tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81286197963291704852024-03-13T14:08:09.951-04:00neurochic™BECOME A FASHION-ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY COLLABORATOR
and revolutionize the perception of disability in both the eyes of the disabled and the public we face every day.neurochic™http://www.blogger.com/profile/02088788962048221930noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128619796329170485.post-40739910700711807802009-03-07T15:55:00.004-05:002009-03-07T16:11:35.069-05:00First One-Of-A-Kind Fashion Cane in Progress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_icYWBZxjZyI/SbLhO8UFNkI/AAAAAAAAABg/plA_gE-7us0/s1600-h/FirstCane_InProgress1_3.7.09_Crop.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 95px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_icYWBZxjZyI/SbLhO8UFNkI/AAAAAAAAABg/plA_gE-7us0/s200/FirstCane_InProgress1_3.7.09_Crop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310554557448009282" border="0" /></a>Just beginning...and having a blast playing with the endless potential of styles and looks, thanks to all of the donated fabrics, jewelry, and supplies I've received so far.<br /><br />This is just day one for this cane. Expect a lot more detail and style augmentation soon...and hopefully a better quality photo :).<br /><br />I'll be keeping you posted as the collection grows.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who's donated goods so far, keep it coming, and I'll keep working on making disability more fashionable than fashion. (Everyone needs a goal!)neurochic™http://www.blogger.com/profile/02088788962048221930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128619796329170485.post-1919120981319545482009-02-16T06:02:00.004-05:002009-02-16T15:50:06.477-05:00The Neurochic StoryWhen I got sick with Transverse Myelitis in September 2008 and received my first (very ugly and unfashionable) cane, I immediately thought, <span style="font-style: italic;">“There must be something that looks better than this available.” </span><br /><br />I visited every Website, and the answer is an overwhelming NO.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_icYWBZxjZyI/SZnNjD7EK8I/AAAAAAAAABQ/HrbbXU_W2WU/s1600-h/UglyCane.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 130px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_icYWBZxjZyI/SZnNjD7EK8I/AAAAAAAAABQ/HrbbXU_W2WU/s200/UglyCane.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303496038437628866" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">For som</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">e reason, there’s a worldwide perception that being physically disabled equates fashion disability. AND there’s a severe lack of advice as to how</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> to feel good about oneself while feeling like crap.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">← ugly cane</span></span><br /><br />While this seems minor in addition to a multitude of pressing health concerns and the rebellion of my body that I once had so much control over, being sick and being forced into ugliness at the same time is a serious and overlooked side effect; one that I was not willing to accept. And the ONLY side effect that I could actually have some control over.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET READY WORLD, HERE WE COME</span><br />I don’t sit on my ass, even when forced to. I combined my entrepreneurial, advocacy, and philanthropic passions, and I began developing a business plan to create unique and chic walking canes and accessories for people like me, ergonomic accessories to make our bodies more fully-functional, a clothing line for neuro pain to make us feel more comfortable, sexy, and beautiful, and a newsletter for neuro/disability fashion advice.<br /><br />The best part of this vision, is that we’ll be able to support the search for cures for neurological diseases, such as Transverse Myelitis, at the same time because we’ll be donating a portion of our revenue to neurological research.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MY PARTNER IN FASHION UN-CRIME</span><br />I’m thrilled to announce that I’m also going into business with my fab fashion designer cousin, Yaacov Whitman, who has designed for Vanity Fair, Apple Bottoms, and yours truly’s Oscar dress, among others. In addition to his high-fashion vision, visual artists from across the country have already committed to offering their talents for one-of-a-kind art canes.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE BIG & THE SMALL OF IT</span><br />While our vision is big, our budget is small. And as a grassroots girl with a history of starting and growing businesses, I’m humbly reaching out to my friends, family, and others for your collaboration and support.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">BUT WAIT! </span>This is a different kind of support. And it’s as simple as cleaning out your closet and a short walk, or a stamp (or 2).<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BECOME A FASHION-ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY COLLABORATOR</span><br />and revolutionize the perception of disability in both the eyes of the disabled and the public we face every day.<br /><br /><ol><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg7g22t6_4dxr2rnf8">Collect, recycle, and mail your hand-me-downs</a> t</span>o be used in the creation of our one-of-a-kind environmental, recycled line (one line of many to come), and receive: recognition as a “cane contributor” on the soon-to-be published Website and 10% off your first order.</li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg7g22t6_6fjk2hnfh">Spread the Word</a> </span>with a ready to email form letter.</li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=cHd3aGkxTjJfRnU4ZDFJaGh4eTYzU0E6MA..">Sign up</a> for </span>updates.<br /></li></ol>neurochic™http://www.blogger.com/profile/02088788962048221930noreply@blogger.com0