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I absolutely adore the 2013 A/W RTW collection by Gareth Pugh. Moody. Gothic. Stunning. So much to admire and inspire in look, fabric, ideas. Okay, clearly not entirely appropriate in terms of rushing out and buying off-the-shelf for this plus-size, wheelchair user but the line, fabric, colour and collars are features which all of us […]
MoreNo apologies for returning to the subject of shoes for those of us with poor circulation and who might be wheelchair users. I still have, at the back of my mind, the idea of designing some footwear that will look good and accommodate swollen and/or non-walking feet. I could do worse than take inspiration from […]
MoreAlways on the lookout for easy fastenings, my physio, Farshideh, Birkdale Neuro Physio Clinic , drew my attention to some rather fab necklaces and bracelets at COS, much like the chainmail one above. Pretty, inexpensive and very nice, simple magnetic clasps. I’ve added a few more images below of similar items. If you like these […]
MoreMuch as I love the beautiful and inspirational, there are times when we all need Really Useful Stuff. If you have an impairment, disability or illness, Really Useful Stuff can be hard to find and, more so, if you aren’t really sure what you need. Even when you find what you think you need, you worry: […]
MoreI was reading an article in the Intelligent Life series on Inspiring Women this weekend which turned my mind to women who have Inspirational Style. For me, inspirational style is about that which expresses the internal aspects of personality – humour, intelligence, awareness, reference – externally and then, I guess, it becomes about appreciating a […]
MoreI absolutely hate Spring and Summer. Oh, not actual Spring/Summer of course, just the annual need to replenish my everyday wardrobe with basic 100% cotton tops, in black, in my (plus) size. Quality design and manufacture of basics in plus sizes – always tricky. Black in spring/summer – always problematic. Now, in a new and […]
MoreBrrr, it’s cold again. Time to look at this cute video by Garance Doré, one of my favourite bloggers. Saw it last week but thought warm had arrived to stay. Ooops. Garance Doré is one of the few blogs that I check out pretty much daily. It’s a beautiful blog full of individual style. This video […]
MoreCoping with life changes is never easy, is it? But there’s nothing to be done about it. It happens and we all have to manage our own particular challenges as best we may. For me, one of the unexpected and irritating aspects of my own situation was unexpected physical change and the impact this had […]
MoreEvery sane person is looking out of their window enjoying the longer, milder days that we are experiencing and relishing the thought that Spring is imminently upon us. Whilst I cannot speak for everyone else, I am one of the crazy few with one eye on the various fashion week shows, currently in progress, seriously […]
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