Cakes, chocolates, scones, jam and cream (that came in a tube). These are just some of the delights I consumed at our Fashion High Tea at the luxurious Egyptian themed Raffles Dubai hotel. Why is it called a “Fashion High Tea”? Well, some of the delicacies resemble fashion items. A red shoe made from…
High contrast is the easiest of the contrasts to master as it’s the most obvious. You can find out how to discover your contrast here. Working with low contrast here and medium contrast here. Here we have an achromatic (black and white) high value contrast. A monochromatic (one colour) high value contrast. A complementary (high…
I’m excited to be sharing the stylish thoughts of Melbourne (Australia) based, of English extraction blogger Marianne of Esme and the Laneway. What is the secret to great style? I think it’s a mix of wearing the things you love and are most comfortable in, and wearing what suits you and your shape. Sometimes I’d…
Thanks for all your lovely wedding wishes, here are a few photos from the day! The ceremony was held at the Melbourne Registry Office which is in the Old Treasury Building (a beautiful old sandstone building). My dress was made by brilliant dressmaker Alfia Galimova who took the fabric that I’d bought some…
Thinking about creating a wardrobe capsule but not sure where to start? Capsule wardrobes are a great way of getting more mileage from each item in your wardrobe. Making it a true mix and match wardrobe. There are some easy tricks to discovering how to put together a wardrobe capsules which I share here on…
The Pantone colour forecast for Spring 2015 (first half of 2015) is a muted palette in general. It’s good as in general, there are more people who need more subtlety to the colours that suit, than those who are after the brights. We’ve just had a couple of years where there have been way more…
Apart from my posts on real life body shapes (which are perennially popular) I thought I’d share with you the most popular posts of 2014, just in case you missed them! How to Pose for Photographs How to Remove Scuff Marks from Patent Leather How to Choose a Necklace to Go with Your Neckline 13 Ways…
I was asked recently how to know if your arms are long, short or average – so I made this short video to show you how to tell. It’s a simple trick to find out if your arm length is long, short or average. Why does it matter? It influences how you will…
This is the easiest method to clean your tarnished silver jewellery (or silver cutlery, if you were thinking about getting it out for the Christmas dinner, but couldn’t be bothered to spend hours polishing it). All you need: Container that fits your jewellery (or whatever silver or silver plated pieces you’re cleaning) Aluminium foil Bicarbonate…
Sponsored by Mastercard Online shopping has become something that many people do. I think my first experience of online shopping was probably eBay, but these days it can be a really convenient way to find items you need, or want, that you can’t get locally. I’m not a huge online shopper as I want to…
Following on from my post on working with your low contrast colours. Here are some examples of Medium Value Contrast outfits to get you inspired! Medium Value Contrast Now let’s look at patterns Medium Value Contrast – Patterns As you can see in this picture, even with a medium value contrast, you still…
White Tie Long dress (ballgown) with sparkle and bling – the most formal dress code Click here to find out what Black Tie means if you’re reading this in an email
This Bloggerati Getaway is sponsored by Dubai Tourism The list of possible adventures and experiences on my recent trip to Dubai was varied and one that I immediately wanted to do was go on a hot air balloon ride over the desert. I’ve been on one before over Melbourne and was keen to repeat the…
Hi again Imogen, Could you write an article and put up illustrations on the best jeans styles for different body shapes? Also, could you add a variety of outfits to wear with those different styles of jeans? Thanks! Regards, Eve How to Choose the Style of Jean to Suit Your Body Shape You may be…
I’m delighted to introduce to you today the Stylish Thoughts of Canberra (Australia) based image consultant (student of mine) Kim Williams of Individually You. Kim has also been taking part in my Evolve Your Style challenge – proving that everyone can benefit from stepping back and taking a moment to reflect on their style and…
Following on from my post on how to find your ultimate contrast levels, here are some examples of putting together outfits and choosing patterns for a lower contrast. Whether analogous, or neutral plus a colour, you can create a low value contrast with light, medium or dark colours. Here I’ve used a column of colour…
I didn’t have much time to take photos of my outfits while I was away in Dubai (the itinerary was packed with activities back to back!). But here is a little taste. First night in Dubai on my way to the China Grill. Casual on top of the Burj Khalifa (read about my experience…
This Bloggerati Getaway is sponsored by Dubai Tourism The Palace Downtown Dubai is no ordinary hotel. From the entrance gates to the pool, it’s exotic and beautiful and resembles a Middle Eastern palace. I’ve stayed at many 5 star hotels over the years with work and conferences, many have a generic ‘hotel’ feel where…
I’m frequently asked the question “what is a neutral”, so I made this short video to explain. I’m frequently asked the question “what is a neutral”, so I made this short video to explain. If you’re interested in figuring out the best neutrals for you, check out these posts. What’s Your Best Neutral – Red…
One of the experiences that I feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to have whilst here in Dubai, is to visit the showroom and design studio of DAS Collection, the brainchild of Reem & Hind Beljafla. As traditional but fashion forward abaya designers, they have created some incredibly beautiful, hand-made garments that retain…
One of the cultural highlights of my time in Dubai so far has been the Bedouin experience of a Desert Safari by Platinum Heritage. Before I did this, I didn’t appreciate the beauty and majesty of the desert. I thought it was just sandy, hot and lacking in vegetation (dull and boring to be honest)…
