Ms. Aikasha is wearing yet another original Ms. Aikasha dress. This time, its a heather grey cotton/poly knit maxi dress with an exaggerated shawl collar, high side slits and cargo pockets, Vera Wang brown leather peep toe booties, Tous leopard print calf hair and leather bag. Her orange/brown 'tissue' silk scarf, acrylic, wooden and ceramic coordinating  bangles, Michael Kors tortoise shell watch, silver drop ball earrings, and Cynthia Rowley orange "geek" goggles, complete this very elegant, yet  office ready, look.

 

I can feel the change in seasons – my body reacts – I just want to sleep all the time. Years and years ago it  didn’t make sense to me. I honestly had no idea what was going on with my body. Granted, being pregnant most of my early adult life, I slept the first three months of each pregnancy. However, at another point in my life, I wondered if I was slipping into depression. But, as time went by  and I became more attuned to my body, I began to realize it was my body’s natural way of adjusting to the change – so now, I welcome it – and close my eyes every chance I get!! Once the transition is done, I'll be back to my usual 18-20 hour days, 4-6 hours sleep.

I spent most of the weekend at my mum’s house – the house we moved to when we first came to America from England more than 30 years ago.  It’s a big, beautiful colonial house and is sorta still home to me. My mum still treats me like “her little girl” when I visit, which I welcome since I’m constantly mothering and babying my children and grandchildren – oh, and by the way.......... I slept like a baby!!

Tip: 'Body con' dresses on a mature woman, require a little help - unless of course, you're Naomi Campbell or Christy Turlington! Be mindful and invest in a good slimmer. There are numerous brands: Spanx; Underwhere?; Yummie Tummy, etc., and there are several choices, from half slip, waist chincher, thigh shaper, full slip etc., etc., etc. Take the time to try a few on and see what feels best. Then try it under your favorite 'body con' dress .........wow!!........what a difference!!