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Season’s Greetings and a Heartfelt Thank You

WellbeingBy Imogen LamportDecember 25, 2015Leave a comment

The years slip by so quickly and again it’s Christmas in Australia, for us this year it means 34C/93F heat, a bbq with salads and a chocolate “buche de noel” plus home made icecream (raspberry and macadamia nut) for desert. Swimming in the pool, trying to stay cool in the shade. To me, if it’s…

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Katie’s Favourite Blog Posts

favourite blogsBy Imogen LamportDecember 23, 20151 Comment

The other day one of my Evolvers (that’s what the Evolve Your Style  members call themselves over on their community page) mentioned how much a certain blog post had impacted on her and her style journey.  That got me thinking that many of you may have favourite blog posts and so I asked readers to…

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All Singing, All Dancing, Cats the Musical

More, ReviewsBy Imogen LamportDecember 22, 2015Leave a comment

Sponsored by Nuffnang and Cats the Musical The all singing, all dancing Cats the musical is back in Melbourne and I was lucky enough to enjoy the red carpet premiere’s on Sunday evening. Star spotting on arrival is fun, and it was interesting that many celebrities brought their kids to the performance.  The biggest name…

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Chocoholic Paradise – take a Chocolate Walking Tour of Melbourne

Reviews, travelBy Imogen LamportDecember 21, 20152 Comments

I’ve got a confession. I’m a chocoholic. I’ve been a chocoholic since childhood. My brother hates chocolate, and I love it. I always thought that I got the love of chocolate for two since he didn’t like it. He got the love of licorice (I hate that). When I was invited to take a Chocolate…

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Top 50 Fashion Blogs Plus More Weekend Reading

blogging, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportDecember 19, 20155 Comments

Inside Out Style is number 3 in this list of the top 50 fashion blogs!  I asked how they came up with the list and was told that it is based on content!     Now for some weekend reading Loved this post from Bridgette Raes on finding your You’niform Some excellent resources for the…

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The Dressmaker Movie Costume Exhibition

Giveaways, ReviewsBy Imogen LamportDecember 18, 201510 Comments

A friend of mine told me last year that she’d spent some time playing Kate Winslet’s body double in a movie called The Dressmaker (not the naked kind, the clothed kind of body double).  From what she told me and watching the movie trailer I knew that I had to see it.  As soon as…

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Dubai and the Desert

Dubai in the Desert

travelBy Imogen LamportDecember 17, 20152 Comments

Dubai is surrounded by the sea on one side and the desert on the others.  The desert is not to be missed.  If you’re like me, you’d assume that it’s just a vast sandy place with little vegetation or appeal.  The first is true, there is little vegetation, but it has a beauty that has…

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What to Wear to a Party

dress codes, occasion dressing, outfitsBy Imogen LamportDecember 16, 20152 Comments

At the moment it’s Christmas Party season. Some are more formal, some more casual. Some are for work functions. Some are completely social. So what to wear to a party? Here are some ideas for your next event. What to Wear to a Formal Cocktail Function If the dress code is cocktail or after 5…

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Which Shoes to Wear with a Maxi Dress or Skirt

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportDecember 15, 20153 Comments

Dress Colour Choose a shoe that relates to one of the colours in the dress, maxi’s are best with sandals rather than heavy shoes as they have a poolside glam feel about them which equates with summer footwear. Alternatively a metallic shoe is an easy option as is a nude/skintone shoe colour if you don’t…

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Why You Should Embrace Your Wrinkles

Beauty, videosBy Imogen LamportDecember 14, 201511 Comments

This ‘pretend’ ad was made for the Australian ABC TV show about advertising called  Gruen . Each week the show challenges ad agencies to make an ad to sell the most difficult things. I think that this ad to make wrinkles sexy is one of the best I’ve seen and has a great message for…

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Taj Dubai Hotel – Home away from Home

Sponsored Posts, travelBy Imogen LamportDecember 10, 20152 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. This Dubai experience was provided by Dubai Tourism and Nuffnang. The Taj Dubai hotel is in the Dubai Downtown area with views over the Burj Khalifa…

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Favourite Beauty Products

Beauty, grooming, hair, makeupBy Imogen LamportDecember 9, 20151 Comment

  I frequently get asked about some of my every day beauty products and tools, so I thought I’d share a few of my favourites with you that get daily use. Starting from cleansing, I’ve been using Cetaphil for years (recommended by many dermatologists) and it’s a great face cleanser.  I have sensitive eyes for…

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Stylish Thoughts – Not Dead Yet Style

Personal Style, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportDecember 8, 20152 Comments

Please enjoy the Stylish Thoughts of central coast of Florida USA based blogger Patti of Not Dead Yet Style What is the secret to great style? There’s no secret, is there? Some women do love to spend time on their wardrobes, and read and study, and shop – and some women seem to have style…

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11 Ways to Style Brooches

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportDecember 7, 201519 Comments

I was recently asked by a reader for tips on wearing brooches so here they are: 11 Ways to Style Brooches 1. Wear it up high on your lapel or shoulder.  Often when we put on a brooch we do so from the angle of looking down (kind of how our head and neck works really)…

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Gift Ideas for the Dog Lover

Accessories, shoppingBy Imogen LamportDecember 4, 2015Leave a comment

As many of you will be aware, I’m the owner of a gorgeous if a little crazy whippet called Cleo. She features in the blog header and if you ever come to visit me (or have a consultation) you will likely meet her as she rather likes to spend her time with me! When I…

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How to Style Leather Look Leggings Over 40

outfits, style tipsBy Imogen LamportDecember 3, 20158 Comments

Leather look leggings are a great staple for your wardrobe whether you’re under or over 40. They create a more edgy look and a dressier feel than a plain knit legging. You can find them with a plain front, or with some pattern like these, which I thinks makes for a more interesting garment. How…

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Dubai from the Sky

Sponsored Posts, travelBy Imogen LamportDecember 2, 20152 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. This post is thanks to Dubai Tourism and Nuffnang One way to see all of Dubai and its surrounds is via the sky. I have been lucky…

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How to Choose a Toenail Polish Colour When Travelling

Beauty, grooming, travelBy Imogen LamportDecember 1, 201511 Comments

The other morning I was in the bathroom removing my old toenail polish in preparation for a new colour when my daughter came to ask me what colour I was choosing to wear.  When travelling you want maximum mileage from your colour so I was in a small quandry as to which colour to choose.…

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Signs It’s Time To Let Go

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 30, 20159 Comments

We all have favourite garments in our wardrobe, and the problem with favourites is that often we hold onto them for too long. We love them, we don’t want to see them leave our lives, and so we ignore obvious signs that they have done their duty , served their purpose and we have gotten…

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How I Packed for Dubai the 2nd Time Around

travelBy Imogen LamportNovember 28, 20153 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. I consider myself to be incredibly blessed. I have a gorgeous husband, fabulous kids, and I make my living pursing my passion for fashion and style.…

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Why It’s So Hard to Find Pants that Fit

Body Shapes, Fit and AlterationsBy Imogen LamportNovember 25, 201530 Comments

Yesterday I was having a conversation with a woman who mentioned that she finds, due to a medical issue that distorts her body shape, it incredibly difficult to find a pair of trousers that fits when she’s out shopping. What she didn’t realise, is that I think 80% of women or possibly more find if…

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