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Author Archives: Imogen Lamport

NGV David Hockney

Be Inspired by Hockney – Weekend Style Challenge

MoreBy Imogen LamportJanuary 28, 2017Leave a comment

Not long ago I went to the David Hockney exhibition a the National Gallery of Victoria (you can read about it here) and watching the way he builds his paintings from the background up (watch the time lapse video I created to see how he does it), I thought, why not think about using this…

My summer style - summer outfit inspiration from Inside Out Style

My Summer Style and Co-hosting the Top of the World Linkup Party

Outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJanuary 26, 201711 Comments

Today is Australia Day, and it’s a day that is traditionally celebrated with barbecues. It’s a day at the end of the summer school holidays that is usually hot and a reminder that the working year is gearing up again (Australia really does go on holiday most of January). We love a bbq so I…

Personal Stylist and Image and colour consultant training programs in Melbourne and Los Angeles in 2017

Want to Become a Personal Stylist or Image and Colour Consultant?

Colour, ReviewsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 24, 20175 Comments

Ever Thought About Becoming a Personal Stylist? If you’ve often thought that you ‘d love to do what I do, and that helping people find confidence and improve their self-esteem using the tools of image is something that you think is valuable, then now is the time to take some action and do the training…

Discover the 4 Nifty Low Colour Contrast Dressing Tricks Used by Princess Mary

Colour, Reader Questions, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJanuary 23, 201719 Comments

I have a burning question: How do I create interesting outfits as a medium-high value contrast and low color contrast gal? Everything about me is warm – my skin, eyes, and hair – all a shade of gold-ish caramel/chocolate. I am by no means Jennifer Lopez, but I feel like her coloring matches mine well…

What are the ingredients in your style recipe? How do you define your style? Get inspiration from others style recipes here.

The Inspiration You Need to Create Your Style Recipe

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJanuary 16, 201713 Comments

Style Recipe Ingredients Style recipes help to shape your style. They give you a framework and the ingredients you need when shopping for clothes or putting together outfits. I think they are an essential element of becoming truly stylish in an authentic way. I’ve written about them many times and why you must have one…

Channel 9 News presenters and guest turn up in white tops

The Real Reason Nobody Noticed that Blue Suit

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJanuary 13, 20172 Comments

Yesterday on Australian TV there was an apparent meltdown by one TV newsreader that her colleague was wearing a top that appeared on camera to be the same colour (white) as her own (though apparently, it was a very light blue, but it did show up on screen as white). The problem being apparently that…

Favourite outfits

12 Best Outfits and Posts of 2016

OutfitsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 11, 201712 Comments

For my last look back at 2016 I thought I’d share some of my favourite blog posts and also favourite outfits I wore last year. I’ve chosen a favourite for each month of the year just in case you missed them!   January 1. What are you holding onto – January 2016 This one was…

2016 in review on Inside Out Style blog

Why 2016 Was so Great

Lifestyle, More, WellbeingBy Imogen LamportJanuary 2, 201713 Comments

2016 has been a big year for me with many changes, challenges and also a few standout successes that I want to share with you. I’ve never been great at stopping to celebrate achievements and given that I’ve decided to focus on Gratitude in 2017, what better way than to have a look at my…

New years resolution 2017

Why I’ll Focus on Gratitude in 2017

Lifestyle, More, WellbeingBy Imogen LamportDecember 31, 20164 Comments

  Every year rather than picking a bunch of New Year’s resolutions that I will have broken by the end of the first week in January, making me feel a bit crap and than throwing the whole lot in. Instead, I choose a word that is my theme for the year. A word that reminds…

Win a Bravecto Prize

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

More, WellbeingBy Imogen LamportDecember 25, 20162 Comments

  To all my wonderful, fabulous and amazing blog readers (that’s right – each and every one of you). I want to take this opportunity to wish you a merry Christmas, happy holidays, happy Hanukkah or just a happy Sunday. It’s summer holidays here, and I’ve got family over from the UK, from Queensland and from…

Feature your earrings - weekend style challenge

Feature Your Earrings – Weekend Style Challenge

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportDecember 24, 2016Leave a comment

  It’s festive season and as I’ve been updating my series of posts on finding flattering earring shapes for your face shape I thought, why not make a statement earring in a great shape your style challenge for the weekend. It’s festive season and many of us have events to attend and a bit of…

how to create an evening wear wardrobe with one dress

How to Create an Evening Wear Wardrobe with One Dress

Occasion Dressing, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 23, 201610 Comments

Evening wear can be expensive, and for many of us, something we don’t wear that often, so it’s not wise to invest too much money into something that doesn’t warrant it – cost-per-wear – wise. The easiest way to create a viable and effective evening wear wardrobe is to invest in one simple dress in…

How to Brooch the Subject

Accessories, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportDecember 22, 20166 Comments

  No, the heading does not contain a spelling error, but I wanted to broach the subject of brooches after one of my lovely readers emailed me for advice on choosing brooches. Now they are an ideal decorative detail that you can wear in your portrait area if you have a short or wide neck…

Tips on shopping for shoes

How to Find the Most Comfortable Shoe

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportDecember 19, 20169 Comments

Understanding Supportive Shoe Wear by Debra Coglianese, DPT, OCS, ATC In my physical therapy practice it generally does not take long before the discussion turns to shoe wear – specifically, supportive shoes. And, believe it or not, the easiest way to talk about feet and shoes is to talk about eyes and eyewear first. Some…

Choosing earrings for your triangle or pear shape face

How to Choose Earrings for Your Triangle Shaped Face

Accessories, Face, Face StylesBy Imogen LamportDecember 15, 2016Leave a comment

When you are thinking about choosing earrings to flatter your face shape, think about how to balance it.  If it’s unbalanced (forehead to jaw), like a triangle or pear face shape, then you want to find an earring that balances the shape. How to Choose Earrings to Flatter a Triangle Shape Face A triangle shape face has a narrower…

Stylish gift ideas for women who are interested in fashion and style

Stylish Christmas Gift Ideas

Accessories, Beauty, MakeupBy Imogen LamportDecember 13, 2016Leave a comment

I can’t believe how close Christmas is to us right now. It’s seriously snuck up on me and I’m suddenly starting to panic about what to buy (and my kids keep asking me what I might like too). So I thought I’d put a little guide together with some bits and pieces that may inspire…

Pantone’s Colour of 2017 – Greenery

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportDecember 12, 201618 Comments

  Pantone has just released it’s 2017 “Colour of the Year” a colour you can expect to see in home furnishings and furniture and for 2017 it’s called Greenery. It’s a Granny Smith apple green. It’s verdant foliage. It’s lush grass. This colour represents new growth and change. It’s aim is to calm and remind…

Get Creative with Curves – Weekend Style Challenge

MoreBy Imogen LamportDecember 10, 20161 Comment

This weekend your challenge is to get creative with curves. Discover the power and illusion of curves here, and then look through your wardrobe for your curved garments and take them out for a whirl. Share your diagonally inspired outfits on theStyle Lounge (Facebook) and Instagram (#insideoutstyle #weekendstylechallenge @insideoutstyle) and show us your curvy style!

Rectangle face shape earrings - what to choose

How to Choose Earrings for Your Rectangular Shaped Face

Accessories, Face, Face StylesBy Imogen LamportDecember 9, 2016Leave a comment

When you are thinking about choosing earrings to flatter your face shape, think about how to balance it.  If it’s longer, like a rectangle face shape (more than 1.5 times the width in length), then you want to slightly widen the face to make it appear slightly shorter. How to Choose Earrings to Flatter a…

Mornington Peninsula in a Mustang

Mornington in a Mustang – Where to Go When You Visit Melbourne

Travel and PackingBy Imogen LamportDecember 7, 2016Leave a comment

  Melbourne is a great city. Not only for it’s many cultural delights in the city area, but also because around Melbourne there are many wonderful places to visit (that take less than an hour and a half to drive to) just outside its metropolitan borders. The Mornington Peninsula is one of these areas. It…

Understanding elements of style

How Curved Lines Work

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportDecember 6, 20165 Comments

Becoming a magician with clothes involves learning the illusion of line. The slowest line we see is the curved line. Why? Well as our eye follows its path, it’s curves slow us down. Thus, if it’s a slower line to look at, it adds volume and curves to our bodies. Where do we find curves…

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