be installing ourselves) for the living room and dining room areas, and I got my hair done.

But, the biggest accomplishment happened today. After 14 years, I conquered my fear of the dentist and it went wonderfully. Not only was I so relieved to have been treated so great, I do not any issues! The tooth pain that I thought was going to be a cavity that would lead to a root canal, turns out to be a grinding/clenching issue. Believe me, I know those are issues within themselves and this will need to be addressed with a mouth guard and trying to help alleviate my night anxieties, but NO CAVITIES. No drilling, no infection, not even a lot of scrapping/cleaning was needed. PHEW! I skipped out of the dentist's office and giggled at myself for getting so worked up. *Special shout out to Julie Ann, Andrew and Derek who helped me be brave!

But that's anxiety, and I've been working on alleviating it for many, many years. 

And in other amazing things that happened over these past few days, is getting a package from Jubly Umph! I ordered the Flamingos Print A4 and the I, Myself Am, Strange and Unusual Print and then they sent me all the other goodies! (I am wearing the Creepy Girl Bat Gang Pin in the photos above). Her art makes me smile from ear to ear!!!! 

I have a little extra pep in my step today. The sun is shining and I'm feeling pretty darn fantastic!

Have you ever over come something you feared?

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Layered and Drapey

Velvety wide leg pants, buckle knit sweater, asymmetrical dress, buckle boots.

I reached into the closet and pulled out these pieces and threw them on. Much to my surprise the layering worked and it's very comfy with lots of texture.

Racerback dress is a little bit and needs a tank underneath.

Skin exposure just feels nice, but odd at this time of the year. As a side note, I'm getting some tattoo work done on Monday. so I'm looking forward to spending time in the chair with my hubby. The gap on my forearm will be filled with something like a calla lily or bones or possibly both.

I hope you're enjoying your weekend.

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

(blogger always makes my photos so dark *shakes fist*)

Bringing the Goth Bob Back

And I don't mean Robert Smith...even though I do love him so. I'm talking about a hair cut! I'm so happy with my hair and it feels nice to have a new style since I've been patiently growing in the sides of my hair. 

The mullet is gone, even though I did love it, I welcome the short style that won't stick out of the back of my hair wraps.

I went with a textured bang that can be worn teased to the side or worn straight across. It makes me feel sassy! Hehe!

Casual look. 

top and cardigan : H&M 

leggings: Lip Service

I'm happy about the change as with a birthday around the corner and a soon-to-be New Year, it's all about embracing the new! 

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Late Summer?

I wish I was able to take photos outside, but it was so very windy! It's been very unseasonably warm and it has got me a little mixed up as to what to wear. I was actually too warm wearing the lace sleeved cardigan! I'm not ready for snow, but it's hard to sip on pumpkin spice tea when it's 78 degrees out.....then again I can drink hot beverages at any temperature.

I ordered this maxi dress seeing as I thought it was a bit more summery and would be packed away until next season, but it's proving to be nice choice on this windy warm day. 

I'm not a big fan of racer backs, but the hemline won me over. I layered the dress with a tank top as the medium is rather generous in the bust/armpits, it would be a little ummm, revealing if I only wore the dress with a bra. I wish I would have sized down, but C'est la vie!

I'm happy with the dress, it's great for layering with leggings and flowy cardigans. I'm sure I'll experiment with layering sweaters and/or tops over the dress. I love a versatile piece!

How is the weather in your neck-of-the-woods? 

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Mock Thigh High Tights

Snatched up the last pair of these mock thigh high thighs by Be Wicked! from work and I love them. 

Cotton dress

Derek and I ran some errands and did some thrift shopping, so a comfy cotton dress along with my favorite cardigan was my outfit of choice. I got complimented on my messy hair and stockings, so that made me smile. Haha!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Outfit of the Day : Big and Burgundy

Big and burgundy perfectly describes this sweater I purchased from H&M along with the same style in black. The store was having a 'buy one get one free' sweater sale which was a happy coincidence as I've been on the hunt for some longer tops to wear with my leggings. 

I bought the sweaters two sizes too big as I wanted the over-sized "goth sack" look that I always crave. They are comfy, roomy and though not the most figure flattering, yet it makes me happy. With this being said, I have to reference a blog written by one of my favorite bloggers, Alison from Wardrobe Oxygen, and to quote the title of her blog, "Flatter the Figure or Flatter the Soul". 

I know what silhouette's fit me best and I know what to (or should) stay away from, but sometimes I just throw those 'stylist rules' out the window. I might buy clothing too big, or without a defined waist, or something that is over-the-top tacky, because life is too short to not wear what speaks to you.

Long live goth sacks!!!!

Thank you for reading!
XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Outfit of the Day : Dressing Around a Healing Thigh Tattoo

I had a marathon tattoo session on Monday (roughly about 5 hours) with Derek as he completed Robert Smith's portrait frame. Yay! I'm sore and swollen, but it's totally worth it. It's crazy that I haven't been tattooed since March! Now it's Siouxsie Sioux's frame next......

My outfit is totally unexciting, but I'm wearing shorts. I'm actually am not a huge fan of shorts, but started to wear them last year as I got my legs more and more tattooed, it's a necessary evil. I do prefer a longer style short, like a bermuda short or a walking short. I've even been thinking about giving bloomers a try as inspired by Miss Michelle's outfit post, just too darn awesome! But for now, healing leg equals Meagan wears short shorts. 

I wore a peplum top with the shorts for my retail therapy trip to the mall. I have to admit it felt good picking out a few things for myself and getting some exercise while I was shopping. I had a strict agenda of no dresses or skirts, I need tops, tops and more tops. I came home with two tops which I'm sure will make their appearance on the blog, so yay for some self control.--------->I still want to buy a million black dresses.

Pardon the text, it needs to be there for my silly 'internet people stealing 

artist tattoos' paranoia

Side note-Yesterday I walked around with the same style of earring in two different colors....it's been that sort of a few weeks, retail therapy was welcomed. Hehehe!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Kitsch Picks : Rockin' Bones Clothing

+Cemetery Tee +Eye of Horus Tunic

+Stitches Skirt +Cross Hot Shorts 

Rockin' Bones Clothing has their own brand of DIY silk screened fashions which I think are pretty damn rad! I love that their designs are very customizable in terms of color, cut and length. I have a hard time resisting their cemetery leggings, a personal favorite design.

Thank you for reading!!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla