Empish J. Thomas

Freelance Writer, Disability Blogger and Accessibility Consultant. I write and blog about #Accessibility #AudioDescription #Blindness #Disability and #Reading

Tag: Clothes and Shoes

Using Less Stuff: How My Blindness Supports a Minimalist Lifestyle

Nov 16, 2022

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Empish

in Beauty and Fashion, Daily Living, Special Observations

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For most of my life I was a visual shopper. If I saw it then I had to have it. I also practiced retail therapy, buying stuff to feel better instead of dealing with my issues. I was one of those people who always had to leave the mall with a purchase. It didn’t matter…
Dressing in the Dark? Here’s My 5 Tips to Organize Fashion Accessories for the Blind

Sep 17, 2022

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Empish

in Beauty and Fashion, Daily Living

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Reading a recent article about New York Fashion Week in the Daily Beast, got me thinking. The article noted the increase in disabled models and designers. It stressed the importance of diversity and accessibility. How representation matters in the fashion industry. Although, the event just ended on Sept. 14, it reminded me of my early…