Monday, June 17, 2013

Ms. Aikasha is wearing an original Ny’s Closet coral/cream linen skirt with oversized pocket......

One-step-up white racer-back tank top, Nine West coral/cream leather sling-back spectators..........

.............and Pelle & Coure black and blue leather handbag
Swiss Legend white porcelain watch, a blue leather wrap bracelet, large shell earrings and cream Lamborghini sunglasses accessorized this ready for the sunshine outfit

Accessories: These copper shoulder duster earrings are the exact same colour as the buttons on this suit, Torino Lamborghini cream sunglasses and a delicate gold and silver pendant (a gift from my babygirl Miss Alosha), tied this outfit together nicely
it's really subtle, but the black/zebra strip bangle picks up directly on the black/beige striped tank top. The red porcelain bangle was just an added touch of colour

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Motivi beige khaki capri suit, black/beige stripe tank top with lace back (designer unknown because I removed the tag!), 

Boutique 9 black elastic/leather peep-toe high heel oxfords and Pelle & Coure black and blue leather handbag 

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Maeva brown pantsuit, Ambience Apparel brown leopard print tank top, Anne Klein pewter/white leather peep toe/t-strap shoes and Miu Miu white leather Coffer handbag
Torino Lamborghini cream sunglasses, black/grey leopard print scarf.........

Replay tan leather belt accessorized this masculine yet quite feminine ensemble

I’ve been a bit remiss with posting. Granted I cut back the number of times per week I post, but really? It’s sometimes 10 – 14 days!
However, I have been taking pictures and have a bit of a back log……so bear with me as I inundate you with a bunch J
Ms. Aikasha is wearing an original Ms. Aikasha  black denim hooded fit & flare  mini dress, Margaret Godfrey  black leather shrug, 


Mark & James by Bagley Mischka light blue suede platform sandals.......... 
.............and Pelle & Coure black and blue leather handbag

Michael Kors  silver framed mirrored sunglasses, small Sterling silver filigree earrings, and multiple blue bracelets/bangles accessorized this outfit

How ca-yute is this Romeo & Juliet Couture “anyone for tennis?”  little white dress? I just had to have it – and it’s so comfortable – despite the plunging neckline!

Ms. Aikasha is wearing Romeo & Juliet Couture white rayon fit & flare dress with black nylon trim.....
.  A Swiss Legend  white porcelain watch, gold/silvertone filigree earrings, a large brown/white cuff, and Marc Jacobs large white sunglasses accessorized today’s barely there outfit


Coach  black patent leather gladiator high heeled sandals,  and Tous brown leather and leopard print hair calf handbag.  

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

I wore this outfit last year. It’s one of my faves which is why you're seeing it again!! J

There’s a bit of a vintage flair here – it’s a bit reminiscent of  the “mod” ’60’s era. 

I’ve been told there’s a “throwback vibe” about me……..it’s not something I’m trying to do – I think it’s just me

I don’t buy or wear  vintage clothing, nor do I obsess over vintage cars or movies, but it seems my styling naturally leans toward the ‘60’s……..hmmmmm!

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a grey Clu ¾ sleeved modal knit dress with cream ruffles, grey leather open toe Gunmetal knee-hi boots............

Ny’s Closet (my daughter Nyamka) custom made long cream crochet scarf.........

 ............Lucite and brass bangles, and cream colored Torino Lamborghini shades top off the outfit.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Sometimes I like to keep things just plain and simple: hardly any fuss, and very little frills. This black/white outfit is indicative of just that. 

Ms. Aikasha is wearing a Robert Rodriguez  white rayon/poly long sleeved woven and lace button down tunic, YMI  black spandex leggings with buttoned ankle detail, 

I look a bit 'spacey' - right? I had my tooth pulled.........the look on my face is a combination of pain, residuals of the valium / nerve gas, and my feeble attempt to camouflage the gaping space in my smile!! 

............BCBG Max Azria black suede high heel thong sandals, and Cuore & Pelle  blue and black leather handbag. 

Thursday, May 30, 2013

I try not to use the terms ‘never’ and ‘always’, but I think it’s pretty safe to say that I don’t adhere to any particular style or standard.  Short, long, loose, tight, bright, dark, contemporary, dated, and any or all the aforementioned are explored in some form or fashion as I dress every day. When I’m asked why I bother to dress up “……it’s just work?!?” my response is “It’s Motivational”. The old adage “If you look good, you feel good” – it works for me. 

Ms. Aikasha is wearing an original Ms. Aikasha multi coloured, multi-tiered midi ‘gypsy’ skirt, a black/multi Gypsy Daisy asymmetrical t-shirt.................



Coach Limited Edition Bonnie Collection  wicker/leather/snakeskin handbag and Luca Stefani black patent leather studded kitten heel thong sandals

Wednesday, May 29, 2013


A few years back, my daughter Ny suggested I go on an open call for Queen Latifah's new make-up line Natural Hue Cosmetics, created by Cover Girl.  Long story short, of the 5,000 women that showed up, I was one of the 10 women chosen for the magazine campaign and later, one of the four (4) women selected to shoot the national TV commercial. Why the back story??? My jacket and skirt below were compliments of that ad campaign........just sharing........ :) 


Ms. Aikasha is wearing a BCBG Max Azria tan  ¾ puff sleeve leather jacket, BCBG brown pinstriped pencil skirt with 'fish tail'  hem, Nine West  neon green silk bias cut tank top............. 

Coach Limited Edition Bonnie Collection  wicker/leather/snakeskin handbag and Vera Wang brown leather peep-toe high heel booties, two large brown wooden bangles, Michael Kors tortoise shell watch and blue/green/gold cascading earrings accessorized the outfit.

Here I go with the blurry pictures again.............I just had so few to pick from. I wanted to show the 'fish-tail' accent on this BCBG Max Azria  pencil skirt........sorry :(
Tip: During the Spring-to-Summer transition, is the best time to wear the lightweight leather jacket, as worn here with a tank top or sleeveless blouse/top. It compensates for any sudden drop in temperature or is easy to carry should the temps decide to peak.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

As a mother of nine children (mostly adults), I have the pleasure of being a proud grandmother, over, and over, again J

I was shopping the other day and bought this little number from Old Navy for my teenage granddaughter. It was a little too big for her – so rather than going through the bothersome return process -  I kept it. 

I spruced it up a bit with this cummerbund that my daughter Ny salvaged from my prom dress that my mum made a lifetime ago!
Ms. Aikasha is wearing an Old Navy pink cotton eyelet sleeveless dress, a ‘made by mum’ black satin cummerbund, Miu Miu black patent leather stiletto high heel sandals. Opaque black bangles, Aldo cat-eye sunglasses, and pearl & silver drop earrings accessorized this semi vintage look.