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A Guide to Visual Grouping

Colour, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportDecember 11, 201315 Comments

Here is how I came to think about it : being a dark-haired, cool person, I decided to “break my style rules” and bought a leopard faux-fur coat – I love it on your lovely colleague Jill Chivers -. I chose a not too warm background (sand). The spots are dark brown and I would…

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A Solution for Pesky Thigh Rubbing and Chaffing

Body Variations, ReviewsBy Imogen LamportDecember 10, 201322 Comments

Ok here’s my confession, my thighs touch! Can you believe it! I’m like the majority of women who don’t have a gap between her upper thighs. Now my care factor for this is pretty low, except when it comes to hot summer days and I want to wear a dress or skirt and if its…

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Blue and Green Should Never Be Seen

ColourBy Imogen LamportDecember 7, 201318 Comments

Unless there is a colour in between This is a saying my mother would repeat to me as a child. Fortunately I realise that this is a rule that is made to be broken.   Blue and green together are one of my favourite colour combinations.  It’s so restful and reminds me of a blue…

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Sleeve Length

How to Choose the Correct Sleeve Length

Body Shapes, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportDecember 6, 20137 Comments

Are there any rules for the right sleeve length? Jacket and long sleeves should usually end just below the wrist bone for most women.  A too short sleeve makes your arms look longer and that you’ve outgrown the garment.  A too long sleeve makes the arms look short and that the garment is too large…

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How to choose exercise clothes to flatter your figure

What to Wear to the Gym or to Exercise

Body Variations, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportDecember 4, 20135 Comments

Choosing flattering activewear can be tricky as there is little room to hide as the fabrics are tight and revealing.  So how do you choose what to wear to flatter your figure? Given that most of us are not natural athletes or models, here are my tips on how to choose exercise clothing that looks…

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NoRepeat November Style Challenge

MoreBy Imogen LamportNovember 30, 20136 Comments

  We’ve come to the end of November and the NoRepeat November Style Challenge. What have you learned about your style and your wardrobe and how you utilize your clothes and accessories? I’ve been super busy this month running my Personal Stylist and Image Mastery training and Personal Colour Analysis training courses (it’s so much…

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Handbag Shapes and Styles - How to choose to suit you

Handbag Shapes and Styles – How to Choose To Suit You

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportNovember 29, 20137 Comments

Length of Handbag Strap Strap length will determine how the bag is carried and where the emphasis is placed on your body. If you have a larger tummy you may like to hold a bag in front – thus a short strap is ideal as you can hook it over your arm and wear it…

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Psychology of Colour – White

Colour, Colour PsychologyBy Imogen LamportNovember 28, 20131 Comment

  White is ethereal, it’s the colour of clouds, snow and seafoam. It says: clean and hygenic, fresh and new. It’s often associated with winter in cooler climates, because of the snow. A fresh new piece of paper – a blank page, ready to be written on. In the Western world it’s the colour of…

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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

WardrobeBy 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

MoreBy 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 the style rules

How to Break Your Style Rules

Personal Style, 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 TipsBy 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, Colour PsychologyBy 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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How to Experiment and Create More Outfits from Your Wardrobe

More, 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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One Blouse Worn Four Ways

Outfits, 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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What I’ve Been Wearing – No Repeat November

About ImogenBy 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, 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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