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How to throw on an outfit in minutes and have nailed it - floral butterfly top ted baker and jeans

How to Throw on an Outfit in Minutes and Have Nailed It

Personal Style, videos, What to wearBy Natalie RobinsonNovember 19, 20204 Comments

If you’re a fan of the TV show Nailed It, all about home cooks attempting to make hugely complex cakes…. when I’m giving feedback here, about having nailed your outfit, I mean that your outfit is so much better than any of those cakes turned out! Instead, I’m here to offer you tips to help…

Should You Use Your Style to Blend In or Stand Out?

videos, Personal Style, Reader questionsBy Natalie RobinsonMarch 4, 20211 Comment

Do you prefer to stand out from the crowd or the people around you (where you work, live) with your style, or do you prefer to blend in and not be so noticeable as you prefer not to get any comments or attract attention? Is it more important to stand out and make a statement…

Brenda Kinsel

Brenda Kinsel – a Tribute

More, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 15, 202017 Comments

It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I write this post.  The news earlier this week that a beloved colleague, friend and mentor, author Brenda Kinsel had passed away shocked me and the whole image consulting world along with her devoted fans.  It is hard to believe such a vibrant soul with such a…

Understand more about your style and what you love - you can learn to be stylish you don't have to be born with style

What’s Your Signature Style?

Accessories, Personal Style, Style ChallengeBy Imogen LamportApril 15, 201311 Comments

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 are all different and I have…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 43

UncategorizedBy Imogen LamportDecember 26, 20206 Comments

In This Video 0.10 Is it perceived as more friendly and open to blend in with others or be more toned down? Should I be more unique as it relates to my personality? 4.13 I’ve got lots of one-off pieces in my wardrobe but nothing goes with anything? How do I think about my wardrobe…

Why the Wardrobes of the Most Stylish Women are Built Over Time

Wardrobe, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportApril 16, 20184 Comments

After over 14 years of spending time in the wardrobes of women from all around the world, of different ages and occupations, the common theme I’ve discovered is that the very best wardrobes of the women who are most stylish are built over time. One shopping trip will not get you the wardrobe of your…

Wear It again - wearing an old skirt as a dress - weekend style challenge

Wear it Again – Weekend Style Challenge

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 15, 2016Leave a comment

Most of us wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time (the old pareto principle).  This weekend’s style challenge is aimed at getting you to wear more than that 20%.  To help you get more value from the garments lurking in your wardrobe. In keeping with my post on the one question you need…

Forgotten all about it - weekend style challenge

Forgot All About It – Weekend Style Challenge

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 12, 20161 Comment

  This weekend, your style challenge is to go to the back of your drawers, shelves and wardrobe, fossick around and find something that you had forgotten about (or haven’t worn in ages) and wear it.  It could be anything in your wardrobe, from a garment to an accessory. Style it up (or if you’ve…

What Style of Shopper are You? Hunter or Gatherer?

What Style of Shopper are You? Hunter or Gatherer?

shopping, PodcastBy Imogen LamportApril 3, 201810 Comments

Have you ever thought about whether you are a hunter or a gatherer when it comes to your shopping style? In this podcast episode (yes it was a very fuzzy video), Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss how the concept of hunting and gathering from ancient times is still an applicable idea…

Style is Not About Money

shopping, videosBy Imogen LamportJune 10, 20167 Comments

  Let me start this post with a caveat – I’m assuming that you’re not on the poverty line, but that you most likely have a clothes budget that isn’t extravagant by any means. I often hear from people that they don’t have the kind of money you need (in their minds) to spend on…

Wardrobe Capsules, Outfit Formulas and Uniforms – Which is Right for You?

Wardrobe, capsule wardrobes, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportOctober 31, 201915 Comments

There has been some fascinating discussion between my 7 Step Style Sisters this past week or so about Uniforms, Wardrobe Capsules and Outfit Formulas. Each is a different concept, all can work for you and can work together, but some may feel more attractive to your way of thinking and doing than others! Wardrobe Capsules…

Understanding how your personality influences your colour choices - the Creative personality style

Colour Personality – 4. Eclectic – Creative

Colour, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportApril 9, 201020 Comments

Did you identify with colour style number 4? These are the Creative Personality Style Colours Creative colours are varied and don’t come from a particular palette, but more of willingness by the wearer to try out all sorts of interesting mixes of colours, not just red, white and blue together. They are less likely to…

Gain a better body image by being careful with your self-talk

How Your Language Impacts Profoundly On Your Style

Personal Style, WellbeingBy Imogen LamportAugust 31, 20169 Comments

Don’t say “I can’t” say “I can” Do you ever correct your kids when they say “I can’t do ….” and tell them that they can do it? With a little effort, or patience, experience or practise. If they work hard they can.  Yet how often do you tell yourself  “I’m not stylish” or “I’m…

Bored with Your Style? 5 Solutions to Have You Looking and Feeling Great Again

Bored with Your Style? 5 Solutions to Have You Looking and Feeling Great Again

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJuly 18, 20172 Comments

A few people recently have commented to me that they feel bored with their style. They like what they wear, they think it flatters them (and follows their guidelines) but they feel bored. So why has boredom crept in?  I think there can be  a few reasons (and the answer may require some soul searching).…

Favourite outfits

12 Best Outfits and Posts of 2016

outfitsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 11, 201712 Comments

For my last look back at 2016 I thought I’d share some of my favourite blog posts and also favourite outfits I wore last year.  I’ve chosen a favourite for each month of the year just in case you missed them! January 1. What are you holding onto – January 2016 This one was inspired…

8 Tips to Help You Declutter Your Wardrobe

8 Tips to Help You Declutter Your Wardrobe

Wardrobe, Podcast, Reader questions, videosBy Imogen LamportJuly 31, 20182 Comments

Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I have been asked to talk about wardrobe decluttering.   Some of you may regularly declutter or edit your wardrobes (this is both my and Jill’s current approach, what you might call a ‘continuous assessment’ method), whilst others may do a larger spring clean every now and again. Jill…

What every stylish woman has in common

What’s The One Thing You Must Do to Be Stylish

UncategorizedBy Imogen LamportJune 16, 20166 Comments

Style – it’s a big topic and there certainly isn’t only one way to be stylish, but there is one thing you must do to be stylish. “What’s the one thing?” you ask. You must dress in a way that expresses your personal style every day. Your style (based around your style recipe and personality)…

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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…

11 Questions to Ask to Know it's a Winner and Should it Be Added to Your Wardrobe

11 Questions to Know it’s a Winner Should Be Added to Your Wardrobe

shopping, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 24, 20182 Comments

When you’re out shopping and deciding whether or not you should bring home a new item.  How do you know it’s a winner and will earn a place in your wardrobe?  Or is it just going to end up as clutter that fills up your precious space? This is a really important step to take…

replacing wardrobe workhorses

6 Powerful Strategies for Replacing Wardrobe Workhorse Items

shopping, videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 11, 20183 Comments

Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I were asked to share our personal strategies for replacing items in the wardrobe – particularly those wardrobe workhorses that wear out and need to be replaced.   Replacing Items in Your Wardrobe 1. Can You Get an Exact Replacement? If it’s a particular cut/style/brand – can you…

Top 10 most popular colour and style blog posts on Inside Out Style in 2020

Your Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2020

More, blogging, Popular PostsBy Natalie RobinsonJanuary 5, 2021Leave a comment

Wow! 2020 was quite the year, to say the least. The year we thought would never end is finally coming to a close, and while we all have high hopes for a better 2021, I’ve collated a list of your most popular posts of 2020 Drumroll, please ………  1.  What’s Your Personality Style Quiz I…

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