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Category Archives: Style

How to Choose Earrings for Your Square Face Shape

Accessories, Face StylesBy Imogen LamportJuly 30, 2014Leave a comment

If you have a square face shape, then you will think about wearing earrings that relate to its shape.  It’s a shorter shape so needs elongation. Wear longer, drop earrings that are slim in width.   Avoid short button style earrings or drop earrings with width such as chandelier styles. Related Articles

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Denim Skirts – Can You Wear them To Work?

Fabric, Personal Style, Reader Questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJuly 28, 20147 Comments

I was asked on Twitter (@ImogenLamport) the other day about wearing denim skirts to work and if they are appropriate. The things to consider for your workplace are: Are denim jeans acceptable in your workplace? If the answer is no, then no to the denim skirt too. If yes denim jeans are fine in your…

How To Create More Outfits From Your Existing Wardrobe

Accessories, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJuly 25, 20147 Comments

Layer Try layering, not just a cardigan over your top, but think about layering tops with similar necklines, so that you create a colour contrast and some extra detail in your portrait area. Think about adding a waistcoat or vest over the top of your t-shirt, blouse or even dress. How about turning a summer…

How to Choose Earrings For Your Round Face Shape

Accessories, Face Styles, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJuly 23, 2014Leave a comment

If you have a round face shape, you will want to elongate your face with earrings (particularly if you don’t have longer hair or you wear your hair back in a ponytail). Look for earrings with length, but not width to create a vertical line which will slim and lengthen your face. Avoid earrings such…

How to Choose Earrings for Your Oblong Face Shape

Accessories, Face StylesBy Imogen LamportJuly 18, 2014Leave a comment

  If you have a longer, oblong face shape, you may find that some earrings make you face look even longer, whilst others will make it look more oval and balanced. The most flattering earrings think about balancing your face. Ideally, you will choose either shorter or stud earrings which will widen your face and…

Breast Reduction Survery – 3 Month Update

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportJuly 17, 201412 Comments

It’s now been 3 months since I had my breast reduction surgery and I wanted to give you a quick update on how I’m recovering. My breasts now feel pretty normal, for quite some time I could tell that there was healing going on inside, it’s only now when they get squashed that I feel…

Which wardrobe staples do you need in your wardrobe to make it work better?

What Are Your Wardrobe Staples?

Occasion Dressing, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJuly 16, 20146 Comments

Winter and summer may change what you need as your wardrobe staples, particularly if you live in a climate with very different weather seasonally. When we think about what we really need in our wardrobe, it needs to: Work with your current lifestyle Work with your personality  Work for the environment Reflect your personality There…

age appropriate floral prints

Prints and Patterns – Natural vs Stylised

Fabric, Prints and PatternsBy Imogen LamportJuly 14, 201415 Comments

I’ve been asked to show you some more examples of the differences between naturalized and stylized floral prints. As you can see, a floral print that looks more like a photo of the flower it represents, is a naturalized floral. The further away you get from a photolike image, to something that appears more like…

How to Make a Very Long Neck Look Shorter

Accessories, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportJuly 11, 201413 Comments

Hello Imogen. I very love your blog articles, great thanks for them! I have too long neck, so I am looking for advice for a very long neck. I know, that higher necklines are great, but I am not sure about earrings design. Please, would you so kindly, can you tell mewhat kind of earrings…

Iris Apfel’s View on Accessorizing

Accessories, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJuly 8, 20146 Comments

  Vs     But what I find interesting, when you look at the photos of Coco Chanel is that she is wearing lots of accessories!

She Science – My Sports Bra Buying Experience

Body Variations, Reviews, ShoppingBy Imogen LamportJuly 7, 2014Leave a comment

For a long time (well most of my life) I never ran. Well I couldn’t run without pain or holding my breasts and that’s exhausting, not being able to move your arms in the regular running pattern makes you tired way more quickly. After 30 years of searching, I finally found a sports bra that…

What to Wear for the 4th of July

Colour, Occasion DressingBy Imogen LamportJuly 5, 20148 Comments

For all my US readers, today is a significant day for you, and many love to dress in the red white and blue, but to ensure that you don’t look hokey, here are some tips to ensure you stay stylish. Red, White and Blue are a perennial favourite for many to wear as red and…

My Weight Loss Journey with the 5:2 Diet

Body Image, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportJune 30, 201430 Comments

As many of you are aware, I’ve lost a significant amount of weight in the past 7 months. 15kg (33 pounds) to be exact, not including the just under 1kg loss of my recent breast reduction surgery. As someone who has not been easily slim since I discovered chocolate when I was 15, I’ve always…

How to Wear Ankle Boots When You’re Short

Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJune 24, 20149 Comments

I’m hoping you can help me… How do I wear nude ankle boots in a casual situation when I’m short? Suggestions would be welcomed! Warm regards Nat Ankle boots are ideally for full length pants. Particularly if you’re sort, they cut you off at the ankle and stumpify your legs further. That being said, if…

How to Create a Stylish Casual Wardrobe for a Hot Climate

Capsule Wardrobes, Outfits, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJune 23, 20146 Comments

Hi! I have made great strides in gathering mixable business/relaxed business wear but over time have just really lost touch with relaxation (!) and find myself without much to wear on the weekends. I stay at home often but also go to shops, farmers’ markets’, the movies, etc. and don’t really have anything to wear…

Jeans Trends 2014

Body Variations, Fashion TrendsBy Imogen LamportJune 18, 201418 Comments

n Hi Imogen, you’re looking fantastic! What a big year its been for you. Congratulations on all your achievements. I have a question about boot cut pants and/or jeans. Are they still current? I put a pair on the other day for a working bee at school (as they were my oldest pair) and though…

Your guide to choosing flattering sleeves to suit your body shape

What Shape Should My Sleeves Be?

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportJune 16, 20148 Comments

Sleeves please – I’m a H/O shape, and always wonder if I should have my sleeves shortened as a full sleeve makes me look bigger. The shape of the sleeve that you wear can make you look larger or smaller, depending on where it ends (watch this video for tips on that topic) and also…

What Colour Should You Wear to a Job Interview?

Dress Codes, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJune 14, 2014Leave a comment

Want to know the answer? Well go read my guest post over at Women’s Agenda.

Best Hairstyles for Your Face Shape – Oval

Face StylesBy Imogen LamportJune 13, 20144 Comments

An oval face shape has a length that is 1.5 x the width. The forehead and jaw are of similar width, the widest point of the face being the cheek bones. The jaw and forehead are gently curved in shape. Hairstyles that Flatter an Oval Face Shape Your first consideration is your hair texture –…

Using a medium colour to create a medium contrast from high

Where to End Your Tops and Jackets

Fit and Alterations, Personal Style, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportJune 12, 201410 Comments

I’m often asked where to end your tops and jackets. In this video I give you some pointers to help you find your sweet spot that flatters your figure.  

How to Choose Evening Wear for Your Age

Occasion Dressing, Outfits, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportJune 10, 2014

Evening wear can be a little tricky to choose. Will I be under-dressed? Over-dressed? Too formal? Too casual? Look tarty? Look too young or too old? So what should you wear? Well of course it depends on the dress code and occasion, if you’ve been invited out and are not sure the host is always…

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