As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the 8Shape (commonly called the hourglass shape). Putting this information into…
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I’m really excited to be able to introduce you to New York City based blogger Lyn who is The Accidental Icon Do you have a signature piece or style? My signature style and color is black and white. I have been experimenting lately with a very small dot of blue. A monochrome look is reflected…
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Sponsored by Nuffnang and Genius 3D Mammography As many of you are aware last year I had breast reduction surgery. As part of my pre-operative check-ups, I had to have a mammogram. When they did my mammogram they found a small lump that needed further testing before they would do the surgery (fortunately nothing serious,…
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Got expensive taste but want to look great? Plus a fascinating article on minimalist dressing and all important proportions Have you thought about downsizing your wardrobe or having a minimalist wardrobe? There are lots of blogs about it but I found this post an interesting read on the topic Angie shares her thoughts on how…
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What is this? A garment that suits everyone? Well it’s true. I think I’ve found it and it’s the kimono duster. Recently I’ve seen a plethora of kimono style or duster style jackets in stores. I think they are a brilliant item for your wardrobe as they are easy to wear for every body shape,…
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OK, you think I’m crazy with that title, but I want you to treat your wardrobe like you treat the kitchen and its contents. No I don’t want you to start cooking in it or storing the bread, but I want you to think about how you use a kitchen and what you keep in…
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As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the H Shape (commonly called the rectangular or brick shape) Let’s…
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Today I’m excited to introduce you to North Carolina (USA) based blogger Carelia of My Small Wardrobe as she shares her Stylish Thoughts What is the secret to great style? Be true to yourself. Regardless of your style, wear it with confidence. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money…
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Hi Imogen, I love your blog–you have the best style advice I’ve seen. I’m trying to make sense of all the different variables and would love your advice on combining them. I am an H shape with medium contrast (I’d be low contrast but my eyebrows/eyelashes are darker than anything else), short waist, long legs.…
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Love your blog, it is my go-to place for understanding fashion and how to look my best! I was wondering if you would consider doing a post on pants (trousers, not underpants). I live in Colorado where everyone is SO casual that I have a very distorted perspective of what is considered appropriate everywhere else.…
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Recently I’ve had two readers ask me to write about how to flatter thicker ankles: Sometime it would be great if you could address ‘thick ankles’. They were the bane of my mother’s existence and sometimes I think they are of mine as well. They are why (along with horrible English weather) I almost always…
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As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the X Shape (commonly called the hourglass shape) So putting these…
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One of the trends that has appeared in stores in the past season or so is the culotte. Now I remember wearing these in my teen years and I wasn’t that keen to try on another pair as sometimes in fashion you can feel like “been there, done that trend and not going back”. When…
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When my mother came into my bedroom and surveyed the 12 pairs of knee high boots lined up against the wall she commented that I had a lot of boots. This may be true, but I wear them almost every day in winter and I’ve been collecting them for a decade or more. I love…
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Research has found that wearing a suit makes you think more analytically. Loved this Do’s and Don’t’s list from Recovering Shopaholic – it’s a great example of what I suggest at the end of the Evolve Your Style challenge Fascinating post on Fashion and Aging – a must read Getting dressed should be fun and…
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Recently I was reminded of the complete toxicity of comparison by one of my clients. She couldn’t seem to ever see herself in a positive light as she didn’t feel even when wearing her best, which she liked in theory, but she never felt great or thought she looked good because she compared her unique…
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Start Here to Discover Your Style Welcome and thanks for stopping by. I’m Imogen Lamport AICI CIP and live in Melbourne Australia with my family (2 kids and 2 step kids plus gorgeous husband) and crazy whippets Bo and Arrow. My mission in life is to empower you to express your style. I really appreciate you…
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Hi Imogen, Jogger style pants are my faves right now. I had a few pairs for Summer and lived in them. What I would like are some ideas for styling them for Winter. Shoes are my particular nightmare. I only wear flats and prefer something good for my feet, so ballet flats are out. Looking…
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As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the O Shape (commonly called the apple or oval shape) I…
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Are you a busy mum who has no time to look after herself as she has to look after the needs of the kids? It can be hard when you have others that you have to look after as well as yourself, to stay stylish, but it’s certainly not impossible with a touch of…
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