Kitsch Picks: Vintage Galeria

+classic wednesday addams black skater dress

+lolita full circle edgar allen poe dress

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I've been a huge fan of Vintage Galeria since collaborating with them for Auxiliary Magazine (Dia de los Muertos style article) and they made my favorite Peter Pan collar top. I like their selection of bold prints mixed with some modern retro classics and some Halloween-esque designs thrown in for good measure!

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Travel Dress

Dress on vacation in 2013

I wore one of my travel dresses to work last week and it just so happens that Jen over at Betties N Brimstone wrote about planning a vacation wardrobe! How cool is that!? Not that I can't wear this dress on a day-to-day basis, but this Jawbreaker dress (shop dress here) has become a staple in my vacation wardrobe due to the cotton knit, the cut and how I can roll it up and it doesn't wrinkle. 

I felt like being comfy at work, yet the dress is a little short for me and cropped leggings were a must. I am wearing the little shrug as I keep forgetting to fix the straps. The straps have stretched out a little over the years and need to be 'tightened' up with some stitches. As a side note: Since I've been making a conscious effort with my 'Wear Everything' project, I have been identifying issues with clothing, fixing them and it seems like my wardrobe is doubling!

Which makes me really happy! Hahaha! With this hot and humid Summer we've been having, I'm sure I will be wearing everything in my closet. Phew!

Do you have specific type of clothing you like to wear when traveling?

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

We'll Miss You

Thank you for the awesome photo Jen!

A few friend's surprised Melanie with a party to wish her well with her new job and move to New Jersey. It's bittersweet for Melanie as she really didn't want to have to move, yet it's a great opportunity for her. My friend that I have know for 17 years, we've been through a lot together and may not always see eye-to-eye, yet always have a lot of love for each other. I will miss her, yet I'm looking forward to some Skye antics that will hopefully not make her so homesick.

We had the party at Victory Studios, where our friend Luke has his photography studio. Luke and his wife Erin put together the surprise and they did a great job on a last minute shindig. Luke thoughyfully set up a photo booth and snapped some photos for Melanie to have, unfortunately a few a of the friend's had to leave before the photos happened. 

There was this amazing throne prop that I had to take a photo sitting on it. I felt like a queen! 

I wore a basic knit dress that has made it's first appearance on this blog and has become a wardrobe staple. I was basically running from work to the party, so I picked something that would be truly comfortable all day and it was a great choice!

Wearing; dress (eShakti), necklace (made by Derek), polka dot scarf and dangle coffin earrings (Sourpuss Clothing), beaded bracelets (thrifted), studded creepers (TUK).

I tend to forget to include my handbags in my outfit posts as I am a 'one bag' sorta gal. I just switched out my crossbody bag and am using a fun Halloween print bag that is made by Dungaree Dolly. I love the green!!!

Melanie, you will be missed, but I'm happy for you to start this new chapter in your life. 

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

My First Pinup Experience with Sweetheart Pinup Studio

Destiny of Sweetheart Pinup Studio

I blog for my job over at Cats Like Us and I came up with an idea to include Destiny from Sweetheart Pinup Studio (she's located down the street from the store) and have some insight into what goes into pinup photography. I wanted to share her experience as well as her amazing studio space. I wanted to have a model and take some behind the scenes photos of a pinup shoot in progress as well as interview Destiny. Well, when she asked me to be the model, the blog took on a more personal tone and I got to have my first pinup experience! You can read more details on the Cats Like Us blog.

Derek made the cookies for the shoot!

It's not my first time being photographed nor with a retro theme, but it was my first photo shoot from start to finish that I didn't have to do anything. Destiny did my hair, makeup, collaborated with styling and helped me to pose. We also used her amazing sets, which is crazy to think these are all in her studio space. She's worked really hard and it shows!

I wasn't too out of my comfort zone with the Tiki theme. Destiny suggested the 50s Suki Tiki Swing Dress by Hell Bunny, which I borrowed from work and used all my own Tiki accessories. It was fun to see myself styled by someone else and wear something a little outside of my style. I'm still a little kid at heart who loves to play dress up!

The second outfit was a little more scandalous and revealing (well, for me. Ha!) and I posed in my leopard bathing suit, wooden block wedges (thrift find), large Tiki necklace (Fancy Fruits on etsy, gift from Derek), bamboo earrings and red hibiscus flowers (Cats Like Us). There were a few other poses from the living set that I didn't share with the blog readers, but had them printed out. I got a beautiful black and white shot for Derek to hang on the wall in his tattoo studio. Though the dress photos were cute, I like the bathing suit shots the best. *Wink*

I really had a lot of fun and it was a confidence boost as Destiny is amazing and so sweet. I am not immune to the body image monsters, so seeing myself in this way was pretty neat! I think next time I would do a shoot with a 60s 'bad girl' influence as I love Pulp novel images! 

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Kitsch Picks: Joce Boss Boutique

+Tiki Halter Top +Tiki Elastic Skirt

+Spider Web Playsuit

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Joce Boss Boutique caught my eye because of all the great pattern fabrics that fit my creepy sensibilities. I have to admit I made a sudden halt because of the Spider Web Playsuit. Spider webs! Yes, I'm predictable. Hehe! This shop has great summer options and incredible prices!

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla