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Author Archives: Imogen Lamport

Discover the Enigmatic Colour Palette from the Absolute Colour System of 18 colour directions

Getting to know the Enigmatic Colour Palette with Shoppable Picks

Colour, Shopping, Videos, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportAugust 12, 20216 Comments

The Enigmatic Palette in the Absolute Colour System of 18 different colour directions is Smoky, Warm and Dark. It is related to the Autumn palette in the seasonal colour system but is more muted and dusky and has lost some of its obvious warmth with the additional grey.   Medium-dark to dark hair, and may be…

Stylish Thoughts – Belinda Turner

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportAugust 10, 20212 Comments

Today’s Stylish Thoughts come from Australia based Instagrammer Belinda of bels_style_file.   How would you describe your personal style? I would say my style is a relaxed, comfortable, practical (for running around with pets and family) and colourful. It is generally classic pieces with a bit of fun with colour and print.   What is…

Do you run hot or cold and how does this impact your wardrobe choices? Running cold I need many layers

Do You Run Hot or Cold and How Does This Impact Your Wardrobe Choices?

Style, Style Tips, Videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 5, 20218 Comments

Are you a hot or cold person?  That is, do you find that you’re always hot or cold?  It might not be something you’ve thought about, but it really has a huge impact on all your style choices. Find out why you need to know the answer to this question to build a wardrobe full…

Imogen Lamport interviewed by Ageless Style - Cindy Hattersley

Interview on Ageless Style

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportAugust 2, 20212 Comments

Cindy Hattersley of Ageless Style recently interviewed me for her blog (along with La Contessa who also features on my Stylish Thoughts series). In the interview, we talked about style and aging and going grey amongst other things!  Go check it out now!  

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 73

Personal Style, StyleBy Imogen LamportJuly 30, 20211 Comment

In This Video 0.08 How do I look smart when I just want to wear comfy knits? 1.39 I have a long body and short legs – how can I look in proportion without wearing heels? 3.25 How do I organise my closet with clothes that reflect me, at the moment it’s all over the…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 72

Colour, Personal Style, StyleBy Imogen LamportJuly 23, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.08 In a video you said that you look at the details of jewelry to avoid buying “cheap”. What specific things do you avoid? What specific things do you want? 3.03 I want to incorporate my darker greens into my wardrobe but am having trouble working out the best neutral to go…

Serene Colours and Patterns and how to choose them

Getting to Know the Serene Palette with Shoppable Picks

Colour, Prints and Patterns, Shopping, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJuly 22, 20214 Comments

The Serene Palette in the Absolute Colour System of 18 different colour directions is Smoky, Light and Cool. It commonly works for people who used to be a “winter” with very dark hair, who are now greying but their hair is still more light than dark, or Summers (blonde/dark blonde) who have gone grey, though…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 71

Personal Style, StyleBy Imogen LamportJuly 16, 20211 Comment

In This Video 0.08 IIt’s my understanding that people gain weight during covid. I used to pants. Now I tend to only wear elastic pants, skirt, top and dress. How to avoid looking frumpy? 5.18 My new challenge is focussing more on how to evolve my style. I am happy with my style but keen…

Understanding and Using Negative Space in Patterns and Accessories

Understanding and Using Negative Space in Patterns and Accessories

Accessories, Fabric, Personal Style, Prints and Patterns, Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJuly 14, 20211 Comment

“Could you talk about negative space? In fabrics and accessories? What is it about a person that harmonizes with negative space? Is this a yin quality? It seems ethereal, like I’m asking to talk about what isn’t there.” What is negative space anyway? Is it good or bad? Who should or shouldn’t wear it? I…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 70

Personal Style, StyleBy Imogen LamportJuly 9, 20211 Comment

In This Video 0.08 I never know my personal style, I feel overwhelmed with all the pictures I see on social media and what clothes I like and then when I end up buying clothes they either don’t look right on me or I don’t feel good or confident in them, that’s one of the…

Spicy palette shopping picks

Getting to know the Spicy Palette with Shoppable Picks

Colour, Shopping, Videos, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJuly 8, 20211 Comment

The Spicy Palette in the Absolute Colour System of 18 different colour directions is Toasted, Light and Warm. It is related to both the Spring and Autumn palettes in the seasonal colour system.  It’s a similar intensity (brightness) to Autumn and softer than Spring.  Medium-light to light hair, but neither very bright or muted in…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 69

Colour, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJuly 2, 20214 Comments

In This Video 0.08 I am 5’9’, medium brown hair, bright blue eyes, and rosy skin. I’ve assessed myself as medium value contrast and as a neutral plus two colors. I’m more comfortable in classic clothes and I’m not comfortable with scarves and necklaces when I’m busy during the day. My question is about the…

Stylish Thoughts – Elegantly Dressed and Stylish

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportJune 29, 2021Leave a comment

Next blogger featured this Tuesday is Huntersville, North Carolina based blogger who writes Elegantly Dressed and Stylish. “I named it after my condition, as an acronym, to see how far I’ve come. I have Ehlers- Danlos Syndrome, a chronic muscle condition.” What is the secret to great style? The secret to great style for me,…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 68

Colour, StyleBy Imogen LamportJune 25, 20211 Comment

In This Video 0.10 I have warm mid-dark “autumn” coloring and a medium contrast level. I’m realizing many of the summer clothes I currently own are cool toned (lots of black, stark white and cool blues), and they clash with the few warm toned summer pieces I do have. There don’t seem to a lot…

Absolute Colour System Sublime palette

Getting to know the Sublime Palette with Shoppable Picks

Colour, Shopping, Videos, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJune 23, 20214 Comments

The Sublime Palette in the Absolute Colour System of 18 different colour directions is Soft, Light and Cool. It commonly works for people who would be categorised as Summers in the seasonal colour system.  Medium-light to light hair, but neither very bright or muted in their colouring, just some softness. Sublime patterns and value contrasts…

Stylish Thoughts – The Age of Grace

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportJune 22, 2021Leave a comment

Today’s Stylish Thoughts come from Central Pennsylvania based blogger Eugenia of The Age of Grace. What is the secret to great style? “Style is something each of us already has; all we need to do is find it.” Diane von Furstenberg I believe this quote by Diane von Furstenberg speaks to what is the secret…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 67

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJune 18, 20215 Comments

In This Video 0.08 I want to look smart and elegant, I love coloured shoes. But also comfy ones (in addition, I have problems with my toes, so there is no option in which I wear pointy shoes or stilletos.). But still – barefoot shoes, or the comfortable ones are often like for people 80+.…

Stylish Thoughts – Shelbee on the Edge

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportJune 15, 20215 Comments

Watertown, New York based blogger Shelbee shares her Stylish Thoughts this week. Shelbee writes Shelbee on the Edge. What is the secret to great style? I think the secret to great style is finding pieces that make you feel beautiful and happy. If your clothing makes you happy, you will always be smiling and a…

Exotic Colour Palette

Getting to Know the Exotic Palette with Shoppable Picks

Colour, Shopping, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJune 15, 20213 Comments

The Exotic Palette in the Absolute Colour System of 18 different colour directions is Toasted, Dark and Warm. It commonly works for people who would be categorised as Autumns in the seasonal colour system.  Darker hair, warm skin, but neither very bright or muted in their colouring. Exotic patterns and value contrasts they work best…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 66

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJune 11, 20211 Comment

In This Video 0.01 I Struggle to find Pants, and skirts, for a size 12-14 body type, with what seems to be a mix of “X”, “H”, and “pear shape” characteristics. The widest part of my body is indeed the upper thigh, Finding skirts that don’t cling to the thighs/hips too much, but aren’t in…

Getting to Know the Sophisticated Palette with Shoppable Picks

Colour, Shopping, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJune 10, 20216 Comments

The Sophisticated Palette in the Absolute Colour System of 18 different colour directions is Smoky, Dark and Cool. It commonly works for people who used to be a “winter” with very dark hair, who are now greying but their hair is still more dark than light.   Great neutrals for the Sophisticated palette include all…

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