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How to Add an Accent Colour To Your Outfit

Colour, style tips, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportOctober 28, 20154 Comments

Depending on your colour contrast (and you can find out how to discover yours here) and personality, you may want to add an accent colour to your outfit to make it pop. So how do you add that extra colour so it makes the outfit look cohesive, rather than as a random element? It’s as…

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Stylish Thoughts – Colour Queen

Personal Style, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportOctober 27, 20156 Comments

I’m delighted to introduce you to Lorna from Manchester in the UK who writes the blog Colour Queen What is the secret to great style? Wearing outfits that flatter your body and skin tone. Knowing what you look good in will encourage confidence and self-esteem. If there’s a trend and you know it doesn’t do…

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how to wear normcore

How to Wear Normcore Over 40

fashion trendsBy Imogen LamportOctober 26, 201515 Comments

Normcore is one of those trends that I find bewildering. Really it’s just wearing sloppy clothes with little attention to fit or accessorizing. It’s jumpers (sweaters) and jeans, with sneakers or comfy but highly unattractive shoes. Normcore is about neutral blandness. Discover how to wear this trend without looking sloppy Click To Tweet It’s about…

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8 ideas to refashion your clothes

Refashion Projects to Try Out This Weekend (or Next)

Fit and AlterationsBy Imogen LamportOctober 24, 201510 Comments

Refashioning old garments is something that can be worth doing if you’re a little creative, or if the garment just isn’t quite right anymore. I’m currently attempting to refashion a leather skirt (hopefully it will work out, and then I’ll show you my efforts). So if you’d like some refashioning inspiration here are some great…

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how to mix navies and which shoes to wear with navy

How to Mix Navies

Colour, Drape, texture and sheen, Reader questions, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportOctober 23, 201512 Comments

Thank you for your posts – I really enjoy them and find them useful. I have a question about mixing the colour navy. I tend to wear a lot of (brighter) navy to work (can’t do black) but wonder about mixing different navy pieces, particularly plain navy pants and a jacket/cardigan not from the same…

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New York – Upper West Side

travelBy Imogen LamportOctober 22, 20153 Comments

When I was in New York in August we stayed on the Upper West Side – 77th St and I have to say it was a great location.  It’s quiet and quaint with lots of gothic architecture, and there are heaps of places to eat and you are close to Central Park and also the Hudson…

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How to Wear a Maxi Skirt or Maxi Dress for Your Body Shape

fashion trendsBy Imogen LamportOctober 21, 201517 Comments

Maxi skirts and dresses are everywhere again this summer here in Australia. They can be a glamorous addition to your wardrobe, work for day and night (though not the office). There are a few tips to consider when wearing maxi’s depending on your height and body shape which I’ll share with you here. So what…

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Gain a better body image by being careful with your self-talk

Why You Must Be So Careful About Your Self-Talk

Beauty, WellbeingBy Imogen LamportOctober 20, 201511 Comments

How do you talk to your body? What you don’t think you talk to it? I can bet that you do. We have conversations with ourselves all the time and sadly, most women have negative conversations with their body the majority of the time. What are the common things your body hears you say? You’re…

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How to mix patterns in your outfits like a pro

How to Mix Patterns in Your Outfit

Fabric, fashion trends, Personal Style, prints and patternsBy Imogen LamportOctober 19, 20158 Comments

Mixing patterns is one of the bigger trends on the catwalk at present. It’s not something for everyone and tends to be something that is only for those with more creative or dramatic personality styles. These images are from the Marc Jacobs Spring 2016 and Gucci Spring 2016 catwalk shows and show examples of successful…

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10 rules to transform your personal style

10 Rules to Transform Your Personal Style

Accessories, Popular Posts, Where to StartBy Imogen LamportOctober 16, 20155 Comments

1. We all need a hero Every outfit needs a hero. Whether it’s an accessory or a garment that has a pattern or detail that makes it the feature of what you’re wearing. It creates a focal point for the eye to linger on. 2. Your shoes matter They finish your outfit and need to…

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Get Your Body Shape Bible Here

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportOctober 15, 201515 Comments

If you’re not sure which body shape you are then read my posts on how to figure out your body shape, , Body shapes explained – the defining points Plus read: understanding the waist and determine your shape and do the Body Shape Calculator Quiz here and it will email you the correct Body Shape…

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Understanding Body Shape – The Waist

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportOctober 14, 201538 Comments

As I’ve discussed before when deciding upon your body shape, the waist is one of the three key defining points (along with shoulders and hips being the other two defining points – not bust!). If you are looking at your body shape and deciding whether or not you have a defined waist, measurements can give…

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Stylish Thoughts – Red Reticule

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportOctober 13, 20158 Comments

Today I’m delighted to introduce you to Norfolk, Virginia USA based style blogger Bogi of Red Reticule. Who are your style icons? Audrey Hepburn has been my one and only style icon. She was able to establish her signature style early on that she kept throughout her life. I think it is essential for every…

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Personal Colour Analysis Training - Academy of Professional Image

Personal Colour Analysis Training

Colour, Discover Your Colours, Image ConsultingBy Imogen LamportOctober 12, 20157 Comments

I’ve spent the past week intensely immersed in our Academy of Professional Image Certified Personal Colour Analysis Training. It’s a full on full time course, and we teach our students just so much about colour and how to discover their client’s personal best colours, how to wear their colours plus so much more.   Students…

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5 Outfit ideas for a casual lifestyle or the stay at home mum - Inside Out Style Blog

5 Outfit Ideas to Steal for the Stay at Home Mum

Reader questions, style tipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 9, 201512 Comments

After my post on a week of office-appropriate outfits, I was asked by a reader to create one for the stay at home mum, who needs comfortable and practical clothes to deal with kids, mess, cleaning and activities, but who also wants to look and feel stylish. The looks I’ve created could be worn by…

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Pantone Colour Forecast Spring 2016

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportOctober 8, 20156 Comments

It’s Spring here in Melbourne (and all the Southern Hemisphere) and Pantone has released it’s forecast for Spring 2016 (Northern Hemisphere). These colours echo many of the colours from the previous colour forecast for Autumn/Winter 2015 and Spring 2015, but are just a lighter or slightly brighter version. Universal Colours Snorkel Blue Limpet Shell Buttercup…

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How to choose shoes

Top 6 Ways to Choose Shoes to Go With Your Outfit

Accessories, style tipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 7, 20159 Comments

I was asked recently by a reader where I find my shoe collection from, and how I manage to find shoes to go with my outfits. The reality is, my shoes have been collected over the past 20 years (or so), though I only keep those in a good state of repair. But don’t despair,…

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Stylish Thoughts – High Latitude Style

Personal Style, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportOctober 6, 20152 Comments

I’m delighted to be introducing you to Nicole who is based in Fairbanks, Alaska USA and writes the blog High Latitude Style What is the secret to great style? Fit, knowing what works for your body, wearing what makes you feel good and confident. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money…

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New York – Lower West Side

travelBy Imogen LamportOctober 5, 20156 Comments

Another great area to visit in New York is the Lower West Side. Have your walking shoes on because you’ll be covering lots of ground, and walk off the main roads to enjoy the local ambiance. This part of New York is very different from mid-town and many other areas. It really does have it’s…

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How to Be More Creative with Your Style

weekend readingBy Imogen LamportOctober 3, 20155 Comments

Here are 5 Fabulous Links to help you be more creative with your style I loved this interview with Debra Rapoport one of the Advanced Style dames about how to be more creative with your style. Plus let’s celebrate our unique styles. Get some outfit inspiration from street style at New York Fashion Week Discover…

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How to conceal your muffin top

How to Conceal Your Muffin Top

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportOctober 2, 201525 Comments

I have muffin top, I know, hard to believe (not). It’s the curse of most H shapes I think as we have shorter waists usually and we put weight on first around our waist so it doesn’t take much to make a muffin top. There are many 8, V and even some A and X…

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