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Category Archives: weekend reading

easy alterations

Alterations are Not a Sign of Failure

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportMarch 19, 20164 Comments

Your clothes don’t fit you perfectly straight off the rack?  So what! Needing alterations is not a sign of failure.  It’s not a sign that something is wrong with you or your body. Clothing manufacturers are trying to make clothes: Cheaply (means cutting clothes straighter rather than curvier) To get onto the bodies of as…

How You Can Always Love What You Buy

style tips, videos, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportMarch 12, 20164 Comments

  Too many wardrobes are full of clothes that their owners don’t love (and they didn’t even love them when they were in the store choosing them), and they certainly don’t flatter the owner. This is why I see so many wardrobes that are full of clothes, yet there is nothing to wear. Your clothes…

10 rules to transform your personal style

Top 10 Tips for a Stylish Wardrobe

weekend readingBy Imogen LamportMarch 5, 2016Leave a comment

Do you want a more stylish wardrobe?  I’m sure you do! In fact that could be why you’re here.  Why not check out my top 10 list over on Cuponation and discover what I think is essential (plus you can get a whole bunch of great promo codes and discount vouchers while you’re there). Want some…

size and alterations

Why Size Doesn’t Matter and More Weekend Reading

Fit and Alterations, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportFebruary 27, 20164 Comments

Some great tips on why it really doesn’t matter what your clothes “size” is, it’s all about fit (and that will vary from store to store).  Sometimes the larger size will make you look slimmer! Want to go to a thrift store but unsure how to find the best bargains?  This great guide of 10…

Get Some Sparkle in Your Life

More, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportJanuary 30, 2016Leave a comment

My wonderful friend and AICI colleague Thea Wood has created this great new online magazine She Spark, it’s  a monthly digital magazine focused on style/beauty/wellness advice and products for women over 40 (though all ages are welcome). In this issue you can read some great articles on: 10 Ways To Up Your Image Four Effective Ways…

Top 50 Fashion Blogs Plus More Weekend Reading

blogging, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportDecember 19, 20155 Comments

Inside Out Style is number 3 in this list of the top 50 fashion blogs!  I asked how they came up with the list and was told that it is based on content!     Now for some weekend reading Loved this post from Bridgette Raes on finding your You’niform Some excellent resources for the…

blue and white leona edmiston dress

Blue and White Dress plus Weekend Reading

Accessories, outfits, weekend readingBy 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 hightlight 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!…

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

Get Inspired to say Yes and I’ll Wear it Like That

outfits, Uncategorized, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportOctober 31, 20159 Comments

  I totally dug Sally’s post on saying “Yes and …” and decided that I’d make it a theme for this weekend’s recommended reading roundup. So why not take her advice and then use the following blog posts as inspiration for an outfit or two over the next week.    Please do share which you’re…

How to Be More Creative with Your Style

weekend readingBy Imogen LamportOctober 3, 20155 Comments

  Here are 5 Fabulous Links to help you be more creative with your style I loved this interview with  Debra Rapoport one of the Advanced Style dames about how to be more creative with your style. Plus let’s celebrate our unique styles. Get some outfit inspiration from street style at New York Fashion Week Discover…

5 Really Useful Posts on Improving Your Blog plus More Weekend Reading

blogging, travel, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportSeptember 26, 20152 Comments

5 Really Useful Blog Posts to Improve Your Style or Fashion Blog Click To Tweet Do you write a fashion or style blog?  I know that I’m always looking for ways to improve my blog and increase my reach.  As someone who is not ‘technical’ and has no background in photography, journalism, graphic design, web…

What your shoes say about you

What Your Shoes Say About You

Accessories, weekend readingBy 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…

All Things Yummy Plus More Weekend Reading

Accessories, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportSeptember 12, 20156 Comments

Before I share the healthy and yummy recipes, here are some posts worth perusing! What are the 10 behaviours of genuine people?  Being genuine makes it easy to spot a fake! And on another psychological note – did you know that a luxury handbag can influence your relationships? VoxFrock shares the upcoming trends for spring…

Discover some vintage fashion blogs

If Vintage is Your Passion Plus More Weekend Reading

weekend readingBy Imogen LamportSeptember 6, 20152 Comments

I found this fascinating article about the new words that have been added to the dictionary each year – the year I was born was the year that “Gasp” was added – I find it hard to believe that it wasn’t around before then.  You can discover the word from the year of your birth…

Be inspired to create a more beautiful interior with this list of great interior design blogs and posts

Interior Inspiration Plus More Weekend Reading

weekend readingBy Imogen LamportAugust 15, 20154 Comments

I was very happy to be included in this great blog post by Lisa and am keen to read through all the other blogs she recommended as inspirational or educational. Now for some other interior inspiration, this post from Maria Killam about using what you have when decorating (before you buy something new) provides some…

Improve your body image and embrace your style

Improving Your Body Image and Self Esteem Plus Other Weekend Reading

Body Image, Personal Style, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportAugust 8, 20152 Comments

Loved this post from Vintage Current about how a cat call made Candice’s day and helped her think more positively about body image This post from Sal about seeing her body through the lens of style is a great read. Carly shares how embracing a label has been powerful for her. Grown up dressing and a…

40+ blogger outfit inspiration

Outfit Inspiration and Other Weekend Reading

outfits, Personal Style, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportAugust 1, 20156 Comments

This weekend my theme is Outfit Inspiration so I’m sharing a few of  my outfits this past couple of weeks.  It’s been very cold in my office as I have no heating (broken down, waiting on a part) and it’s mid-winter here so I’m all layered up.   My wardrobe is still full of black…

Beating Stress and Other Weekend Reading

More, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportJuly 11, 2015Leave a comment

  AICI has just released it’s quarterly AICI Global magazine which is always a good read.  You can read the previous issues here. Sal offers her tips on how to dress for a post-pregnancy mid-section. Do you ever feel stressed?  Helen offers some great tips on how to become more resilient to stress. If you’re…

10 rules to transform your personal style

Fashion Icons plus more Weekend Reading

Personal Style, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportJune 27, 20153 Comments

Have you got a fashion or style icon? I know that many people do. It’s great when you are looking for inspiration to check out the styles of others and adapt ideas to your body, style and personality. I was pointed in the direction of this article about Frida Khalo as a fashion icon by…

size and alterations

Tips on Alterations Plus More Weekend Reading

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, makeup, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportJune 13, 2015Leave a comment

Recently I’ve read some great posts on alterations, and yes, we all need them, and if you’re petite, or have a non-manufacturing standard body shape (well that’s pretty much 99% of us) then you really need to do them. So I thought I’d share with you some useful posts on the topic this week. A…

How to Grow Out Your Hair to Grey

Tips for Going Grey and other Weekend Reading

Beauty, hair, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportJune 6, 20155 Comments

After my topic of finding flattering colours when you have warm skin and grey hair I thought I’d find some more reading on the topic of grey. Cindy shares her tips on how to go grey successfully. Lauren shares her tips on dealing with the emotional aspect of going grey And Sue shares her tips on packing…

Champagne (Clothing) Taste on a Beer Budget and other Weekend Reading

weekend readingBy Imogen LamportMay 23, 20151 Comment

Got expensive taste but want to look great? Plus a fascinating article on minimalist dressing and all important proportions Have you thought about downsizing your wardrobe or having a minimalist wardrobe?  There are lots of blogs about it but I found this post an interesting read on the topic Angie shares her thoughts on how…

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