Perfect Ending to a Long Week

Derek, me and his creepy hand. Hehe!

Ok, it's not the end of the week yet, but for me it's over, phew! Derek and I joined our friend's for Buffalo's longest running ebm/goth night, Radiation. I was looking forward to seeing everyone and enjoying a few cocktails to wind down and chit chat about what everyone has been doing. 

This skirt is so much fun to dance in!

Since all my shoes and jewelry are over at the new place, I was running back and forth trying to figure out what to wear. I settled on this skirt that was given to me by my friend Melanie, a top from Charlotte Russe (it's so old!) paired with some belts and my pointy witchy boots that I resurrected. How were they resurrected? Well, the boot leather was so creased in the toes that they were uncomfortable to wear, so I literally ironed the creases out! I have to admit I Goggled the 'how-to' and I can't give you the exact link to the directions, but it involved a damp cloth, a clothing iron and being very careful. 

When in doubt, I accessorize....a lot.

Cheers! The beautiful Miss Melanie and I. 

Do you have tips on how you take care of your old leather boots?

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

On the Wire : Second Installment

Saturday is was time for the second installment of the monthly event, On the Wire, in which I co-promote with my friend Danielle. Last week was hellishly busy and I'm happy that this week's schedule is a little more open.....because I need to to laundry. Haha!

I was in a rush to get ready and tried to snap some outfit photos before heading to the venue, I'm not a fan of using the flash, but it had to happen.

I'm wearing:

-dress, thrift store

-long black cardigan thing, thrift store

-winklepickers, Demonia from ebay $26

-collar, spikesandleather ebay

-bat belt, gift from Derek

-o-ring belt, Hot Topic

-nose chain made from rosary beads

The night was a blast! It was great to meet new friends, see people dancing and smiling and our dj's played amazing music. Good times, good times indeed.

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Outfit of the Day : Ruffle Leopard Skirt and a Mohawk

bad face, good hair

I haven't teased my hair in weeks due to the usual 80% plus humidity we've been having around here. Ack! I got my hair colored and trimmed last week, so the hair project I've been working on with my hair stylist is finally complete, one large blonde section going down the middle of my mohawk. I'm still getting used to so much blonde when my hair is down, so I decided to put my hair up after I gave it a good wash. Verdict : I dig it. I slightly change my hair from time-to-time, but I have to say as much as I have a "dramatic" hair style as people like to constantly remind me of on a daily basis, I do get freaked out when there is a change. So, I'm getting used to it day by day.

Apparently I want to make all the weird faces, like looking smug when I'm trying to smile. Haha! 

I love the term "arm party" when you're wearing a lot of bracelets. "I just want to arm party all the time, arm party all the time!!!" Ok, I slightly changed the lyrics. *Wink*

What I'm wearing:

-new vest (it's so naked!) thrifted, $5

-lace tank, Forever 21 from last year

-leopard skirt by Converse, thrifted $4

-pointy buckle boots, Amazon $11

-stretch belt, I've had it forever 

-slouch socks, Target clearance $2

-assorted buttons and jewelry collected from my shopping travels

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Club Time : Big Hair Strikes Again!

It was time for Buffalo's monthly goth/ebm event, where the heck did the time go?!

 I busted out the crimper and hair spray, tease....tease....tease! 

Big hair! Wooo!

My outfit consists of the skirt I altered, button up collared shirt paired with leather collar with chains (worn under the shirt collar), spider web tights, and vinyl belt to match my shiny spiked creepers. I really liked my outfit, I thought of this pairing one night while drifting off to sleep, which is when I tend to come up with ideas. "Go to sleep Meagan, stop thinking about clothes!!!!"-which is what I tell myself.

Funny tidbit from last night, I had to keep lifting the front of my hair up while drinking my wine (I don't want  hair in my wine glass!), then Derek plopped his straw in my glass. VOILA! Isn't he so smart!?

Thanks for reading! I hope everyone has a great weekend!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Adventures : Trip to Rochester

I've sorta been a mopey mope lately as the holidays seem to always bring me down. I'm not a 'bah humbag' lady, but I just can't seem to love this time of the year. Derek sensed my stressed and general "meh" attitude about doing anything this weekend to celebrate my up-and-coming birthday, so he surprised me by booking a hotel in Rochester, NY, which means a trip to Vertex Nightclub. Rochester is about an hour and a half away, but driving late at night all the way home after clubbing for hours is not something I can do too often. This lady has had her years of doing that and let's just say I tire a lot more easy than I used too. 

Vertex gnome collection? I've never noticed this after all the years of going there.

Haha!

Obligatory club bathroom bum shot

We had a blast and our friend DJ Darkwave even wished me a happy birthday on the video screen, I felt special. *Wink*. After a few tequila shots, dancing to Christian Death (and other various gothy goodness), and some laughs with friend we crashed out hard in our hotel room. So many soft pillows to rest my deathhawk upon, ahhhhhhh.

Derek snapped this photo after the club, my hair had a mine of its own.

It was freezing out, so I wore:

-modified Miguel and the Living Dead t-shirt

-ruched leggings

-vest

-bondage belt with batty bum flap

-new wedges (not pictured)

-lots of jewelry!

I had a great time, but it's nice to be home and have a lazy day with Derek (mostly to recover). We reflected on this past year's adventures and what we're planning for the new year, always exciting and never a dull moment with Derek aka my partner in crime!

I found this photo on the camera!!!!! Haha!

Thanks for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

All The Bats Are Grey

Well, it's really 'all the CATS are grey' as in the title of a Cure song off 'Faith'. But I digress, whether you spell it grey or gray, the theme for Sophistique Noir's monthly post is calling all the goths (or dark clad creatures-of-the-night) to show us your grey!

Since I already had my hair done up (in my previous outfit blog) which was still rockin' the height even after sleeping on it, so I put on one of my favorite dresses that happens to be grey AND covered in bats. Oh yes, I'm a wee bit batty. I am a sucker for anything kitschy and fun, especially a cotton, flirty and easy to wear dress. Even though I choose to wear a 'loud' print, I like to tone down everything else with solid black and add some details here and there, like with the buckles on my boots to break up the leg line and give some visual interest. The dress becomes the focus and everything else is a compliment, as when it comes to alternative styling I truly believe that you should see YOU in the clothing, not just the clothing.

I know. I know. It's that same white wall again. Unfortunately our apartment is small and pretty busy with all our home decor, that my outfits get lost when I pose anywhere but in front of this wall in my bedroom. I'm using natural lighting which is my favorite as I hate when I have to use the dreaded flash. Thanks for bearing with me while I slowly improve and some day I'll steal the better camera away from my husband. Hehe!

I wanted to show the sweet heart strapless bust on the dress, as this is a very flattering neckline for any women, yet I'm just not very comfortable in strapless. It could be the feeling of falling out (I don't have much to 'hold' a strapless dress up) or just feeling very exposed, that's why I wear a little sweater or load up on jewelry to give me a false sense of being covered up. I'm actually a pretty modest dresser, I've always been, perhaps that's why I go crazy with my hair. *Wink* I also wanted to show that I'm wearing an elastic waist belt as it's hiding the wide black band of the dress, as I wanted to emphasize my waist being that the dress is a smidge too big on me. 

What I'm wearing:

Bat Attack Dress: Sourpuss Clothing

Lace back sweater: Kohl's

Leggings: Target

Buckle booties: amazon.com ($12!)

Elastic waist belt: Forever 21

Chain necklace: ????

Rhinestone cross earrings: Forever 21

Spike and pyramid stud bracelets: newest purchase from Forever 21

What are your tips and tricks for making something you wear more 'in' your comfort zone?

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