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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. Exotic patterns and value contrasts they work best…

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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.   Great neutrals for the Sophisticated palette include all…

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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. Some more options A few more…

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How To Look Stylish In Hot And Humid Weather

Reader Questions, Videos, WardrobeBy 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 ā€˜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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Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 62

Colour, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportMay 14, 20211 Comment

In This Video 0.08 I have a hard time finding shirts that fit right. I am short from my shoulders to my bust (petite fits this area best), but I have a long torso and a long rise. So if a shirt fits my top portion, it’s usually too short. I’m guessing I’m going to…

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Stylish Thoughts – Dressed for My Day

Personal Style, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportMay 11, 20218 Comments

I’m delighted to introduce Kay Harms who writes the Kay Harms based in the USA to share her Stylish Thoughts with you. How would you describe your personal style? I love classics like chic blazers, solid-colored cashmere sweaters, trim-fitting black slacks, a crisp white shirt, and simple tees. But, because I want to have an…

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Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 61

Colour, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportMay 7, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.08 I have gained weight due to health issues and have let my hair go grey. So I’m not sure what works for my age and shape (59 yrs young)! Also naturally large busted and short-waisted. Help me not look sloppy and old 4.50 I have taken the style personality quiz and…

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Getting Over Your Fear of Public Speaking

Getting Over Your Fear of Public Speaking

More, VideosBy Imogen LamportMay 6, 20216 Comments

All speaking is public speaking (well unless you are in a room by yourself with no-one around who can hear you). Yet around 75% of people claim to have fear of public speaking and would rather not do it (if someone else can do it for them).   In fact, some people are so paralyzed by…

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4 Questions to Help You Let Go of Expensive or Sentimental Clothing

Reader Questions, Videos, Wardrobe, WellbeingBy Natalie RobinsonMay 4, 20212 Comments

Some people find it easy to get rid of stuff but they are often the exception to the rule. The vast majority of us have a sentimental or emotional attachment to the time, money or the energy cost of an item.   Why You Should Become a More Conscious Shopper When you shop and you purchase…

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Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 60

Colour, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportApril 29, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.08 Now that I’m in my sixties my waist is still very defined as an 8 shape when viewed from the front or the back but my weight seems to have shifted to the front. That causes my dilemma. I want to hide my protruding stomach, but I look hideous in shapes…

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Embracing my grey hair

Why I Decided to Embrace My Grey Hair and Become a Silver Foxette

Beauty, Colour, HairBy Imogen LamportApril 29, 202139 Comments

If you read Inside Out Style on a regular basis you may have noticed that I’m embracing my silver foxette.  Back in 2014 I transitioned from brunette to blonde as I wasn’t ready in my 40s to go grey.  My kids also weren’t ready.  They would say to me when my light black roots started…

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H shape outfit ideas

5 Stylish Outfit Ideas to Flatter Your H Shape Body

Body, Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportApril 27, 202110 Comments

What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the H body shape or Rectangle shape?  The other rectangle shape with an undefined waist is the I shape – if you are very slim with what you may think of as a more boyish figure – this is your shape. The H shape has similar…

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