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Christmas Themed Dressing and Accessorizing – The Dos and Don’ts

Colour, occasion dressing, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportNovember 26, 20135 Comments

Thanks to you, Imogen, I never worry about my wardrobe. Its like having a guardian angel at my finger tips. I would like some advice for Christmas accessorizing. Working around children, I like to do the red and green thing but still need to go among adults to do the banking, shopping etc. Your input…

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How to create a coordinated wardrobe

How to Create a Coordinated Wardrobe

UncategorizedBy Imogen LamportNovember 25, 201318 Comments

I have a question about how to pull a wardrobe together that is well coordinated, but not too matchy. I had never heard the term “matchy” before at first I thought it was someone’s excuse for not having a good eye for color but I am hearing a lot about it. Are there some guide…

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NoRepeat November Update

Style ChallengeBy Imogen LamportNovember 23, 2013Leave a comment

So another week of NoRepeat November has flown by! It’s been a super busy one for me as I’m starting my next image and colour consultant training course on Monday so I’ve packed my regular clients in this week.  This has meant that I’ve missed taking pics of a few of my outfits (sorry!). The…

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How to layer tops to flatter a large bust

How To Layer Tops with a Large Bust

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportNovember 22, 2013Leave a comment

Imogen, I absolutely love your blog and follow it religiously. It’s helped make my shopping quicker and easier. I have cleaned out my closet to match my clothing with more flattering styles, and I have shared it with so many friends. Thank you! My question today is around wearing sweaters. In the States it is…

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How to Break Your Style Rules

Personal Style, style rules, videosBy Imogen LamportNovember 21, 20136 Comments

I teach style rules all the time and then I teach my clients how to break them. I like to think of it as the Picasso principle. What’s that? Well I never used to understand the though process behind Picasso’s painting, that was, until I visited the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. There in the exhibit…

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How to wear extreme drop crotch harem pants

How to Wear Extreme Drop Crotch Harem Pants

Reader questions, style tips, Tricky TrendsBy Imogen LamportNovember 20, 20136 Comments

A reader question… You recently asked for reader input, and I have a styling question. How do I style an extreme dropped crotch harem pant? I saw a woman wearing something like this on the street this summer and completely fell for them. I love the clean, simple lines, and the drama and contrast if…

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Psychology of Colour – Yellow

Colour, psychological mattersBy Imogen LamportNovember 19, 20134 Comments

Yellow is the happiest colour. It’s a bright sunshiny day. As the brightest and lightest colour in the visible colour spectrum it is fun, playful and uplifting. Because it is so light and bright and noticeable from a distance, it’s used for taxi cabs in many places and traffic signs to grab our attention and…

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I’ve Had a Makeover

About ImogenBy Imogen LamportNovember 18, 20136 Comments

You may notice that my blog has had a little makeover. My new header illustration was created by Vanessa of Velvet Wolves on Etsy. I decided my whippet Cleo should be part of my blog as she so often photo bombs my pictures when I’m taking them.    

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Weekend Reading 16 November 2013

weekend readingBy Imogen LamportNovember 17, 20136 Comments

Did you know that women who wear some makeup to work are seen as more trustworthy and competent than those who wear no makeup? It’s true, many studies have been done on this, but here are some of the results of the one done by professors at Harvard University. We’re often told we should ‘dream…

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How to Experiment and Create More Outfits from Your Wardrobe

Personal Style, Style Challenge, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 15, 2013Leave a comment

Today’s video from Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and me is all about having fun, getting creative, and experimenting with what you already own in your wardrobe. How have you gone experimenting with the items in your wardrobe?

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The Ideal Way to Shop Online on Cyber Monday

Giveaways, shopping, Sponsored PostsBy Imogen LamportNovember 13, 201324 Comments

Sponsored by Nuffnang Do you shop online or overseas?  The fantastic thing about online shopping is that choice is so much greater than what you may find locally.  But one of the issues has been all those pesky international transaction fees on purchases and currency conversion fees.  Fortunately GE Money have a credit card called…

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One Blouse Worn Four Ways

outfits, Style Challenge, style tipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 12, 2013Leave a comment

One issue that many women have is how to work their everyday clothes into something they can also wear out in the evening. It’s quite easy to change accessories to make that garment become more versatile – dressing it up and down. If you have a soft blouse like this one, it’s a no-brainer to…

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Enough Said – Movie Ticket Give Away

Giveaways, ReviewsBy Imogen LamportNovember 11, 201325 Comments

I’ve been lucky enough to be given 3 double passes to see the movie Enough Said  by 20th Century Fox that I want to share with you! ENOUGH SAID is an acclaimed, moving and delightful comedy that hilariously explores the complications that come with falling in love the second time around. Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld,…

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What I’ve Been Wearing – No Repeat November

UncategorizedBy Imogen LamportNovember 8, 20135 Comments

Here are a few of the outfits I’ve been wearing this NoRepeat November so far.   Here’s what I’m wearing (or similar cos it’s old): Red and Black outfit: Red long sleeve tee Red fur vest Black and white leopard skirt Necklaces from Big W Blue Leather Outfit Cobalt leather jacket Blue and white blouse…

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Tips for Organising Your Wardrobe

Personal Style, videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 7, 20135 Comments

In this video Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss ways of organising your wardrobe more effectively so it’s easier to shop your wardrobe and discover more outfit options. What are your tips for organsing your wardrobe so that you can create lots of fabulous outfits from your existing clothes?

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Getting the Most from your Capsule Wardrobe

Getting the Most from your Capsule Wardrobe

capsule wardrobes, outfits, Style Challenge, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 6, 20135 Comments

Do you want to get the most value from your wardrobe?  Then it’s time to challenge yourself to creating as many outfits a possible from your existing garments and accessories. You may worry that if they are currently working with a small wardrobe (say those Project 333 peeps) or capsule wardrobe that they will find…

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Is it Racewear? What to Wear to the Melbourne Cup Carnival

Wardrobe, Accessories, Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 5, 20131 Comment

On Saturday I went to Derby Day, one of the big race days of the Melbourne Cup carnival. Derby Day has a dress-code of black and white, along with the regular racing dress code. There were many well dressed women and men at the races, but also some serious clangers. So I’ve developed my Guide…

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Psychology of Colour – Purple

Colour, psychological mattersBy Imogen LamportNovember 4, 20137 Comments

Purple (or violet) is a colour with many connotations and meanings.  In the past it was associated with royalty as it was such a hard colour to create from natural materials to dye fabric thus was only worn but the very rich and powerful.  It’s symbolic for wealth and status in Japan. These days, as…

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How to Declutter Your Wardrobe

videos, Style Challenge, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 1, 20136 Comments

Want to challenge yourself  get out of your rut, help you create new outfits from your wardrobe, and clear out what isn’t working from your wardrobe.  Then why not spend the next few weeks going through your wardrobe and no repeatedly wearing the same outfits, instead, why not try to create 30 unique outfits (same…

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Last Day of Frocktober 2013

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportOctober 31, 20132 Comments

Today is the last day of Frocktober – the month where we spotlight the terrible disease that is ovarian cancer. Here is what I ask of you – If you enjoy reading my blog, and appreciate the time and effort I put into it, I’d love for you to show it by donating to this…

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What to Wear to the Spring Racing Carnival

dress codes, occasion dressingBy Imogen LamportOctober 30, 20134 Comments

Derby Day is traditionally the day to wear Black and White (and maybe a shade of grey or silver).     Pull&Bear wedge shoes 67 AUD – pullandbear.com Morgan Taylor hat myer.com.au Dresses | Maxi, summer, cocktail & more styles at Witchery Online -… witchery.com.au David Lawrence | Spring Racing – Sleeveless V Neck Print Dress davidlawrence.com.au…

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