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Random Acts of Kindness
A friend once told me that you don't see random acts of kindness anymore these days; that everyone is so focussed on their own lives and that we live in a selfish culture.
On the wireless
For the past few months I have been making regular appearances on Insight Radio, talking about all things fashion and beauty related for the blind or partially sighted guy or gal.
The woman behind the counter and other annoyances
There are many positions of power to be found in society today. Politicians, judges, doctors and of course the monarchy. But one that is so often overlooked is the power held by the women found behind the counter in your local department store. Little does she know (or maybe she does) that the attention and advice she gives (or doesn’t give) can make or break a make-up shopping trip for anyone sighted, blind or partially sighted.
What’s in store?
An ode to shopping: “I hear the voices calling me... ’Come to me,’ they sing chanting mesmerising lullabies that court me into a bubbly trance. Wallet eager to open, money ready to flee... My eyes linger in exalted admiration among the racks.” Unknown.
Fashion forecast
Oh the fickle world of fashion. Once again the season is changing and with it the trends. Have you been keeping up?
How a blind, resourceful and respectful girl creates opportunities
When I was in Toronto visiting my dad in February, it was mighty cold. After 20 years of London winters, anything sub-zero in daytime is just not on. But Torontonians kept on commenting on what a mild winter it was and thought I was ridiculous with my suitcase full of thermal underwear.
Moving from the mainstream to the disabled-stream with grace
We went to our local mall on Saturday morning. Yes, I realise it is December and that going to the mall on a Saturday morning and having any hope of not doing the cane dance with someone’s stiletto’s is slim, but my son had some very important business over at HMV.
Shopping tips for the visually impaired
As any woman will tell you, shopping is not a pastime or even a necessity, it is an art. So, for a princess like me, dwindling eyesight is not going to stop me from honing my art, but I have had to make some adjustments to my techniques.
The most inaccessible shopping experience ever
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon in London and we had plans to meet up with friends for lunch on the South Bank, so we decided to take the opportunity to go into the West End and finally get the Abercrombie & Fitch hoodie that our 10 year old son had been hankering after. We had heard that the shop was uber-pretentious and were willing to endure it, but we were not at all prepared for what was to come.
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