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How to choose shoes

Top 6 Ways to Choose Shoes to Go With Your Outfit

Accessories, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 7, 20159 Comments

I was asked recently by a reader where I find my shoe collection from, and how I manage to find shoes to go with my outfits. The reality is, my shoes have been collected over the past 20 years (or so), though I only keep those in a good state of repair. But don’t despair,…

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Stylish Thoughts – High Latitude Style

Personal Style, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportOctober 6, 20152 Comments

I’m delighted to be introducing you to Nicole who is based in Fairbanks, Alaska USA and writes the blog High Latitude Style What is the secret to great style? Fit, knowing what works for your body, wearing what makes you feel good and confident. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money…

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New York – Lower West Side

Travel and PackingBy Imogen LamportOctober 5, 20155 Comments

Another great area to visit in New York is the Lower West Side. Have your walking shoes on because you’ll be covering lots of ground, and walk off the main roads to enjoy the local ambiance. This part of New York is very different from mid-town and many other areas. It really does have it’s…

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How to Be More Creative with Your Style

LifestyleBy Imogen LamportOctober 3, 20155 Comments

Here are 5 Fabulous Links to help you be more creative with your style I loved this interview with Debra Rapoport one of the Advanced Style dames about how to be more creative with your style. Plus let’s celebrate our unique styles. Get some outfit inspiration from street style at New York Fashion Week Discover…

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How to conceal your muffin top

How to Conceal Your Muffin Top

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportOctober 2, 201525 Comments

I have muffin top, I know, hard to believe (not). It’s the curse of most H shapes I think as we have shorter waists usually and we put weight on first around our waist so it doesn’t take much to make a muffin top. There are many 8, V and even some A and X…

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Tips on Wearing Jeans - Inside Out Style blog

Your Essential Guide to Choosing the Right Shoe Styles to Pair with Your Jeans

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportOctober 1, 2015Leave a comment

Skinny Jeans You can balance hips with a knee high boot or a motorcycle style boot. You can keep their refined slimness with a ballet flat or a stiletto heel Roll the hem with an ankle boot and show off a little skin or tuck the end of the jean into the boot Straight Leg…

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How to Accessorize in Winter

Accessories, Fabric, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 30, 20158 Comments

I received this email in my inbox: I like to know if you had anything written about cold weather accessories? For me one of the main things I learned from the 7 Steps to Style program is that accessories make the finishing touch for the outfits, which I neglected before. I made a big progress…

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Hello Katie Girl on Inside Out Style

Stylish Thoughts – Hello Katie Girl

Personal Style, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 29, 20153 Comments

I’m really happy to be sharing the stylish thoughts of the gorgeously colourful Los Angeles USA based blogger Katie of Hello Katie Girl. What is the secret to great style? Personally, I think being yourself and finding a way to incorporate your “uniqueness” into a signature look is the key to great style. Of course,…

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Upper East Side New York - what to see

New York – Upper East Side

Travel and PackingBy Imogen LamportSeptember 28, 20156 Comments

Given that there is just so much to cover from my recent trip to New York, I have decided to regionalise my travels and share where I went and what I saw. First up, the Upper East Side of New York. Top of the Rock – Rockefeller Centre A modern Art Deco style building. This…

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Imogen Lamport over 40 style blogger

Why I Love Being an Over 40 Style Blogger

MoreBy Imogen LamportSeptember 25, 201535 Comments

Follow my blog with Bloglovin The secret (well not so secret) is out, I’m over 40, in fact I’m well over 40, much closer to 50 than 40 these days and I love blogging about style for women who are in a similar situation. Sure I know that many of you are under 40, and…

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Leopard Shoes and Accessories - how to wear statement shoes

How to Wear Statement Shoes

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportSeptember 24, 20157 Comments

I’m a bit of a shoeaholic, according to my family. I love shoes. I love them in neutral. I love them in colour. I love boots, shoes and sandals. I think my love affair started when my doctor told me that I needed to wear different shoes every day so that I wouldn’t end up…

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What to Wear to the Office

5 Fabulous Office Outfits to Wear to Work This Week

Dress Codes, Outfits, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportSeptember 23, 201515 Comments

5 Office Appropriate Outfit Inspirations for the Week These days few offices have a truly corporate dress code unless they are in the law or finance. There is so much more choice about what to wear to work, and often people have no idea of what to wear. Over time workplaces have become more casual,…

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Stylish Thoughts – Style Nudge

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 22, 20159 Comments

Today I’m delighted to feature New Jersey USA based Cherie James who writes the blog Style Nudge and sells vintage clothing. What is the secret to great style? Being yourself, trusting your gut and being fearless to wear what you want to. What is the one thing you wouldn’t spend a lot of money on?…

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What is the bare minimum you should do each day for grooming to look stylish

Grooming – Is There a Bare Minimum?

Beauty, Grooming, Hair, Makeup, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 21, 201518 Comments

Hi Imogen, I’m a fan from the US and looking forward to building a spring capsule wardrobe (my first!). Love your style tips and ideas. Just read your post about dressing your age. Can you write a post about grooming, what is the bare minimum? I kind of hate wearing makeup. Don’t mind waxing eyebrows…

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What your shoes say about you

What Your Shoes Say About You

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportSeptember 19, 20155 Comments

Some interesting research on how your shoes communicate elements of your personality and income as well how anxious or calm you may be! What do your shoes say about you? Research on the Power of Shoes and how it affects us both physically and emotionally. Mette shares her 5 Year Shopping Plan and how it’s…

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Olive and Khaki – The New Neutrals for Spring 2015

Colour, Fashion Trends, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportSeptember 18, 201517 Comments

The other day as I was walking through my local shopping mall I glanced in the doorway of Country Road (the Australian version of J Crew or Banana Republic) and discovered that it was awash with olive/khaki type greens. Pantone had forecast that Dried Herb would be a big colour this year, and here it…

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My AICI Conference in Washington DC

Travel and PackingBy Imogen LamportSeptember 17, 20157 Comments

As you may be aware I recently spent a couple of weeks in the USA (more trip posts coming soon) and I’ve been asked to share some of my highlights of my professional association the AICI’s Conference in Washington DC, which was the original purpose of my trip (I just like to add a little…

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Sheer purple shirt with pink cami

6 Essential Tips for Wearing Sheer Fabrics

Drape, texture and sheen, FabricBy Imogen LamportSeptember 16, 20156 Comments

Melbourne is having a few (seriously, just 3) glorious spring days at present (well by the time you read this they will have come and gone), so I’ve been going through my summer wardrobe as it’s hot enough that I don’t have to wear layer upon layer of clothing to stay sane (and warm). Inspired…

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Stylish Thoughts – She Does

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 15, 20151 Comment

Today I’m delighted to be introducing you to Perth, Australia based blogger Emily of She Does What is the secret to great style? I think being comfortable with what you are wearing is the most important thing! There is no point looking fabulous if you are not feeling fabulous in your outfit! What is the…

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Inside Out Style recommends Tote Bags

Crushing on Tote Bags

Accessories, ShoppingBy Imogen LamportSeptember 14, 20153 Comments

My name is Imogen and I’m a bagoholic! OK, there is my confession. I’ve always loved handbags – I guess it’s because you never feel fat in them! No matter whether you lose or gain weight they fit the same. I never carried a nappy bag when my kids were young, just a larger handbag…

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My Style: White is my new black now that I'm blonde - Inside Out Style Blog

My Style: White is My New Black

Colour, Outfits, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportSeptember 11, 201522 Comments

One of the questions I get asked most about since changing my hair colour so radically from deep brunette to light blonde, is how have the colours I wear changed. In a word, black, used to be my go-to dark neutral. Particularly in the 15 years where it was impossible to buy anything in navy…

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