Ms. Aikasha is wearing Victoria’s Secret Moda International red cotton knit, sleeveless turtleneck dress, Margaret Godfrey black leather shrug, Mazzini large cream leather handbag and Boutique 9 black leather/elastic peep toe oxfords. Large red wood rectangle earrings and red rhinestone bangle accessorize today’s bright, cheery look.

I woke up a bit anxious this morning. I had set an Oct 1^st deadline for myself (a personal business matter), and I missed it, so I went to sleep thinking about how I need to take myself far more seriously, be more focused and assertive, and follow-up/follow through. I don’t dream much, but I’m sure if I dreamt last night, it would have had to do with me, my goals, and my accomplishments….or lack of, thereof.

Rather than beat myself up, I decided to shrug off the guilt, set a new deadline and liven up the dreary, overcast day with a bright red dress!! Nothing like cute clothes/shoes to make this woman feel better J!!

Tip: I couldn't pull this look off without my body shaper. I'm a Spanx fan but today I'm wearing Underwhere? which is just as efficient.........and a bit more cost effectiveJ

Tip II: When wearing solids, there is relative flexibility as to how many colors can be worn at once. be creative...........don't stop at three....but don't go overboard either!!

Note: Even with the rain, I think my reluctant photographer did alright!!