Just a Hint of Red for Billy Idol : Red and Black Week

Yesterday was still on the cooler side, which made me a happy gal since we were going to see Billy Idol! 

I'm wearing my dagger leggings by Lip Service, cotton elastic waist shirt (thrift $2.50), black cotton boat neck top (thrift $1), cone studded belt by me, cowboy boots, 'porkpie' hat from Forever 21, and my new scarab beetle necklace that I got from our trip to Pittsburgh. My new necklace makes me so happy as it's a nice souvenir from a fun trip with new friends.

My hint of red is my lip gloss and my ring finger is painted red. Hehe!

We had a good time at Billy Idol despite the crowd, I have to admit the older I get the more I get uncomfortable and panicky in large outdoor standing-only crowds. People get drunk, rude and pushy, we couldn't even get anywhere near the stage because of the sea of people with their lawn chairs. Oh well, we just watched the big screen and sang and danced along. Derek and I were excited because he played some Generation X songs, like opening the set with "Ready, Set, Go", he also played his solo favorite of mine, "Flesh for Fantasy", which (though cheesy) I love. Billy's voice is great and he's still sexy as hell. Me-OW! 

He's "rebel yell"-ing here.

Oh Billy, I love you too.

I've already seen some awesome shows this year and I'm still in awe at the fact that it's June already! Wow, my Mama was right, time fly's when you're having fun!

Thank you for reading and Happy Red & Black Week!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Outfit of the Day : Gravestone Print with Red and Black Stripes

Cooler days here so I layered a black dress with leggings and wore this tombstone print short-sleeve hoodie by Lip Service over the dress. I love the pattern of the hoodie, but the hook-n-eye closures are wonky and it's on my mental 'do something about it' sewing list. 

I wore my black and red stripped jackets for running errands, so it tied in perfectly to Sophistique Noir's Red and Black week!

Make sure you  check out everyone else's Red & Black week entries!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Red and Black Week : I'm a Stupor Model!

I have been known to step in front of the camera over the last few years, though I don't consider myself a model by any means, yet it's fun to have these memento's. I am a stylist and I love to be behind the scenes, yet I'm always flattered when my photographer friends ask me to take center stage and try to act serious while getting my picture snapped. I'm a huge goof ball, yet they do their magic and make me look good! These photos have been taken over the past few years, different hair styles and less tattoos!

Mode Merr Clothing. Photographer Jennifer Link

Lip Service Clothing. Lethal Style Blog by Vanity Kills the blog is here.
Photographer Andrew Kondziela

Lip Service Clothing. Lethal Style Blog by Vanity Kills the blog is here.
Photographer Zach Rose

Alright, now that you're sick of looking at my face, I am very honored to have worked with so many talented people behind and in front of the camera! Though some of them may be a little far-fetched for Red and Black Theme Week, those colors are in there somewhere! Thanks for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Red and Black Week Continues! Now With MORE Red!

How did I forget about this red moto style jacket that I often wear?! Silly me and my jacket collection, I often forget about what I have even though it's right in front of my face! Well, it was hanging in the coat closet, hehe!

I found the jacket (Tripp NYC) at a local thrift store that I am often see sneaking around for $5 and I also got the zebra print summer dress for $4. I was excited when I found the jacket as I have the same style in black that I purchased brand new several years ago for $60! Grant it, I will admit it was worth every penny as I wear the jacket all the time. I do highly recommend Tripp NYC's moto style jackets as they are comfortable, made of a durable twill cotton and can easily be DIY-ed to suit your taste. Besides, they look cool! You may be making a face at me because I mentioned Tripp NYC as their items are often seen at Hot Topic, yet if you look at places like Trash and Vaudeville, you'll see it's not all weird pants with too many bells and whistles. I gravitate more towards the more sleek and simple pieces as I'm not into too many jiggle jangles on my clothing....unless I put them there. *Wink*

City Bag by Dungaree Dolly-print is not available

I always forget about my purses! I have so many pretty ones from Dungaree Dolly as this is the normal way I infuse some color/patterns into my outfits. In my world it's all about accessorizing, handbags and shoes!

Thanks for reading! 

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Red and Black Stripes!

It's day 3 of Sophistique Noir's Black and Red Theme Week, yet it's my second posting. I'm a little iffy on the red and black striped top I am wearing in the photos. I have worn it a hand full of times, yet I think the top combined with the stripes make me look larger than I am. I usually wear the top with a black wide belt to break up the top and add more structured lines to sorta trick the eye. What can I say, I always like to add MORE black. I'm pretty sure it's the two black vertical details that make the top just look odd on me, yet make my boobs look larger, which is a bonus. *Wink*

Plain outfit with no accessories.

Accessorize!

I think the black underbust corset looks soooooo much better paired with the top! Of course I always pile on the accessories and am wearing my new bondage belt that was purchased at Trash and Vaudeville. I'm still on the fence about the look as a whole, it's just a weird top that has potential, so I've kept it! 

Happy Red and Black Theme Week, stay tuned!

Thanks for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Sophistique Noir : Black and Red Theme Week!

What's black and red all over? Sophistique Noir's Black and Red Theme Week which is June 3rd-8th, so I'm a tiny bit late! *Wink* Red happens to be my favorite color, yet when I look in my closet I don't see too much red! While I'm digging around in (what I like to call) the black vortex, I wanted to share some photo highlights of 2011, my year with red hair....and of course wearing black!

Victory Rolls! I love vintage hairstyles!

Hamming it up with my batty bum flap

I have a love affair with Hard Head hair spray by Bedhead

Our old apt. building was an awesome teal color! 

Hanging out in the cemetery

If you want to participate in Red and Black theme week, check it out here!!!

Thanks for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla