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Summer 2012/2013 Fashion Trends In Stores Now

Fashion TrendsBy Imogen LamportNovember 21, 2012Leave a comment

I spend quite a bit of time out shopping with clients and so I notice what the major trends the stores are showing, rather than just what the magazines tell us we’ll see. So I took some quick photos with my phone and thought I’d share a few of these Summer 2012/2013 fashion trends with…

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How to Make Your Feet Look Longer

Personal Style, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 19, 20121 Comment

Hi Imogen, I have quite small feet for my height and substantial (figure8?) build, therefore my feet always appear disproportionately tiny, and like I might topple over like a weeble. Can you give any tips for this dilemma (I’m not a huge fan of high heels, though mid-height are fine, I like comfyish shoes and…

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Top 10 Tips on How To Make Your Tummy Look Slimmer

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportNovember 14, 2012Leave a comment

Hi Imogen, Could you do a post about dressing with “rolls”. I am an x shape but have two distinct tyres or rolls around my waist which my clothes seem to get sucked in between. If I try to hide them I look enormous and tent-like but if I let them show I feel uncomfortable.…

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Stylish Thoughts – Afternoon Apparel

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportNovember 13, 2012Leave a comment

  I love the photography on Afternoon Apparel a blog by Espoo (that’s a city right next to Helskini in Finland) based blogger Charlotta. What is the secret to great style? Is there one? Please share, haha!   What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? A medium sized or…

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How to Choose Jewellery for The Season

Accessories, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportNovember 12, 20121 Comment

  Hi Imogen, I have the following question: living in the Northern hemisphere I am wondering what jewellery looks right in the darker seasons. More sparkle? Warmer or deeper colours? What styles look good with warmer clothes? I look horrible in turtlenecks so will continue to wear wider necklines (covered with a scarf, obviously, outside)…

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What We Wore Melbourne Cup Day 2012

Accessories, Colour, Personal Style, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 6, 2012Leave a comment

I was lucky enough to score an invite from Gem Marketing to The Birdcage at the 2012 Melbourne Cup. I didn’t have a huge amount of time to prepare, but I managed to make a new fascinator to wear and turn a scarf into a wrap to cover my shoulders and upper arms. I also…

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3 Easy Rules on How to Mix Animal Prints and Floral Patterns

Drape, texture and sheen, Prints and PatternsBy Imogen LamportNovember 5, 20122 Comments

Today I decided to mix zebra with leopard and then throw in a floral ribbon lace textured garment. One of the most important keys to mixing prints is to mix those in the same colour family. If you want to try this trend in a safe way: do it in black and white one print…

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When is it Time to Let Go of the Trends You Love?

Fashion Trends, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 2, 20122 Comments

Imogen, I’ve just thought of an issue I don’t think I’ve seen addressed. I’ve always been a person who picks and chooses what trends to follow, and these days there’s generally enough going on that it’s easy to embrace the trends I like and ignore the rest. But what happens when a trend you’ve really…

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Stylish Thoughts – Fashion Adjacent

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportOctober 30, 20121 Comment

I’m excited about bringing Omega’s Stylish Thoughts to you today. Omega writes the fatshion blog Fashion Adjacent and has a really unique and interesting take on style. What is the secret to great style? My blog is called “Fashion Adjacent”, and there’s a bit of a story attached to that – I truly believe that…

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How to Wear the Shoulder Straps on Handbags

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportOctober 26, 2012Leave a comment

    A bag question for my new style guru: All the top handle bags seem to come with shoulder straps. It’s nice to have the option of slinging the bag over your shoulder if your hands are full, but when you are carrying it by the handles or over your arm, the strap dangles…

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Tips on Wearing Boots with Skinny Jeans

Style TipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 25, 20121 Comment

I love your blog . My biggest question is proper footwear for the cold fall weather (but before it snows). I live in the Midwest of USA. I am wondering if you could do a blog post for casual ladies who like slim fit jeans and shorter boots. I like tall boots on other people,…

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How to Choose a Flattering Coat Length

Body ProportionsBy Imogen LamportOctober 24, 201224 Comments

I was asked by Ingrid of Norway how to choose a flattering coat length, and I know all you in the Northern Hemisphere are getting to grips with colder weather, so here is a quick guide. Longer coats work best on longer people, shorter coats on shorter people. Of course if you live somewhere that…

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How to Choose the Colour of Your Shoes

Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportOctober 19, 20122 Comments

I LOVE your blog. I refer to it ALL the time. Thank you! I have a question for you? What color shoes would you wear with a champagne goldish dress with tiny sparkles? The style is just just above knee length and is a cocktail dress. Thank you for your time in advance for answering!…

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Fashion Trends In the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Fashion TrendsBy Imogen LamportOctober 17, 2012Leave a comment

Dear Imogen, Thank you SO much for your interesting blog. I enjoy receiving and reading it every day in my inbox. I just want to ask you; how does the fashion trends move between the northern and southern hemispheres? (I am also south, living in Pretoria, South Africa). Is the summer trends for 2012 in…

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How to Store Knitwear

Organisation and Storage, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 16, 20122 Comments

What is the best way to store knits/sweaters so that they hold their shape? But also so that they are easy to access and coordinate for outfits? I’ve put most of my clothes on hangers coordinated by color, which helps a lot, but I don’t think I’m supposed to hang sweaters. Do you have any…

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5 Things I Love About Blogging

About ImogenBy Imogen LamportOctober 13, 20121 Comment

    I’ve now been blogging over 4 years and there have been some fabulous benefits to me both personally and professionally. 1. New friends all around the globe – I’ve met wonderful bloggers in person on my travels. These people already feel like friends even though prior to meeting them in person I’ve only…

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How Much do You Spend on Clothing?

Shopping, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 12, 20124 Comments

    A recent study conducted in the UK says that women there spend 1/5 of their salary on clothing.   This shocked me as it’s a lot of money to be spending to keep yourself looking great for you work.  And it made me think about the work I do and how often I…

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How to Wear a Sheer Blouse

Fabric, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 11, 20123 Comments

I love sheer/see-through blouses/shirts, as they are very elegant, but what should I wear underneath to not lose from that elegance (and colour) but to tone down the sexiness/edginess of the outfit? Susie Sheer or see-through blouses are gorgeous, but to avoid looking too sexy, particularly in the workplace, it’s advisable to wear the right…

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What to wear to be a stylish mother - get the best tips on dressing to flatter and look stylish in clothes that are practical and comfortable

M is for Mothers with Style – 12 Wardrobe Essentials

Beauty, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 10, 20122 Comments

Many women, after they become mothers, end up losing their style as they spend all their time and energy looking after their families, as they put themselves at the bottom of their lists. With body shape changes also common side effects of childbearing, and often a change of lifestyle, many women feel lost when it…

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Dress Codes and Your Work Culture

Dress Codes, Reader Questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 8, 20122 Comments

My question is how much can I differ from the dress culture at my office? February is the coldest month where I live. I’ve been thinking of wearing my jacket at work as a extra. The thing is, is that very few women who work in my building wear a blazer / jacket. There are…

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How to Look Feminine and Powerful

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportOctober 4, 20121 Comment

Hello Imogen! I am a big fan of your blog. I have been thinking about the recent posts that you made about femininity (different ways of expressing it and the general stigma that feminine way of dressing carries) and even though it appeals to me a great deal, something was not clicking. It made sense…

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