Kiss Kiss, My Bangs

Hello friends! I gave my bang the ol' snip, snip and I'm very happy! Its been about 6-7 years since I've had "Betty bangs" as once I got out of the (vicious and annoying) cropped bang growing out cycle, I had the fear of going back. Butttttttttt, I'm glad I did. *Wink*

Jewelry: earrings by The Pumpkin Coven, bone necklaces by Purgatory Playthings

It's funny that it felt so familiar to cut my bangs, I thought I would have forgotten, but I wore them for years. Cutting my bangs is like riding a bicycle?! Hahahaha! So yeah, hair. I've been busy with my etsy shop, selling on ebay and helping with two different shops, so I haven't had too much time for outfit posts. Frankly, what I've been wearing has been nothing too exciting to feature. *Shrugs*

On another note, I was mistaken and the "I'm with Creepy" tank top (as shown in this post) is now available on Sourpuss's website! 

Thank you for reading, until next time!

Hair Blog: Bandana's and Scarves

A few weeks ago Julie Ann and I hosted a in-store event at my work, Cats Like Us, all about bandana's and scarves. We get asked to do a lot of in-store demonstration's on how to tie a bandana and tie a giant 'Hello Kitty' tie bow using a scarf, etc. We decided to have the event and also have it filmed so we can share with all our customers and I'm now sharing it with all of you! Fun fact: Many, many years ago I shaved off all my hair and while it was growing out I wore a bandana in my hair everyday for a year. 

My new growth is out of control, so while I wait to get my roots bleached and toned, a hair scarf with a faux beehive is what I have been rockin'. It's been so humid as well that I just want my mullet off my neck. Now employing 8 million bobby pins! Hahaha!!

Wearing; dress (eShakti), scarf, bangles and bamboo earrings (Cats Like Us), shoes (H&M, elastic added by me)

Full outfit wasn't very interesting yesterday, but I like my surroundings. Yeah, there is a weird white hole in the wall, we need to patch it...including the other little projects that I moan about and then just ignore it instead. It will all get down some time! 

Happy Friday everyone! Thank you for reading, until next time! XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Old Hair Is New Again

Back to my old self again with a fresh side cut. I tried the bob, I tired of having all the hair I had and went back to where I felt most like myself. It's nothing entirely new, yet I feel refreshed.

I did opt to keep a lot of length in order to try a little something different instead of having such an extreme change. I did give my hair stylist friend Bryan photos of my own hair from last year and he modified the cut for me. I'm happy, I love having parts of my hair shaved!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Natural Wave

After re-purpling my hair on Tuesday, I decided to let my hair air dry and see if I wanted to wear my hair wavy. Despite a few pin curls to shape the curl/wave around my hair, this is all natural. 

It's a nice change from all the serums, blow drying and flat ironing. I forget that I have longer hair (for me!) in a very familiar style, as over the years I've had a lot of bob hair cuts.

Top and skirt : thrift store finds

What is your natural hair texture like? Do you alter it on a daily basis or ever wear it natural?

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Temporary Blonde

Doing a presentation at work, so I wanted to look my best.

Yep. Temporary blonde, which is funny since I am a natural blonde and I feel very odd. I haven't had blonde hair in over 5 years, but I thought it would be fun to have a few days to see if I wanted to stick with it.

The verdict: Nope. The purple will be coming back. I also decided to bleach and tone my hair back to a blonde as the last re-purpling turned out terrible and I needed a fresh canvas to start the process over again. I hate the upkeep, but in the long run it's worth it. 

Derek and I had a lot of fun making Dutch Paint Boy jokes, so naturally I had to pose for a picture. 

I don't hate my blonde hair, but I'm not ready to go back.....just yet.

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

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

Swing Dance!

Derek looking dapper in his (ridiculous) purple suit that we got 

from a thrifting adventure. He always looks great!

One activity that Derek and I like to do is go to The Next Generation Swing Dance which is held once-a-month at the beautiful Hamlin House in Buffalo. Though we don't always join in every month, it's a nice excuse to get dresses up and put on our dancing shoes!

We're not very good swing dancers by any means and we really need to take some lessons, but it's fun to both be confused on the dance floor when Derek doesn't really know what he's doing and I'm trying to follow. Basically we just laugh at each other the whole we're out on the dance floor. Excellent date night!

I didn't get any shots of my outfit as I was feeling uninspired due to the cold and a chance didn't arise to snap a decent photo, but I snapped a few photos of my hair as I haven't done a good roller set in a while. For this hair style I used a big barrel curling iron as my trusty (and old) 1 1/2" curling iron died upon plugging it in! My hot rollers died a while ago, so I had to make due with my 2" curling iron for my whole head. I was up for the challenge.

Tools of attack!

My hair was a little messy, but I didn't do too bad!  My hair has been so short with the mohawk style that trying to a vintage-inspired style just wasn't in the cards. Now with my hair becoming longer, I have more hair to play with and it's fun to mess around with it once more. I like the way I styled my hair around the shaved side as it creates the look of having one side 'pulled back', though there is just no hair there! Hahaha!

Though my hair appliances are dying, now I have a good excuse to buy a new curling wand and give myself big, big hair! *A gal can dream*

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Look Of The Day : Dagger Leggings

I went to get my hair done for the first time by my friend Erin Mosher of Chez Ann Salon. It was a nice day of beauty and got to chat it up with Erin and the gals at the salon. I am very happy with my hair!

It's not a huge change, yet the back bulk of my hair is gone which has lightened my hair load. Ahhhhhhh! I am letting my hair grow as I would like a long luscious and teased mohawk. I suppose getting my hair done is approperiate after yesterday's hair inspiration blog.

I'm rocking my Lip Service dagger leggings, tunic tank from H&M (basic's for $5.99!) and cowboy boots. Nothing too exciting, but comfortable and easy to wear for day-to-day. I've been starting to wear my longer necklaces in which I've been frankensteining various necklaces and putting them back together. The necklace I am wearing has a crucifix that I attached onto a layered necklace. I often will buy necklaces at thrift stores or Antique shops to use them for parts, or even pick up cheap and/or clearance accessories at mall stores to make them more personal. All you need is some small pliers to bend, patience and jump rings (little metal rings that attach pieces together), then let your imagination take you to unique jewelry heaven!

Thanks for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Hair Talk : My Hair Inspiration

I often find that people automatically call me 'deathrock' just based on my mohawk or death hawk (as some may call it) either of which I don't mind. Is the difference between a mohawk and a death hawk based on the  little 'dog ears' that I have or because I have a texturized teased mop? Who knows! My look is definitely inspired by the 80s batcave goth era, yet I don't like to limit myself.

I'll admit I swoon over big hair, vintage styled hair and New Wave hair do's. I have always been into trying different and dramatic things with my hair over the years, so at 31 having a mohawk just seems like the perfect fit for me. Besides, I personally think I look better in shorter styles.

Some of my hair inspirations:

(top) left to right: Siouxsie Sioux, 80s London gal

(bottom) left to right: Daniel Ash (Bauhaus), Awesomely 80s goths

Why can't I be the 4th member of Skinny Puppy?

Too awesome, look at that hair!

What are your hair inspirations? Are there any hair style you would love to try?

Thanks for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Hare? Herr?! Hair! Let's Talk About Hair, Baby

People ask me about my hair, and away I go............!


Of course these are all my opinions, I'm a not hair stylist by any means. I am a hair enthusiast and love big fluffy, puffy hair!

Thank you for watching and reading!!! :)

XOXO-Meagan Kyla