“Sympathy for Delicious” stars actual paraplegic, Mark Ruffalo directs

This movie follows a jaded DJ paraplegic who mysteriously wakes up with the gift to heal others, but discovers he still can’t heal himself. “Sympathy for Delicious” also stars Orlando Bloom and Juliette Lewis, and was written by Christopher Thornton, the film’s star.
 
 It has a cool back story too. Thornton and Ruffalo are old acting school buddies from before Thornton’s injury (a rock climbing accident) in 1992. This script was a longtime coming too (an  idea Thornton had while wheeling to the liquor store).

The completed film is premiering at Sundance this week. If anyone out there has seen it yet, let us know what you thought (good or bad). Does it deserve to be picked up?

You can read more of my thoughts on the movie here.

How to shop Forever 21

Now, I can’t take credit for the awesome tips that you’re about to read (the fashion queen over at the BudgetFashionista.com can be given your gratitude), but I couldn’t help but share these with you. I may be a woman with a disability, but I still love clothes. Can’t let this damned wheelchair ruin all the fun, I say!

Check-out the Forever 21 shopping tips here

- Tiff

Sick.

Anyone who spends nearly $5k on a pair of pumps needs to be shot.

Christian Louboutin Simple Croc Pump: $4,645.

What’s with the ridiculous price, Christian? Was the croc killed to make these the famous croc from Romancing the Stone or something?

I get my sexy pumps from Target, thank you very much. Like these babies. And they’re only $29.99! They may not be real croc and they may not last 50 years, but do I really need them to? I get sick of most shoes after a few years anyways.

PS. Even if I had the money I would never waste it on shoes this expensive. I’d rather go to Paris for a week, which you could easily do for $5k.

Covet of the Week: Colin Stuart Heels

The Shoe Goddess may have good taste, but little does she know that these Colin Stuart Mary Jane Platform Heels (available at Victoria’s Secret), which she recently recommended on her blog, are also a well-heeled fashion tip for women who use wheelchairs.

The double straps, the stacked heel (great for balancing on foot plates), and the subtle color choices (making them a greart, core shoe closet item), are a simply fantastic buy for women like us.

I too want these in rose satin. Talk about the most perfect shade of pink! Gorg.

You can buy your pair here for $78.

- Tiff

My Latest, Favorite Accessory

My Houndstooth-patterned beret from TARGET! $9.99, baby.

w00t!

It’s ALL about the accessories, ladies; disabled or no.

- Tiff

Latest Fashionista Lingo

In case you’re not in the know, read this.

It’s all about saying “dope” or “fierce” right now, my ladies. “Prune” means “ew.”

And “cool?” Well that’s just so uncool I don’t know where to begin…lulz.

 

ALSO! “On-trend” is much more hip to say than “trendy.”

Filed under the “Now you know” category.

- Tiff

If You Love Billie Holiday, You’ll Love Her

Melody Gardot!

She is really young, lovely, always wears super dark shades, has luxurious long hair, and taught herself how to sing after a near-fatal car accident left her stuck in a hospital bed for days on end. She’s awesome.

- Tiff

Don’t Choke Yourself Now

If you think you’re just seeing things, and think that everyone (including guys) are wearing neck scarves, well you’re not seeing things. They’re a trend on steroids right now. The scarf can be print or solid, and it’s usually made out of a longer, more dense piece of cotton.

Naturally, Target has them by the dozen, and they’re all fantabulous.

- Tiff

PS. Scarves = the easiest accessory for wc-users.

Wimbledon Whites

Wimbledon requires all of it’s players to wear white. Some of the attire that these talented, young, and wealthy athletes have come up with has been some awesome eye candy. Here’s my favorite look so far:

This is obviously a pre-match look, but seriously, can one ever go wrong with a cropped white pea coat? I think not!

Click here for more wicked awesome white attire from Wimbledon 2008!

- Tiff

Indian Jewelry Extravaganza

So, waddya think?