Don’t let the thought of a bold lop colour scare you off. There are many shades of red. Reds can be soft, rusty, bright, cool and warm. You can see in the pictures above that some reds suit me, others don’t, they make my lips the focus of my face. The reason for this is…
DetailsToday Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss in this video the relationship between what we spend on clothes and our self-esteem and perceived value.
Jackets are one of the essential third pieces in your wardrobe. They can cover a multitude of sins, and dress up a more casual outfit, or if made from a casual fabric, dress down a fancier one. Jackets bypass many of your personal ‘statistics’. The can diminish the appearance of a large bust or tummy,…
DetailsI don’t belt often as I’m an H shape and have a short waist with large bust, so belting at the waist draws attention to my boxy shape and makes my breasts look larger. But occasionally I do like the addition of a belt as it adds a detail to my outfit to make it more interesting.…
DetailsDresses are one of the staple garments in my wardrobe these days. I used to pretty much only wear pants, now I wear dresses 70% of the time as I’ve discovered they’re just so easy. I don’t have to co-ordinate a top and a bottom, a dress can so easily be put on and I’m…
DetailsOK, so it’s only been a couple of days, but I”m loving your input an interpretations of the challenge. There are lots of pics around the interweb: Don’t forget you too can search in Twitter and Instagram and Pinterest by searching on #FabStyle. If you add in my username @imogenlamport I will be notified of…
DetailsDenim is something that many of us wear a lot. For many our jeans are a go to item. I was considering whether or not I should include denim in the style challenge at all as it’s too many people’s fall back, so I thought that I’d twist it up and insist that it be…
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There are so many ways to use colour in your outfit. Pink is a versatile colour, the right shade of pink will make you look fabulous as it’s a skin enhancer. How to Choose a Warm or Cool Pink Pink comes in many guises – there are both warm and cool versions so choose one…
DetailsHow to add some arm candy to your outfit. Wear a watch Wear a watch with a bracelet or two Wear a cuff on your upper arm Wear a stack of bracelets, try putting different ones together Wear a shirt with an interesting cuff Wear gloves with fur trim What’s your favourite flavour of…
DetailsLast week I spent time in Queensland and was lucky enough to catch up with the lovely Jill Chivers who is an expert in the field of over shopping. Jill is a recovered shopaholic, so we made this video on becoming a more conscious shopper and some of the warning signs of over shopping as…
DetailsToday my gorgeous kids went back to school after their summer holidays. I’ve spent very little time of the school break working as I’ve mostly had to look after the kids, plus I needed a little holiday myself to rejuvenate. Having to get back into the school routine, making lunches, ensuring everyone has everything they…
DetailsHow does your appearance affect your chances in the job market? There are numerous studies that have shown that your appearance will seriously affect your chance of getting a job, getting a promotion, and even, if you a commit a crime, going to jail. A recent Australian study has again confirmed this fact. Now, it’s…
DetailsHave you got into a bit of a style rut? Would you like to develop a fabulous sense of style? To get you out of your current style habits take the FABruary Style Challenge – running all February. Each day use this guide as an inspiration to wear your clothes in a new way, add…
DetailsLos Angeles, California based Blogger and designer Heather of The Style Confessions shares her Stylish Thoughts with us today. 1) What is the secret to great style? The secret to doing anything well is being interested in it. If you want to look great, work toward looking great and pretty soon you’ll look great. 2)…
DetailsI’m really excited about sharing with you the new AICI Global magazine which is the online magazine for the Association of Image Consultants International (our premier professional body) publication – it’s got lots of great articles and so I want to share it with you. Read AICI Global here. With articles on a range of…
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You may remember that I wrote a post about Heroes and Supporting Acts some time ago, if not, you can read it here. In this video, Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss this concept in more detail.
Do you have a signature perfume or a wardrobe of perfumes? Do you wear it only for special occasions or every day? Did you know that smell is our strongest sense, which is why a smell can take you to a situation or experience in your life so easily. Scents are broken down into 4…
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I’m often asked if there is such a thing as Universal Colours – the colours that suit everyone. People ask me if black is one – sadly it is not as it’s colour properties are – cool, deep and bright – so if you are warm, light or muted in your colouring, black is really…
DetailsFirstly, I just want to say a sincere thank you to all my lovely readers, I appreciate each and every one of you. I love getting your comments and questions – they are the reason I keep blogging. Going through my Google analytics, I thought I’d share the content that was most read during the…
DetailsA new year is a time many reflect on their lives. What you want out of the coming year? The start of a year is a good time to reflect on your personal style. Time to consider if the clothes that you’ve been wearing the past few years are still representative of who you are…
DetailsIn this short break from regular programming I want to wish you all a happy festive season, whatever your beliefs, it’s a great time to spend with family and loved ones. Thank you all for reading and commenting this past year. I really appreciate you all.
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