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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…

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How do I see the whole picture of my outfit?

How To See The Whole Picture Of Your Outfit

Personal Style, Reader Questions, Videos, Wardrobe, Week 4By Natalie RobinsonJuly 1, 20212 Comments

Reader Question – Can you help me see the whole picture instead of paying too much attention to the details in my outfits? Whether you have good attention to detail or whether you can see the big picture easily and clearly is generally part of your personality. Some of us think in detail and we…

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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,…

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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…

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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. Want to know more about…

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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…

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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+.…

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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…

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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.   Want to know more about why I…

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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…

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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. Watch the video to see why I’ve selected these…

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Stylish Thoughts – Savvy Southern Chic

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportJune 8, 20211 Comment

I’m happy to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts from Brunswick, Georgia, USA based blogger Fonda who writes Savvy Southern Chic. How would you describe your personal style?  Classic but modern. I gravitate towards classic pieces that stay in style through the years, but I like to add a few modern trends to the mix and…

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Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 65

Colour, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJune 4, 20211 Comment

In This Video 0.05 I have been feeling quite stodgy and frumpy with my style lately. I retired 3 years ago and I’ve decided it’s time to step up my game and spend some much needed time focusing my attention on updating my wardrobe. There was a time when I was always dressed very professionally…

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Getting to Know the Intriguing Palette

Getting to Know the Intriguing Palette with Shoppable Picks

Colour, Shopping, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJune 3, 20219 Comments

The Intriguing palette in the 18 Palette Absolute Colour System is Smoky, Light and Warm in its colour properties.    Does the Intriguing palette suit you? Want to know where to get some items that fit this palette and what to look for? Check out these resources with shoppable links. Looking for great neutrals for…

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How To Look Stylish In Hot And Humid Weather

Reader Questions, Videos, Wardrobe, Week 4By Natalie RobinsonJune 2, 20212 Comments

Looking good in a hot and humid environment is something I struggle with. Anyone living in Singapore, Queensland or Florida will know what I’m talking about, too – the humidity feels damp, uncomfortably sticky and even difficult to breathe. I have some tips for how to look stylish in hot and humid weather… Fabric Selection…

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Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 64

Colour, StyleBy Imogen LamportMay 28, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.07 My biggest issue is my size. I am petite but overweight. I have no confidence and feel like I have no style. I just wear whatever fits even though it is often not flattering. I would love help!! 4.30 If you have 8 hips but really A shoulders and balanced but…

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How to Choose Jewellery That Suits You

Accessories, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 27, 20211 Comment

I was recently interviewed by Carol who is a member of my 7 Steps to Style program and runs a business providing jewellery supplies and has tips and tricks on her YouTube channel on making jewellery.  We discuss in this video how to choose jewellery that suits you and I wanted to share the interview…

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Creating outfits for your colouring from a generic colour palette and individualising it to suit your colouring and contrast.

How to Individualise a Generic Colour Palette

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportMay 25, 20215 Comments

Recently I did a personal colour analysis for two women who ended up with the same palette, even though they would never have guessed that their colouring fit the same palette.  One was a dark blonde with golden skin and brown eyes.  The other was a light golden blonde with green eyes and fair skin. …

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Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 63

Personal Style, StyleBy Imogen LamportMay 21, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.08 My biggest challenge: Dressing up my relaxed style enough that I feel ‘put together’ appropriately for church, dinners out, social functions, etc 4.57 My biggest challenge would be the change in my body and getting older. I haven’t figured out how to dress my 30 pounds heavier, menopausal body. I hate…

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Outfit Ideas to suit an A shape body

5 Stylish Outfits to Flatter your A Body Shape

Body, Body Shapes, OutfitsBy Imogen LamportMay 20, 20211 Comment

What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the A body shape? The A shape has narrower shoulders than hips with a defined waist and is often described as a pear shape body.  If you want all the details grab your Body Shape Bible here. The widest part of the hip is at the…

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Stylish Thoughts – Chez Mireille

Personal Style, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportMay 18, 2021Leave a comment

Please welcome Mireille from North of Atlanta, Georgia  (USA) who writes the blog Chez Mireille – fashion travel mom as she shares her Stylish Thoughts with you.   What is the secret to great style?  I think it is confidence and fit. If you are trying to blend in and be invisible, wearing the greatest…

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