Inspiration : Front 242

I love Front 242. They are the band that got me into industrial/ebm, they were the glorious gateway drug. In fact, I was into industrial music before I even dove into the goth side of the musical spectrum. I used to stay up on Sunday nights tuning into a Canadian radio station, 102.1 CFNY listening to whatever Martian Streek (R.I.P) would broadcast. I was already into electronic music (techno/house/breaks) and knew bands like Depeche Mode, The Cure and INXS, but hearing Front 242 was like a religious experience!

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Unfortunately I missed Front 242 when they came to Buffalo in the early 00's and it was terribly upsetting! I hope someday to hear them live, so I can have a moment and cry all my makeup off. Hahahaa!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

"Keep That Vile Sun Off Your Lily White Skin! "

The blog title is quoting the Sourpuss description of the Bats Parasol by Sourpuss Clothing. I certainly have had enough sun this summer and using a parasol to keep my skin from burning is a 'must have'. I bought the parasol with the 20% discount code, XMASINJULY, which is now bumped up to 25%!* It wasn't a necessary purchase as I have a pink flamingo parasol I purchased for a few dollars, but I just couldn't help myself.....bats!

While the oiled-paper parasol's are often used by pin up gals in photoshoots, they really do keep you shaded and are a useful tool for any person who wishes to enjoy the sun without losing their graveyard tan. Then again a parasol is not replacement for sunscreen and lots of it!

 This heat and humidity is driving me a little batty, so this parasol is fits my current mood perfectly. Hehehe! 

+lace dress: thrifted

+necklace: a gift

+sandals: thrifted

+bat parasol : purchase here

*this is not a sponsored post by Sourpuss Clothing

Do you have and/or use parasol's?

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Pirates Weekend : Sterling Renaissance Festival

I looked at Derek (on Wednesday) and said, "Do you want to go to the Renaissance Festival this weekend?". I think his eye balls almost popped out of the sockets out of shock. Yes, I was asking to go to the Sterling, NY Renaissance Festival, because it was pirate weekend. I didn't have anything to wear, which I have been scolded by friends about, as a lot of goths my age have a poet shirt or two in their closets....I do not. Haha! So, my dress and hat was ordered from www.dresslikeapirate.com and the rest were items we had or borrowed from a friend. Derek on the other hand, was prepared and looked wonderful!

Admittedly, I usually don't care too much for Renn Fair's. but seeing as it's been 13 years since I've been to one and Derek loving them so much, it was time to treat him to a day of fun......

And it was a lot of fun! We brought along these two misfits, Bryan (left) and Kyla (right). It was Kyle's first Renn Fair, so he was visiting all the vendors and made a lot of awesome purchases. We all were very merry, because the Mead was plentiful, the entertainment was great and the weather was beautiful.

Did I mention the Mead? Yeah, the Mead was really good. 

Other highlights of the day:

Bryan met someone taller than him and I think he wanted to steal this guys sword.

Derek did axe throwing. (We also did archery and forgot to give the guys the camera)

Watched the Queen's procession

"God save the Queen!"

More Mead.....

Taking a break and watched people getting rides on the "War Horse".

Listened to some very raunchy and hilarious poetry.

Got to hang out with Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I (She was okay with us, even though we were pirates)

Many laughs and fun were had. Hahaha!

Glad that we went this year and glad everyone enjoyed themselves. Hurrah! Hurrah!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Out in the Wild

Sebastian's 64' Cadillac Seville

These photos were from a few weeks ago at my friend Danielle's housewarming party. Melanie was snapping some photos of the party and I jumped into front of the camera to pose by Sebastian's car. 

I haven't had much time to take any outfit photos or really think about what outfits I have or haven't shared. Life just gets busy and clothing isn't always in the forefront of my mind, (shocking I know) but I do always think of the blog and what my friend's in the blogsphere are up to. 

I have to admit I like sharing more candid photos, yet I seem to forget to take photos now that I don't carry a point-n-shoot camera any more. My camera on my phone is not the best and often it's more of a pain rather than a convenience to use. I am hoping that with what is left of the summer I can grab my little purple camera and capture more moments....like I have in the past.

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

What's Going On....

How I've been keeping cool....LOL!

My parents have been in town since last Sunday, staying with us at our humble abode. This have been a little hectic with two extra people using one bathroom, getting breakfast in the morning and coordinating dinners, etc., but it's nice to have people using the guest room that we have been working on for these past few months. 

I threw my Mom a 65th birthday party on Saturday and it was hot, but the weather was fitting as the party was luau themed. I'm not a girl who loves the heat and humidity, but I'm happy we're having some Summer weather before it turns cold and then snows. After this past Winter we've had, I don't want to complain....too much. 

And I have to mention I got a sunburn on my face. Ouch, sigh and it made me sick......

XOXO-Meagan Kyla