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“One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats.” Iris Murdoch, from The Sea, The Sea. A literary quote for a literary Friday treat. One of my favourite books, written some years ago, recommended to anyone who enjoys an autobiography, is Dorothea Tanning: Between lives, An Artist and Her World. Dorothea Tanning was born […]
MoreLove this jacket, above, and dress underneath it, below, from Walkers. Sizes up to a UK 22. Prices discounted all over and it’s party time. And with the pretty over … Reading The Times this week, I saw an article entitled, “The end of size zero” by Helen Rumbelow about a trend, called, “fatshion”, for […]
MoreA couple of months ago, I came across the Habibe London website, contacted Habibe and she made me a couple of fabulous tops. In the process, I went across to her studio and was blown away by some of the lovely garments she sells. It being the party season, I decided that my friends might […]
MoreThis is the second illustration by Hannah Ensor of Stickman Communications for +Black, for others in the series see +Black Illustrated. It is inspired by ‘Love these felt slippers’ where I bemoan my experiences in finding the perfect pair of slippers and discovering that they are only available in baby sizes. Discussing my ideas for +Black, […]
MoreDoes the illustration above make you smile? I do hope so because I have commissioned a series of such illustrations from Hannah Ensor of Stickman Communications to run over the next several months. The intention is for them to embody the gently humourous aspects of stylish living for the women who I would like to […]
MoreCollect art by the world’s leading contemporary artists in limited edition digital format. s[edition] is a revolutionary new way to collect art by the world’s leading contemporary artists in digital format. Experience a whole new world of art and collecting. For the last few months, I have been going across to the s[edition] site and sending […]
MoreI am usually pretty rude about adaptive wear but there is one glowing exception to the rule that all adaptive wear is … (fill in your own blank). The only, so far as I am able to see, adaptive wear site that is comprehensive in its’ scope, thoughtful in design, considerate of style and presentation […]
MoreI read this: ‘Fat’ Fashion Bloggers Gain Attention, But Not Clothes – The Cut at the weekend. Click on the link for the full version: … plus-size bloggers are getting lots of attention these days … You’d think this exposure would result in more plus-size offerings from major retailers, who often take cues from the media. But a new […]
MoreAs a plus-size, wheelchair using, woman, I am used to being inspired by a look and then adapting it to suit me. No different, in fact, to the approach most women take to the extremes of fashion and style imagery that we are bombarded with from every direction. I am currently feeling pretty inspired by […]
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