Stylish, sassy, chic … disabled?

Britain is airing a brand new model search reality show in July, specifically looking for models with disabilities. On a awful creative note, it’ll be called Britain’s Missing Top Model. They get no w00t from me for that lame show name.

Here’s the show’s tagline:

Eight young disabled women discover what it takes to be a model - but which of them will win a photo shoot and appear in a top fashion magazine?

Is this a marketing ploy? Is it a serious competition? My Brit friends will have to share their opinion with me after it airs, because unfortunately it’s damn near impossible to get BBC Three in Minnesota, unless you’e Stanley Hubbard.

Oh, and there’s one American on the show too. Her name is Jenny and she’s 22!

- Tiff

PS. I do give the show props for shedding light on the disparity of able-bodied vs. disabled models in the media though. Ok, that deserves a w00t…..”w00t.”

So, last night was Minneapolis’ annual “Rebel, Rebel Rock for Pussy” event. Have I mentioned I’m a Bowie fan recently? *smirk*

So yes, last night was a Bowie Tribute night with all the proceeds going to area no-kill cat shelters. It was an amazing time as usual (’cause Bowie tunes played live are undeniably orgasmic), AND….*drum roll please….*

I went as the famous, lightening bolt-across-the-face Bowie persona, “acted” during 1973: Aladdin Sane

I really love the makeup effects used for this look, and yup…despite having frelling PARALYZED fingers, I did my online homework and did this look myself. Not bad for a C6 quad, heh? Yep, I’ve become really adept at using my wrists, biceps and shoulders to do/hold things with my hands (right hand specifically). I used red eyeshadow, blue eyeshadow, Stila Smudge Pot eyeliner in “Black,” a gel-based clear glitter solution to put over the red shadow, and of course, a very pasty white foundation.

Despite the lightening bolt being on the wrong side of my face (d’oh!), I have to say I’m very pleased with myself.

For all the pics I took from this fantabulous Bowie tribute affair, visit my Flickr account @ Bowie Tribute at First Ave!

So last Monday my BFF and I went to Minneapolis’ annual awesome gothy-goth get-together: Goth Prom!

It was so kick-ass, my peoples. The theme was “Steampunk.” (Think “Van Helsing”).

So with that, I tore up an old bridesmaid dress, put a black corset on over it, wore a fitted black velvet jacket over that, wore my big/stretchy black fishnets underneath with my knee-high black boots, then finished the look off with a gold chain spy/eyeglass, a cameo necklace, a black pearl necklace, a faux nose ring (got a real one now though), and had DARKENED HAIR.

My sis last Sunday royally screwed-up my hair, turning it grey/white, but it was perfect for Goth Prom. I got it fixed on Tues so it’s now red/brown/blonde (very weird, but cute). I’ve had crazy hair issues all week….bleh (that’s another blog altogether).

So anyways, back to Goth Prom. It was HYSTERICAL. A 40 something year old submissive guy kept kissing my boots and even discreetly put a note in my boot (a very naughty one I might add), which I found when I got home whilst undressing, I won a fee piercing, ran into a bunch of old friends, and drank some TASTY UV Vanilla and Cokes. Oh and saw Ron, this local semi-celebrity guy with no legs who has a fetish for chics walking on him in heels (he doesn’t like wheels though…yes I asked).

He refuses to use a wheelchair and the club was so flippin’ dark that I nearly ran him over. Oops :/ So yeah, the guy is like 2 feet tall! Annoying!

Anyways….here are the rest of our Goth Prom piccies!

- Tiff

So, waddya think?

Last night I threw the best party in the history of theme parties thrown by the Tiffster.

We did it “Bollywood” style last night, and look! Wearing a sari in a wheelchair and not looking COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS is possible! Crazy, I know.

The coolest thing about this pic is that my friend here is also my PCA, and she came in a homemade “Kali” costume (the Hindi Goddess of death and destruction). How sweet is that?!

And I thought my Indian get-up - with bangles, a bindi, a gold necklace, big gold dangly earrings, and a fake nose-to-ear chain (not pictured here…since it was faux it kept coming off) - was cool.

Oh and btw, Bombay Sapphires with lime juice are DANGEROUS! Crazy Indians…I don’t know how they can drink ‘em without becoming bumbling alcoholics.

- Tiff

I’m giving props this Friday eve to Logan Olson, a sexy chic wiith a TBI who started Logan Magazine not so long ago; a mag for young women with disabilities.

What a great concept! And it looks so professional too. w00t!

- Tiff

Found an awesome new SEXY, shoe site the other day: Pussycat Shoes

What do think of these babies? They’re called “Spruce” by Bobbi Blu. I know….they kinda cost a lot, $89.95, but they’re teh cute!

They’re Mary Janes (so the strap helps keeps them on), the heels are short and wide, so they’ll sit easier on your foot rests, and well, they’re gorgeously casual.

Simply put: I want ‘em!

So….anyone want to buy me a pair? I’ll bake you a chicken pot pie if you do!

- Tiff 

Everyone loves a good pair of pants. I know I do.

I like the sight of a good-looking man in a nice pair of pants (nice assy ass…yummz), and yes, I also like a nice pair of pants FOR ME, that fit my seated/quadified body as if they were custom-made. I don’t need to tell you this, but if you’re an average height gal and found yourself in a wheelchair, you know better than me how annoying the “Holy Grail” search for pants can be.

So here’s the good news: New York & Company has LONG pants. And they’re cheap! Not like the $60+ dandies you’ll find at Tall Girl or other custom-type stores. This must be a new addition to their store, because I shop there a lot. Or maybe I’m just dense? Whatever the case, their prices range from $9.99 (!!!) to $44.95. And you can even shop online on their site now. Truly killer.

So cheers to you and yours on the gloriness that is pants.

Long inseams! No more high-waters! What a beautiful world that would be.

- Tiff

Here’s a really cool article I read on CNN this morning (while drinking my creamy coffee hehe).

How To Shop/Design 8 Fab Outfits From Your Closet, Just Like a Fashion Editor

Ok, time to work now….

- Tiff

It’s no secret us wheely-ladies have issues with our feet swelling by the end of the day, which have therefore caused many of us to give up our passion for sexy shoes and donate our beloved shoe collections, post-injury, to friends, or even worse, complete strangers (the horror!)

Well…not so quick, my chicas. Naughty Monkey Shoes may be the miracle you’ve been waiting for.

These sexy shoes run wider than your average, annoyingly narrow heel, enabling us to buy the trendiest shoes of the moment, that still fit good by the end of the day. Sweetness!

Here’s a tre lovely cornucopia of Naughty Monkey Shoes.

- Tiff

PS. Naughty Monkey unfortunately does not have their own site.

PPS. Stick with shorter heels that also have a strap over the foot, so they’ll not only be unable to fall off your foot with ease everytime you cross your legs, but the shorter, wider heel will fit better on your foot plate/rest.