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.

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

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

Talking Fashion with Care Abilities

Today's post is all about being seen and heard. If you'd like to hear what I have to say about fashion and disability listen to my interview on Care Abilities at CA 15: Alicia Searcy on Fashion, Style and Choreoathetotic Cerebral Palsy. Also, last month we attended a local county's benefit version of Dancing with the Stars featuring some of it's most illustrious residents - which, of course, includes my friend Sunny Fitz of Sunnyband.

Raven's Wing Hats/Kimberly Andert Designs

Even though the mercury will hit 90 today in Nashville, Summer will officially be over in just a few weeks. But it's Labor Day, so I'm going to say farewell to Summery attire in style. Summer could have no better sendoff than with some really gorgeous headpieces from Kim Andert of Raven's Wing Hats/Kimberly Andert Design.

Accessories, Art, Personal, ArchivesSpashionistaSeptember 7, 2015Raven's Wing Hats, Kimberly Andert Designs, Art 2 Wear, SashaComment

Fashion Is For Every Body

It's been a little over three years since I started writing spashionista.com. Within that period of time the fashion-bloggersphere has expanded exponentially. That's not necessarily a good thing. Often bloggers get so caught up with the trendy, upscale aspects of fashion that they end up being exclusionists. It can be difficult to stay true to your message, especially if it garners a niche following that doesn't necessarily bring in the big numbers. I want to foster and empower every woman reading Spashionista to be confident in their beauty and exude their own sense of style. Because fashion is for every body.

©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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