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Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress X Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportMay 13, 201520 Comments

As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the X Shape (commonly called the hourglass shape) So putting these…

Fashion Trends: 7 Ways to Style Culottes

Fashion Trends, OutfitsBy Imogen LamportMay 12, 201516 Comments

One of the trends that has appeared in stores in the past season or so is the culotte. Now I remember wearing these in my teen years and I wasn’t that keen to try on another pair as sometimes in fashion you can feel like “been there, done that trend and not going back”. When…

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Welcome to Inside Out Style

Personal Style, Where to StartBy Imogen LamportMay 7, 201526 Comments

Start Here to Discover Your Style Welcome and thanks for stopping by.  I’m Imogen Lamport AICI CIP and live in Melbourne Australia with my family (2 kids and 2 step kids plus gorgeous husband) and crazy whippets Bo and Arrow. My mission in life is to empower you to express your style. I really appreciate you…

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How to Style Jogger Pants

Fashion Trends, Reader Questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 7, 20155 Comments

Hi Imogen, Jogger style pants are my faves right now. I had a few pairs for Summer and lived in them. What I would like are some ideas for styling them for Winter. Shoes are my particular nightmare. I only wear flats and prefer something good for my feet, so ballet flats are out. Looking…

Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress O Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportMay 6, 201511 Comments

As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the O Shape (commonly called the apple or oval shape) I…

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How to Get Yourself Out the Door Looking Stylish in Minutes

Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 5, 20153 Comments

Are you a busy mum who has no time to look after herself as she has to look after the needs of the kids? It can be hard when you have others that you have to look after as well as yourself, to stay stylish, but it’s certainly not impossible with a touch of planning.…

What to Do When You Love a Style But it Doesn’t Love You

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportApril 30, 20157 Comments

  What can you do if a style that you love doesn’t suit your body shape? I love the general vibe of loose fitting clothes, such as found at Eileen Fisher, but my body shape and stature suggests more classic, form fitting clothes are the way to figure flattery for me. When you love a…

Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress A Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportApril 29, 201512 Comments

As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the A Shape (commonly called the pear shape or triangle shape)…

It’s OK to Fiddle With Your Jewellery – Scarves

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportApril 28, 20152 Comments

By Ms MakeItOver Bernadette Lis The new scarf jewelry findings are great and a lot of fun! (They bring order to my disorderly folding!) I have only experimented with the “center tube” type and not the beads yet. Since they came as a trio in the package, I decided to keep one intact so that…

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What is Your Skirt Length Saying About You?

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 27, 201522 Comments

Have you ever thought about what your skirt length says? Many women have skirts in their wardrobes that end at unflattering lengths for them. It’s commonly because the skirt is made for someone with longer legs than they have (particularly for the short legged and petite). The other common reason is the skirt is from…

How to Get More Mileage From Your Wardrobe with Beauty Bundles

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportApril 23, 201523 Comments

The amazing and lovely Brenda Kinsel wrote in her book Brenda Kinsel’s Fashion Makeover: 30 Days to Diva Style! all about the value of the “beauty bundle” as she calls it. These are bundles of accessories that are in a similar colour that can be worn together to make a neutral outfit more exciting, or…

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Inside the Walk in Wardrobe with Inside Out Magazine

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 22, 20151 Comment

Recently I was invited to attend an open house viewing at the request of The Home Journal of a recent renovation that is featured in this months Inside Out magazine. Now I love getting to peek inside other people’s houses, and when that house includes a walk in wardrobe that I can share with you…

It’s OK to Fiddle with Your Jewellery – Necklaces

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportApril 21, 20152 Comments

By Bernadette Lis – Ms MakeItOver Necklaces which are too short or too long can be fixed with a pair of pliers and a few “jump rings” (you can also use the same findings which came with the necklace). Necklace extenders for too short chains can be found at craft stores or you can add…

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7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy that Hero For Your Wardrobe

Reader Questions, Shopping, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 16, 20158 Comments

How do you go about choosing or buying heroes for your wardrobe? I’m fine with the supporting cast, but worry about making an expensive mistake with something as visible as a hero. I tend to stick with using accessories for interest, but would love to splash out on something fab for the wardrobe. This question…

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It’s OK to Fiddle With Your Jewellery (Just Not In Public) – Earrings

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportApril 14, 201511 Comments

By Bernadette Lis – Our Resident Ms MakeItOver Scared of your own jewelry? That sounds a little ridiculous but if you think about it, sometimes I think we treat our little baubles and beads as if they were priceless museum artifacts! (If yours are, please post the pictures; we’d love to see them!) Now, I’m…

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How to Wear Scarves When You’re Busty

Accessories, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportApril 13, 20158 Comments

I was recently asked by a lovely reader if I can share my tips on scarf wearing when you have a larger bust.  So I’ve made a short video to tell you my tips.  Don’t forget to check out these other posts that show more ideas and tips for scarf tying. The Easy Way to…

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What Does Knowing Your Body Shape Really Tell You?

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportApril 10, 201512 Comments

  Given the number of people who contact me asking about identifying their body shape (if you’re not sure what body shape you have, do the Body Shape Quiz to find out!), it’s obviously something that is considered to be an important factor in the whole “finding flattering clothing” issue that many women face. I’m…

10 ways your personality is more important than body shape

10 Ways Personality Is More Important Than Body Shape When Choosing Flattering Clothes

Body Shapes, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 9, 201539 Comments

I’ve been working as an image consultant (personal stylist) for well over a decade now and I realised in my training that personality would be an important factor in dressing, but probably not the full extent to how important it is when choosing clothes to flatter a client (or for yourself). Like many of you,…

What Kind of Pants Style Suits Knock Knees and Curvy Calves

Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportApril 8, 201526 Comments

Recently I received two requests for posts on issues surrounding trouser fit and flattery asking about issues such as knock knees and thick calves. Given my post on which pants suit your body shape I’m now going to go into these body variations. Knock knees (where the knees have an inward curve and then the…

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5 Ways to Style a Skirt

Occasion Dressing, Outfits, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportApril 3, 201511 Comments

There are so many ways to style a plain or lightly patterned skirt in a neutral colour and it works for so many occasions. You may remember I mention wardrobe workhorses in this post about the 5 questions you must ask yourself before you next buy any clothes. This skirt qualifies as a wardrobe workhorse…

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Easy Style Guide to the Best Pants for Your Body Shape

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportApril 2, 201537 Comments

So when I’m talking pants here I’m not talking about your underpants (panties or knickers, whatever you call them). I’m talking the best shape of trousers for your body shape! Best Shape of Trousers for Your Body Shape I shape You are straight and may describe your shape as boyish, so create some curves with…

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