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Welcome, I'm Elle Wellesley. Stiletto Wheels is my personal blog on managing dramatic, illness-induced, lifestyle change - from stiletto heels to heels on wheels. Plus Black is my lifestyle blog where I share my inspiration and ideas for sustaining stylish fabulousness through life's unexpected transitional moments. Ever optimistic, I continue to believe that it is possible to lead a fabulous life in heels on wheels. Smiles 💋 Elle
This 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 […]
MoreIt’s so close to Christmas that I’m dedicating my Friday post to delicious treats from now until then (and maybe beyond if I feel like it … January is so dull without a treat or two). This week my treat is edible. Chocolate … exquisitely wrapped, delicate tasting, beautifully made, mouth sized cubic treats from […]
MoreThis style of cape is ideal for me in my wheelchair … you will be able to find it with fake fur if you wish … and so totally forgiving for the less than conventionally sized. I have one just like it to swathe myself in on the coldest of winter days. I don’t bother […]
MoreHaving just thought of Giles yesterday, on scarves, I later saw news about his exclusive range for Matches. Weird how that happens, isn’t it? Think of a name, mention it, see more on it … must be some sort of subliminal memory awareness jog … Although I like Matches in general – a very nice online […]
MoreJoking about extreme fashion today, I remembered these fantastic scarves by Giles Deacon from a few years ago. I was desperate for one but, by the time D went looking, they were totally sold out! I feel similarly this year about Marc Jacobs Hats. D will persist in telling me that they are too expensive, […]
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