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Fashionably Fabulous, Not Frumpy or Fashion Victim

Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 8, 200913 Comments

These tips you may agree or disagree with, but they are a guide for the woman who is passed the age of 30. “How to stay fashionable when half of the current fashions don’t suit my shape particularly when I like the look of them.” Understanding what suits you – the colours, contrasts, clothing styles…

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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

Beauty, Style Tips, WardrobeBy 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

Fit and 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: “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 coloured…

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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

7 Easy Ways 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 7 easy ways to hide your tummy. 1. Shapewear …

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How to create multiple outfits with the same jacket

Wardrobe Essentials – The Casual Jacket

Accessories, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 17, 200822 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, 200816 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 dark.…

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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)

Organisation and Storage, WardrobeBy 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

About ImogenBy 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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Wardrobe Capsule - 10 items - 1 working week of outfits

10 Items 1 Working Week Capsule Wardrobe

Capsule Wardrobes, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 15, 20083 Comments

Work that Wardrobe has sent out a challenge, to create 5 days worth of outfits, from only 10 items – and that includes accessories – so her is my answer to her challenge. There are still a couple of other outfit options left to try too. I probably wouldn’t really want to wear this all…

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What do you need in your wardrobe - here is a list of wardrobe essentials

Wardrobe Essentials – Basics You Need to Own

Personal Style, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 9, 200814 Comments

What are your essential wardrobe staples? My list would be dependent on your climate, lifestyle and of course preferences in what you like to wear. Great jeans – ideally at least one pair in a solid dark wash as they are the easiest to dress up or down Great pair of dark neutral dress pants in a…

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what do your shoes say about you - how are they communicating

What do Your Shoes Say About You?

Accessories, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 7, 200810 Comments

Have you ever thought about the impact that just a pair of shoes has on your outfit? When paired with a simple jean, shoes can take you from running an errand, to running a meeting. From stepping out to dance, to stepping out at the beach. If you imagine each of these shoes paired with…

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