What size are you? That’s a loaded question. I can tell you that I’m not a size. It’s not how I define myself and defining your self worth on a size is a very negative thing to do for your psychological health. I wear clothing that has size labels inside, and I van tell you…
I’ve been asked to show you some examples of using contrast – what is high medium and low contrast, so here are examples and the 7 essential elements you need to know about using contrast. You need to understand your personal contrast levels to then choose the clothing/garments and create outfits using a similar contrast…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts comes from Newcastle (Australia) based Evolve Your Style member and purveyor Vintage and Pre-loved clothing via her online store Over the Hill and Far Away, the lovely Sue Serle. What is the secret to great style? Confidence! Knowing that every day is a new opportunity and confidence is the key. Style to…
After a recent discussion with the Evolve Your Style group members, when deciding what to keep and what to throw out (because it is dated), I was asked about what is dated and what becomes timeless. I thought I’d ask one of our group members and recent Stylish Thoughts contributor Lisa White share her thoughts…
I’ve been making colour swatches – yes they are all completely hand made, each one the colours are chosen specifically for the group, and every time we print, colours change, so we have to move colours around from one colour group to another as they no longer fit where they were, but now fit somewhere…
One year ago today I started on my 5:2 Way of Eating (I don’t call it the D word) and today I’m around 15kg lighter and a whole lot healthier. I’ve written about how I’ve done it and what it is here. When I started, I was on cholesterol medication (my whole family is on…
Dear Imogen Do you have any advice on how to accessorize with salt and pepper hair? After ceasing to color my hair, my natural color is revealed to be a combination of multicolored warm/neutral grey streaks from ivory, to ecru, to silver, to taupe, to charcoal to a few streaks of seal grey. (I wear…
Hi. I’ve been reading your blog and found it amazingly helpful! Can you give me some tips for wearing crop shirts? Certainly, they can make your legs look longer. But I’ve seen people wearing them, and sometimes their legs looked rather short because the short tops only emphasized their bottoms. I see the difference, but…
Super excited to be able to share the Stylish Thoughts of author and Evolve Your Style(er) Alison Goodman. She’s based in Melbourne, Australia and you can find out more about her books here. What is the secret to great style? I am still pondering this one, and I think I may be doing so for…
I’m 5 ft 2 inches a petite athletic frame and weigh 118 lbsI have short legs and muscular thighs and calves. What dress shoes / evening style do it west to give my legs a longer slimming look. Also heel and strapping styles Thank you so much. Strap Styles Straps are not ideal on evening…
Are you in a style rut? Do you want to have a more polished personal style? Do you want to know what in your wardrobe is working for you and what you should let go? In my 31 day Style Challenge – Evolve Your Style – along with the Facebook group, you will discover so…
Suede boots from Hush Puppies, coated denim jeans from Witchery (these are similar) Top is from Big W Emerson range, shoes are from Mox Shoes, skirt is by Boo Radley (this one is similar) Metalicus top with a waterfall cardigan (similar) and coated denim skinny jeans (similar). Metalicus tshirt and pair of shorts from Target…
Contrast is one of those subjects that has been coming up lots in my Evolve Your Style and 7 Steps to Style programs in the past week or so. I thought I’d make this video to talk about understanding your contrast and how to figure it out. Here is a handy contrast tool for you…
In the discussion that goes on on the Evolve Your Style Facebook page, frequently there is talk of whether or not a garment should be kept or let go (to a new home of some sort). When you’re doing your own wardrobe audit you need to be able to make good decisions. One of the…
Interesting post on upscaling jewellery, this got me thinking about your comment on showing some skin, is this also the case when for example wearing silver jewellery when you are a warm colouring of visa versa wearing gold tone when a cool colouring. I recently noticed someone who was a warm colouring wearing silver, I…
Today my Stylish Thoughts interview is with one of my great Evolve Your Style members who has a really great sense of style. Please let me introduce Lisa White from Chicago (USA). IMOGEN LAMPORT; WHAT IS THE SECRET TO GREAT STYLE? Lisa White: The secret to great style is knowing the difference between fashion and…
Tomorrow is Melbourne Cup day and I was challenge during Frocktober (you can still donate here as every dollar goes towards making a difference and finding a cure for Ovarian Cancer) to frock up for Melbourne Cup. Melbourne Cup day dressing is all about dressing in colour with decorum which I discussed here. Now Melbourne…
This red dress is from the New Zealand brand Verge and it was mid calf, but I found it too long, so shortened it. The lovely necklace is another gorgeous present from the wonderful Style Adviser Jo Shiers. My Frocktober 27th outfit is a pair of Metalicus leather look front leggings and a tunic/dress from…
I like to dress with a level 1 combined with level 2 level of refinement, but don’t want to look try hard or overdressed when not dressing for more formal or fancy occasions. What to wear? If you are a more formal dresser naturally, you prefer more classic or structured clothes, finer fabrics and an…
Hey Imogen! I’ve read a lot about body shapes on your site and I’m already much wiser! But something still confuses me: I am petite (5’4”), very (!!!) short waisted and also a distinct A shape. And what I’ve learned about dressing these three characteristics seem to conflict. For example, a short waisted women should…
I have started to wear knee-length skirts and dresses much more, but here in Europe, cold autumn is approaching, so more solid shoes are necessary. Have you any suggestions for styling warmer flat/low heel shoes (chelsea boots?) with short skirt? (at present my style is “practical mum” 🙂 Is hosiery the only warm solution or…
