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Category Archives: Style

How to layer your clothes and look stylish

How to Layer Your Clothes and Look Stylish

Videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJune 13, 20134 Comments

What to wear when it’s both cold and hot in one day? Well, the answer is layers. One of the issues many women have is knowing how to layer tops and other garments. Here in this short video Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss some simple tips to making layering and easy…

How to Wear a Pencil Skirt

Reader Questions, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJune 12, 20136 Comments

Hi Imogen, Please tell me how to master the pencil skirt, including – which shoes can you wear with a pencil skirt other than the classic (and extremely painful!) pump. Here are just a few ideas of how to style a patterned pencil skirt. The trick with shoes, particularly if you’re not a fan of…

7 Easy Ways to Dressing Youthfully but Not Too Young

Personal Style, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportJune 10, 20131 Comment

Reader’s question: “Hi Imogen, I was on Yelp today and reading up on reviews for clothing places to shop in NYC. I saw a number of reviewers talk about how difficult it is for the 30 or 40 something to find clothes that still make them look young but aren’t so young looking that make…

How to Take an Outfit from Casual to Dressy

Accessories, Outfits, Style Tips, VideosBy Imogen LamportJune 6, 20133 Comments

Many women tell me that they’re really not sure about how to go about styling up their outfits. They end up wearing a basic pair of jeans, or a pair of black pants and a shirt, and because they’ve not added anything else, the outfit is boring and plain. In this video, Jill Chivers of…

What to Wear When You’re Retired

Outfits, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportJune 5, 201338 Comments

I thought , perhaps , you might want to cover what an older (but not feeling older) woman in my situation could wear in different situations. I don’t think I would be the only one interested. ( there seems to be advice for the “new Mum”, and the “woman going back into the workforce” but,…

How to Wear Cardigans for Your Body Shape

Body Shapes, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJune 3, 201310 Comments

Dear Imogen, I’ve got some summer cardigans from H&M. My body is an I body shape. What would you suggest for wearing underneath cardigans? (basic shirt or a blouse or a tank top..) And how should the different body types wear cardigans, opened or buttoned? (buttoned gives a deep V, which perhaps looks lovely only…

How to Create Wardrobe Capsules for the Tropics

Capsule Wardrobes, Outfits, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportMay 30, 20136 Comments

Reader’s question: “I have been a fan of your website for quite a while and enjoy all your useful tips . Great job!! I live in Trindad and Tobago in the Caribbean and as you can imagine , it is rather warm. We have two seasons- the wet and dry seasons. I was wondering if…

Reader Question: What to Wear with Plaid

Prints and PatternsBy Imogen LamportMay 13, 20132 Comments

I have a red plaid blazer that I adore but I am getting really bored with what I wear underneath it since I read the only appropriate items are neutrals or colors in the plaid. I’ve worn leopard print shoes with it and loved the look. Leopard print top underneath.. .not so much which I…

Great Gift Ideas for the Stylish Mother

Personal Style, Shopping, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportMay 10, 20131 Comment

Treat your mother right this Mothers’ Day there are so many wonderful gifts you can give her, the most important one is the message that you love her … and then she also might like a present! Here are a few ideas! Amazon.com Widgets

The Easy Way to Tie a Pashmina

Accessories, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportMay 9, 201338 Comments

It’s starting to get cold here in Melbourne as winter is setting in, and from all reports there are many in the Northern Hemisphere who are still surrounded by snow, so pashmina scarfs are a necessity in many corners of the globe.

How to Dress Your Tummy When You have a Caesar Scar or Have Lost Lots of Weight

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportMay 7, 20133 Comments

I just found your website – it’s heaven sent. I am 7 months postpartum and still need to lose about 20lbs. Having said that, my issue is that nothing fits me. I am such a weird shape right now. My arms are fat, I have a pooch under my belly button thanks to my 3…

Reader Question: What are Neutrals?

Colour, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportMay 3, 201316 Comments

You speak of neutrals which raises yet another color question. I always thought that gray, white and black were the only true neutrals, however, I’ve always thought stone should be included in that list. I also read in some fashion magazines where they indicated that teal and coral were colors that looked good on everyone,…

How to Choose an Evening Dress that Will Last a Decade

Occasion Dressing, Reader Questions, Shopping, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportApril 29, 20137 Comments

Just received an invite to a cocktail party next month What is a good dress style for me that would be timeless and look gorgeous? I need an idea on the best style that will last a decade but I could dress down for dinner too. Otherwise, I just won’t get the wear out of…

Making Resin Jewellery

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportApril 28, 20134 Comments

Yesterday I attended a resin jewellery making class at Candu. I was given the gift as a birthday present via Red Balloon and it was heaps of fun! The lovely teacher Brad patiently showed me and my class mate (we were lucky that we had a very small class so we ended up making heaps…

Capsule Wardrobe Week – April Style Challenge

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 22, 20137 Comments

This week I’m challenging you to wear a capsule wardrobe for a week. And it’s a smallish capsule of only 10 garments plus accessories and shoes (I’ll let you have as many of those as you like!). Why not see if you can get through to the end of April (just over a week) with…

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What’s Your Signature Style?

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 15, 201311 Comments

How to Find Your Signature Style? What’s Your Signature Style? Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I have discussed this before here in a video post. Many people have commented that they notice that I always wear a necklace, and normally a larger scale necklace. The big necklace has become my signature piece. They…

Using Accessories in Colour To Create Interest

Accessories, ColourBy Imogen LamportApril 10, 20136 Comments

Accessorizing is a way to spice up your outfits by incorporating smaller pieces, like jewelry and shoes, into your look. Fashion accessories are pieces that, although they can serve practical functions, are chosen to complement the rest of an outfit—the finishing touches. Accessorizing allows you to interest to your wardrobe basics. These wardrobe basics are…

The Scale of Necklaces Relating To Your Bust Size

Accessories, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportApril 3, 20137 Comments

What about bead or chain necklaces? Are they a no-no or can a busty gal get away with them too? I like pendants once in awhile but I have a lot of beads, pearls, and chain necklaces that I like to wrap around my neck once or twice. Thanks for the advice! The scale of…

How to Choose a Necklace to Work with Your Neckline

How to Choose Necklaces to Work with Your Neckline

Accessories, Personal Style, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportApril 2, 201332 Comments

How to Choose a Necklace to Work with Your Neckline Different necklines look better with certain necklace styles. Turtle necks – best with longer necklaces Crew necks – best with short necklaces such as necklace ‘collar’ or bib styles Scoop necks – fill in the space with multiple strands of beads or larger scale pendants…

April Style Challenge – Accessorize

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 1, 20136 Comments

This week in the April Style Challenge it is all about accessories. Shoes Bags Belts Jewellery Scarves Glasses Hats Why not try a different accessory type each day as your focal point or as an addition to what you’d normally wear. This week is a time to pull out of your wardrobe and drawers all…

Top 5 Tips for Petite Dressing

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportMarch 29, 201314 Comments

  The more I’ve worked with petite women (under 5’4″ tall) I’ve found that there are some elements that make a huge difference to how they appear. Scale Keep garments simple and uncluttered and small to medium in scale. Large patterns will swamp your frame, big collars will make you look smaller. Keep the scale…

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