studio art

Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel

Arts Info by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackOctober 30, 2012August 11, 2017

Designers by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackOctober 19, 2012July 15, 2014

Wow, Pola Thomson …

Trawling the internet, I came across Pola Thomson and had to spread the word: Pola Thomson is a Chilean born, NY based designer. She attended the prestigious Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where she completed a B.A in Design with a strong focus in art, aesthetics and design. Soon after, she started her journey around […]

Shops by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackOctober 15, 2012October 23, 2013

Blue Fish Clothing – casual, black, plus-size, quirky …

I came across Blue Fish Clothing some years ago and remain an admirer of Jennifer Barclay’s – the founding designer – business ethics, ethos and design aesthetic. “the energy that creates beauty is eternal. blue fish began as a dream. a desire to dress individually and expressively. blue fish endeavors to reach out, to inspire, […]

+B Accessories by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackOctober 11, 2012October 21, 2013

How do the dexterity-challenged manage pierced earrings?

Tiny holes, poor eyesight, fumbling fingers – doesn’t make it easy, does it? My neurologically deficient fingers struggle with clip-on earrings. My mind boggles at the thought of trying to insert thin metal prongs through a tiny hole in my ears! My physio has drawn blood trying to put hers in … ouch! But beautiful […]

Shops by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackOctober 8, 2012October 23, 2013

My kind of style from Habibe London

Idly scanning the internet for plus-size sites – as I am wont to do in the spare minutes I spend waiting for people to arrive at my home – I came across Habibe London. Yes. This is my kind of design aesthetic with fabulous fabrics and so easy to wear. If you click into the e-store […]

+B Concept by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackOctober 3, 2012October 21, 2013

Antoni and Alison paint it black …

Having written about Antoni and Alison LFW painted fabrics, a friend sent a link to this scarf from their 2011 collection … just had to post it here.

Shops by Elle, StilettoWheels & PlusBlackSeptember 21, 2012October 21, 2013

Art to Wear : I dare to be

I love this outfit from I Dare To Be; I love the shape, the fabric, the look … everything. I just wish I was able to find more of similar styles in different colours and fabrics … obviously +Black being my primary colour preference. I Dare To Be has a consistent offering of interesting clothing […]