The lighting is not the best - it got a bit late because I had a meeting with my 13 year old son's piano teacher tonight regarding my son's performance at NYC's Lincoln Center next month. I'm so excited!!

If you're wondering why I talk about myself in the "third person", it's a suggestion my 19 year old daughter, Miss Alosha made at our breakfast meeting to discuss the launch of this blog, and I loved it! It may be a little confusing at times, but it's me, just figuring things out as I go. I'll like "flip" from third to first person - so you've been warned.

Oooh.....the dress.......what a wonderful wardrobe essential - it's my favorite! and when cut right, and it fits right, there is no wardobe piece that is quite as valuable. Even th emost basic dress can be augmented to be absolutely stunning

Today, Ms. Aikasha’s wearing Vivienne Tam’s sage green chunky knit rayon/cotton tank dress, BCBG Gold leather slings and her large wicker/leather/snakeskin Coach–limited edition “Bonnie Collection” bag.

Accessories include chunky wood and satin bangles along with gold-tone slim metal bangles, Michael Kors faux tortoise shell watch, gold-tone chandelier earrings and a large mother of pearl necklace

Tip: the more basic the dress, the more extravagant the accessories can be.