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What to read to learn more about style

Weekend Reading: What’s on My Bookshelf

ReviewsBy Imogen LamportMay 8, 20161 Comment

What’s on my office bookshelf? Recently I was fortunate to appear in The Builder’s Wife sharing my favourite space – which is my office! Why not head over and check it out. Apart from my amazing Julian Hakes Mojito shoes, there are lots of image related titles as well as business development books.  Here is…

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It's the clothes not your body - you are perfect and I'll tell you why

Why Clothes Don’t Fit and It Shouldn’t Make You Feel Bad

Body Image, videosBy Imogen LamportMay 7, 20163 Comments

Why Your Clothes Don’t Fit But You Are Perfect Yes you are gorgeous.  You are perfect just the way you are.  Mass market clothing is not being made for you as an individual, to fit and flatter (which is why you need to expect alterations).  It’s about selling to the most people possible (it’s about…

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The New Eastland Shopping Centre – Melbourne

shoppingBy Imogen LamportMay 5, 2016Leave a comment

Melbourne has many great shopping destinations (one of the great aspects of living here) and things are only getting better for those who live in the Eastern suburbs with the new Eastland opening another 80 shops (now around 350 stores all up are in the centre). Inside you will find not only all the major…

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7 outfit colour schemes to steal

7 Outfit Colour Schemes to Steal

Colour, outfits, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportMay 3, 201616 Comments

There are lots of great colour schemes you can put together in your outfits to create interest and excitement in your outfit. So many people tell me they don’t  know how to mix colours, and really it’s not hard.  There are a few key tips to consider. Mix colours of similar intensity Mix colours of…

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Inside Out Style Blog: Imogen Lamport interviewed by Liz Tehan of Set That

Sharing My Style Tips with Liz Tehan of Set That

style tips, videosBy Imogen LamportMay 2, 20163 Comments

Recently I spent a morning filming some style tips with Liz Tehan, founder of Set That (a fab new tool for online shopping and creating sets to share on blogs and social media). Discover more about Set That Why I love being a personal stylist How to Dress with Style

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what do you love about the details in your outfit? Style is not about wearing the latest fashion

Style is Not About Wearing the Latest Fashion

Personal Style, videosBy Imogen LamportApril 30, 20161 Comment

  Fashion is Not Style Fashion is what is available in stores right now.  It’s ever changing.  It’s not about you.  It’s not about what suits you. Fashion is a tool. Style is the expression of who you are using this tool” username=”imogenlamport Click To Tweet Take the bits of current fashions that suit  you,…

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2 Simple Things to Do to Have a More Joyful Wardrobe - wear a happy colour

Psychology of Pink

Colour Psychology, ColourBy Imogen LamportApril 29, 20168 Comments

Pink is an interesting colour.  It’s basically a tint of red (a tint is a colour with white added to it). The closer the colour is to red the more it takes on the psychological properties of red.  The more white in it, the softer it becomes and the more of the purity and openness…

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Rihanna in Guo Pei at The Met Ball: The First Monday in May movie

The First Monday in May – Film

ReviewsBy Imogen LamportApril 28, 20162 Comments

The First Monday in May is a documentary film around the making of The Met Gala ball, but it’s so much more than that.  It’s a virtual feast of exquisite fashion curated by the genius of Andrew Bolton of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This film is a…

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How Anyone Can Wear a High Contrast Print

Colour, Discover Your ColoursBy Imogen LamportApril 27, 20163 Comments

Prints and patterns can add variety and interest to your outfit and wardrobe.  Ideally choose a print that relates to your own value contrast.  But should you wish to wear a print that is outside of your natural value contrast then here is the easy way of choosing one to flatter. I think of value…

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how to tie a long rectangular scarf

Rectangular Scarf Tie

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportApril 25, 20166 Comments

  There are heaps of ways to tie long rectangular scarves, many are more suited to winter weight scarves.  These days there are so many huge summer weight rectangular scarves but tying them can prove kind of tricky.  This way of tying works well with a larger scarf that you may find overwhelms your frame…

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Come Alive with Colour

Colour, Discover Your Colours, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportApril 23, 20161 Comment

  Colour has such a profound impact on our appearance.  It really does.  Because of this impact I’m passionate about colour and you will see me wearing colour more of the time than less. It can make you look: younger or older brighter or duller more vibrant or more tired I don’t know about you…

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What Exactly is Medium-High Value Contrast?

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportApril 22, 20166 Comments

Contrast seems to be a topic that many find kind of tricky so I wanted to post more pictures to give you examples of different kinds of contrast. Here I’ll be showing you examples of Medium-High Contrast which sits in between Medium Contrast (that is a medium depth colour with either a very light or…

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How to Play in Your Closet

How to Play in Your Closet

Personal Style, outfitsBy Imogen LamportApril 20, 201613 Comments

I love being inspired by my blog readers styles.  I met the author, Lisa of this blog post in Chicago a couple of years ago at an Evolve Your Style lunch and think that her style is inspirational for many who want to become more creative in how they put together their outfits.  I asked…

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200 Years of Australian Fashion – Exhibition

ReviewsBy Imogen LamportApril 19, 2016Leave a comment

200 Years of Australian fashion is a celebration of over 90 designers and makers, from early dressmaking establishments, through the mid-century salons of the “Paris End” of Collins Street to contemporary fashion designers of today. The exhibition starts with a series of images projected onto curtains all set on the beach. Paola di Troccio the…

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Understanding Colour Contrast and Putting Outfits Together

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportApril 18, 201617 Comments

Colour contrast tells you how many colours and what kind of colours to wear at a time, in the one outfit. How Many Colours to Wear in One Outfit Colour Contrast tells you if you should predominantly wear: Neutrals – and you can find out what is a neutral here and here – this is ideal…

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Why You Should Be Authentic in Your Dress

Personal Style, videosBy Imogen LamportApril 16, 20162 Comments

Who are you?  How do you express your personality through  your clothing? I completely believe that authentic style comes from inside out (that’s why this blog is called Inside Out Style).  Your style expression is based on your personality traits and who you are. If you try and dress like someone else it won’t feel…

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How to Style Cropped Pants

Easy Ways to Wear Cropped Pants

outfits, Tricky TrendsBy Imogen LamportApril 14, 20168 Comments

  Cropped pants, according to the Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion are “Pants cut at varying lengths between ankle and knee.”  So really, anything that ends just below the knee to the ankles. They can have a leg shortening effect so here are some tips on what kinds of shoes to wear them with (as well as…

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The Magic of Alterations

Fit and Alterations, FabricBy Imogen LamportApril 13, 201614 Comments

By Ms MakeItOver Bernadette Lis How many times have you stared into a store dressing room mirror and said to yourself ,”This fits pretty well. The shirt is a little boxy, but that’s the fashion right now.” Alternatively, you’ve also thought, “This dress fits well. I don’t really like the short sleeves that long and…

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tips on taking outfit photos

How to Avoid the 5 Most Common Outfit Photo Fails

outfitsBy Imogen LamportApril 11, 20165 Comments

If you’re like me and don’t have an “Instagram Husband” and you have to take all your outfit photos by yourself just with a camera on a tripod it can be hard to know exactly what the camera is seeing as you pose away.  That is, until you download your pics and discover that you’ve…

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Asymmetrical dress by Alfia Galimova

Your 12 Point Plan to Creating Harmonious Outfits

Drape, texture and sheen, style tipsBy Imogen LamportApril 9, 201610 Comments

Repeating the elements of yourself over and over in different ways in your outfit will create a really harmonious appearance.  How can you do this? Repeat the texture of your hair Repeat the texture of your skin Repeat the element of matte/sheen or shine that you have in your hair and skin. Repeat your colouring…

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How You Can Use Your Hair Texture to Determine the Fabrics You Choose

Drape, texture and sheen, Fabric, outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportApril 7, 201636 Comments

Texture in fabrics is something I’ve talked about in my post T is for Texture  as well as How to Choose a Flattering Texture.  Today I want to share two outfits that I’ve worn recently.  One includes textured garments, the other outfit has only smooth fabrics and I’m going to reveal why each works based on…

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