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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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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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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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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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Stylish Thoughts – My Small Wardrobe

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportMay 19, 20152 Comments

Today I’m excited to introduce you to North Carolina (USA) based blogger Carelia of My Small Wardrobe as she shares her Stylish Thoughts What is the secret to great style? Be true to yourself. Regardless of your style, wear it with confidence.   What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money…

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Your Essential Skirt Length and Shoe Selection Guide

Accessories, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportMay 18, 20157 Comments

Hi Imogen, I love your blog–you have the best style advice I’ve seen. I’m trying to make sense of all the different variables and would love your advice on combining them. I am an H shape with medium contrast (I’d be low contrast but my eyebrows/eyelashes are darker than anything else), short waist, long legs.…

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How to Choose Pants That Are Not Jeans or Dress Pants

Outfits, Reader Questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 15, 20154 Comments

Love your blog, it is my go-to place for understanding fashion and how to look my best! I was wondering if you would consider doing a post on pants (trousers, not underpants). I live in Colorado where everyone is SO casual that I have a very distorted perspective of what is considered appropriate everywhere else.…

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3 Top Tips to Choosing Shoes to Flatter a Thick Ankle

Accessories, Body Variations, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportMay 14, 20159 Comments

Recently I’ve had two readers ask me to write about how to flatter thicker ankles: Sometime it would be great if you could address ‘thick ankles’. They were the bane of my mother’s existence and sometimes I think they are of mine as well. They are why (along with horrible English weather) I almost always…

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Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress X Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportMay 13, 201520 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 X Shape (commonly called the hourglass shape) So putting these…

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Fashion Trends: 7 Ways to Style Culottes

Fashion Trends, OutfitsBy Imogen LamportMay 12, 201516 Comments

One of the trends that has appeared in stores in the past season or so is the culotte. Now I remember wearing these in my teen years and I wasn’t that keen to try on another pair as sometimes in fashion you can feel like “been there, done that trend and not going back”. When…

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My Style: Knee High Boots

Outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportMay 11, 20156 Comments

When my mother came into my bedroom and surveyed the 12 pairs of knee high boots lined up against the wall she commented that I had a lot of boots. This may be true, but I wear them almost every day in winter and I’ve been collecting them for a decade or more. I love…

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Happy Mother’s Day

WellbeingBy Imogen LamportMay 10, 20151 Comment
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Why Comparison of Your Style to Others is Toxic

Body ImageBy Imogen LamportMay 8, 20158 Comments

Recently I was reminded of the complete toxicity of comparison by one of my clients. She couldn’t seem to ever see herself in a positive light as she didn’t feel even when wearing her best, which she liked in theory, but she never felt great or thought she looked good because she compared her unique…

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Welcome to Inside Out Style

Personal Style, Where to StartBy Imogen LamportMay 7, 201526 Comments

Start Here To Discover Your Style Which of These Sounds Like You? Click on each to find out more I'm Stuck in a Style Rut Are you wearing the same things over and over again? Are you sick of your style but are not sure what to do or where to turn? You have clothes…

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How to Style Jogger Pants

Fashion Trends, Reader Questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 7, 20155 Comments

Hi Imogen, Jogger style pants are my faves right now. I had a few pairs for Summer and lived in them. What I would like are some ideas for styling them for Winter. Shoes are my particular nightmare. I only wear flats and prefer something good for my feet, so ballet flats are out. Looking…

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Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress O Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportMay 6, 201511 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 O Shape (commonly called the apple or oval shape) I…

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How to Get Yourself Out the Door Looking Stylish in Minutes

Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 5, 20153 Comments

Are you a busy mum who has no time to look after herself as she has to look after the needs of the kids? It can be hard when you have others that you have to look after as well as yourself, to stay stylish, but it’s certainly not impossible with a touch of planning.…

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MIss Fisher Murder Mysteries

Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition

ReviewsBy Imogen LamportMay 4, 201510 Comments

I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of the Miss Fisher Mysteries (ABC TV) costume exhibition just opened at Rippon Lea House, a gorgeous Victorian mansion in Melbourne’s Elsternwick. We were plied with yummy champagne and fed with canapes before we got to hear from the producers of the ABC TV show…

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