Happy World Goth Day!

Happy World Goth Day! Though I've never celebrated the day per say, yet it's still nice that people are coming together throughout the world! Just don't hug the goths....unless they like it. Hehe!

My goth "coming of age story" is not really clear. I was in High School and was alternative, I started going to raves at 14 and was into going to local shows. The 90s were a weird time, but a time where none of my friend's defined themselves as 'this or that', we just all hung out together. One big motley crew!

I don't know if it was fate when I had a guy come up to be at a hardcore show (we later "dated", I was only 14 and nothing happened other than hanging out) and asked me "Do you like The Cure?". Which I said, yes. Turns out he was a HUGE crazy Cure fan and gifted me with all sorts of music. I remember the one time we were hanging out listening to music and he turned and looked at me and said, "You are like Charlotte Sometimes", I had no idea what he was talking about other than The Cure song. Later on, after really listening to the lyrics of "Charlotte Sometimes", I understood and it has became my favorite Cure song. It was as if a seed had been planted......

My journey into goth wasn't really an exciting one, just a series of discoveries into industrial music (techno music was the gateway drug), than goth, and then the black fashion followed. Music has always been the number one influence on me as well as spending hours watching music videos and reading magazines and books about our beloved subculture. 

So, Happy World Goth Day dear readers! Now let's all go dance to the record version of, "Bela Lugosi's Dead"...all 9 minutes and 30 seconds of it. Phew! 

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Skeleton Sweater and A Bone Bow

Here's an oldie, but goodie skeleton sweater by Sourpuss Clothing. I paired it over a white collared shirt, my multi-cross necklace, black pants, black studded creepers and topped it all off with a bone bow.

The bow is simply a velvet hair bone that I slipped a (real) bone into.

Little coffin earrings I got this Halloween.

I hope everyone has a great Friday!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Skulls and Polka Dots

My uneven sleeves aren't a fashion statement, I am healing a fresh Calla Lily flower tattoo on my right arm (with After Inked!) It's an odd feeling seeing as I haven't had my arms tattooed in a very long time, but it's neat to see my arm art evolve throughout the years. 

Calla Lilies are my favorite flower and it fits nicely into my Memento Mori imagery, like the shrouded urn on my wrist. Derek does such an amazing job and I am always grateful to him, yet he's the one who is always flattered that I want him to tattoo me! Of course, his artwork is beautiful, he's so talented and he always knows what I like!

+polka dot top: thrift +cardigan: from friend +creepers: eBay

+skull earrings, skull necklace & skull rose brooch: Kreepsville 666

So, I had to dress for work around a healing tattoo and decided on polka dots and a whole lot of skulls! I feel like the skull earrings and necklace are the equivalent to a creepy version of a classic pearl set. Hehe!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Turban

Once upon a time I was searching for a gold turban to wear to a Tiki event and when I mentioned my mission to my friend James (who also owns Miss Josie's vintage clothing), he gifted me with this black turban. Though it wasn't gold, it was perfect and seeing how it came from a drag performer, it made it even that much more awesome! 

So, I remembered I had the turban and it was my easy solution to the, 'I don't feel like doing my hair' mood I was in on Friday. I'm also wearing many, many layers, including my faux leather vest that looks nice paired with my knit fly-way cardigan.

Whom ever says dressing in all black can be boring didn't realize black comes in a lot of textures, and it's great to mash them all together. Crushed velvet, lace, faux leather, knits, sheer, etc. etc.

What are you favorite textures and how do you like to pair them together?

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Bat Tunic and Crushed Velvet

I've had this tunic bat sweater by Sourpuss Clothing for months and though it's been worn about 8-10 times, this is the first time it's appearing on the blog. I really, really love this tunic. 

pretending to be a bat?

I don't care for V-neck styles, so I am wearing a long sleeve t-shirt under the tunic along with my black crushed velvet leggings and a pair of tall boots that are quite a few years old - I sort of forgot about them while they lived at the back of the closet. I added some simple silver accessories to break up the pattern and all the black. 

It's Wednesday and I'm already contemplating plans for my birthday on Friday. Christmas generally ruins my sparkle for 'let's celebrate'. Hrmmmm....

Thank you for reading!

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

Drop Waist

I pulled out this vintage wool dress I got from my friend Julie Ann, put it on and felt really cute. I love the cut, the satin bow at the shoulder and the neckline. I was hesitant about the drop waist, but it looked good in the mirror..or so I thought. 

After reviewing the photos, I was not happy with how the dress made my pear shaped body look. I know, I know, woman's bodies aren't fruit, but it's a way to describe my, 'small on top and larger on the botttom', body type. The dropped waist emphasis's my hips and belly area, which are two places I try to minimize as much as possible. Ugh! I got upset and changed my whole outfit 15 minutes before leaving for work. I was going to delete the photos and not share them....

I changed my mind and wanted to share. Why? Because I'm not perfect. I don't have a "perfect" body, but it's mine and that's all I know! I embraced trying a new style and though it's not the most flattering thing I've worn,  it made me happy. I should have just gone with the way it made me feel=cute and happy. The worst thing was that I let looking at a few photos effect me, made me feel that my body was ugly or lumpy or I just focused on one area.

Blah, I fell into the microscope of self judgement and forgot to see; how cute the outfit looked as a whole, how I liked my hair, my brows, or I'm smiling because Derek and I were chatting in the morning. Fashion is supposed to be a fun expression of yourself, not something to beat yourself up with or for it to bring you down. Hell, we also don't stand around all day looking like we're posed for pictures! Unless, that's your job...well then.

Our bodies are our temples and we should decorate it everyday for celebration to make ourselves happy without regret and judgement. -My new mantra.

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Flowy Lace

The leaves look so beautiful at this time of the year. The breeze and the smell of Autumn was wonderful this day and adorning myself in a flowy lace dress just felt right. 

Purple lipstick and purple hair? Sure, why not.

+dress: h&m +leggings: Lip Service 

+ankh: (gift from Derek) Alchemy Gothic

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Those Cannibal Girls All Taste the Best!

It's Music Thursday, yet I keep singing "Cannibal Girl" by Cult of the Psychic Fetus, because of the brooch I'm wearing, the Restless Native brooch from Charcoal Designs. I was very inspired by the brooch, so I paired my Kreepsville 666 skull necklace and earrings with the striped dress and jacket. Velvety leggings and slouch socks with cowboy boots are perfect for this Autumn day!

When Derek helps me take photos these are some of the results:

Picking almonds out of my teeth. LOL!

"SMILE!"

Hahahaha!! I have a hard time being serious when Derek is the photographer, than again I have way more fun. *Wink*

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Bride of Frankenstein and a Shirt Dress

+shirt dress : eShakti +leggings: Lip Service

+boots: Target +hair bone: Kreepsville 666

I seem to gravitate towards styling this shirt dress with leggings and boots, like I did with this look, as I guess it's just comfy that way! 

shoe cam!

My hair is still purple, the shades will change as it's semi-permanent color and will fade with washing. I like the more pale lavender color, yet I need to grab some more purple to mix into lavender for to make it brighter.

I've been rockin' my first Dungaree Dolly bag this Halloween season. It's an oldie (but a goodie!) featuring the Bride of Frankenstein on the tote bag. I can't recommend Dolly's bags enough, such great care and quality goes into the making of her bags! 

 Just checking to make sure all the treats and Ice Bats in my bag didn't get squished! Hehe!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla