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Category Archives: Personal Style

Why taking outfit photos helps you become more stylish - Inside Out Style Blog - real world fashion advice for every woman

Why Taking An Outfit Photo Can Really Help You Become More Stylish

Personal Style, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportAugust 12, 201521 Comments

Over this past 11 months I’ve watched hundreds of women become more and more stylish on my Evolve Your Style and 7 Steps to Style Facebook groups. It’s been wonderful and so fulfilling to watch as they metamorphose and discover their styles. And what has been interesting is how often they mention that taking a…

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Stylish Thoughts – Fabulous Femme

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportAugust 11, 20151 Comment

Today’s stylish thoughts comes from Melbourne (Australia) style blogger Souri of Fabulous Femme who is also a photographer along with her husband who takes her beautiful photos. What is the secret to great style? Choose classic, well tailored styles in great fabrics which suit you! The latest trends don’t always work so I’m not rushing out…

Improve your body image and embrace your style

Improving Your Body Image and Self Esteem Plus Other Weekend Reading

Body Image, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportAugust 8, 20152 Comments

Loved this post from Vintage Current about how a cat call made Candice’s day and helped her think more positively about body image This post from Sal about seeing her body through the lens of style is a great read. Carly shares how embracing a label has been powerful for her. Grown up dressing and…

You can become stylish in only 31 days

Do You Like the Idea of “Uniform” Dressing?

Personal Style, Videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 6, 201521 Comments

Today in this video Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss the idea of “uniform dressing” (think Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Audrey Hepburn, Anna Wintour) and who it may appeal to (and who it doesn’t). I would love to know your thoughts – do you like to dress to a formula or a uniform…

Why actors wear costumes

Why Actors Wear Costumes

Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 5, 20157 Comments

When I meet people and they ask what I do and I tell them and they looked surprise and say “why would anyone pay for that?” in an incredulous tone I know that they really don’t understand just how their image impacts on their lives, from relationships to job opportunities, and just how much they…

40+ blogger outfit inspiration

Outfit Inspiration and Other Weekend Reading

Outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportAugust 1, 20156 Comments

This weekend my theme is Outfit Inspiration so I’m sharing a few of my outfits this past couple of weeks. It’s been very cold in my office as I have no heating (broken down, waiting on a part) and it’s mid-winter here so I’m all layered up.   My wardrobe is still full of black…

Jill Chivers and Imogen Lamport discuss all things Style

Destination Style – In Conversation with Jill Chivers

Personal Style, VideosBy Imogen LamportJuly 30, 20159 Comments

Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss some of our Ah-ha moments relating to our personal styles – from the discovery of a signature print to the moment where I realised that there was something about my body shape that really mattered in my selection of clothing. Watch the video here now. Have…

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Stylish Thoughts – Style at a Certain Age

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportJuly 28, 20153 Comments

I’m delighted to share with you today’s Stylish Thoughts interview with San Fransisco (California, USAP based blogger Beth of Style at a Certain Age . 1) What are your top tips for travelling ? For years, my family lived overseas with yearly sojourns back home to the States. If there’s one thing I know how to navigate…

Grechen Reiter of Grechens closet shares her stylish thoughts on www.insideoutstyleblog.com

Stylish Thoughts – Grechen’s Closet

Personal Style, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportJuly 21, 201513 Comments

Today’s Stylish Thoughts interview is with Dallas Texas (USA) based blogger Grechen Reiter of Grechen’s Closet and Conscious Closet Consulting What is the secret to great style? I have no idea. People like to say that it’s grace, poise, self-confidence, etc., and that it starts with how you feel on the inside, but I’m not…

How Knowing Your Style Rules Will Help You Dress More Creatively and Stylishly

Personal Style, VideosBy Imogen LamportJuly 16, 20156 Comments

Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I got together and made this video on why knowing your style rules doesn’t make you less creative when you dress (some people think that if you know your rules you will become a less stylish dresser). We don’t agree – discover why as you watch it. Want to…

Advancing and Receding with Colour and Creating Focal Points

Body Shapes, Body Variations, Colour, Prints and Patterns, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJuly 10, 20154 Comments

Imogen, I am part of the evolve your style program and I have an issue for you to address. If you’ve already written a post regarding this, could you share the link? I am a v shape with a somewhat short waist. I am 5’4 so slightly petite. I want to have my upper body…

Why it can matter what your clothes feel like more than how they look

Why It Matters (for some) What Their Clothes Feel Like

Fabric, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJuly 8, 201521 Comments

  Are you annoyed by tags on your clothing?  Do you end up removing them? Do you hate wearing wool as it’s scratchy? Do you like to feel like your clothes are not constricting you and that you can move freely in them? Can you not think if your shoes aren’t comfortable? Do you hate…

How to Become More Stylish

11 Ways To Up Your Style Quotient

Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJuly 3, 20153 Comments

1. Edit your wardrobe Keep what you love and the items that make the outfits that work (those supporting acts), but get rid of the villains, those garments that don’t make you feel good. Let go of the past and live in the now. 2. Love how it feels If clothes don’t feel good to…

Why we all need creative outlets in our lives

Why We All Need Creative Outlets

More, Personal Style, WellbeingBy Imogen LamportJuly 1, 20157 Comments

Do you have a creative outlet in your life? You may be lucky and work in a creative field so get to exercise your creative muscle (that’s your brain) all the time. For many in jobs that don’t ask for much creativity discovering how you can express your innate creativity may be something that is…

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Stylish Thoughts – Cathy of The Middle Page

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportJune 30, 20152 Comments

I’m really happy to be sharing today the Stylish Thoughts of Nashville and Dallas (USA) based blogger Cathy of The-Middle Page. What is the secret to great style? I think the secret is being comfortable in your own skin and owning your look. It doesn’t matter your age, weight, height, etc…as long as you are…

10 rules to transform your personal style

Fashion Icons plus more Weekend Reading

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJune 27, 20153 Comments

Have you got a fashion or style icon? I know that many people do. It’s great when you are looking for inspiration to check out the styles of others and adapt ideas to your body, style and personality. I was pointed in the direction of this article about Frida Khalo as a fashion icon by…

how to style a suit blazer in and out of the office

8 Ways to Style a Suit Blazer In and Out of the Office

Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJune 26, 20155 Comments

Research has found that wearing a suit makes you think more analytically. Many of us own suits that we don’t wear that often anymore. Have you thought about splitting up your suit and styling your suit blazer for other occasions? It’s common for women to take the skirt or trousers and wear them without the…

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Style and Taste at Every Age – Accessories

Accessories, Personal Style, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJune 23, 2015Leave a comment

Factors When Choosing Accessories I wrote last week about quality and choosing clothes, particularly as we age. Today I’m going to turn my attention to the subject of accessories – and how to choose them no matter your age. When I was young, quality in jewellery meant: Real gold (not gold plated or gold colour…

8 ideas to refashion your clothes

8 Refashioning Ideas For Your Clothes Plus More Weekend Reading

Capsule Wardrobes, Fabric, Fit and Alterations, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJune 20, 20153 Comments

Lots of great DIY t-shirt projects on this blog – love this one though I wouldn’t cut the stripes as widely if you don’t want your bra-straps showing. Turn a long sleeve tee into a cardigan Make and infinity scarf from an old tee Create a cute open-backed sweater from a boxy old jumper Make…

5 Ways to Take Your Style to the Next Level

5 Ways to Improve Your Style

Colour, Drape, texture and sheen, Prints and Patterns, Style Tips, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportJune 19, 20159 Comments

1. Add Accessories Accessories really make a difference to your outfit. They take it from plain to interesting. They add personality. They add excitement. You want to wear them. Don’t be scared, nobody died from accessorizing. In fact, what most people discover is that when they accessorize more, they get more compliments. They don’t need…

You can become stylish in only 31 days

The 3 Minutes and 31 Days that Will Change Your Style for the Better

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJune 18, 20154 Comments

Here is the 3 minutes Watch this video – watch it now – it’s only 3 minutes long and has an important message about living your life.  Watch it before you read on … Now for the 31 days The reason that I’m sharing this video is that I have seen just how powerful taking…

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