Shades of Grey.............

Ms. Aikasha is wearing Necessary Objects black & grey animal print fit and flare rayon mini-dress..........

Vivian smokey grey/blue  hand painted leather jacket....................

and  Boutitque 9 grey flannel  with black leather trim peep-toe  oxfords.......................

Charles Jourdan orange alligator embossed and nude leather  handbag, Coach black leather gloves

hand made orange seed bead necklace, a single drop over sized pearl and sterling silver earrings, and a large orange Lucite bangle tied in with the handbag and topped of the look

the legs I attribute to swimming, the elyptical machine, and of course - good genes!!

The softness of pink

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Vakko gold leather coat, Michael Kors pale pink leather handbag, Rebecca Taylor pink leather glitter ankle wrap pumps..................

Victoria Secrets cotton/acrylic/cashmere blend drop waist knit dress..............

an x-tra long polyester blend dusty rose scarf my daughter Ny brought me from Jamaica about five years ago

a mother of pearl pendant and small red agate earrings were the minimal jewelry accessories

Tip: At a time when everyone is wearing the 'fit & flare' dress that flares from the waist, this dress flaring from the hip stood apart.............very nicely

Street Wear - graphic tees

Reggie, a good friend of my youngest daughter (US Airman Miss Alosha) recently launched a street wear line featuring graphic tees, tanks, sweatshirts and hoodies, You can find his designs at www.hyyerissues.com 

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Blanc Noir black leather double breasted military styled  jacket, 

Hyyer Issues black cotton logo printed tee shirt, Cello dark blue skinny jeans,

a yellow leather belt that was the exact colour of the logo!

Vera Wang black leather high heel booties, Valentino large red leather "Nella" handbag, and black leather gloves completed this laid back look 

It's almost mid October and we're still getting 75 degree weather - trust - I am ecstatic!!

The mornings are a bit chilly, as are the evenings, but since I'm stuck in the office during the course of the day, when I get an opportunity to step out and catch some sun, I seize the moment.

Ms Aikasha is wearing a Rachel Roy  knee length red/black cotton tweed open back cardigan, Appraisal black zipper pocket walking shorts, Calvin Klein black cotton tank top

BCBG Max Azria black leather and suede peep-toe booties and Valentino oversized red leather and animal print handbag

Gucci  black sunglasses, over-sized gold tone pear drop earrings,  and a custom made grey flamed freshwater pearl and red glass bead necklace accessorized today's outfit

Sweater Weather

The seasonal shift has been gentle this year. It's gradually getting cooler, but at a pace that's totally manageable

The short sleeved sweater is the perfect piece of clothing for this time of year and works well with jeans, trousers, or maxi, midi, (or as I'm doing here) mini skirt.

Ms. Aikasha is wearing an Eric + Lani black printed short sleeved rayon sweater, Edun white cotton denim mini skirt......

Charles Jourdan orange and tan leather alligator embossed handbag and Manolo Blanik teal suede "BB" pumps

A single drop pearl earrings, mixed media bangles and Mac Cosmetics "Retro Matt Ruby Red"  lipstick were the accessories (I don't usually mention my make-up but I'm really loving this new shade of lipstick right now)

I've been a bad, bad, girl. It's been more than a month - like a month and half - since I last posted. And while the temperatures outside are considerably cooler - here I am in a sundress - because this pic is at least six weeks old!!

Yes, my life is hectic, and yes, I've been extremely busy. But blogging had become a part of my routine that I'd embraced and adapted to over the past two years. Somehow, however, it has been phasing out!

The thing is that I actually enjoy this part of my life. It allows me to sit for a minute, escape from my day-to-day routine, and just share my thoughts on something I really, really love - FASHION.
So, therefore, going forward, I'll make a concerted effort to maintain my blogging responsibilities :)  

Granted, my blogging won't be daily - but it definitely will not be monthly.

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a green floral silk chiffon flutter hemmed Sue Wong sundress, Joan & David cream woven leather chunky heeled mules, and Stars on Mars Jewelry Co rose quartz necklace (a mother's day gift from my daughter Ade). Small black onyx pear shaped earrings and a Swiss Legend  white porcelain watch minimally accessorized the ensemble 

All About the Amber necklace

Most people who know me also know that orange is my favorite colour. Ok - I get we're not in kindergarten and the whole favorite colour thing is really a thing you'll hear from children. But this grown woman right here just loves colours and orange is at the top of her colour chart!!

Why the back story? Just so I can introduce this beautiful amber necklace which, ironically, is orange. Real amber is natural - it's actually tree sap that has hardened over hundreds (or million) of years and then formed/chiseled by craftsmen. I bought this piece from a vendor at a street fair this Spring, and while I doubt that it's real, I had to have it, and I  knew that it absolutely had to be the focal point my outfit - hence the all black ensemble.

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Moda International by Victoria Secrets long sleeved rayon swing sheer sweater with vinyl patch pocket;   a large Lucite neon orange bangle; Ci Sono black velvet leggings; Tous  leopard print hair calf and brown leather handbag; and black leather Gucci loafers.

Tom Ford  over sized cat eye sunglasses, and a pair of over sized gold tone hoop earrings topped off the outfit, literally! 

The Niceness of Navy

I am blessed, grateful, and I feel truly privileged to be a daughter of God.
I've experienced hardship, suffered physically, emotionally, and financially - but my God pulled me through - Everytime!!
Sometimes when I'm praying, I get so emotional because I'm so moved by His power and His love.

I try not to loose perspective of my current circumstances - which, by the way - are very, very good. I  remind myself how things were..................and now............how things are - and I get all warm and fuzzy inside :)
God loves us unconditionally - and trust - we really have no idea what that means!!

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Transit navy blue poly/rayon 'slip' dress; Sergio Rossi navy blue pointy toed sling back high heeled pumps, and Tom Ford gold tone sunglasses;  

A unique amber/bone necklace; oversized coil gold tone hoop earrings; a large orange Lucite cuff; and an orange & brown silk 'tissue' weight  scarf.

Prada  brown leather 'Danio' rings satchel and Latico brown and beige oversized handbag (used here as an overnight bag), finished off today's ensemble

Note: A few posts ago I made reference to my white Sergio Rossi sling backs being a sad shade of mushroom! So I took them to the cobbler; had them dyed navy blue and "Voila"!! My SR slingbacks are reincarnated!! and I love, Love, LOVE them just as much!!

Just a touch of Red...........

"Hm!" That' the look on my face - as if I'm about to knock somebody out!!.........hahaha!
I've changed my diet up a bit and I've been a little more adamant about going to the gym so, therefore,  I'm a little bit more defined.............and I like that!

Ms. Aikasha is wearing an oringinal Ms. Aikasha floor length, full bias cut muslin skirt with diagonal red seaming; red & grey horizontal striped tube top and Valentino red leather and leopard print handbag.

Beverly Feldman  white leather jeweled kitten heeled thong sandals, multiple red beaded and porcelain bangles, 

............and a Cleopatra inspired red & gold neck adornment finished off today's ensemble 

Tip I: Good quality fruit is in abundance right now: peaches; mangoes; cherries; plums; melons. I highly recommend replacing one meal a day with fresh fruit - try it for a weekend, then just the week days, then for a whole week. You'll be surprised at the outcome. Your body will feel lighter and run far more efficiently (sounds like I'm talking about a car hehehehe!) But honestly, you'll feel better for it and lose a few unwanted pounds.
Tip II: Of course, working out, along with the diet change works wonders!!

Accordian Pleated Elegance

I usually like to wear a pendant or some kind of  necklace with a plunging neckline, but I thought my cleavage looked quite ample in this dress, so I decided against the neck adornments.

Ms. Aikasha is carrying a Juicy Couture 'ring bling' mauve leather handbag, and wearing a pair of Schutz tan suede wedge sandals with mauve patent leather ankle strap. (the strap on the shoes were the exact colour of the dress).

This  Max & Cleo mauve  poly blend, hi-lo accordion pleated maxi dress really spoke tons for itself - and it blew so gracefully in the wind - I love it!!

.........and when I saw the back detail of this dress - I was sold!!- how cute is that?!?

Nicely Neutral

As much as I love, Love, LOVE colours - my love for neutrals is probably just about equal

Granted, it's not often that you'll see me in beige, but sometimes, I like to change things up just a bit and chill out with an outfit that's nicely neutral

In all actuality, considering the current fashion trend, there's absolutely nothing neutral about neutral

Ms. Aikasha is wearing  Etro gold frame wayfarer sunglasses, chunky gold tone hoop earrings, chunky brown wooden bangles,  a nylon striped tank top (brand unknown)................

Oscar de la Renta beige alligator peep-toe sling back sandals, Tous brown leather and leopard print hair calf handbag

and an original Ms. Aikasha  beige raw silk pleated, wrap/bow waisted midi skirt

 Note: I call this skirt 'midi' because it's above my ankles. In my book, to qualify as a 'maxi' skirt, it would have to fall below the ankle.