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Category Archives: Style

How to Choose Jewellery for The Season

Accessories, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportNovember 12, 20121 Comment

  Hi Imogen, I have the following question: living in the Northern hemisphere I am wondering what jewellery looks right in the darker seasons. More sparkle? Warmer or deeper colours? What styles look good with warmer clothes? I look horrible in turtlenecks so will continue to wear wider necklines (covered with a scarf, obviously, outside)…

What We Wore Melbourne Cup Day 2012

Accessories, Colour, Personal Style, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 6, 2012Leave a comment

I was lucky enough to score an invite from Gem Marketing to The Birdcage at the 2012 Melbourne Cup. I didn’t have a huge amount of time to prepare, but I managed to make a new fascinator to wear and turn a scarf into a wrap to cover my shoulders and upper arms. I also…

3 Easy Rules on How to Mix Animal Prints and Floral Patterns

Drape, texture and sheen, Prints and PatternsBy Imogen LamportNovember 5, 20122 Comments

Today I decided to mix zebra with leopard and then throw in a floral ribbon lace textured garment. One of the most important keys to mixing prints is to mix those in the same colour family. If you want to try this trend in a safe way: do it in black and white one print…

When is it Time to Let Go of the Trends You Love?

Fashion Trends, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 2, 20122 Comments

Imogen, I’ve just thought of an issue I don’t think I’ve seen addressed. I’ve always been a person who picks and chooses what trends to follow, and these days there’s generally enough going on that it’s easy to embrace the trends I like and ignore the rest. But what happens when a trend you’ve really…

How to Wear the Shoulder Straps on Handbags

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportOctober 26, 2012Leave a comment

    A bag question for my new style guru: All the top handle bags seem to come with shoulder straps. It’s nice to have the option of slinging the bag over your shoulder if your hands are full, but when you are carrying it by the handles or over your arm, the strap dangles…

How to Choose a Flattering Coat Length

Body ProportionsBy Imogen LamportOctober 24, 201224 Comments

I was asked by Ingrid of Norway how to choose a flattering coat length, and I know all you in the Northern Hemisphere are getting to grips with colder weather, so here is a quick guide. Longer coats work best on longer people, shorter coats on shorter people. Of course if you live somewhere that…

How to Choose the Colour of Your Shoes

Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportOctober 19, 20122 Comments

I LOVE your blog. I refer to it ALL the time. Thank you! I have a question for you? What color shoes would you wear with a champagne goldish dress with tiny sparkles? The style is just just above knee length and is a cocktail dress. Thank you for your time in advance for answering!…

Fashion Trends In the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Fashion TrendsBy Imogen LamportOctober 17, 2012Leave a comment

Dear Imogen, Thank you SO much for your interesting blog. I enjoy receiving and reading it every day in my inbox. I just want to ask you; how does the fashion trends move between the northern and southern hemispheres? (I am also south, living in Pretoria, South Africa). Is the summer trends for 2012 in…

How to Store Knitwear

Organisation and Storage, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 16, 20122 Comments

What is the best way to store knits/sweaters so that they hold their shape? But also so that they are easy to access and coordinate for outfits? I’ve put most of my clothes on hangers coordinated by color, which helps a lot, but I don’t think I’m supposed to hang sweaters. Do you have any…

How Much do You Spend on Clothing?

Shopping, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 12, 20124 Comments

    A recent study conducted in the UK says that women there spend 1/5 of their salary on clothing.   This shocked me as it’s a lot of money to be spending to keep yourself looking great for you work.  And it made me think about the work I do and how often I…

Sheer purple shirt with pink cami

How to Wear a Sheer Blouse

Fabric, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 11, 20123 Comments

I love sheer/see-through blouses/shirts, as they are very elegant, but what should I wear underneath to not lose from that elegance (and colour) but to tone down the sexiness/edginess of the outfit? Susie Sheer or see-through blouses are gorgeous, but to avoid looking too sexy, particularly in the workplace, it’s advisable to wear the right…

What to wear to be a stylish mother - get the best tips on dressing to flatter and look stylish in clothes that are practical and comfortable

M is for Mothers with Style – 12 Wardrobe Essentials

Beauty, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 10, 20122 Comments

Many women, after they become mothers, end up losing their style as they spend all their time and energy looking after their families, as they put themselves at the bottom of their lists. With body shape changes also common side effects of childbearing, and often a change of lifestyle, many women feel lost when it…

Dress Codes and Your Work Culture

Dress Codes, Reader Questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 8, 20122 Comments

My question is how much can I differ from the dress culture at my office? February is the coldest month where I live. I’ve been thinking of wearing my jacket at work as a extra. The thing is, is that very few women who work in my building wear a blazer / jacket. There are…

Levels of Refinement

Accessories, Dress Codes, Fabric, Occasion Dressing, Personal Style, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 28, 201216 Comments

Question regarding DRESSING UP/DOWN: I have many cardigans – cotton, colourful, not v structured, they are pretty but casual. If I was to wear any of these with something elegant, such as a top and a skirt, both made of satin, the cardigan would not dress the top and skirt down, it would simply look…

How to Accessorize with Hats, Scarves and Gloves

Accessories, Colour, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportSeptember 24, 20124 Comments

  I received this question from a reader: What role should winter gloves/scarves/hats play in accessorizing? I’m still figuring out how to make scarf/jewelry/shoes/bags all work together in a not matchy-matchy way, and now that it’s getting cold, and winter adds another set of items to coordinate. (Also, I happen to work in a cold…

How to Wear a Chunky Knit Sweater – Tricky Trends

Body Proportions, Drape, texture and sheenBy Imogen LamportSeptember 21, 20125 Comments

Over the past few years, one winter style that remains a staple is the chunky knit sweater. They are usually not only chunky but also pretty boxy too. The reality with any texture, if you’d describe it as chunky, it will make you look chunky. This is why over the years I’ve removed from many…

We Interrupt this Program for an Important Message about Breasts

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 19, 20127 Comments

I’m spend a lot of time thinking about breasts. Very little of that time is thinking about seeing a flash of royal breast as has been in our news these recent days (all that Duchess Catherine pap shots stuff is of no interest). But I spend time thinking about how to dress mine to look…

What to wear to work- 12+ outfit ideas to steal for the office

What to Wear to Look Credible and Professional in a Relaxed Business Environment

Dress Codes, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 17, 20126 Comments

Can you do a post for professional yet comfortable clothes for those who work in education? You asked – here is my answer – as I know that it’s more than just the education sector that has this same issue. For those who work in a more relaxed business environment such as the education sector,…

How to make an LBD look good when black washes you out

How to Wear the LBD When Black Isn’t Your Best Colour

Colour, Fabric, Occasion Dressing, Style Tips, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportSeptember 14, 20129 Comments

What about ‘the little black dress’? I am a ‘summer’ (cool, soft and light colouring) and therefore black is not a good colour for me, yet I would love to wear a little black dress on special occasions. Would I be able to get away with that? Wear it at night When you turn out…

How to update your classics and make them more modern, feminine and creative

What to Do When You’re Bored with Your Style

Accessories, Personal Style, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 8, 201210 Comments

I’m not sure if this is the place to ask, but I have a question. My style is and has always classic, (think Jackie or Audrey-esque) but I’m struggling with feeling like it’s boring. I am longing for a very stylish vibe while maintaining a classy and timeless style overall. Do you have any suggestions?…

13 Ways to Wear a Pashmina or Long Rectangular Scarf

Accessories, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportAugust 29, 201217 Comments

This video of 13 different ways to tie a pashmina or long rectangular style scarf whether winter or summer weight can help you add a little interest to your outfit. Want more ideas on scarf tying? Check out my ebook The Finishing Touch: perfecting the art of accessorizing.

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