Where to Wear Your Handbag or Purse
Where is the best place to wear your handbag? This is dependent on your body shape. Watch this short video to quickly figure out what your best options are.
Casual Looks for the Curvy Body
Hi Imogen, I’m 26 and live in Portland, Oregon (land of the hipster). Most of my stylish compatriots are wearing oversized sweaters trapeze-style tee shirts with leggings or skinny jeans. That works great on I shapes, but not so much for me, an 8 shape. The problem is, most of the styles that work for…
Stylish Thoughts – Nola Elizabeth
Today I’m pleased to introduce you to Nola Elizabeth, a Stylist from Raleigh North Carolina, USA What is the secret to great style? Less is more. It’s not about having a ton of options in your closet, but great pieces that can serve multiple purposes. What is the one thing you wouldn’t spend a lot…
Guest Posting Today over at The Sewing Space
Today you can find me guest posting over at The Sewing Space. Readers asked questions, and I answered them! You can also read my first set of answers to reader questions here.
How to Choose a Hat to Flatter
Firstly you need to know what your face shape is – you don’t need to be overly specific, just about the length to width ratio – for more information on figuring out your faceshape which you can do by reading here. There are two major points of a hat to consider – the crown and…
How to Understand the Elements of Prints
Following on from my post on how to interpret prints and patterns I want to talk more about different elements of prints and how they also relate to other elements of ourselves. You would be aware that not all florals are the same, just as not all animal prints, stripes or checks are the same,…
Stylish Thoughts – Not Dressed as Lamb
I am really excited to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Devon UK based blogger Catherine Summers of Not Dressed As Lamb What is the secret to great style? Putting effort into your appearance and wearing it with confidence. Personally, I think anyone who makes an effort with their appearance is a stylish person… it…
How to Interpret Prints and Patterns
The other day I was asked about why a floral print wasn’t appropriate for a job interview. My answer is to do with how we interpret different prints and patterns, as they say different things to us. Frequently people ask me “what patterns suit me?” and the answer lies in what are your personality traits?…
Matching Bags and Shoes – Rules? Break Them!
How do you combine bag and shoes without being too strict on the matching rules? Unless you are very classic or conservative there is no need to match shoes and handbags, in fact it can look quite contrived, unless it’s just black with black. So are there any tips to help you put together shoes…
How to Choose a Flattering Hair Colour
Apparently 70% of women colour their hair. Yet frequently as I walk down the street I see a lot of people with unflattering hair colours. The most common problems are: 1. Too dark for your skin – just because you once had very dark hair, as you age your skin changes and you need to…
How to Choose Leggings and Shoes
Readers question: “Hi Imogen, just wondering what leggings to wear with a white skirt I purchased for summer/autumn? I’m guessing that lighter toned shoes (I have some nude coloured heels) will work with the outfit but I’ve never tried this look before, thanks, Dot” When choosing shoes to go with leggings there are a few…
What to Wear When You’ve Had a Knee Operation
Hello, Imogen! I love reading your blog and I get so excited to incorporate trends into my existing wardrobe. Here’s my challenge: I’m having knee surgery. The healing time will be about 3 months and I’m already so tired of wearing stretchy workout pants (the only pants I own that fit over my knee brace)…
What to Wear to a Job Interview
I’ve only recently found your blog, and I’ve learnt more about style in the past few weeks than I have in my previous 46 years !!! One thing that I’ve searched for but not found, is dressing for job interviews (I may be a bit biased as I’ve got one coming up soon). My situation…
Stylish Thoughts – The Sewing Space
I’m excited to introduce my latest Stylish Thoughts contributor, Lena from Sydney (Australia) who writes the blog The Sewing Space. What is the secret to great style? I believe that some people have innate sense of style, others have to work harder. Stylish clothes must have suitable silhouette and proportions, impeccable fit, combination of colours and…
How to Apologize
Yesterday I was contacted by 7 TV News to comment on what makes a good apology, the state of etiquette today and why we need manners. The journalist interviewed me for around 5 minutes, and of course only one sentence ended up on the news report. It made me think, particularly about public figures who…
How to Wear Coloured Jeans for the 40+
Hi Imogen, How do you feel about coloured jeans for the over 40s? I’m a size 12-14 H shape and keep finding myself drawn to them in shops. I tried on some straight (not skinny) legs in cobalt that I really loved with a small heel, but I walk away for fear I’m too old…
Advanced Style – Tips for the over 40s
Many clients tell me that they’re worried about looking like mutton dressed as lamb (ie, too young for their age). But just as much I have clients who don’t want to look or feel frumpy and old, they want to be modern and youthful, but still appropriate – so how do you achieve this? Jill…
Professionality – A Blog Worth Checking Out
Today I want to feature a fellow image consultant’s blog, one that you may not have found yourself, but one that I enjoy checking out. It’s written by Dawn Stanyon of the Emily Post Institute and has lots of short posts about what to wear in the workplace, how to interpret fashion trends in an…
Stylish Thoughts – Style Makeover HQ
Today’s Stylish Thoughts contributor is Jane Liddelow Style Makeover HQ who is a Sydney (Australia) based Image Consultant, and blogger. What is the secret to great style? If I had to sum this up in one word it would be…knowledge! And I think that can be broken down into 3 parts: 1. Knowledge of what…
How to Flatter a Protruding Stomach
Rounded stomachs can be difficult to hide, they’re right out there at the front, but what tricks can you use to make your tummy look less obvious? Here are 10 Easy Ways to Flatter a Rounded Tummy Pants/Skirts/Waistbands should sit about at the belly button. Too high and it will force your stomach to pop…
How to Wear Skinny Jeans
Could you do a post on skinny jeans? They are in all of the shops right now and I’m not sure if I can wear them. Thanks. How to Wear them For Your Body Shape Skinny Jeans have been the trend jean for a few years now and they don’t look like they’re going anywhere…