What I absolutely LOVE about the Springtime: It's always so nice to come home from work and it's still daylight. The cat-eye sunglasses are by Thierry Mugler

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Dollhouse cropped denim jacket, 

Casual Couture grey and black rayon jersey knit zipper front dress layered over a Gap black short sleeve t-shirt

Guess by Marciano black peep-toe platform booties and Diesel red leather and canvas rope handbag completed this casually cool ensemble

Note: The knee high socks played a double role here: 1) cut back on the 'skin' reveal. 2) conceal the less than perfect pedicure (which has since been rectified)

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Triple Fat Goose pale peach coloured down filled jacket

Charles Jourdan alligator embossed orange and pale peach leather handbag

Just Cavalli burnt orange sunglasses, Portolano brown leather gloves

How hot are these Vera Wang black leather ankle booties. They appear to be a wedge, but have stiletto heels!

Yes - that is an Hermes belt! A gift
Express  dark tan vest, Olive & Oak  black cotton lace button down blouse and Cello Jeans dark blue skinnies

At the behest of my Miss Alosha ( US Airman and youngest daughter based in North Dakota) I've been diligently going to the gym (3 days a week) and spending 20-30 mins on the elyptical machine. I think it's working!!

Tip: So many of us (women over 40) obsess over our weight but don't take the time to exercise. Exercise is crucial to our well being, not to mention the physical benefits. There's no point in being 'skinny' if you're  'flabby'!
We have to tone and in doing so, we build muscle which is heavier than fat - so you may not like what the scale is telling you.
We're losing elasticity over time and 'things don't just bounce back' into place like they did in our teens, 20's & 30's. Our bodies need some encouragement. Don't get me wrong - sometimes I really and truly hate going to the gym - with a passion. But when I see the results, I give thanks that I have a membership!!

I know, I know, I know!! This picture is soooooo blurry - but I just loved the pose!! I have to get in the habit of checking the pictures BEFORE I get undressed :(  Once the clothes come off  when I get home - that's it!!

Ms. Aikasha is wearing Perry Ellis brown sheepskin shearling, 

Joseph A. black silk shrug, Margie T'Sai black virgin wool lace knitted dress, Anne Taylor rayon printed scarf

Tous leopard print hair calf and brown leather handbag and BCBG Max Azria black peep toe booties

Tip: I've been told the half-slip is a thing of the past. I beg to differ:  the half-slip is so functional, and at times, so absolutely necessary.
Case in point: there is no way in hell I could wear this sexy little dress (except the bedroom) if it weren't for my half slip. It made this knitted dress no longer 'see-through' and also prevented the 'ride-up' experienced with many knits.
I preach owning proper underpinnings: bras (strapless, racer-back, halter) boxers, seamless panties, thongs, slips, and half slips, body slimmers (Spanx, Underwhere??, etc) They are the foundation of any well put together outfit.