adaptive wear

Easy Style from Eileen Fisher: S/S 2013

Shops by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackMarch 15, 2013January 16, 2017

+B Accessories by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackMarch 13, 2013October 21, 2013

40+ Style: Design Your Own Shoes …

I’ve abandoned today’s topic for an article on 40+ Style that I read today: Design your own Shoes. If you read my blog at all, you’ll know that I’m always banging on about this so figured why reinvent the wheel when someone is rolling along with it somewhere else. Click on the link, find some […]

+B Concept by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackMarch 7, 2013

Thinking about women, ‘special’ needs and life change

Ow, my brain hurts. This has been a week of harsh realities for me and I am in the process of thinking again about how best to transition my ideas for Plus Black from concept to reality. I really need to focus on where I’m at which I guess I’d summarise as: Middle Aged. Menopausal. […]

+B Accessories by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackMarch 1, 2013October 21, 2013

Inspirational Shoe Design?

No 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 […]

+B Accessories by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackFebruary 27, 2013October 21, 2013

Magnet fastenings by COS

Always 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 […]

Accessible Style by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackFebruary 26, 2013October 21, 2013

Lovin’ Really Useful Shopping?

Much 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: […]

Accessible Style by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackFebruary 14, 2013October 21, 2013

Incontinence: unsexy, unstylish, unspeakable?

In The Times, 2 days ago, Dr Mark Porter wrote an article, What can women do about incontinence? The article is mainly about medical definitions and solutions to managing incontinence – click the link to read it but it is behind a paywall. The topic set me off thinking, as I do, about style and […]

Designers by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackFebruary 13, 2013October 21, 2013

Legwarmers are back A/W 13?

I love these shoes, above, from the Alexander Wang A/W 2013 show. Ludicrously impractical for a wheelchair using, non-walking person with poor circulation and swollen feet and ankles. Good grief, like life isn’t bad enough without being taunted by them…? (Ironic joke there for anyone who might imagine I am that shallow … oh, but […]

+B Accessories by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackFebruary 7, 2013June 14, 2014

Good-looking Bags: For Wheelchair Users too …

I’m always looking out for bags that look great and work for me in the wheelchair. If I need access to a bag, I want hands free, non-dangling and flat so I am able to see where I’m going. If it will double up and carry bigger stuff too, I want to be able to […]

Accessible Style by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackFebruary 5, 2013October 21, 2013

Trendy Mobility Aids @bluebadgestyle

Max at Blue Badge Style posted a great piece on Trendy Mobility Aids: Sticks, Canes And Crutches For The Discerning Disabled yesterday. I particularly liked the canes by Omhu. If you are mobility impaired or know someone who is, go across there, take a look and pass the information on. Have you seen or do […]