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I’m slowly staggering back to usual life after the Xmas and New Year break and thought I’d kick off 2013 by reposting this piece from The Guardian today, by Bethan Cole. The comments following it are worth reading so swing over and take a look. It’s a timely reminder to me of where I want […]
MoreRetailers are dashing to discount for Christmas, desperate for you to open your wallets before the big day. Forget Boxing Day bargains. December Discounts are where it’s at … A couple of recommendations for plus size purchasing – for those who like understated, natural fabrics, good quality, nice design: Poetry UK – online, upto UK […]
MoreScrolling through Twitter today, I came across this posting from La Vida Moda: What Qualifies As Designer Fashion? It is the third of three posts, the others being: The Cost of Plus Size Clothes and Plus Size Models … All are worth reading if you are interested in plus size fashion. I’ve selected some of the […]
MoreLove this jacket, above, and dress underneath it, below, from Walkers. Sizes up to a UK 22. Prices discounted all over and it’s party time. And with the pretty over … Reading The Times this week, I saw an article entitled, “The end of size zero” by Helen Rumbelow about a trend, called, “fatshion”, for […]
MoreA couple of months ago, I came across the Habibe London website, contacted Habibe and she made me a couple of fabulous tops. In the process, I went across to her studio and was blown away by some of the lovely garments she sells. It being the party season, I decided that my friends might […]
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 […]
MoreI read this: ‘Fat’ Fashion Bloggers Gain Attention, But Not Clothes – The Cut at the weekend. Click on the link for the full version: … plus-size bloggers are getting lots of attention these days … You’d think this exposure would result in more plus-size offerings from major retailers, who often take cues from the media. But a new […]
MoreAs a plus-size, wheelchair using, woman, I am used to being inspired by a look and then adapting it to suit me. No different, in fact, to the approach most women take to the extremes of fashion and style imagery that we are bombarded with from every direction. I am currently feeling pretty inspired by […]
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 […]
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