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Should You Use Your Style to Blend In or Stand Out?

Personal Style, Reader Questions, VideosBy Natalie RobinsonMarch 4, 20215 Comments

Do you prefer to stand out from the crowd or the people around you (where you work, live) with your style, or do you prefer to blend in and not be so noticeable as you prefer not to get any comments or attract attention? Is it more important to stand out and make a statement…

Choosing the Right Fabric to Look Elegant and Stay Cool

Fabric, Reader Questions, VideosBy Natalie RobinsonMarch 2, 20211 Comment

Reader Question: Often we find blogs about elegance state that we should never wear fabrics that crush. I wear a lot of linen which crushes terribly. Could you suggest fabrics that look pressed when wearing? Linen is one of the best fabrics to wear during the summer. It’s light, it’s breathable, and that helps to…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 51

Colour, Personal Style, StyleBy Imogen LamportFebruary 26, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.11 My problem is I find it hard to find tops to suit my X shape that are in natural fibres – tips on finding the right fabrics and clothes? 3.43 – If I’m purchasing a scarf for the average shape – what is the most versatile shape – square, rectangle or…

4 Expert Tips To Move Away From Wearing All Darks to Lighter Colours

Discover Your Colours, Reader Questions, Videos, Wearing ColourBy Natalie RobinsonFebruary 25, 20215 Comments

Wearing black and dark neutrals has been considered sophisticated and chic for some decades.  It used to be that black was only worn by the grieving or for a classy night out in your little black dress (first created by Coco Chanel in the 1920s).  These days black has become the safest (and honestly, boring)…

Top 3 Tips to Consider When Adding Accessories to Colourful Outfits

Top 3 Tips to Consider When Adding Accessories to Colourful Outfits

Accessories, Style, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportFebruary 24, 20211 Comment

Are you unsure of how to successfully add jewellery and other accessories to more colourful outfits?    Do you worry that you will look ridiculous or just overdone?  Fear not, I’m here to give you the Accessorizing with Colourful Outfits fast-start course with just 3 top tips to follow. 1. Relate the Colours The first…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 50

Colour, Personal Style, StyleBy Imogen LamportFebruary 19, 20218 Comments

In This Video How do I choose a handbag size to not overwhelm my body or to look miniature? As for handbag colour, does a person match their shoes, or blend or contrast with their clothing? How do I dress in a feminine way when I have to wear orthopaedic shoes and have heavy bone…

Why Wearing Softer Colours With Grey Hair Will Not Make You Fade Away

Discover Your Colours, Reader Questions, Videos, Wearing ColourBy Natalie RobinsonFebruary 18, 20217 Comments

Reader Question – Why is it that you advise that those with grey hair wear smoky and more muted colours? Doesn’t this just make us fade away? Although our genetic makeup never changes, our hair changes both in colour and texture as we get older. In the same way, we lose the bloom of youth and…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 49

Fabric, Personal Style, StyleBy Imogen LamportFebruary 12, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.06 How to get the best fabric mixes when shopping for durability and comfort 4.05 – How to make me fool and look sophisticated, well put together, stylish but with a bit of a twist 6.29 How to hide my tummy while staying comfortable   Shopping for Fabrics Shopping Tip: Check the…

How to organise your wardrobe by garments and colour

How To Organise Your Wardrobe

Outfits, Reader Questions, Videos, WardrobeBy Natalie RobinsonFebruary 11, 20213 Comments

There are so many different ways to organize your wardrobe that there is no one right way. You need to consider what works for you and your organizational skills and preferences, including your space requirements. Do you prefer to have all your items visible and displayed or would you prefer a streamlined look, where items…

How to Choose the Right Denim Blue for Your Colouring?

Colour, Reader Questions, Style, Videos, Wearing ColourBy Natalie RobinsonFebruary 9, 20211 Comment

Denim is a staple in most wardrobes, and rightly so.  It has many uses, is a hard-wearing fabric, and can be dressed up or down (to a certain extent).  As far as cost per wear goes, most people get the maximum value from their favourite jeans. It’s likely that you’ve noticed denim comes in a…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 48

Colour, Personal Style, Style, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 5, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.07 How to redirect focus away from the areas I want to camouflage? I use a statement necklace frequently, but what are some other options? 1.51 How do you put colours together – I’m high contrast spring (Zesty) but hear colours should be the same value so how do I create contrast?…

5 Tips For Looking Stylish In Casual Outfits

5 Tips For Looking Stylish In Casual Outfits

Reader Questions, Style, VideosBy Natalie RobinsonFebruary 2, 20213 Comments

Being able to dress chic and stylish every day is a skill that can be difficult to master.  You can often feel frumpy in casual outfits particularly if your personality is a little bit more classic, dramatic, feminine or a little bit more elegant chic where you like a more refined look.  These tips are…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 47

Personal Style, Reader Questions, Style Tips, VideosBy Imogen LamportJanuary 29, 20211 Comment

In This Video 0.07 I feel like I’m never stylish – it that my lack of shape means clothes don’t fit or flatter? I’m short too which doesn’t help – any suggestions? 2.39 – I’d love to wear dresses and skirts but tend to always wear trousers and tops because I’m overweight. I find it…

how not to end up with a wardrobe full of orphans

How Do I Build Cohesive Wardrobe and Avoid Buying Orphans?

Personal Style, Style, Videos, WardrobeBy Natalie RobinsonJanuary 26, 20211 Comment

Reader Question: I am magpie shopper and just pick up clothing and accessories I like but I end up without complete outfits and lots of wardrobe orphans. How do I create a cohesive wardrobe? Being a magpie shopper is great if you are careful! It’s a gathering style shopping that is often more about the…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 46

Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 22, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.09 How to stop being so safe and spend all my time finding clothes that hide the unflattering parts of me? 6.23 – Which tops and jackets to make a busty H-shape body with high hips and short, waist, long legs look good? 9.58 How to find the right balance of clothes…

Choosing Your Capsule Wardrobe Colour Scheme

Your Ultimate Guide to Planning a Colour Scheme for a Wardrobe Capsule

Capsule Wardrobes, Colour, Wardrobe, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJanuary 21, 20213 Comments

How Do You Plan a Colour Scheme for a Wardrobe Capsule? If you have a colour palette from a personal colour analysis this tool makes it super easy.  But even then, where to start? Start with Your Hair Colour The first place to start when choosing the neutrals to base your wardrobe capsule around is…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 45

Drape, texture and sheen, Fabric, Personal Style, Prints and Patterns, Reader Questions, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 15, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.08 How to mix and match greys so they look good and I don’t look like I’ve gotten dressed in the dark 4.36 – I have a back issue that means I can’t wear heels but I don’t feel polished in my corporate work outfits in ballet flats. 7.20 – Petite H…

What garment fit points are important for different body shapes

How to Dress Strong Athletic Body Types

Body Shapes, Fit and Alterations, Reader Questions, Style Tips, VideosBy Natalie RobinsonJanuary 14, 2021Leave a comment

In a recent Facebook Live, a reader asked if I could advise the best styles to wear to highlight athletic curves as many clothes don’t fit properly to accommodate a small waist with strong glutes and finding tops to fit over shoulders and back muscles as they tend to have no shape around the waist…

overcoming a shopping addiction

Inside Jill Chiver’s Year Without Clothes Shopping

Shopping, Videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 12, 20213 Comments

Jill Chivers spent a year not shopping for clothes and accessories as she had come to realise she had a shopping addiction which was making her unhappy and affecting her wellbeing.  In her hew book Shop your Wardrobe, Jill chronicles her year without clothes shopping and how out of it was born her program to…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 44

Body Variations, Fabric, Personal Style, Reader Questions, Style Tips, VideosBy Imogen LamportJanuary 8, 20214 Comments

In This Video 0.14 – How to look good on video conference – not corporate, but not sloppy! How to look technically competent and feminine but not too overdressed. 4.38 I’m an O shape and find jeans never stay up and they hurt when you belt them – any tips? 6.56 Can you tell me…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 43

Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportDecember 26, 20206 Comments

In This Video 0.10 Is it perceived as more friendly and open to blend in with others or be more toned down? Should I be more unique as it relates to my personality? 4.13 I’ve got lots of one-off pieces in my wardrobe but nothing goes with anything? How do I think about my wardrobe…

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