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Category Archives: Style

How To Choose Shoes for Skirts or Dresses

Accessories, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 11, 201119 Comments

Shoes are a really important part of your outfit – even though you want to dress your portrait first, we notice the whole of you as you enter or leave a room and if the shoes don’t work, they can create an unwanted focal point, or create disharmony. So how do you choose shoes? What…

Should I Belt Under or Over My Cardigan with a Short Waist?

Reader Questions, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 9, 20114 Comments

Hi Imogen, I am 5’0 and 120lb with a figure of eight shape. I am very short waisted (my waist is the smallest about 1.5 inches from the bottom of my bust). So I’ve been wearing shirts untucked with a belt as I have a little bit of a belly. The only thing is, it…

Post Pregnancy Wardrobe Capsule

How to Create a Post Pregnancy Clothing Capsule

Body Variations, Capsule Wardrobes, Personal Style, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 4, 201116 Comments

I had a question re wardrobe (& btw-thank you for YOUR 5 STEP FORMULA FOR A FABULOUS WARDROBE it’s been really useful.) I have a 4 month old baby girl, so especially as an aspiring colour consultant I have been on a misison to get my wardrobe organised, also to reflect the new me (as…

What Should You Focus On Your Portrait

BodyBy Imogen LamportNovember 3, 201112 Comments

Most women when getting dressed focus on the body parts they like least. This is completely the wrong way of going about dressing, what we should focus on first is our portrait as that provides the distraction to your ‘communication centre’ (ie. face). Watch this short video which explains how you should go about doing…

Benefits of Lined Trousers and Care

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, ShoppingBy Imogen LamportNovember 2, 20117 Comments

Hello Imogen. I was hoping you could answer a question for me. I had the opportunity to buy a pair of lined trousers at a reduced price. I didn’t buy them because I’m a wash and wear type of person and the pants would have required going to the cleaners. Can you tell me what…

Spring Racing Carnival – What to Wear

Accessories, Colour, Style Tips, Stylish Thoughts, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 31, 201110 Comments

I’ve been invited by Gem Marketing to the VRC Oaks Club Luncheon on Wednesday and the dress code is Racewear – so I thought that I’d put together some outfits and let you vote on which outfit I should wear.  I’ve taken some photos and included some close ups of the hats – so now…

Spring Racing Carnival Headwear Tips

Accessories, Colour, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportOctober 28, 20115 Comments

It’s currently Spring Racing Carnival here in Melbourne and there are hats and fascinators everywhere. If you’re going to a Melbourne Cup event or any of the race days what should you know about wearing hats and some of the conventions associated with each of the days? Derby Day – Black and White Official Flower…

The Fast and Easy Way to Shorten Knit Tops

Fit and Alterations, VideosBy Imogen LamportOctober 27, 201115 Comments

If you have a knit top that is too long, rather than take the hem up, why not ruche the sides rather than take up the hem. You can also use this method to shorten sleeves too.  It’s really simple and you don’t need to know how to sew to do it.  Watch this short…

What We Were Wearing at the AICI Sydney Conference

Accessories, Colour, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportOctober 26, 20112 Comments

People always ask me, what do you wear to an image consultants conference? I mean – the pressure to appear stylish in front of a group of your peers. So I took a bunch of snaps of some of the outfits that were at the conference to share with you. Image consultants aren’t scared of…

Accessories at the AICI Sydney Chapter Conference 2011

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportOctober 24, 2011Leave a comment

Having just spent the last 3 days at the AICI (Association of Image Consultants International) Sydney Chapter conference I took lots of photos and thought that today I’d share with you some of the accessories that were seen there. There were gorgeous necklaces, rings, shoes, tights, watches and I’ve captured just a few here. I’ve…

Body Proportions, Colour, look taller

Body Proportions, ColourBy Imogen LamportOctober 21, 201136 Comments

Hello–thank you for the wonderful website. It made me think while reading your advice on Column of Color–could you address the fashion rule of thirds for everyone–research does not reveal that much and I’d like it specifically geared toward what constitutes 1/3 and 2/3 with our outfits. Thanking you in advance! So what is the…

How to Look Serious or Authoritative when You Have Light and Warm Colouring

Colour, Dress CodesBy Imogen LamportOctober 17, 20117 Comments

I’ve recently received a couple of emails asking for help: Which (flattering) colors would you choose to make light spring look serious? and Thanks for sharing those videos about finding your right colors. Very informative AND inspiring. This explains why I have a hard time finding serious looking, neutral color combinations that suit me. I…

Why Sleeve Length Matters

Fit and Alterations, VideosBy Imogen LamportOctober 13, 20112 Comments

Here is a short video I’ve made about the length of sleeves on jackets. It’s one of the most common fit issues I see with clothes and in people’s wardrobes, yet can have a huge impact on your appearance. Watch this short video.

How to Flatter Wide Calves

Accessories, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 10, 20118 Comments

Dear Imogen, I would be most grateful – on behalf of all the ladies blessed with wide calves – if you could write a post about winter fashion for women who can’t wear boots. Personally, my stocky legs and circulation problems prevent me from wearing boots – even if could find a pair that fits,…

The Power of the Third Piece

Accessories, Personal Style, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 4, 201118 Comments

The Third piece is your hero, it’s the accessory or piece of clothing that can add the excitement and personality to your outfit when everything else you’re wearing are basics or supporting acts. Quite often it can be some sort of jacket, other times it will be a great piece of jewellery. The 3rd piece…

7 Ways to Dress the 50+ Woman with Style

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 3, 201112 Comments

I’d love a blog post about appropriate dressing for those of us over 50…what looks good, what doesn’t… There are no hard and fast rules for the over 50s and I think that in many ways age is a state of mind.  Trying to look 20 at 50 comes across as rather sad and desperate,…

What to wear to the office when you don't like wearing suits but the dress code is more formal

How to Look Smart at Work When You’re Not a Suit Person

Dress Codes, Personal Style, StyleBy Imogen LamportSeptember 30, 201118 Comments

How to Look Smart at Work When You’re Just Not a Suit Person I was recently asked to write a post about how to look smart at work when suits are just not your thing (but others are wearing them). The key, is to look for clothes with some structure. When we think about a…

How to Dress for Videos

Colour, Videos, Wardrobe, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportSeptember 29, 201115 Comments

Video is a medium that has become more and more popular, from Facebook Live, Skype, Instagram videos, Messenger Video to video conferencing and webinars all part of daily life it seems. With our smart phones in our hands we can make a video so easily. It’s often worthwhile to consider if you’re making a video…

Weekend Video: How to Make Your Legs Look Longer

Body Variations, VideosBy Imogen LamportSeptember 24, 2011Leave a comment

Want a quick, easy and free way to make your legs look longer? Watch this short video. And for some fun… and because George Clooney is gorgeous, enjoy!

How to Mix Metals

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportSeptember 23, 20112 Comments

Many of us own both gold and silver jewellery, but tend to wear one more than the other, but still want to wear all our pieces. So how can you mix your metal jewellery with style? The key to mixing metals is to have one as dominant at around 75% and the other subordinate at…

Fashion Trends Spring Summer 2011/2012

Fashion TrendsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 17, 201111 Comments

I’ve just spent a few days shopping with clients and noticing all the new fashion trends coming through the stores. So I took out my trusty phone and snapped some photos of store windows to give you a picture of what you can expect to see in a store near you. Colour blocking is a…

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