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Fashion vs Style

Fashion Trends, Personal Style, VideosBy Imogen LamportJune 27, 20131 Comment

Today Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I are talking about Fashion Vs Style in this short video. What do you think are the differences between fashion and style?

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How to Pick a Slimming Print

Prints and Patterns, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJune 26, 20139 Comments

Many people are a bit scared of prints, as they’ve been told that prints will make them look larger. This is not always the case, it really depends on the type of print. There are two main types of prints, sparse and dense. Sparse prints have the elements spread further apart, these are the ‘fattening’…

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Principle of Volume

Fabric, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJune 24, 20137 Comments

One of the simplest, but most often forgotten rules, is that of the principles of volume. Too much volume at one time will make you look larger than you are. Too skin tight can look a little tarty.

How to Wear a Fur Vest

Drape, texture and sheenBy Imogen LamportJune 21, 20137 Comments

It’s winter here in Australia and there are lots of faux fur vests around. They can be a tricky trend to wear as they add some bulk to your frame due to their highly textured nature. But if you feel the cold like me, they really do keep you warm and toasty. Wear over more…

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Getting your colours done - personal colour analysis explained

How to Find Colours to Match Your Colour Swatch

Colour, Videos, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJune 20, 20138 Comments

Many people are unsure of how to use their colour swatch after they’ve had a personal colour analysis. Here in this short video I show you how easy it is to use. How to Use Your Personal Colour Analysis Colour Swatch Remember, it’s a tool of around 50 colours to help you find the 50…

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How to Wear Neon Colours

Colour, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportJune 19, 2013Leave a comment

Could you perhaps do a blog about neon colours? Who could wear them, do you think? Perhaps only winter types? I’m a bright spring and wonder if perhaps neon is a bit too bright for clear springs. The reality is that people don’t have really bright colouring like parrots and tropical fish. We are naturally…

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How to layer your clothes and look stylish

How to Layer Your Clothes and Look Stylish

Videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJune 13, 20134 Comments

What to wear when it’s both cold and hot in one day? Well, the answer is layers. One of the issues many women have is knowing how to layer tops and other garments. Here in this short video Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss some simple tips to making layering and easy…

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How to Wear a Pencil Skirt

Reader Questions, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJune 12, 20136 Comments

Hi Imogen, Please tell me how to master the pencil skirt, including – which shoes can you wear with a pencil skirt other than the classic (and extremely painful!) pump. Here are just a few ideas of how to style a patterned pencil skirt. The trick with shoes, particularly if you’re not a fan of…

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7 Easy Ways to Dressing Youthfully but Not Too Young

Personal Style, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportJune 10, 20131 Comment

Reader’s question: “Hi Imogen, I was on Yelp today and reading up on reviews for clothing places to shop in NYC. I saw a number of reviewers talk about how difficult it is for the 30 or 40 something to find clothes that still make them look young but aren’t so young looking that make…

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How to Take an Outfit from Casual to Dressy

Accessories, Outfits, Style Tips, VideosBy Imogen LamportJune 6, 20133 Comments

Many women tell me that they’re really not sure about how to go about styling up their outfits. They end up wearing a basic pair of jeans, or a pair of black pants and a shirt, and because they’ve not added anything else, the outfit is boring and plain. In this video, Jill Chivers of…

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What to Wear When You’re Retired

Outfits, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportJune 5, 201338 Comments

I thought , perhaps , you might want to cover what an older (but not feeling older) woman in my situation could wear in different situations. I don’t think I would be the only one interested. ( there seems to be advice for the “new Mum”, and the “woman going back into the workforce” but,…

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How to Wear Cardigans for Your Body Shape

Body Shapes, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJune 3, 201310 Comments

Dear Imogen, I’ve got some summer cardigans from H&M. My body is an I body shape. What would you suggest for wearing underneath cardigans? (basic shirt or a blouse or a tank top..) And how should the different body types wear cardigans, opened or buttoned? (buttoned gives a deep V, which perhaps looks lovely only…

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How to Create Wardrobe Capsules for the Tropics

Capsule Wardrobes, Outfits, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportMay 30, 20136 Comments

Reader’s question: “I have been a fan of your website for quite a while and enjoy all your useful tips . Great job!! I live in Trindad and Tobago in the Caribbean and as you can imagine , it is rather warm. We have two seasons- the wet and dry seasons. I was wondering if…

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How to Stop Buying and Wearing Black When It’s Not Flattering

ColourBy Imogen LamportMay 27, 201318 Comments

If you’ve been one of my long time blog readers, or a client, you’d be aware that black is not the most flattering colour if you have warm colouring or muted/soft colouring, or even light colouring. This is because black’s colour properties are: Cool Undertone Dark/Deep Bright/Clear If you have colouring like mine, as these…

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Hello…. Where Am I?

Reviews, Travel and PackingBy Imogen LamportMay 25, 20136 Comments

  Many of you regular readers may wonder where I’ve disappeared to this past week. So I thought I’d do a quick post to tell you a little of my past 10 days where I’ve been attending the AICI (association of image consultants international) conference in Phoenix Arizona (USA).   After the conference we went…

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How to Make Your Feet Look Shorter

Personal Style, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportMay 14, 20133 Comments

Hi Imogen! I just discovered your blog today and I find it wonderfully visual and enormously helpful. I saw your post on How to Make Your Feet Look Longer. Could you please post advice on How to Make Your Feet Look Shorter? I am 5 feet 4 inches tall with a size 9 shoe and…

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Reader Question: What to Wear with Plaid

Prints and PatternsBy Imogen LamportMay 13, 20132 Comments

I have a red plaid blazer that I adore but I am getting really bored with what I wear underneath it since I read the only appropriate items are neutrals or colors in the plaid. I’ve worn leopard print shoes with it and loved the look. Leopard print top underneath.. .not so much which I…

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Great Gift Ideas for the Stylish Mother

Personal Style, Shopping, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportMay 10, 20131 Comment

Treat your mother right this Mothers’ Day there are so many wonderful gifts you can give her, the most important one is the message that you love her … and then she also might like a present! Here are a few ideas! Amazon.com Widgets

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The Easy Way to Tie a Pashmina

Accessories, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportMay 9, 201338 Comments

It’s starting to get cold here in Melbourne as winter is setting in, and from all reports there are many in the Northern Hemisphere who are still surrounded by snow, so pashmina scarfs are a necessity in many corners of the globe.

How to Dress Your Tummy When You have a Caesar Scar or Have Lost Lots of Weight

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportMay 7, 20133 Comments

I just found your website – it’s heaven sent. I am 7 months postpartum and still need to lose about 20lbs. Having said that, my issue is that nothing fits me. I am such a weird shape right now. My arms are fat, I have a pooch under my belly button thanks to my 3…

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The Benefits of Attractiveness

BeautyBy Imogen LamportMay 6, 20135 Comments
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