Outfit Featuring Tiki Head Brooch by Babe Gang Patches

I am celebrating the weather change and the fact that I don't have to wear 12 layers of clothing. WOOHOOO! It's also nice to have the choice of taking outfit photos outside, even if it's in my sad sparse backyard. I have a black thumb, so late year we pulled up most of the plants to make way for a rock garden in the corner by the fence, with a possible water feature. We would like to make the backyard an extension of our own Tiki oasis.

Wearing; sleeveless swing dress (Forever 21), leopard blazer (Wet Seal), leggings (Sourpuss Clothing), black crystal necklace (flea market find), boots (Dr. Martens), Tiki Head Brooch (Babe Gang Patches)

I love this blazer, it has appeared on the blog many, many, MANY times. My Mom bought it for me as a treat several years ago when she came back to Buffalo for a visit. It was cute since while I was trying it on at the store and she was just smiling from ear to ear. Awww, Mom! We've been shopping buddies for years, even though sometimes we argue. Hehe!

Tiki Head Brooch by Babe Gang Patches was purchased by me.

Thank you for reading, until next tome!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Those 80s Earrings

I'm a big fan of wearing large earrings with short hair, so I've been on the hunt for bold 80s style earrings on my vintage shopping travels. Something about the geometric design of these $3 beauties made my heart skip a beat! Finding these earrings instantly made me regret passing up some brooches (of a similar style) on our last trip to Cleveland, Oh. Oh well, it's not the first time I've had to live with shopping regret.

I'm hoping I'll find some more crazy geometric earrings to add to the small collection. Ohh, I would love some gaudy leopard ones or zebra or glitter! Hahaha! 

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Charles Phoenix!!!

Last night we went to see Charles Phoenix and I would deem him the 'King of Americana' and he loves kitsch...we all know how much I love kitsch. Teehee! 

It's a rare treat to see Charles as he hails from Los Angeles and made his way to the East Coast to Buffalo, NY (specifically) to experience all the wonders our fair city has to offer. He dazzled us with his famous retro slideshow and included his slides from his visit to Buffalo. The slideshow re-inspired us to explore our hometown and made me appreciate our local culture that much more, which also includes all the local food. Mmmm, pierogies.

If you're interested in learning more about Charles Phoenix, his retro slideshows and his culinary kitsch deeee-lights, visit his website at : www.charlesphoenix.com.

Here's our gang with Charles, he is so nice!

(Thank you Julie Ann for the photo)

Though I wanted to wear one of my vintage Hawaiian Mu' Mu's to the show, working in a Mu' Mu' wasn't too appealing, so I opted to wear some leopard print as testament to my love for animal prints. You know, I would wear leopard print everyday from head-to-toe, but I'm waiting till I get older and more ridiculous with age. *Wink*

The white blouse was from a clothing swap that my friend Leslie hosted and I had always admired the top on her and now it was mine! So awesome! Not only was it my first clothing swap experience (which was so much fun), I added a lot of awesome pieces to my closet.

I've got a fly on my lapel!

I forgot about this little pin that was hidden away in my sea of accessories. I got inspired to explore my drawers after helping friends move into their new place. I found a few little forgotten things that inspired me this week and I plan to re-explore my closet now that the weather has turned colder to see what other things that may tickle my fashion fancy.

Have a great weekend! Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Transmission : Back To School

I'm not going back to school (even though I still have dreams about being told I have to go back to high school), yet one of my favorite dance events that happen in Buffalo is Transmission. Transmission is an indie dance night in which they play indie electro, post punk, some goth and indie rock, I always have a good time. It's also awesome to know the dj's and guys behind the event in which I have been going to for the past ten years. I love going to Transmission for the music, but I have to admit the manners of the attendants really irk me. The failing arms, screaming and spraying beer everywhere is not my idea of club etiquette. Grant it, the kids were having fun and it was a lively crowd, I just wish there was a little more drunken self control. Oh well, I think I'm getting old. Haha!

I love this leopard blazer, it's a nice stretchy knit.

My camera was acting stupid last night.

And of course I am always acting stupid. Yay!

The lace bottoms are little stretchy shorts, I picked them up for $10. I love wearing them, but the elastic waist band sucks due to the cheap nature of the garment. I am definitely on the hunt for a higher quality replacement, but for now the suckiness was hidden by my cute peplum top.

Thanks for reading! 

XOXO-Meagan Kyla