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Singin’ and Dancing in the Rain

More, ReviewsBy Imogen LamportMay 17, 2016Leave a comment

One of my fondest memories of my late teen years was watching the Saturday afternoon musical movie that would play on the TV. All those fabulous old films from the 1940s with Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gene Kelly. I loved watching the dancing, the gorgeous costumes (those dresses … divine) and it spawned my…

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why we care how our leaders look

What We Want Our Leaders to Look Like

MoreBy Imogen LamportMay 16, 2016Leave a comment

Why should it matter what our leaders look like? Both Australia and the USA (and probably a few other countries in the world) are currently in election campaign mode. Our politicians are in front of TV and newspaper cameras every day and what they look like may influence how we vote. You may say “no,…

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why grooming matters so much

Why Grooming Matters So Much

Beauty, Grooming, Hair, Makeup, VideosBy Imogen LamportMay 14, 201612 Comments

Ah grooming. It’s one of those ‘chores’ that many people avoid a lot of the time. I mean who likes ironing? Who loves blowdrying their hair? And if I had a dollar for every woman who’d said to me she doesn’t have time to apply any makeup …. well I’d have at least $789. Yet,…

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What Exactly is Low Value Contrast

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportMay 13, 20164 Comments

Low Value Contrast refers to colours that are only 1-3 shades apart on the grey scale. This creates a soft, blended look that feels elegant and understated. It doesn’t matter where on the grey scale the items sit, just they need to be close to each other in depth of colour. What it doesn’t mean…

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Psychology of colour brown

Psychology of the Colour Brown

Colour, Colour PsychologyBy Imogen LamportMay 11, 201626 Comments

“There’s no brown downtown” It is a saying of my gorgeous and super talented image consultant friend and colleague Sarah Brummitt from London. You don’t wear brown in the traditional corporate world (think big finance) in big cities like London and New York. Why no brown? Brown is about stability (think about the tree trunk…

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How and Why I Started Running at the Age of 46

WellbeingBy Imogen LamportMay 10, 201619 Comments

Call Me Crazy But I’ve Taken Up Running in my Mid-Late 40s I just participated in the Mother’s Day Classic 8km Fun Run. In the pouring rain. And I came middle of the pack and I’m happy with that. I competed last year too and managed to shave about 5 minutes off my time which…

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It's the clothes not your body - you are perfect and I'll tell you why

Why Clothes Don’t Fit and It Shouldn’t Make You Feel Bad

Body Image, VideosBy Imogen LamportMay 7, 20163 Comments

Why Your Clothes Don’t Fit But You Are Perfect Yes you are gorgeous. You are perfect just the way you are. Mass market clothing is not being made for you as an individual, to fit and flatter (which is why you need to expect alterations). It’s about selling to the most people possible (it’s about…

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Eastland Shopping centre Ringwood - Melbourne

The New Eastland Shopping Centre – Melbourne

ShoppingBy Imogen LamportMay 5, 2016Leave a comment

Melbourne has many great shopping destinations (one of the great aspects of living here) and things are only getting better for those who live in the Eastern suburbs with the new Eastland opening another 80 shops (now around 350 stores all up are in the centre). Inside you will find not only all the major…

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7 outfit colour schemes to steal

7 Outfit Colour Schemes to Steal

Colour, Outfits, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportMay 3, 201616 Comments

There are lots of great colour schemes you can put together in your outfits to create interest and excitement in your outfit. So many people tell me they don’t know how to mix colours, and really it’s not hard. There are a few key tips to consider. Mix colours of similar intensity Mix colours of…

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Inside Out Style Blog: Imogen Lamport interviewed by Liz Tehan of Set That

Sharing My Style Tips with Liz Tehan of Set That

Style Tips, VideosBy Imogen LamportMay 2, 20163 Comments

Recently I spent a morning filming some style tips with Liz Tehan, founder of Set That (a fab new tool for online shopping and creating sets to share on blogs and social media). Discover more about Set That Why I love being a personal stylist How to Dress with Style

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what do you love about the details in your outfit? Style is not about wearing the latest fashion

Style is Not About Wearing the Latest Fashion

Personal Style, VideosBy Imogen LamportApril 30, 20161 Comment

Fashion is Not Style Fashion is what is available in stores right now. It’s ever changing. It’s not about you. It’s not about what suits you. Fashion is a tool. Style is the expression of who you are using this tool” username=”imogenlamport Click To Tweet Take the bits of current fashions that suit you, your…

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2 Simple Things to Do to Have a More Joyful Wardrobe - wear a happy colour

Psychology of Pink

Colour, Colour PsychologyBy Imogen LamportApril 29, 20168 Comments

Pink is an interesting colour. It’s basically a tint of red (a tint is a colour with white added to it). The closer the colour is to red the more it takes on the psychological properties of red. The more white in it, the softer it becomes and the more of the purity and openness…

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Rihanna in Guo Pei at The Met Ball: The First Monday in May movie

The First Monday in May – Film

ReviewsBy Imogen LamportApril 28, 20162 Comments

The First Monday in May is a documentary film around the making of The Met Gala ball, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a virtual feast of exquisite fashion curated by the genius of Andrew Bolton of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This film is a…

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How Anyone Can Wear a High Contrast Print

Colour, Discover Your ColoursBy Imogen LamportApril 27, 20163 Comments

Prints and patterns can add variety and interest to your outfit and wardrobe. Ideally choose a print that relates to your own value contrast. But should you wish to wear a print that is outside of your natural value contrast then here is the easy way of choosing one to flatter. I think of value…

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how to tie a long rectangular scarf

Rectangular Scarf Tie

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportApril 25, 20166 Comments

There are heaps of ways to tie long rectangular scarves, many are more suited to winter weight scarves. These days there are so many huge summer weight rectangular scarves but tying them can prove kind of tricky. This way of tying works well with a larger scarf that you may find overwhelms your frame a…

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Come Alive with Colour

Colour, Discover Your Colours, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportApril 23, 20161 Comment

Colour has such a profound impact on our appearance. It really does. Because of this impact, I’m passionate about colour and you will see me wearing colour more of the time than less. It can make you look: younger or older brighter or duller more vibrant or more tired I don’t know about you but…

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What Exactly is Medium-High Value Contrast?

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportApril 22, 20166 Comments

Contrast seems to be a topic that many find kind of tricky so I wanted to post more pictures to give you examples of different kinds of contrast. Here I’ll be showing you examples of Medium-High Contrast which sits in between Medium Contrast (that is a medium depth colour with either a very light or…

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How to Play in Your Closet

How to Play in Your Closet

Outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportApril 20, 201613 Comments

I love being inspired by my blog readers styles. I met the author, Lisa of this blog post in Chicago a couple of years ago at an Evolve Your Style lunch and think that her style is inspirational for many who want to become more creative in how they put together their outfits. I asked…

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200 Years of Australian Fashion – Exhibition

ReviewsBy Imogen LamportApril 19, 2016Leave a comment

200 Years of Australian fashion is a celebration of over 90 designers and makers, from early dressmaking establishments, through the mid-century salons of the “Paris End” of Collins Street to contemporary fashion designers of today. The exhibition starts with a series of images projected onto curtains all set on the beach. Paola di Troccio the…

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what does colour contrast tell you

Understanding Colour Contrast and Putting Outfits Together

Colour, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportApril 18, 201617 Comments

Colour contrast tells you how many colours and what kind of colours to wear at a time, in the one outfit. How Many Colours to Wear in One Outfit Colour Contrasttells you if you should predominantly wear: Neutrals – and you can find out what is a neutral here and here – this is ideal…

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Why You Should Be Authentic in Your Dress

Personal Style, VideosBy Imogen LamportApril 16, 20162 Comments

Who are you? How do you express your personality through your clothing? I completely believe that authentic style comes from inside out (that’s why this blog is called Inside Out Style). Your style expression is based on your personality traits and who you are. If you try and dress like someone else it won’t feel…

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