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10 rules to transform your personal style

Top 10 Tips for a Stylish Wardrobe

weekend readingBy Imogen LamportMarch 5, 2016Leave a comment

Do you want a more stylish wardrobe?  I’m sure you do! In fact that could be why you’re here.  Why not check out my top 10 list over on Cuponation and discover what I think is essential (plus you can get a whole bunch of great promo codes and discount vouchers while you’re there). Want some…

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How to Choose a Belt

Accessories, Body Proportions, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportMarch 3, 201611 Comments

Hi Imogen, I need some guidelines on belts as I’d like to add some to my wardrobe but not sure if belt width should somehow relate to waist size, body shape/proportion or is it dependent on the outfit??  Thanks! Jenny   There are a few factors that influence your choice of belts and I’m going to…

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6 Brilliant Strategies to Creating the Perfect Wardrobe Part 2

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 2, 201612 Comments

In part 2 of this series on 6 brilliant strategies to creating the perfect wardrobe I’ll be looking at three of the strategies you really need to consider, both for what you currently own in your wardrobe, plus things to consider before you make any new purchases to add to your closet. What is the…

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Do You Feel That Everyone Is Noticing Your Flaws?

Beauty, WellbeingBy Imogen LamportMarch 1, 20168 Comments

OK, first up, I’m just going to say that I don’t believe in the concept of flaws. I believe our bodies are beautiful just as they are, that everything is an asset. Now sometimes we may want to hide some of our assets, but they are all assets none-the-less. But, I see comments here and…

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Which are the best proportions to flatter you

Which are the Best Proportions to Flatter Your Proportions

Body Proportions, videosBy Imogen LamportFebruary 29, 20165 Comments

Do you need shorter or longer hemlines on your skirts and dress, jackets, tops and sleeves? Are you better in shorter or longer necklaces? Discover the easy way to figure out whether you’re better in shorter or longer lengths. Which is the best shoe vamp for you? Which are the best proportions to flatter your…

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Why Size Doesn’t Matter and More Weekend Reading

Fit and Alterations, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportFebruary 27, 20164 Comments

Some great tips on why it really doesn’t matter what your clothes “size” is, it’s all about fit (and that will vary from store to store).  Sometimes the larger size will make you look slimmer! Want to go to a thrift store but unsure how to find the best bargains?  This great guide of 10…

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3 ways to style a softly structured jacket

3 Ways to Style a Softly Structured Jacket

dress codes, outfitsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 26, 20165 Comments

Whether you just want to look smart but approachable, or are looking for Casual Friday outfit ideas that won’t diminish your credibility a softly structured jacket can be a great item in your wardrobe. They work well for many as they have the comfort gained from stretch knit fabric from which they are made (and…

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6 Brilliant strategies to a wonderful wardrobe

6 Brilliant Strategies to Creating the Perfect Wardrobe Part 1

Fit and Alterations, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 24, 201612 Comments

Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes that you wear but don’t love? Do you have a closet full of crappy clothes? Do you love some of your clothes, but many others are just “meh”? Do your clothes make you feel gorgeous, confident and express who you are? Would you like to create the…

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cropped top and clamdiggers

How to Wear a Cropped Top when You Don’t have a Defined Waist

Body Shapes, fashion trends, style tipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 22, 20165 Comments

There are still many cropped style tops around this summer and I’m seeing them also starting to come into stores for autumn/winter as well. Cropped tops are great if you have a defined waist as they put a horizontal line (which draws attention) onto a narrow point of your body. They also work well if…

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How to Style Paperbag Waists

Body Shapes, fashion trendsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 19, 20164 Comments

One of the 2016 fashion trends you can expect to start seeing in stores is the paperbag waist pant and skirt. They are a slightly tricky trend to style so I want to give you some pointers here if it’s a garment that you want to wear. They suit a waisted body shape (X, A,…

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Interpreting personality style picasso top

Interpreting Personality Style: Picasso Top and Skirt

outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportFebruary 17, 201620 Comments

  In my new series (upon request of my readers) on sharing how to interpret the personality style of an outfit and the elements within it, here I’m sharing my Picasso top inspired outfit. Every garment you wear is likely to have more than one personality element to it.  How you put an outfit together…

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How to Flatter Larger Facial Features

Accessories, scaleBy Imogen LamportFebruary 16, 20167 Comments

I’m not sure how you feel about your facial features.  I believe everything on your body and face is an asset.  There are no flaws, only assets.  You are gorgeous just as you are. But I know that many people may not feel the same.  They may feel that the wished they had a smaller…

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How to Cover a Tattoo with Makeup

Beauty, makeupBy Imogen LamportFebruary 13, 2016Leave a comment

I discovered the video recently and wanted to share it with you. I know many of you have no tattoos, but I know some do, and sometimes you may need to cover them up.  I would think this technique would also work for port wine stains and birthmarks.

wardrobe conflicts

How to Resolve Style Conflicts in Your Outfits

Personal Style, Reader questions, style tipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 10, 201610 Comments

Resolving conflicts.  I want to be perceived as approachable. I’m tall and I love the look of heels, but I don’t wear them often and I think part of the issue is because when I do, I feel intimidating, thus, no longer approachable. I’m wearing some stacked heel boots today – not even that tall…

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interpreting the personality of clothing

Interpreting Personality Style: Butterfly Top and Skirt

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportFebruary 9, 201616 Comments

  I was asked recently on a 7 Steps to Style webinar if I’d share more “interpretation” of personality style with my outfit photos.  Just to help those of you who are trying to learn to read clothing more effectively some tips on what elements of each piece might belong to each personality style category.…

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what to wear on a date

How to Wear Red to Boost Your Desirability

Colour, Colour Psychology, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportFebruary 8, 20169 Comments

With Valentine’s Day approaching I thought I’d dedicate a thought or two to the colour red, and how best to choose the right red for you. When to Wear Red Red is an exciting colour.  It has some amazing psychological affects, studies have show that wearing red in sports competitions can give you an advantage…

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create a capsule wardrobe

Two Important Factors to Consider When Creating a Capsule Wardrobe

capsule wardrobes, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 5, 20169 Comments

Many  of you love the idea of creating wardrobe capsules to suit your lifestyle and personal style.  It’s a great concept that can be used to segment your wardrobe and also get the best bang for your buck as you really can create lots of combinations from a well thought out capsule. If you have…

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what's your happy colour?

My Style: My Happy Colour

Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 4, 201630 Comments

I have a happy colour. I don’t wear it all the time, but it’s a colour that never fails to make me feel happy. Now I know that you see me wearing blue lots and lots, and I do love blue, it’s a favourite colour for me (and a great eye enhancer too), but for…

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Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Destination Dubai – Discover the Emirati Culture

travelBy Imogen LamportFebruary 3, 20162 Comments

An inspiring blend of sophisticated luxury, authentic Indian heritage and contemporary style – Taj Dubai is a world-class destination. Experience great Indian hospitality at the shores of modern Arabia. When travelling it’s good to learn a bit about the culture before you go so you have some idea how to fit in (rather than look…

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How to choose a beige and distinguish between warm and cool beige

How to Pick a Warm or Cool Beige

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportFebruary 1, 20168 Comments

I was recently asked by a reader about whether or not she could wear a beige jacket over the top of her column of colour outfit as she wanted to use the beige as her neutrals with her cool colours. How to Distinguish Between Warm and Cool Beige Now of course anyone can use beige…

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Get Some Sparkle in Your Life

More, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportJanuary 30, 2016Leave a comment

My wonderful friend and AICI colleague Thea Wood has created this great new online magazine She Spark, it’s  a monthly digital magazine focused on style/beauty/wellness advice and products for women over 40 (though all ages are welcome). In this issue you can read some great articles on: 10 Ways To Up Your Image Four Effective Ways…

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