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how to flatter large facial features

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.

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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 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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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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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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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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How to Create a Wardrobe Capsule Around a Patterned Hero

Accessories, capsule wardrobes, prints and patterns, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 29, 201611 Comments

One of the easiest ways to plan a wardrobe capsule is to take a multi-coloured patterned hero garment and use the colours in it as inspiration for your colour scheme. I have a real life example of one such capsule in this post about how to pack 72 outfits into carry on luggage where my…

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what do you love in your wardrobe? Taking these 3 steps will help you discover more about your personal style

What Are You Holding Onto in Your Wardrobe and Why?

Personal Style, Wardrobe, WellbeingBy Imogen LamportJanuary 28, 20168 Comments

Some of my clients are serious ‘cullers’ they empty their wardrobe each season of clothes they no longer wear. They keep nothing in their house that they don’t love and cherish and use regularly.  They have mastered the art of ‘Kondoing‘ their surroundings. But then there are the clients who are sentimentally attached for some…

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what to wear to an Australia Day bbq

What to Wear to a BBQ on Australia Day plus my favourite lamb chop recipe

occasion dressing, outfits, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 26, 20161 Comment

Happy Australia Day! It’s a national holiday here today and it’s traditional on this day to have a barbeque. It’s always a casual affair, nothing fancy, nor shmancy.  Should  you be invited to an Australian’s national day bbq celebration here is an idea of what is appropriate to wear! I thought I’d share not only…

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How to Choose Jewellry aka The Art of Reminisence

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportJanuary 25, 201613 Comments

Many years ago (approximately 8 I think) I did some training with the amazing Carla Mathis (author of The Triumph of Individual Style). During that training Carla brought to my attention what I will call “the Art of Reminiscence” which has really helped me understand how to style, what to put with what in so…

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what to wear when you've got pms or bloating

8 Ideas for What to Wear When You Have PMS or Bloating

Body Variations, occasion dressing, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 22, 20164 Comments

Dear Imogen, Your fashion blog has revolutionized the way I look at fashion and at myself. Thank you so much breaking things down in an open and positive way. I have a question that I’d like to post to the reader questions section, but was not sure how so I am sending it here. I…

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Shop Like a Local in Dubai

shopping, Sponsored Posts, travelBy Imogen LamportJanuary 20, 20164 Comments

One of the highlights of my trip to Dubai was to spend an afternoon with one of my lovely blog readers Catherine and her friend Simin, and get to see some of the places locals shop, off the tourist trail.  As I’d visited the Souks and Dubai Mall last trip I thought it would be…

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how to style shorts so you don't look shorter

How to Style Shorts

outfits, style tips, Tricky TrendsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 19, 201613 Comments

It’s summer here in Australia and I’m seeing lots of shorts when I’m out and about. I’m wearing them myself too! Now shorts can be a tricky garment to wear and feel that they flatter you. Sure I’ve got shorts that I wear to go running and shorts that I wear to do gardening, but…

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how do your clothes make you feel psychologically

How Do Your Clothes Make You Feel?

Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 18, 20165 Comments

Have you ever thought about how your clothes make you feel?  Not just are they comfortable, itchy or have a scratchy tag, or you like the feel of velvet, or buttery soft leather, but inside your head? How do your clothes make you feel psychologically? Click To Tweet Do they give you energy or sap…

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Inside Out Style Readers Favourite Blog Posts

Body Proportions, Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJanuary 16, 20161 Comment

More Inside Out Style readers nominate their favourite blog posts here.  What would you add to this list?  Please share in the comments! Lucie – I would nominate the Fibonacci blog post as my favourite – it was a real aha moment as to why some things ‘felt’ wrong and I had to get changed! Love…

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How to Stop Blonde Hair Going Green in Pools

Beauty, hairBy Imogen LamportJanuary 14, 20162 Comments

  Blonde hair and cholorine are not best friends, not even close.  Now you need to spend some time in a pool or spa for your hair to go green, but if you’re going on a holiday and don’t want to have to worry about it here are some tips from my trusty hairdresser Karleigh…

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13 Most Popular Posts of 2015 on Inside Out Style

More, Popular Posts, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 13, 2016Leave a comment

Recently I’ve been sharing some of my readers favourite blog posts, the ones they have found have really shaped their styles (Katie, Carol, Corey, Ruth, Kaira, Celine’s favourites) and it got me wondering what were the most read posts of 2015 by all my lovely blog readers?  So I delved into my Google Analytics to discover…

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