It Doesn't Take A Lot of Money To Look This Tacky

"It doesn't take a lot of money to look this tacky", is something I say quite often and I really don't mean that I think it's tacky......I think it's FABULOUS! (You have probably figured out by now that I'm a very tongue-in-cheek person) What I am referencing to in this instance is for my love of collecting (and wearing) muumuu's and caftans. The one I am wearing is my newest addition that I snatched off ebay for $16.99, which included shipping. And, the perfect opportunity to wear this beauty was for Tiki Tuesday at our favorite restaurant. I even turned a few heads, hahaha!!!!

Fish and palm trees and blue water, oh my!

I love this style of caftan, I would think it would be amazing if I could make the same style with some spooky prints. Derek and I have been talking about it for years and would love to have a matching Hawaiian style honeymoon set made for us (camp shirt and muumuu) with a print that has bats and pineapples or something along those lines. Mixing the two things we love! Probably would have to have the fabric printed and search out a seamstress (or seamster) to make us our dream garments come true. Sigh.....a gal can dream. Hahaha!!!!

Thank you for reading, until next time!

Shapeless Black Things and a Bone Necklace

New to us couch was purchased from a thrift store last month 

side note: professional cleaning was more than the couch. Hahaha!

As Mutant Stomp Friends coined the fashion term 'shapeless black things', which is the perfect way to describe the dress I purchased from eBay. The brand is ZANZEA and it comes directly from China, something I was a little weary about when ordering in terms of sizing, quality, shipping, etc. I have been searching for flowy, oversized garments that were not made of purely stretch material and when I came across ZANZEA, I decided to take a chance.

I am very pleased with my purchase. I had searched in local boutiques as well as etsy and couldn't find what I was looking for, especially when material came into play. I don't know why flowy=stretch material, that I find unflattering in the Summer. I don't want my dress or tunic or top to cling to me when I'm hot or have to worry about my under garment lines showing, because of the clingy materials. Basically I want to be comfortable when complaining about the humidity. Hahaha!

Another eBay purchase was the Phosphorus Bone necklace by Restyle. This is my second Restyle item purchase and this time I am impressed and happy, as my first purchase was a dress that left me with terrible taste in my mouth (mentioned in this blog). The necklace is really nice, made of  pewter metal and the shape of the bones are well formed and securely put together. As a result of this purchase, I have my eye on a few other Restyle jewelry pieces .

Wearing; dress (ZANSEA, eBay), necklace (Restyle, eBay), bone hoops (Martha Rotten, etsy)

Have you made any recent purchases that have impressed you?

Thank you for reading, until next time!

I've Got a Brand New Bag

No catchy title here, but I really did get a brand new bag. I bought this black canvas purse from eBay and added the Killstar Bast Patch.

The patch was hand sewn on with white upholstery thread which I find works the best for its strength and durability. I was going to use black, but the husband borrowed it and it has not been returned to the sewing room. Hehe! 

Other than the new bag, I've just been busy with work and prepping the house for my parents two week visit. I'm very house proud and want their style to be as comfortable as possible! 

Happy Friday everyone!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Velvet Coat

I was in a bit of a rush yesterday morning, but I snapped a few photos of my new-to-me velvet coat that I picked up on eBay. I grabbed this beauty for $13.99+shipping and it fits me perfectly!

cross scarf: gift from Terri

I love the dramatic pointed collar and the front pockets. My friend Bryan saw me and said I looked, "Evil in a good way". Hahahaha!!!

Off to get more coffee and think about what I'm going to wear to work, since it's not sub-zero temperatures in Buffalo. Yay!!!!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Vintage Wishlist

+80s Grecian Style dress +Tiger Faux Fur Jacket

+Mod Ruffle dress +Layered Batwing dress

Just some vintage pieces I've been daydreaming about! The tiger jacket just screams, "Craaaaaaaaaamps style!"

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Kitsch Picks : Batty Wine Glasses

How rad are these Batty Wine Glasses?! Random Pinterest siting makes for wonderful Kitsch Picks! Now where's the wine?

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Shoes! OMG! : Oxford Platform Creepers

Hrmmmm, I wouldn't necessarily call these shoes "creepers" as the description above states, but these little platform boots caught my eye on ebay. They are just the right amount of platform fun mixed with a lace-up style combat boot, buckles and stud details. My only issue is ordering from China. I have nothing against the country itself, I just used to shop in Chinatown in downtown Toronto, Ontario and I know that the shoes usually run small. And what about the quality, is it worth the $19.99 shipping? 

Have you ever ordered shoes from an Asian ebay store? 

Thanks for reading?

XOXO-Meagan Kyla