Last night (Fri Dec 13th) was our Annual Holiday Party. It was on a much smaller scale than usual, but still a lot of fun. I drank Moet all night and woke up this morning feeling just fine - the good stuff makes all the difference!!
Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Tart long black rayon knit v-neck long sleeved dress with high thigh slit, B. Brian Atwood  pewter leather sandals with metal chain tassels, 

The Adia Kibur necklace was the statement piece of the evening (a gift from my daughter Aziza). The chain links on the necklace tied in so nicely with the chain link tassel on the B. Brian Atwood sandals. Rose tone pearl stud earrings, a solo large silver hoop (my signature), and Swiss Legend white porcelain watch finished off this simply elegant outfit

...........with my daughter's Z

............and Ny............

...........and my Mo. 

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Luca Stefani chunky grey wool blend cardigan, Cello dark blue denim jeans...............

Express  sheer dark grey cashmere turtleneck sweater, .........

Valentino "Nella" red leather handbag, Patrizia Pepe grey suede down quilted boots..........

Patrizia Pepe black aviator sunglasses, an extremely obnoxious silver/grey/jeweled bib necklace......

Cole Haan grey patent leather perforated belt and an assortment of mix media bangles topped of this uber cozy ensemble

Tip: It's nice to spruce up the drab tones of Fall/Winter with a Splash of colour - hence all the red!!

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Blanc Noir black leather military style double breasted, peplum hemmed jacket; Manolo Blahnik teal suede BB pointy toe pumps; Mazzini ecru leather oversized handbag and Torino Lamborghini cream coloured sunglasses  

 Moda International by Victoria Secrets black long sleeve turtleneck rayon knit dress;

multi-coloured square cut glass necklace, large teal/burgundy Lucite bangle and small red 'shambala' earrings accessorized today's outfit

It's Official - FALL is here!!!

I've been so happy with the weather thus far: it's almost the end of October and it's 65 - 75 degrees - I'm loving it!!

I've been chillin', still rocking my summer wardrobe and feeling just lovely.  However, it came as no surprise when I checked the temp this morning at it was 40 degrees. I couldn't even 'feel no way' 'cause we've been doing so good.
Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Blanc/Noir black leather double breasted jacket with peplum hemline......

Dana Buchman black wool, one pocket midi pencil skirt, Pippa black silk puff/dolman sleeve blouse.......

..........and Digableart handpainted "coil" accessory belt (painted in the iconic red/green/gold Rastafari colours)
One of a kind pieces available at www.digableart.com

Valentino "Nella" red leather handbag with cheetah print side panels, BCBG by Max Azria black leather/suede peeptoe booties.........

Swiss Legend white porcelain watch...............

and small red 'shambala' earrings completed today's "bring it on Fall - I'm ready!"ensemble

Traditional African print - from a contemporary perspective

Ms. Aikasha is wearing an original Ms. Aikasha traditional African print mini halter dress........

Chloe white scalloped edge peep-toe high heeled sandals, 

Moda International by Victoria's Secret  black lace back cotton/rayon blazer........

I wasn't kidding when I said halter!!

Cuore & Pelle black and blue leather handbag

........and teeny, tiny red 'shambala' stud earrings - for just a touch of colour

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a 2b Rych white 'ballet' neckline dress............

Foley & Corina  over-sized lime green leather tote

Brian Atwood  black leather ankle-wrap sandals (one my faves!)

large solo pearl/silver earrings, white mother of pearl pendant......

and Etro tortoise shell and gold tone wayfarer sunglasses 

Note: There's nothing sweeter than running into an ex-boyfriend and looking absolutely fabulous!! The responses and compliments I got today affirmed just that. (Hence me beaming from ear to ear!!)

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a neon orange tank to by Zoa........

.........black sequin mini skirt by La Cite...........

Gucci black suede tassel handbag, Gucci black leather loafers and Gucci black sunglasses

accessories included a a large orange Lucite bangle, and large gold and orange hoop earrings

Note: Ok, so sequins are synonymous with the night life, but I like to change things up a bit. I think the Gucci loafers toned things down just enough for me to wear this 'glam' ensemble to the office.......at least, to my office.

Ms. Aikasha is wearing an original Ms. Aikasha  ecru 100% linen swing mini dress with over-sized shell buckles

beige rayon wrap/scarf.............

L.A.M.B cream leather lace up wedge sandals................

Torino Lamborghini  ecru sunglasses, over-sized custom made African print fabric earrings.......

Tous large leopard print calf hair and brown leather handbag, imported papier-mache red/green floral bangle and Swiss Legend white porcelain watch complete this end or summer outfit

Tip: With a dress this short, I highly recommend wearing boxers or full coverage panties. Going up and down the subway steps or a sudden gust of wind, might be a treat for the fellas, but really?.............need I say more?? :)

Blues............

Ms. Aikasha is wearing an original Ms. Aikasha navy blue linen swing maxi skirt with abstract seaming....... 

A really cute turquoise tank top with a ringed/strappy back that my daughter Ny gave me (I removed the uber annoying tag so have no idea who its by - pity, because it fits so well!)

Oversized Cole Haan wicker handbag with lime green leather trim........

bangles, earrings, belt, are all some shade of blue. The shades are Gucci

.............and the rhinestone embellished blue suede sandals are Apepazza.

Note: Quite a while ago, I used to feel that colours had to match: light blue / dark blue. Turquiose / aqua; olilve / sage. I would get stumped and wouldn't wear certain pieces together  I felt didn't match.
My daughter Z changed my mind set about colour. She said "if it's pink, then it's pink, and all pinks go together". It took me a minute to digest, to adjust and adapt - but I'm sure glad I did!!

Note II: .......and the Cole Haan  wicker/green leather trim hand bag? A little contrast - nice? right??