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Take the body shape calculator quiz and download your free body shape bible to learn how to flatter your figure

Want to Figure Out Your Body Shape? Try My Quiz

Body Shapes, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportMarch 30, 201638 Comments

How to identify your body shape? One of the questions I get asked the most is “what’s my body shape?” I get emails daily from people wanting to know their shape which is why I have developed my free Body Shape Calculator Quiz. It’s a simple test to help you discover which of the 7…

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Why you need to develop a style statement

Why You Must Have a Style Recipe

Personal Style, VideosBy Imogen LamportMarch 29, 201617 Comments

Why have a style recipe? In my opinion it’s one of the most useful tools anyone can have when developing their style. So much of your style comes down to your personality, what you do and don’t like, from fabric to fit, shape to detail, scale and proportion. A style recipe will help you define…

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Embrace The Body You Have Today

VideosBy Imogen LamportMarch 26, 201615 Comments

It’s the only body you’ll ever have. Treat it with respect. Dress it so it’s comfortable and you are flattering it. Our bodies change with age. They don’t remain youthful all our lives and many women struggle with this fact as they age. They had learned how to dress the body they once had, but…

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7 Popular Wardrobe and Outfit Planning Apps Reviewed

Capsule Wardrobes, Reviews, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 24, 201629 Comments

There are a number of wardrobing and outfit planning apps out available so I asked my readers which they used and what they liked. Here are their thoughts and experiences on some of the wardrobe apps currently on the market. ClosetSpace Helen:I use ClosetSpace on my Android phone and occasionally the computer. Its essentially an…

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Wardrobe Strategies

6 Brilliant Strategies for Creating Your Perfect Wardrobe – Finale

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 23, 2016Leave a comment

The sixth and final brilliant strategy for creating your perfect wardrobe ….. drumroll please …. 6. Is it Versatile? There is no point (unless you’re Oprah or one of the super rich) in having a wardrobe full of clothes that only work together in one-outfit-combinations. What you want are clothes that can be easily mixed…

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How to Wear the Pantone Colours for Fall 2016

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportMarch 22, 201612 Comments

Those in the Northern Hemisphere are just coming into spring, whilst we in the Southern Hemisphere are in Autumn (or Fall as you North Americans call it). Pantone has just released its predictions for the fashion colours of Fall/Winter 2016 and interestingly, neither “colour of the year” Rose Quartz or Serenity are anywhere to be…

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5 Quick Tips for Choosing Necklaces

Accessories, VideosBy Imogen LamportMarch 21, 20168 Comments

Have you thought about what your necklaces is communicating and where it’s drawing attention on your body? Discover my 5 Quick Tips for Choosing Necklaces in this video. Where does the necklace sit? A choker will shorten your neck. A long pendant will draw attention to your stomach. Consider the scale of the necklace. Do…

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Alterations are Not a Sign of Failure

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, LifestyleBy Imogen LamportMarch 19, 20164 Comments

Your clothes don’t fit you perfectly straight off the rack? So what! Needing alterations is not a sign of failure. It’s not a sign that something is wrong with you or your body. Clothing manufacturers are trying to make clothes: Cheaply (means cutting clothes straighter rather than curvier) To get onto the bodies of as…

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Jawbone Up 2 always on my wrist as it's one of my favourite health apps

My Favourite Health Apps 2016

WellbeingBy Imogen LamportMarch 18, 20165 Comments

There aren’t too many people who have a mobile phone that is just for making telephone calls (or texting) anymore (my kids laugh can’t believe you could ever have a phone that is just for – well calling people!). These days they are mini-computers in your pocket or handbag and have a life far beyond…

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6 Brilliant Strategies for Creating Your Perfect Wardrobe – Part 4

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 16, 20166 Comments

The fifth and penultimate strategy for creating your perfect wardrobe revolves around communication. 5. What Do Your Clothes Communicate? How does the garment or accessorycommunicate? Does it communicate: The right message for the occasion The right message for your life The right message for your personality The right message for your environment The right message…

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Casual style inspiration and how to wear a cropped sweater if you don't have a waist

What to Wear with Leopard Print Shoes

Accessories, Prints and Patterns, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportMarch 15, 20161 Comment

Imogen I was hoping you could give some ideas on what to wear with leopard print loafers/flats. I’m seeing them in all the shops and I think they might be what I need to spark up my wardrobe. As a full time mum with some feet issues I’m always in flats or sneakers and I…

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Change the Way Your Outfit Communicates in 1 Easy Step

Dress Codes, Personal Style, VideosBy Imogen LamportMarch 14, 20165 Comments

Your clothes are talking but what are they saying? If you go back to the concept of Yin and Yang – which relates to the line and design of your clothing, you can easily understand what your clothes are saying (without you opening your mouth or making a sound). When choosing what to wear, consider…

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How You Can Always Love What You Buy

Shopping, Style Tips, VideosBy Imogen LamportMarch 12, 20164 Comments

Too many wardrobes are full of clothes that their owners don’t love (and they didn’t even love them when they were in the store choosing them), and they certainly don’t flatter the owner. This is why I see so many wardrobes that are full of clothes, yet there is nothing to wear. Your clothes need…

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Asymmetrical dress by Alfia Galimova

My Style: Asymmetry

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportMarch 11, 20163 Comments

Another element of my style is that I am rather fond of asymmetry in garments. I love the diagonal line – it creates movement and action and for me a little quirky interest too. Balance and symmetry are great (and people who have a preference for Classic clothing tend to avoid asymmetry), but it’s something…

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6 Strategies for Creating the Perfect Wardrobe

6 Brilliant Strategies for Creating Your Perfect Wardrobe Part 3

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 9, 20165 Comments

The second last strategy for creating your perfect wardrobe (read part 1 which covered all the areas of “fit”and part 2we covered quality issues, currency and personality) is related to the kinaesthetic part of you. 5. How Does it Feel? Do you like how if feels on your body? This is one of the obvious…

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What to wear to work

How to Express the Right Message Whilst Flattering Your Body Shape

Dress Codes, Personal Style, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportMarch 8, 20166 Comments

How should we handle conflict between personality/ career role and body shape recommendation? As my body is very curvy , the body shape recommendation is all kinds of feminine stuff: skirt over pants, and not just skirt , but A -line flared skirt over straight ones, wrap and fit and flare dresses , waist shaping,…

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Leopard Shoes and Accessories - how to wear statement shoes

Simple Secrets to Styling Coloured Shoes

Accessories, Style Tips, VideosBy Imogen LamportMarch 7, 20162 Comments

Do you have coloured shoes but are not sure what to wear them with? Do you want to add a pop of colour to your neutral outfit but are not sure how? Do you want to ensure that your outfit looks cohesive and harmonious but still fun when you’re wearing your coloured shoes? How to…

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how to choose a belt

How to Choose a Belt

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

Hi Imogen, Ineed 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 be…

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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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