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Category Archives: Personal Style

Colour Block – FABruary Style Challenge

Accessories, Colour, style tipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 10, 201310 Comments

    Playing with colour is so much fun. Today I’ve mixed together a combination I’ve never tried before. I had planned to put on a different outfit, either a jacket or coloured jeans, but it’s just too hot here for a longer sleeved layer so I had to layer a cami under my t-shirt…

Add a Touch of Glamour and Sparkle for Daytime

Accessories, Personal Style, style tips, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 9, 201312 Comments

Many of us were brought up to keep all things shiny and sparkly for nightime, but why not bust out some sparkle during the day? Times have changed and the old rules don’t apply so why not think about adding a dash of something shiny to your outfit. As shiny and sparkly draw attention to…

Statement Rings

Accessories, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportFebruary 8, 201312 Comments

I love a statement (cocktail) ring. It can add some oomph to an outfit and excitement to your hand. What I love is that statement rings don’t have to be expensive. The ring in this pic above came from Claire’s Accessories, yet when worn with a more dressed up outfit, you assume it’s a more…

Jacket Up – FABruary Style Challenge

Personal Style, style tips, Stylish Thoughts, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 6, 201312 Comments

Jackets are one of the essential third pieces in your wardrobe. They can cover a multitude of sins, and dress up a more casual outfit, or if made from a casual fabric, dress down a fancier one. Jackets bypass many of your personal ‘statistics’. The can diminish the appearance of a large bust or tummy,…

Belt it – FABruary Style Challenge

Accessories, Colour, style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 5, 201311 Comments

I don’t belt often as I’m an H shape and have a short waist with large bust, so belting at the waist draws attention to my boxy shape and makes my breasts look larger.  But occasionally I do like the addition of a belt as it adds a detail to my outfit to make it more interesting.…

Dress it Up – FABruary Syle Challenge

Personal Style, style tips, Stylish Thoughts, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 4, 201337 Comments

Dresses are one of the staple garments in my wardrobe these days. I used to pretty much only wear pants, now I wear dresses 70% of the time as I’ve discovered they’re just so easy. I don’t have to co-ordinate a top and a bottom, a dress can so easily be put on and I’m…

Weekly Wrap – FABruary Style Challenge

Accessories, style tipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 4, 2013Leave a comment

OK, so it’s only been a couple of days, but I”m loving your input an interpretations of the challenge. There are lots of pics around the interweb: Don’t forget you too can search in Twitter and Instagram and Pinterest by searching on #FabStyle. If you add in my username @imogenlamport I will be notified of…

Denim with Style – FABruary Style Challenge

Personal Style, style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 3, 20134 Comments

Denim is something that many of us wear a lot. For many our jeans are a go to item. I was considering whether or not I should include denim in the style challenge at all as it’s too many people’s fall back, so I thought that I’d twist it up and insist that it be…

How to distinguish the undertone of pink

Think Pink – How to Pick the Undertone of Pink

Colour, Discover Your Colours, Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 2, 201314 Comments

There are so many ways to use colour in your outfit. Pink is a versatile colour, the right shade of pink will make you look fabulous as it’s a skin enhancer. How to Choose a Warm or Cool Pink Pink comes in many guises – there are both warm and cool versions so choose one…

Arm Candy with Bangles and Bracelets

Accessories, Personal Style, style tips, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 1, 201319 Comments

  How to add some arm candy to your outfit. Wear a watch Wear a watch with a bracelet or two Wear a cuff on your upper arm Wear a stack of bracelets, try putting different ones together Wear a shirt with an interesting cuff Wear gloves with fur trim What’s your favourite flavour of…

How to Become a Conscious Shopper

psychological matters, shopping, videosBy Imogen LamportJanuary 31, 2013Leave a comment

Last week I spent time in Queensland and was lucky enough to catch up with the lovely Jill Chivers who is an expert in the field of over shopping. Jill is a recovered shopaholic, so we made this video on becoming a more conscious shopper and some of the warning signs of over shopping as…

What to Wear – School Gates

Style Tips for MothersBy Imogen LamportJanuary 30, 20139 Comments

Today my gorgeous kids went back to school after their summer holidays. I’ve spent very little time of the school break working as I’ve mostly had to look after the kids, plus I needed a little holiday myself to rejuvenate. Having to get back into the school routine, making lunches, ensuring everyone has everything they…

Take the FABruary Style Challenge

Personal Style, Style ChallengeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 24, 201335 Comments

Have you got into a bit of a style rut?  Would you like to develop a fabulous sense of style?  To get you out of your current style habits take the FABruary Style Challenge – running all February. Each day use this guide as an inspiration to wear your clothes in a new way, add…

Wardrobe Heroes and Supporting Acts

Personal Style, Uncategorized, videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 17, 20139 Comments

You may remember that I wrote a post about Heroes and Supporting Acts some time ago, if not, you can read it here. In this video, Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss this concept in more detail.

The Right Perfume for You

Beauty, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJanuary 14, 201330 Comments

Do you have a signature perfume or a wardrobe of perfumes? Do you wear it only for special occasions or every day? Did you know that smell is our strongest sense, which is why a smell can take you to a situation or experience in your life so easily. Scents are broken down into 4…

Finding Your 2013 Style

Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 3, 201314 Comments

A new year is a time many reflect on their lives. What you want out of the coming year?  The start of a year is a good time to reflect on your personal style. Time to consider if the clothes that you’ve been wearing the past few years are still representative of who you are…

Thought of the Day – Style and Identity

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportDecember 12, 20123 Comments

In all the years I’ve been doing image consulting I have an every growing appreciation that your personality is the most important aspect of finding the clothes that makes you look and feel great. Body shapes are important, but they are just one part of the Style puzzle. The more you know about who you…

Stylish Thoughts – My Fash Diary

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportDecember 11, 20121 Comment

Today’s Stylish Thoughts are from Dubai based blogger Tala of My Fash Diary. What is the secret to great style? Looking effortlessly chic, and being comfortable in what you’re wearing. you need to rock it. What are your top tips for looking stylish when travelling? Wear a cosy outfit – cosy leggings, a loose tee/…

How to Make a Shrug from a Square Scarf

Accessories, Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 30, 20127 Comments

You may have noticed that I wore a scarf as a shrug on Melbourne Cup Day, and one of my lovely readers asked me to show how I made it. Luckily it’s very simple! There are two ways of doing it – the non-sew and the sew options. If you’re not a sewer or don’t…

For the Guys – Suit Lapels and Ties

style rulesBy Imogen LamportNovember 26, 2012Leave a comment

I know that this blog is aimed at women, but I know many women shop for their man (or with him) and so I wanted to draw your attention to the current suit and tie trend in case you’re thinking about buying your guy a tie this Christmas. There is a rule in men’s dressing…

How to Wear Mid-Calf Boots

Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 23, 20121 Comment

This season I have noted a lot of mid-calf dress-boot styles. Generally I would say no to the boots because they chop the leg up and mess with proportions. However, I am tempted…so cute… can you show some flattering ways to wear this type of boot, besides the under pant and with same color legging?…

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