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Like My Bra? Hold The Applause …
I’m a huge supporter of stylish adaptive clothing but I’m not sure this ‘Clap-Off’ Bra quite hits the mark? Supposedly for arthritis sufferers, and anyone else struggling with clasps, the front fastening springs open if you clap – not something to wear to the theatre then or, indeed, any event where applause is the order […]
MoreModels Of Diversity Survey
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 […]
MoreThinking 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. […]
MoreLovin’ 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: […]
MoreInspirational Women: Zaha Hadid
I was reading an article in the Intelligent Life series on Inspiring Women this weekend which turned my mind to women who have Inspirational Style. For me, inspirational style is about that which expresses the internal aspects of personality – humour, intelligence, awareness, reference – externally and then, I guess, it becomes about appreciating a […]
MoreIn Retail Hell, wanting Plus-size Retail Nirvana? Me too.
I absolutely hate Spring and Summer. Oh, not actual Spring/Summer of course, just the annual need to replenish my everyday wardrobe with basic 100% cotton tops, in black, in my (plus) size. Quality design and manufacture of basics in plus sizes – always tricky. Black in spring/summer – always problematic. Now, in a new and […]
MoreBe Inspired by Style for Changing Lives at Plus Black
Coping with life changes is never easy, is it? But there’s nothing to be done about it. It happens and we all have to manage our own particular challenges as best we may. For me, one of the unexpected and irritating aspects of my own situation was unexpected physical change and the impact this had […]
MoreSpring, Style, Sanity?
Every sane person is looking out of their window enjoying the longer, milder days that we are experiencing and relishing the thought that Spring is imminently upon us. Whilst I cannot speak for everyone else, I am one of the crazy few with one eye on the various fashion week shows, currently in progress, seriously […]
MoreBrasserie One, London: Access 007 style by @BendyGirl
I digress from personal style today as, having seen it on Youtube, I think the world needs to know about Access 007 Style for wheelchairs users in London. As cities go, London doesn’t do too badly for universal access even with its’ wonky streets and old buildings however it is far from 100% accessible for […]
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