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Love the sense of cosy affirmation I feel when I read others writing, talking, and feeling, the way I do about style and comfort for grown-up women – it’s what the Plus Black ethos is all about and encourages me to continue with both my writing and behind the scenes efforts, as well as giving […]
MoreI like earrings. Maybe I’ve mentioned it before. Big, bold, junk earrings. I don’t really do fine jewellery. And yet, somehow, ear cuffs have eluded me to date. I’m a bit late to this party but, suddenly, I’m seeing ear cuffs all over the place – like the ones from Dreams of Norway (very nice rings […]
MoreHave all my prayers been answered? Soft furry soles, it’s a miracle … Comfortable looking footwear that could be adapted for those of us with problem feet: these are just so funny that I might actually wear them. How long has it been since I’ve had nail varnish on my toes … or felt the […]
MoreHaving gone ‘back to black’ in response to extreme physical challenges that have affected my weight, shape and mobility yet not my highly developed aesthetic senses, I am always interested to read about other women who have done the same. This week, Jenni Murray wrote (click on title to read full article): Why I’m on the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
MoreI’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about providing goods and services to women with changeable physical needs, I have become horribly aware of the wide and varied skill-set required to: identify where existing product falls short provide creative input in finding palatable (I.e. normalised) solutions to said product gap, and, design and make […]
MoreI saw these trainers in The Times – they were available at Matches online but are now sold out (gulp, at £385 per pair) – and immediately thought … adaptive footwear … yes, that’s right. Swollen footed people unite. Big laces, big eyelets, nice & expansive folds of soft, comfortable fabric. Split up the back, […]
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