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You can become stylish in only 31 days

The 3 Minutes and 31 Days that Will Change Your Style for the Better

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJune 18, 20154 Comments

Here is the 3 minutes Watch this video – watch it now – it’s only 3 minutes long and has an important message about living your life.  Watch it before you read on … Now for the 31 days The reason that I’m sharing this video is that I have seen just how powerful taking…

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Style and Taste at Every Age – Quality

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJune 17, 201510 Comments

Here is the issue: I am over 62 and the era where style and fashion were important, to me, was during the years I held a professional job from 1972 through the 1990s. During that era, dressing was simple then because of very few choices and narrow opportunities for your own self expression. Those were…

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Stylish Thoughts Over 70s style

Stylish Thoughts – Rita Blanks

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportJune 16, 201510 Comments

I’m really excited to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Rita Blanks.  I got to know Rita as she spent time doing my Evolve Your Style 31 day Challenge and also doing my 7 Steps to Style program and it has been really exciting to watch her style evolve and I think she’s a great…

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introversion and extroversion communication

The ABCs of Image – Communication -Introversion and Others Focus

WellbeingBy Imogen LamportJune 15, 201550 Comments

The other night I lost it while I was cooking dinner. My version of losing it isn’t particularly scary, I just banged some pots and pans around in the kitchen and did some noisy washing up, but lost it for me, and I couldn’t at the time really figure out why. I knew I was…

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how to stay warm and stylish

My Style: How to Stay Warm

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJune 12, 201529 Comments

Warmth is something I need. I’ve discovered when doing wardrobe audits and talking to clients over the years that some of us are warm people, that is, we easily are warm and feel uncomfortable when we are too hot. Others of us are cold people, and often feel like a frozen block of ice that…

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Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress I Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportJune 11, 201510 Comments

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 I Shape (it’s owners would describe their shape as “boyish”…

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Cassie of Style Cassentials

Stylish Thoughts – Style Cassentials

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportJune 9, 2015Leave a comment

Today I’m really excited to be sharing the stylish thoughts of Illinois (USA) based blogger Cassie of Style Cassentials   What is the secret to great style? I think the secret to great style is staying true to your own identity and preferences and focusing on fit. No matter what you’re wearing, the right fit…

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Why Structure is Important When Dressing Plus Size Figures

Drape, texture and sheen, FabricBy Imogen LamportJune 8, 20152 Comments

by Catherine Scholze Flattering a curvy frame requires a combination of structured garments that support the shape of the body and good fitting lines that provide the correct amount of space for the curvy areas of the body. The structure of a garment refers to its ability to give the body a certain shape, and…

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How to Grow Out Your Hair to Grey

Tips for Going Grey and other Weekend Reading

Beauty, HairBy Imogen LamportJune 6, 20155 Comments

After my topic of finding flattering colours when you have warm skin and grey hair I thought I’d find some more reading on the topic of grey. Cindy shares her tips on how to go grey successfully. Lauren shares her tips on dealing with the emotional aspect of going grey. And Sue shares her tips…

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How to Smarten up Your Gym Wear

Outfits, Reader Questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJune 5, 20152 Comments

Hi Imogen, I wondered if you can give me some tips for smartening up leisure/gym wear. I often go to a yoga class or swimming straight from dropping kids at school and then go grocery shopping on way home. I don’t want to fall back into the tracky pants and polar fleece routine this winter.…

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How to choose colours when you have warm skin and grey hair

Choosing Colours When You Have Grey Hair But a Warm Skin Undertone

Colour, Hair, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJune 4, 201538 Comments

As many people go grey their skin cools down along with their hair colour, but not everyone has cool grey hair and cool skin. Some people’s skin remains warm even though their hair has cooled and greyed, and if they choose not to colour it, find that it can look a little odd if they…

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Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress V Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportJune 3, 20153 Comments

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 V Shape (commonly called the Inverted Triangle or Cone shape)…

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how dress the classic woman for casual occassions

How to Be Contemporary and Casual in Classic Clothing Styles

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJune 1, 20154 Comments

If you are a more classic personality type, how do you translate this more simple and structured garments into casual outfits. Classic clothing is made for the office, it says professional and organised, but often you can feel that casual clothing is the hardest for you to wear as it feels too sloppy for you.…

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how to look summery while remaining covered

Dealing with Summer Clothing When You Like to Remain Covered

Reader Questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 29, 20158 Comments

I am from Berlin, Germany and have a style question that may be a bit surprising to most of your readers. Though I have already learnt many many things from reading your smart and very precise posts there are still some outfit issues that truly upset me, year after year. Or maybe I just want…

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How To Combine Patterned Tops with Scarves

Outfits, Prints and Patterns, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportMay 28, 20152 Comments

Hi Imogen I love your articles and especially enjoyed the article ‘what to wear when you’re retired’, it was so helpful. Have you got any styling tips to match either a striped t shirt or animal print t shirt with a scarf? I don’t seem to be able to get it right. Thanks Libby Here…

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Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress 8 Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportMay 27, 201528 Comments

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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accidental icon Lyn

Stylish Thoughts – Accidental Icon

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportMay 26, 20152 Comments

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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Genius 3D mammography

How to Get More Accurate Mammography Results

WellbeingBy Imogen LamportMay 25, 20151 Comment

Sponsored by 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, but still…

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The Fashion Trend Item That Works for Every Woman

Fashion Trends, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 22, 201514 Comments

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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why your wardobe is like a kitchen

3 Reasons Your Wardrobe is a Kitchen

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 21, 20153 Comments

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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Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress H Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportMay 20, 201516 Comments

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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