+ individual style for inspiring women +
I spent Saturday evening at the Tate Modern, this week, wheeling around the Matisse and Malevich exhibitions, currently showing there. Fabulous. I love going to art exhibitions and, every time I do it, I think,’I just do not do this enough.’ So in the spirit of more, I am scheduling Horst: Photographer Of Style into […]
MoreI saw these two beautiful dresses from the Alberta Ferretti Resort 2015 collection, above and below, on CoolChicStyleFashion a few days ago. There is something about the drama of exquisite colour and texture that demands simplicity in design and style, no? For plus-sizes and wheelchair users, this is as relevant as for anyone else, I […]
MoreYohji Yamamoto: “Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy – but mysterious. But above all black says this: “I don’t bother you – don’t bother me.” Those are words I live my life by. From #Wordweek: Favourite Fashion Quotes – all on AnOther Magazine celebrating, yes, you […]
MoreI bought I am Pilgrim last year. Didn’t read it immediately. Big mistake. I am totally engrossed, started it yesterday, cannot put it down and would recommend it to anyone who likes espionage type thrillers. The perfect gift for such a person. Amazon’s blurb (click on image to go to Amazon) says: Can you commit […]
MoreLovely first Haute Couture collection by bridal designer, Delphine Manivet, shown on one of my favourite lifestyle blogs, CoolChicStyleFashion, today. Read more about her and this collection on Vogue: Delphine Manivet ‘s Paris Couture Debut … Whilst not exactly daywear – or, er, wheelchair friendly wear – my two fave looks are those below. Even […]
MoreI’ve spent the last hour checking out the work of fashion illustrator and animation artist, Jo Ratcliffe. Interesting and worth your time if you’re into either of these things. I started with a short Crane TV video, below, then looked up Jo’s work on Youtube and finally clicked about her Jo Ratcliffe website. My favourite […]
MoreReading Henri Matisse Inspires Roger Vivier’s Summer 2015 Rendez-Vous Collection on Blouin ArtInfo reminds me that I must get to Henri Mattise: The Cut-Outs exhibition at the Tate Modern before it ends on September 7. With Matisse and Malevich (to 26 October 2014) exhibitions running concurrently at the moment, Tate Modern is a must visit on my […]
MoreJelly, raspberries, lime syrup … summer. No more to say. Instructions below (with thanks to The Sunday Times). Have a great weekend.
More
Plus Black Blog 