Spotted: Jen Lilley

Actress Jen Lilley from ABC’s daytime staple "General Hospital", in Aysha's Stephanie Dress. Perfect for a hot summer day.

WHICH LOOK DO YOU PREFER: The Bar Top

Monica Raymund known for her lead roles on series such as “Lie to Me” and “The Good Wife”, keeps it simple by wearing her black Bar Top with rolled up white denim pants and wedges.

Step UP 3 starlet Sharni Vinson, takes a riskier approach and pairs her white Bar Top with sheer palazzo pants. She kicks up the glam another notch by donning a "J-LO esque" wide brim hat and silver glittery pumps.

So, which look do you prefer?

Hotdogs and Fireworks

 With 4^th of July round the corner, picking out a dress for the day’s festivities is just as important as deciding whether or not to brave the Hamptons traffic. Characterized by parades, ketchup stains and fireworks, it is pretty clear that this holiday is all about colour. Drawing inspiration from the eye catching colours 4^th of July calls to mind, here are two dresses from Aysha that are sure to be a hit wherever you decide to celebrate.

The Stephanie Dress ticks off two important factors…comfort and style. Its sleeves are lined by intricate beadwork giving the dress a delicate air of femininity. Show off your legs by pairing with wedges or slip on sandals for a more relaxed look.  

The Tory Tunic is a definite head turner. Complete with a cinched waist to create an hourglass figure, this dress flatters most body types. Drape a light pashmina or shawl over your shoulders to keep warm if the weather turns chilly.

Have a fun (and safe) 4^th of July! 

WHICH LOOK DO YOU PREFER: Chelsea Rendon

Up and coming starlet, Chelsea Rendon (“A Better Life”) dazzles at the premiere of “That’s My Boy” as she walks the red carpet in a peach Audrey Dress from Aysha’s spring 2012 collection. To add a pop of colour, she has on turquoise peep toe heels.

Over at the premiere of “What to Expect When Expecting”, Chelsea Rendon embodies sophistication in the Nicole Dress from Aysha’s spring 2012 collection. This time, she opts for a pair of nude strappy heels.

So, which look do you prefer?

Spotted: Janina Gavankar

Janina Gavankar who plays Luna on HBO’s hit series “True Blood”, out and about looking stunning in the Brit Dress from Aysha’s Spring 2012 collection. 

I like my coffee taupe not beige; you got a problem with that?

When my segment of the reality TV show, All On The Line, with Joe Zee aired last month, I certainly did not think the producers would open the show with me discussing my preference for the color of my morning coffee with an intern.  Yes, I am very particular about how I like my coffee---Aren’t we all?  After all, a cup of coffee does serve as my only breakfast nourishment, so I have to get this right.

Last week, I was at a restaurant with friends and the waiter asked me if I would get him fired if he got my coffee color wrong.  I laughed so hard I nearly fell off my chair.

Today, a friend forwarded me a link to the Tom & Lorenzo blog post (http://www.tomandlorenzo.com/2011/12/aotl-aysha-saeed.html )in which the shade of my coffee seemed to take second place only to the fight for the Republican nomination.

Tom & Lorenzo felt my taupe coffee preference, among my other “demanding” ways were so over the top that they compared me to Miranda Priestly of The Devil Wears Prada. Should I take that as a compliment?  Weisberger didn’t mean it as such; Meryl didn’t play her as such, me?  Sure, why not.

Clearly, my coffee preference has gotten people in a tizzy, so I thought it only right I share with you some more of my coffee must-haves…..Yes, taupe the color must be, but I don’t stop there.  Oh no!  I also sip my morning coffee through a skinny red straw - so my lip gloss doesn’t get messy.  And I take three sugar lumps; I’ve tried the fancy, expensive sugars or their substitutes, but can’t tell the difference, so I stick to the ordinary.  I know you are shocked, Aysha liking something ordinary?

So if execs from Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts are reading my blog (hey, you never know), call me.  Let’s talk business…..clearly I am well suited to be your next spokesperson   

Aysha