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Diamonds May be a Girls Best Friend but Pearls are Not Far Behind

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportMarch 31, 201613 Comments

Diamonds are a girls best friend. The fire, the sparkle, yes I love them and a girl can dream about having all sorts of divine gems to wear. Recently I was invited to come and discover the story of Rutherford which is a family run business who have been creating and selling new and fine…

5 Quick Tips for Choosing Necklaces

Accessories, VideosBy Imogen LamportMarch 21, 20168 Comments

Have you thought about what your necklaces is communicating and where it’s drawing attention on your body? Discover my 5 Quick Tips for Choosing Necklaces in this video. Where does the necklace sit? A choker will shorten your neck. A long pendant will draw attention to your stomach. Consider the scale of the necklace. Do…

Casual style inspiration and how to wear a cropped sweater if you don't have a waist

What to Wear with Leopard Print Shoes

Accessories, Prints and Patterns, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportMarch 15, 20161 Comment

Imogen I was hoping you could give some ideas on what to wear with leopard print loafers/flats. I’m seeing them in all the shops and I think they might be what I need to spark up my wardrobe. As a full time mum with some feet issues I’m always in flats or sneakers and I…

Leopard Shoes and Accessories - how to wear statement shoes

Simple Secrets to Styling Coloured Shoes

Accessories, Style Tips, VideosBy Imogen LamportMarch 7, 20162 Comments

Do you own a fabulous pair of coloured shoes but struggle to style them? Adding a pop of colour to your outfit can be effortless when you know a few simple tricks! Do you want to add a pop of colour to your neutral outfit but are not sure how? Do you want to ensure…

how to choose a belt

How to Choose a Belt

Accessories, Body Proportions, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportMarch 3, 201612 Comments

Hi Imogen, Ineed some guidelines on belts as I’d like to add some to my wardrobe but not sure if belt width should somehow relate to waist size, body shape/proportion or is it dependent on the outfit?? Thanks! Jenny There are a few factors that influence your choice of belts and I’m going to be…

how to flatter large facial features

How to Flatter Larger Facial Features

Accessories, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 16, 20167 Comments

I’m not sure how you feel about your facial features. I believe everything on your body and face is an asset. There are no flaws, only assets. You are gorgeous just as you are. But I know that many people may not feel the same. They may feel that the wished they had a smaller…

how to create a wardrobe capsule around a patterned hero garment

How to Create a Wardrobe Capsule Around a Patterned Hero

Accessories, Capsule Wardrobes, Prints and Patterns, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 29, 201611 Comments

One of the easiest ways to plan a wardrobe capsule is to take a multi-coloured patterned hero garment and use the colours in it as inspiration for your colour scheme. I have a real life example of one such capsule in this post about how to pack 72 outfits into carry on luggage where my…

How to Choose Jewellry aka The Art of Reminisence

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportJanuary 25, 201613 Comments

Many years ago (approximately 8 I think) I did some training with the amazing Carla Mathis (author of The Triumph of Individual Style). During that training Carla brought to my attention what I will call “the Art of Reminiscence” which has really helped me understand how to style, what to put with what in so…

how to choose shoes for your maxi

Which Shoes to Wear with a Maxi Dress or Skirt

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportDecember 15, 20153 Comments

Dress Colour Choose a shoe that relates to one of the colours in the dress, maxi’s are best with sandals rather than heavy shoes as they have a poolside glam feel about them which equates with summer footwear. Alternatively, a metallic shoe is an easy option as is a nude/skintone shoe colour if you don’t…

how to style a brooch

11 Ways to Style Brooches

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportDecember 7, 201519 Comments

Iwas recently asked by a reader for tips on wearing brooches so here they are: 11 Ways to Style Brooches 1. Wear it up high on your lapel or shoulder. Often when we put on a brooch we do so from the angle of looking down (kind of how our head and neck works really)…

Gift Ideas for the Dog Lover

Accessories, ShoppingBy Imogen LamportDecember 4, 2015Leave a comment

As many of you will be aware, I’m the owner of a gorgeous if a little crazy whippet called Cleo. She features in the blog header and if you ever come to visit me (or have a consultation) you will likely meet her as she rather likes to spend her time with me! When I…

blue and white leona edmiston dress

Blue and White Dress plus Weekend Reading

Accessories, Lifestyle, OutfitsBy Imogen LamportNovember 21, 20151 Comment

Recent purchase of a blue and white Leona Edmiston dress, great for my H shape body as it doesn’t highlight my lack of waist or create a muffin top, now there is a win! I like the unusual sleeve detail which I can say lets some breeze in on a hot summer day!  Very comfortable,…

grey alfia galimova dress with navy obi and jacket

My Favourite Unique Accessories

Accessories, ShoppingBy Imogen LamportNovember 3, 20155 Comments

As many of you would be aware, I love accessories. They truly are the icing on your sartorial cake (I even wrote a book about using them which you can find here). I love to find interesting and unique accessories and so Etsy has become one of the best marketplaces to source interesting pieces from.…

10 Rules to Transform Your Personal Style

Accessories, Personal Style, Where to StartBy Imogen LamportOctober 16, 20155 Comments

1. We all need a hero Every outfit needs a hero. Whether it’s an accessory or a garment that has a pattern or detail that makes it the feature of what you’re wearing. It creates a focal point for the eye to linger on. 2. Your shoes matter They finish your outfit and need to…

How to choose shoes

Top 6 Ways to Choose Shoes to Go With Your Outfit

Accessories, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 7, 20159 Comments

I was asked recently by a reader where I find my shoe collection from, and how I manage to find shoes to go with my outfits. The reality is, my shoes have been collected over the past 20 years (or so), though I only keep those in a good state of repair. But don’t despair,…

Tips on Wearing Jeans - Inside Out Style blog

Your Essential Guide to Choosing the Right Shoe Styles to Pair with Your Jeans

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportOctober 1, 2015Leave a comment

Skinny Jeans You can balance hips with a knee high boot or a motorcycle style boot. You can keep their refined slimness with a ballet flat or a stiletto heel Roll the hem with an ankle boot and show off a little skin or tuck the end of the jean into the boot Straight Leg…

How to Accessorize in Winter

Accessories, Fabric, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 30, 20158 Comments

I received this email in my inbox: I like to know if you had anything written about cold weather accessories? For me one of the main things I learned from the 7 Steps to Style program is that accessories make the finishing touch for the outfits, which I neglected before. I made a big progress…

Leopard Shoes and Accessories - how to wear statement shoes

How to Wear Statement Shoes

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportSeptember 24, 20157 Comments

I’m a bit of a shoeaholic, according to my family. I love shoes. I love them in neutral. I love them in colour. I love boots, shoes and sandals. I think my love affair started when my doctor told me that I needed to wear different shoes every day so that I wouldn’t end up…

What your shoes say about you

What Your Shoes Say About You

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportSeptember 19, 20155 Comments

Some interesting research on how your shoes communicate elements of your personality and income as well how anxious or calm you may be! What do your shoes say about you? Research on the Power of Shoes and how it affects us both physically and emotionally. Mette shares her 5 Year Shopping Plan and how it’s…

Inside Out Style recommends Tote Bags

Crushing on Tote Bags

Accessories, ShoppingBy Imogen LamportSeptember 14, 20153 Comments

My name is Imogen and I’m a bagoholic! OK, there is my confession. I’ve always loved handbags – I guess it’s because you never feel fat in them! No matter whether you lose or gain weight they fit the same. I never carried a nappy bag when my kids were young, just a larger handbag…

Shoe Play – How to Change the Colour of Your Shoes

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportJuly 17, 201520 Comments

By Ms MakeItOver Bernadette Lis We all love shoes! If you’d like to have some fun with, a pair that doesn’t thrill you anymore or need a colour which is difficult to find, then grab some leather paint and let me show you how I changed mine.   Tools You will need: shoes Ammonia cleaner…

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