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Horiztonal line rules - fences and ladders - the width of stripes

Is that Stripe Slimming or Widening? Discover the Rules of Stripes

prints and patterns, FabricBy Imogen LamportJanuary 19, 200916 Comments

Deja Pseu of Une femme d’un certain age recently asked if horizontal lines could ever be worn by a fuller figure. So what do you think? Horizontal lines – good or bad? Most of us just steer clear of horizontal stripes as they’re fattening – which they are in general, but there are ways you…

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How to distract from asymmetrical facial or body features

How to Distract from Asymmetrical Features

face styles, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 15, 200918 Comments

I was recently having a conversation with a bespoke tailor friend and colleague, and she mentioned that she has a friend with scoliosis who has difficulty buying clothes that camouflage her scapula, which sticks out her back at an odd angle. My friend mentioned she’d done some web searching and could find nothing on how…

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how to mix prints and patterns like a pro

Patterns That Easily Mix Together and Why They Work

Fabric, Personal Style, prints and patternsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 9, 20099 Comments

Pattern, and whether or not you like it, and the kinds of patterns you like, is based on your personality and not everyone is into pattern mixing. You don’t have to like or wear it, but if you do, go for it. So as a little guide, I’ve done up an image with a limited…

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how to be fashionably fabulous not frumpy or a fashion victim

Fashionably Fabulous, Not Frumpy or Fashion Victim

style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 8, 200913 Comments

In keeping with my list making posts of the past week, one more… these tips you may agree or disagree with, but they are a guide for the woman who is passed the age of 30. Style Revivals – If you’ve worn it before, and it’s a fad, don’t wear it again unless it’s a…

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How to Improve Your Image While Watching TV lazy girl's guide to looking stylish

The Lazy Girls Guide to Looking Good – How to Improve Your Image While Watching TV

Wardrobe, Beauty, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 7, 200910 Comments

How to Improve Your Image While Watching TV Ok you think I’ve gone mad – you can watch TV and look better? How is this so? Here are my top ten tips: 1. De-pil jumpers – while you’re sitting in front of the TV, get out all your jumpers and de-pil them. If you don’t…

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Ideas on how to refashion and revamp your clothes and accessories

Why You Should Revamp Your Clothes and Accessories Rather than Buying Something New

Alterations, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 6, 200911 Comments

  Did you know that sewing machine sales have skyrocketed in recent years. This made me think – are people actually going to start making their clothes again? Or is it more about revamping and altering what they currently own? As an image consultant, I spend a lot of time in people’s wardrobes. They often think I’m…

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New Years Image Resolutions

Body Shapes, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 4, 20098 Comments

Wear sunscreen – every day of the year – no matter where you live –even if you don’t think you’re going to go outside. 80% of wrinkles come from environmental damage. Just look of pictures of Brigitte Bardot today and compare her to her 20 year old self … not a good advertisement for baking…

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Adding Colour to Black (or other neutrals)

ColourBy Imogen LamportDecember 28, 200813 Comments

I was recently asked for some advice on how to add a dash of colour to her otherwise black wardrobe. She tends to wear outfits of black, but has a few coloured jackets, and wants them to look tied together, rather than just an afterthought. So I’ve created up a selection of black outfits with…

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How to Define and Develop Your Personal Style

Personal Style, style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 21, 200814 Comments

  I was reading a blog about a mum getting her groove back. Sick of the sloppy she wants style. I posted this piece of advice for her to follow, and thought that you all might find it useful when working out how to find your personal style:   How to Develop Your Personal Style  …

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How to Hide Your Tummy

Personal Style, style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 21, 200822 Comments

So many women feel that their stomach is a region that they’d rather people didn’t notice. Whether it’s expanded due to childbirth, was never there to start with, or just age and those extra glasses of wine and chocolates have taken their toll. So here are some ways of combatting this as an issue. 1.…

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How to create multiple outfits with the same jacket

Wardrobe Essentials – The Casual Jacket

Accessories, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 17, 200821 Comments

How to Style a Jacket 4 Ways One of the garments I think that is really essential in a wardrobe is a casual jacket that you can wear with everything from jeans to floral skirts – dress it up or down.  It’s a versatile addition to your wardrobe (if you don’t have one) and something…

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Where Should I End My Tops and Jackets?

style tipsBy Imogen LamportDecember 14, 20083 Comments

One of the most commonly asked questions I get from clients is where should I end my tops and jackets – what is the most flattering point?   The rule is: Never end a hem on a wide point – so if your hips or thighs are your widest point, then don’t end your tops…

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How To Create a Shopping List for Your Closet

shopping, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 11, 20085 Comments

To create a more effective wardrobe, you need to think about what you already have in your wardrobe, and what other items will make it work even better. A few well chosen items can create multiple new outfits – so how do you decide what you might need? Here’s how you put together a shopping…

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Which Shoe to Choose?

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 9, 200813 Comments

I had an interesting experience today. I was hired by a Real Estate firm to come and talk to their sales team (about 30 people) about image. It went well (thanks for asking). Afterwards I was speaking to one of the company directors and I asked him why he’d chosen me over the other image…

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Essential Shoe Wardrobe

Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportDecember 2, 200811 Comments

Reader Question from the Lovely La Belette Rouge who recently lost almost her entire shoe wardrobe : What shoes do I need when you are rebuilding a shoe wardrobe? I am thinking of starting with black riding boots, animal print flats, plain black pumps and a loafer. I have ballet flats(5 pairs), black high oxfords,…

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7 Tips You Need to Know to Choose The Right Sunglasses

7 Tips You Need to Know to Choose The Right Sunglasses

Accessories, Colour, face stylesBy Imogen LamportNovember 26, 20085 Comments

Do you find it hard to find a pair of sunglasses that suit you? Here are a few tips to help you choose a flattering frame 1. Undertone Choose an undertone that suits your complexion.  Warm browns and tortoiseshell suits warm colouring.  Cool greys, blues and blacks suit cool colouring. 2. Shape Pick a pair…

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Patterned Skirt – What Colour Top?

Body Shapes, Body Variations, Colour, prints and patternsBy Imogen LamportNovember 25, 20085 Comments

Do you like to wear a patterned skirt but are unsure what colour you should choose for your top? If you are an X, A, 8 or H shape, choose a lighter or brigher colour from the top to draw attention away from the hips/thighs and up to your face. If you’re an H, O,…

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How to Wear Red

ColourBy Imogen LamportNovember 21, 200814 Comments

Karen asked me if I could do a post on wearing Red – as she bought a pair of red shoes in Paris, and was thinking that maybe they looked a bit ‘clownish’ – so here are some tips. Red comes in many guises – from bright to dusky, from warm to cool, light to…

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How to organise your wardrobe to make it easy to find lots of outfit options

How to Create An Ordered Wardrobe (and why you want one)

Wardrobe, storageBy Imogen LamportNovember 19, 20088 Comments

How ordered or organised is your wardrobe? I’ve just come back from spending a few hours inside a lovely client’s wardrobe and it’s interesting to see just how differently wardrobes can be organised physically, as in how they are laid out (how much hanging vs how many drawers/shelves etc) and also how we put our…

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Flippin’ the Collar

Body Proportions, Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportNovember 16, 200812 Comments

The lovely Karen asked me to write a post about Collar Flipping, Cuff Rolling and Shirt Tying – so here are my thoughts.   To Flip or Not to Flip – that is the question! Collar flipping (that is standing up the collar of your shirt), can make your neck look longer (provided that the…

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Awarded the "I Love Your Blog" Award

favourite blogsBy Imogen LamportNovember 15, 20082 Comments

The divine La Belette Rouge has awarded me the coveted “I love your blog” award at the recent Ermine Awards, because she loves my blog!       In tradition, I must pass on:       1. Work that Wardrobe – cos dang it’s hard to not buy anything new for a year –…

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