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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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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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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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How to Style Cropped Pants

Easy Ways to Wear Cropped Pants

OutfitsBy Imogen LamportApril 14, 20168 Comments

Cropped pants, according to the Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion are “Pants cut at varying lengths between ankle and knee.” So really, anything that ends just below the knee to the ankles. They can have a leg shortening effect so here are some tips on what kinds of shoes to wear them with (as well as…

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The Magic of Alterations

Fabric, Fit and AlterationsBy Imogen LamportApril 13, 201614 Comments

By Ms MakeItOver Bernadette Lis How many times have you stared into a store dressing room mirror and said to yourself, “This fits pretty well. The shirt is a little boxy, but that’s the fashion right now.” Alternatively, you’ve also thought, “This dress fits well. I don’t really like the short sleeves that long and…

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How to Avoid the 5 Most Common Outfit Photo Fails

OutfitsBy Imogen LamportApril 11, 20165 Comments

If you’re like me and don’t have an “Instagram Husband” and you have to take all your outfit photos by yourself just with a camera on a tripod it can be hard to know exactly what the camera is seeing as you pose away. That is, until you download your pics and discover that you’ve…

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Your 12 Point Plan to Creating Harmonious Outfits

Drape, texture and sheen, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportApril 9, 201610 Comments

Repeating the elements of yourself over and over in different ways in your outfit will create a really harmonious appearance. How can you do this? Repeat the texture of your hair. Repeat the texture of your skin. Repeat the element of matte/sheen or shine that you have in your hair and skin. Repeat your colouring…

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How You Can Use Your Hair Texture to Determine the Fabrics You Choose

Drape, texture and sheen, Fabric, Outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportApril 7, 201639 Comments

Texture in fabrics is something I’ve talked about in my post T is for Texture as well as How to Choose a Flattering Texture. Today I want to share two outfits that I’ve worn recently. One includes textured garments, the other outfit has only smooth fabrics and I’m going to reveal why each works based…

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Step into the Wardrobe of Miss Phryne Fisher

Accessories, VideosBy Imogen LamportApril 6, 201610 Comments

Brought to you by Labassa Mansion Step into the Wardrobe of Miss Phryne Fisher For the many fans of the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries TV series, one of the joys of the show are the amazing costumes designed by Marion Boyce (who was the award-winning costume designer for the recent film starring Kate Winslet, The…

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How to Choose and Style Denim Jackets to Flatter Your Body Shape

Style TipsBy Imogen LamportApril 4, 20164 Comments

Denim jackets are a really versatile garment that you can easily add to many outfits.  Unless you are young and can carry off the ‘double denim’ look, avoid wearing denim with denim (most of us just aren’t cool enough to carry off the denim suit). Instead pair it with many of your other clothes to…

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How to Dress So Nobody Notices Your Flaws

Accessories, Colour, VideosBy Imogen LamportApril 2, 20162 Comments

“If you’re looking in my eyes you’re not looking at my thighs.” This is one of my favourite sayings – and it’s so true! Your face is the place we look when we are communicating with you. So many women dress to conceal what they perceive to be flaws and spend their time and energy…

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Diamonds May be a Girls Best Friend but Pearls are Not Far Behind

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportMarch 31, 201613 Comments

Diamonds are a girls best friend. The fire, the sparkle, yes I love them and a girl can dream about having all sorts of divine gems to wear. Recently I was invited to come and discover the story of Rutherford which is a family run business who have been creating and selling new and fine…

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Want to Figure Out Your Body Shape? Try My Quiz

Body Shapes, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportMarch 30, 201638 Comments

How to identify your body shape? One of the questions I get asked the most is “what’s my body shape?” I get emails daily from people wanting to know their shape which is why I have developed my free Body Shape Calculator Quiz. It’s a simple test to help you discover which of the 7…

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Why You Must Have a Style Recipe

Personal Style, VideosBy Imogen LamportMarch 29, 201617 Comments

Why have a style recipe? In my opinion it’s one of the most useful tools anyone can have when developing their style. So much of your style comes down to your personality, what you do and don’t like, from fabric to fit, shape to detail, scale and proportion. A style recipe will help you define…

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Embrace The Body You Have Today

VideosBy Imogen LamportMarch 26, 201615 Comments

It’s the only body you’ll ever have. Treat it with respect. Dress it so it’s comfortable and you are flattering it. Our bodies change with age. They don’t remain youthful all our lives and many women struggle with this fact as they age. They had learned how to dress the body they once had, but…

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7 Popular Wardrobe and Outfit Planning Apps Reviewed

Capsule Wardrobes, Reviews, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 24, 201629 Comments

There are a number of wardrobing and outfit planning apps out available so I asked my readers which they used and what they liked. Here are their thoughts and experiences on some of the wardrobe apps currently on the market. ClosetSpace Helen:I use ClosetSpace on my Android phone and occasionally the computer. Its essentially an…

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