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Be generous with your compliments as November 13 is world kindness day

Be Generous With Your Compliments as it’s World Kindness Day

WellbeingBy Imogen LamportNovember 13, 20152 Comments

We are always quick to believe any criticism aimed at us, yet many find a compliment unbelievable. I’ve written before about how hard it is for many to take a compliment graciously, but considering that today is World Kindness Day I thought that I’d encourage you all to be generous with compliments today and be…

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Your Essential Weekly Wardrobe and Outfit Planner

Capsule Wardrobes, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 12, 201514 Comments

Getting dressed – how do you do that? Well let’s think of that more like meal planning! I’m sure that many of you plan your meals for the week so that when you go to the store you know what ingredients you need to buy to make those meals, and it really can take a…

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how to have style and mange your time

Time Management and Style

Beauty, Personal Style, Reader Questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 11, 201516 Comments

I received this reader question in my email: Where do you find all those lovely matching shoes in such a comfortable style. Every outfit perfectly co-ordinated. Where do you find the time to care for your kids, make dinner, clean house, have time with your spouse and kids and look so good. I would love…

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Wardrobe Oxygen - Stylish Thoughts

Stylish Thoughts – Wardrobe Oxygen

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportNovember 10, 20152 Comments

I’m delighted to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Alison from Washington DC who writes the fabulous blog Wardrobe Oxygen What are your top tips for looking stylish when travelling? Choose refined knits that stretch but don’t stretch out over a long flight. My favorites are matte jersey and Ponte de Roma. I swear by…

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What to wear to work- 12+ outfit ideas to steal for the office

12 Work Outfit Ideas to Steal

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 9, 201518 Comments

Do you get stuck in a rut and wear the same outfits to work day after day? Want some work outfit inspiration? Here are 6 work appropriate outfits you can use as inspiration for your office attire. 1. Cropped pants with a bootie This outfit is medium value contrast as it steps from white, through…

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Outfit for a Rainy Spring Day in Melbourne and Links a la Mode

OutfitsBy Imogen LamportNovember 6, 20157 Comments

Melbourne is known for its four seasons in one day weather, and Spring is the time of year that you really feel the brunt of it. It makes choosing an outfit difficult, because it might be cold, then hot, rainy then sunny and there is only so much layering you can do. Here is how…

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is it time to update your exercise clothing?

Is it Time to Update Your Activewear?

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 5, 20155 Comments

This recent humorous video served as a reminder to me to write about active-wear. I’m sure if you’re reading this blog you don’t spend all your time in your active-wear. To me, active-wear serves a great purpose, to allow you to move freely when exercising, but once you’ve finished that activity, it’s time to get…

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How to Find Your Ideal Skirt or Dress Hem Length

Body Proportions, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportNovember 4, 201528 Comments

If you wonder just how long your skirt or dress (or even a pair of longer shorts) should be, then you can take some inspiration from the Golden Ratio – which is a magical number for mathematicians, is used by architects and designers and even cosmetic dentists to create the ideal proportions. Because this ratio…

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grey alfia galimova dress with navy obi and jacket

My Favourite Unique Accessories

Accessories, ShoppingBy Imogen LamportNovember 3, 20155 Comments

As many of you would be aware, I love accessories. They truly are the icing on your sartorial cake (I even wrote a book about using them which you can find here). I love to find interesting and unique accessories and so Etsy has become one of the best marketplaces to source interesting pieces from.…

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

Get Inspired to say Yes and I’ll Wear it Like That

Lifestyle, OutfitsBy Imogen LamportOctober 31, 20159 Comments

I totally dug Sally’s post on saying “Yes and …” and decided that I’d make it a theme for this weekend’s recommended reading roundup. So why not take her advice and then use the following blog posts as inspiration for an outfit or two over the next week. Please do share which you’re going to…

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how to mix stripes with prints

How to Mix Stripes with Prints

Fabric, Outfits, Prints and Patterns, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 29, 20151 Comment

An Interior decorator once told me that she always treated stripes as a ‘solid’ rather than as a pattern as they are so easy to mix with multiple other prints and patterns. Many of you will have a simple striped t-shirt which you may usually wear as your patterned element of your garment. But how…

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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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Ballet dancer outside the Lincoln Centre New York

New York – Upper West Side

Travel and PackingBy 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 choose a maxi skirt for your body shape

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, Personal Style, 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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