I've Been Busy

Hello friends! I've been oh-so-busy this week with work, events and having Derek's cousin stay with us. (I do like having house guests!) I just wanted to share an image from a blog post I wrote over at the Cats Like Us blog, Sneak Preview: Holiday Dresses. I am loving the dress I modeled, Rosina 1940s Swing Dress. It's the perfect LBD and it even has pockets!!!!

How is your week going? Any big plans this weekend? 

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Just A Little Kitschmas

Derek and I went out looking for Christmas decorations yesterday and since we love kitsch and vintage-inspired decor, we opted to visit a few local antique shops and co-ops. We came home with a few neat pieces to add to our sparse collection.

I'm not a Christmas fanatic and got a 'bah humbug' attitude from working in retail for so many years, but being with Derek has made it a lot of fun. We do our own thing, in our own way and make the holidays our own. There is too much pressure people put on themselves with baking, cooking, shopping, family gatherings, etc. Pfffft. Just enjoy some holiday cheer (wine) and chill out!

blow mold toy solider :)

Merry Kitschmas my dear readers! Off to find some more weirdness!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Merry Krampusnacht!

Drawing by Derek

I hope you have all been good, so you don't get taken away (and eaten) by the Krampus!!! 

Muahahaha!!!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Mod Bats

I love Mod fashion. I like to incorporate elements into my personal style like Peter Pan collars, black & white, and geometric prints, like checkers. With my goal to 'mix it up' and wear all the pieces in my wardrobe, I pulled out my Mode Merr pencil skirt and went with the 60s-inspired monochromatic leg/shoe combination.

shirt styled here, cardigan styled here and here, skirt styled here

This is one of my favorite work looks that I've put together this year! Since we've been having a very mild Autumn I've been able to experiment a little more rather than being buried under layers. It's hard to try and tuck all the layers (undershirts, long sleeve t-shirts, etc) under your clothing and not look lumpy or feel too constricted. I think Julie Ann and I could write a book about 'how to layer' in the winter.

All I can think of when I'm getting dressed is Randy from A Christmas Story saying, "I can't put my arms down!"

Hehehe!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Weirdy Tiki

trailer trash leggings featured here

I was in quite the weird-y (word Derek often uses) mood on Sunday morning! After a full and exciting Small Business Saturday at work, I was trying to hype myself up for the first Sunday shift of the holiday season.....since we're normally closed. 

I was having a really incredibly tough time trying to figure out what to wear and then I remembered my goal: mix it up, wear what you haven't worn in a while. I wanted to be warm and wear something comfortable since we were running errands and visiting a friend after work, so Voila!. The colors in the Too Fast cardigan went great with the Trailer Trash leggings by Sourpuss! 

I also wear this (slightly too big) lace dress with EVERYTHING. Talk about a thrift find-wardrobe staple- holy grail! *Cues angels singing* Hey, a little black lace dress does pretty much go with everything....

It even goes with you when you grab a wooden Tiki and act like a fool! Side note: I think my face is matching the Tiki's face on my cardigan. Hahahaha!!!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla