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size and alterations

Why Size Doesn’t Matter

Fit and AlterationsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 27, 20164 Comments

Some great tips on why it really doesn’t matter what your clothes “size” is, it’s all about fit (and that will vary from store to store). Sometimes the larger size will make you look slimmer! Want to go to a thrift store but unsure how to find the best bargains? This great guide of 10…

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3 ways to style a softly structured jacket

3 Ways to Style a Softly Structured Jacket

Dress Codes, OutfitsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 26, 20165 Comments

Whether you just want to look smart but approachable, or are looking for Casual Friday outfit ideas that won’t diminish your credibility a softly structured jacket can be a great item in your wardrobe. They work well for many as they have the comfort gained from stretch knit fabric from which they are made (and…

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6 Brilliant strategies to a wonderful wardrobe

6 Brilliant Strategies to Creating the Perfect Wardrobe Part 1

Fit and Alterations, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 24, 201612 Comments

Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes that you wear but don’t love? Do you have a closet full of crappy clothes? Do you love some of your clothes, but many others are just “meh”? Do your clothes make you feel gorgeous, confident and express who you are? Would you like to create the…

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cropped top and clamdiggers

How to Wear a Cropped Top when You Don’t have a Defined Waist

Body Shapes, Fashion Trends, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 22, 20165 Comments

There are still many cropped style tops around this summer and I’m seeing them also starting to come into stores for autumn/winter as well. Cropped tops are great if you have a defined waist as they put a horizontal line (which draws attention) onto a narrow point of your body. They also work well if…

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How to Style Paperbag Waists

Body Shapes, Fashion TrendsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 19, 20164 Comments

One of the 2016 fashion trends you can expect to start seeing in stores is the paperbag waist pant and skirt. They are a slightly tricky trend to style so I want to give you some pointers here if it’s a garment that you want to wear. They suit a waisted body shape (X, A,…

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Interpreting personality style picasso top

Interpreting Personality Style: Picasso Top and Skirt

Outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportFebruary 17, 201620 Comments

In my new series (upon request of my readers) on sharing how to interpret the personality style of an outfit and the elements within it, here I’m sharing my Picasso top inspired outfit. Every garment you wear is likely to have more than one personality element to it. How you put an outfit together will…

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how to flatter large facial features

How to Flatter Larger Facial Features

Accessories, Body VariationsBy 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

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.

wardrobe conflicts

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 the personality of clothing

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. If…

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what to wear on a date

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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create a capsule wardrobe

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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Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Destination Dubai – Discover the Emirati Culture

Travel and PackingBy 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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how to create a wardrobe capsule around a patterned hero garment

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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where to shop for fabric in dubai

Shop Like a Local in Dubai

Shopping, Travel and PackingBy 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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