Aladdin Sane

I wasn't going to write about David Bowie. Not here, anyway; I figured it would just be overkill. There comes a point where too much attention, too much emotion is desensitizing. But there are tangible reasons why so many were moved by his passing. One of my friends wrote on Facebook, "He was more important than the music; he gave us permission to be unusual and be proud of it". Another observed that we mourn not because we knew him, but because he helped us to know ourselves. As someone who is unusual by default and not by choice, those words really resonate with me.

The Silence of Our Friends

A guest post written by Clint Searcy

Today is Martin Luther King Day. Looking back it can be difficult for younger people to understand why any caring person would comply with the unfair rules of segregation that Dr. King worked to remove. If I told you today there was still a business in your neighborhood with a physical barrier outside it's door to prevent a minority from coming in you would most likely be outraged. Surely, you would refuse to do business in that establishment. So my question is this. Why do you?

CerebralPalsy, Disability, Guest Post, ArchivesSpashionistaJanuary 18, 2016ADA, Wheelchair Accessibility, Martin Luther King, SegregationComment

Disability Horizons Fashion Guru

I am very excited to announce I am now a Fashion and Disability #DHGuru for Disability Horizons: A 21st Century View of Disability. I'll be writing a bimonthly piece about Disability and Fashion, and I hope you'll check out my debut entry, Disability and fashion: a spashionista’s guide to shopping. Although some of it is disability specific the majority speaks to strategies that are useful to anyone. Please check it out - and share, share, share with your friends!

BODS, Body Positivity, Disability, CerebralPalsy, Fashion, ArchivesSpashionistaJanuary 17, 2016#dhguru, disability and fashionComment

Ballgowns And Barriers

Last month I put on my best outrageous vintage lavender gown, complete with built-in capelet (as one does) and headed for costumer extraordinaire Manuel's Christmas Party. The party took place at The Standard which, according to their page on Yelp, is wheelchair accessible. But it isn't. Not even close. So I sat there in my lavender gown feeling left out and foolish. I had to leave.

What's Wrong With You

"What's wrong with you?" This was the sentence of the week. I first heard it in response to the now viral "artistic" photo shoot featuring one of the Kardashian/Jenner bunch posing in fetish attire and sitting in a golden wheelchair. Just a few days ago, the question was directed at me during a Christmas party I attended. A man I didn't know (a very drunk man) staggered over to me and asked, "So...what's wrong with you?

A Pilgrim's Progress

Not to be confused with the Christian allegory The Pilgrim's Progress. This is my journey, one that I'm thankful to have the opportunity to traverse. Big changes are coming for Spashionista. I value every single one of you that take the time to read and follow on social media. I'm thankful I don't have to go it alone.

Accessories, CerebralPalsy, Hat Attack, Nashville Style, Occasion, Personal, ArchivesSpashionistaNovember 30, 2015Thanksgiving, Tiffany, Goodwill, Funtasma, Mere BullesComment

Xpandasox

Last month I introduced you to Llynda More Boots, the boots that accommodate my curvy calves. Today I get to share a pair of socks that fit every body. Several weeks ago I was contacted by Natasha of Dressing Room 8 and introduced to Xpandasox, who sent me a pair of Fairisle Blue socks to try.

Halloween 2015

Enjoy these photos of Halloween costumes and festivities. Meet Holly the Happy Hedgewitch, her Pumpkin Spawn,

Accessories, CerebralPalsy, Occasion, Personal, ArchivesSpashionistaNovember 1, 2015Halloween, hedgewitch, pumpkin, halloween costumeComment

©2012-2021 Alicia Searcy. About Me photo by M F Sagi. Cape of Joy and Dress by Any Old Iron. Subscribe banner photo by Searcy Studios. Nova Blouse by Laura Citron, Reversible sequin Mask by Any Old Iron.

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