changing lifestyles

Sun, Hats, Skin Cancer …

+B Accessories by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackMay 2, 2013September 7, 2017

Accessible Style by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackMay 1, 2013October 21, 2013

I completed this Street Survey from Models Of Diversity today. The survey asks just four questions: Would you like to see high street stores use a wider range of models in their advertising campaigns? Do you think that people with a disability are represented fairly by the fashion industry? Looking at the images of models […]

Arts Info by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackApril 26, 2013October 21, 2013

Nostalgic moments: Norman Parkinson

Watching a documentary on BBC 4 this week, I was transported into my teenage past, reliving my passion for Vogue and the ‘It’ models of my generation, amongst them Jerry Hall, Marie Helvin and the stunningly beautiful Iman (now married to David Bowie). I remember seeing a photo of Iman in a magazine, off duty, […]

Arts Info by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackApril 25, 2013October 21, 2013

Giants … and not in the plus size fashion …

I was going to blog about something else entirely today … you know, style, fashion, blah, blah, blah … and then I saw the image above. Fantastic, fabulous and what is more stylish than smart, inspired art initiatives? All is explained on Giants In The Forest website but, in brief, it’s about: Vision Mechanics’ interactive […]

New (To Me) Designer: Ivan Grundahl

Designers by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackApril 23, 2013November 28, 2017

Weekend Bling: Osanna Visconti

+B Accessories by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackApril 19, 2013December 1, 2016

+B Accessories by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackApril 17, 2013October 21, 2013

Art To Wear: Anna Kantorysinska Scarves

I’m obviously having scarf/wrap moments like blondes have blonde moments this week! But who wouldn’t be seduced into eulogy by these lovely looking wraps from Anna Kantorysinska – again available on Etsy or via the Kantorysinska web site. Here’s a few more images from Etsy. Do let me know if you like them … Ok, […]

Designers by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackApril 16, 2013October 21, 2013

Art To Wear: Ziemska Art Felt Scarf

I am experiencing some activity curtailing domestic dramas at home right now and, as I continue to attempt to regain my stability and equilibrium, I thought I would post this stunning felt scarf from Ziemska Art – selling on Etsy. Wheelchair user. Plus Size. Unconventional shape. And pretty much anyone else. This is art to […]

Arts Info by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackApril 12, 2013October 21, 2013

Plus Size Model Jada Sezer: March 2013 Cover, Evolve Magazine

Had to pass on this beautiful cover from Evolve Magazine for the curvy, plus sized amongst us. More fabulous images of model, Jada Sezer, inside. It’s all online so go across, take a look and let me know what you think.

Designers by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackApril 11, 2013October 21, 2013

Principle or Style: John Galliano dilemma

Flipping through the FT’s How To Spend It, I saw a beautiful dress by John Galliano and my heart kinda stuttered with sorrow. I’ve always loved Galliano’s work and actually had tears in my eyes at a V&A exhibition a few years ago on his Haute Couture work for Dior – so exquisite were the […]