Some of you have started to notice and comment that I’ve lost weight. It’s interesting that nobody noticed the difference in my appearance until I’d shed around 10kg (22lb). Last October I realised that my weight had been creeping up for 3 years, and given my middle age, being the weight I was when I…
Lee wants to know: looking stylish and be comfortable as well – I often wear VERY comfortable clothes at home but they aren’t stylish at all. 1. Quality – ensure your pieces have still got good wear left in them. That they are not pilled, old, stained, faded or just plain worn out. 2. Fit…
Would love it if you could show us some samples of color that you describe in this comment…”Plus, once you’ve gone through the grey stage to the all white stage – you can start to brighten slightly again (though not the really bright colours, usually those with a high tint (lots of white added)” What…
Here is a great short video about how real women who think they want to look like cover models really feel when they have the experience.
Since I’ve been blonde now for all of the better part of 3 weeks. Here are a few of the things I’ve noticed about how my new hair colour is changing the way I dress. My Makeup My lipstick is getting lighter. I’ve found when I put on my darker lip or really bright lip…
Have you ever thought about the texture or sheen of the fabrics you wear? The jewellery you choose? The makeup that suits. Did you know that some textures will look more harmonious on you and others less so? In this short video, Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss how to choose the…
Yesterday I wrote about how fast your colouring changes as you age. In the the question, I was also asked if you can have a neutral undertone – one that is neither warm nor cool. In my decade of doing image consulting and having draped countless people, I’ve never seen someone who is purely neutral.…
Hi Imogen! I’ve learned much from your blog and in particular, the levels of refinement was helpful. I’ve had a life adjustment and I live my life in durable/washable pants. I’m wondering about adding glamour in level 2, even with jeans as my base. How would you add glamour and beauty when you are barely…
A fascinating TED talk on the importance of your brain
I’ve been Googled about this for a long time but never got any answers. This is a thing that is always misleading when it come to formality. I understand the concept of fabrics and that some prints/colors are less formal/professional than others, but the trickiest part is when it comes to garments that has more…
Hi Imogen, Here’s my question: I’m an H shape but with a bit of a postpartum tummy (also short waisted with short mid-body). I’ve been thinking about purchasing some gingham/plaid tops but am wondering what elements I should be looking for or avoiding. What pattern size/density of check should I look for? (small/large/uniform shape/irregular?) Should…
In your most recent e-mail, you asked for fashion questions. I do have one question. I have quite a lot of fitted cotton/spandex tees. Would you wear them with knee-length skirts and flats? The skirts are corduroy, twill or cotton prints. The flats are casual ballet flats. It seems to me that the cotton tees…
I’d love to see a column about vests. I have a jean vest that I adore but I am running out of ideas for it. Putting it on over a sweater or long sleeve T-shirt is getting old. I’d like to explore multiple layers but haven’t had much luck. Same with mixing patterns with the…
This is one of the most powerful TED talks video by Brene Brown I’ve seen – so worth the 20 minutes!
Here in this video with Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and me we discuss why it’s important that you don’t keep your good clothes for ‘good’, but should wear them more frequently.
This short video from the survivor of a plane crash has some great life lessons for all of us.
Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss some ideas on how to have more fun with your clothing and express your creativity when getting dressed each day in this video.
In Melbourne right now, we’re being burnt to a crisp with weather in the 40sC this week (that’s over 100F) so a sunhat is imperative in this weather. If you’re heading into summer or warmer weather, it’s good to wear a hat outside so you don’t get burnt (melanoma is not something you want!). Here…
Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions — motion, speech, self-awareness — shut down one by one. An astonishing story. Watch this video to discover just how the two hemispheres of our brain function. It’s fascinating and…
If you want to stop your dark denim from fading. Set the colour in your dark denim jeans before you wear them. Set the colour by handwashing them in a bucket of cold salty water (use 1 cup of table salt) before you machine wash them. Then they will stay looking fresh and new for…
Love this video – it’s a great reminder that you don’t have any flaws and that you are beautiful.
