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.

WINTER WHITE

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Prada winter white cropped down filled jacket with over-sized knitted collar..........

Mazzini  pale green shearling crossbody bag with light green leather strap...........

BCBG  black leather and suede peep-toe ankle booties............

Renee's  red and off-white leather gloves............

Moda International by Victoria Secrets long sleeved, v-neck cotton tweed maxi dress

Oversized cream coloured shell earrings and a large brown and white Lucite cuff accessorized today's "I'm all dressed up 'cuz it's my birthday" look!!

Cutting cake with my fabulous, amazing, awesome, beautiful, incredible family!!

It has to be pretty cold for me to put on a hat. I'm going through the time of my life where I'm always warm. Yes, I complain about the cold, but that's only because I truly prefer to run around in a sundress and sandals!! When the temps plummet below freezing (30 degrees farenheit) - then out comes the hats!

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Perry Ellis dark brown  sheepskin/shearling motor cycle jacket, a sage green sheepskin/shearling aviator hat (designer unknown), Foley & Corinna lime green extra large tote bag............

Ci Sodo green cotton/rayon turtleneck tunic, Cotton Candy black fleece lined leggings, Na Na  gold leather high heel boots

A statement hammered silver and jade necklace, with matching earrings, and an over sized black Lucite bracelet, and green enameled bangle were the accessories

Ms. Aikasha is wearing an American Apparel green cotton/spandex knit turtleneck long sleeved dress, Flavio Castellini  chunky black wool "tailed" shrug........

Via Spiga tall black leather high heel boots, Pelle & Coure black and blue leather handbag, Coach  black leather gloves 

The over sized green/purple Lucite bangle, natural turquoise necklace and cascading blue/green/gold earrings finished off this savvy and winter ready outfit

Now you see what I meant by "tail"!!

70 degrees - Sunday December 22, 2013

Every now and then, there's a 'glitch' in the scheme of things and something odd happens.

 Case in point - the weather last Sunday Dec 22nd 2013. The middle of Winter and the temperature was 70 degrees!! It was Absolutely Amazing!! I Love that!!

Ms. Aikasha is wearing an Uniqlo red merino wool v-neck long sleeved sweater, Katherine Hammnet silver/grey/red snake print pencil skirt. Valentino large red leather "Nella" handbag, B. Brian Atwood silver/grey glitter peep-toe ankle wrap booties.....

large red wooden rectangular earrings, Aldo silver tone cat eye sunglasses and a very unique red/beige checkerboard/blue grey giraffe print wool scarf (a gift from the boss's wife) accessorized the mostly red outfit.

I'm such a sucker for peep-toe booties. A lot of folks think they are impractical. I, however, absolutely love them!! Plus - they give the perfect excuse to keep feet manicured during the winter months when we mostly hide underneath oversize sweaters, sweat socks & boots, and bulky coats/jackets, hats & scarves.

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