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What You Can Do in Less than an Hour to Improve Your Style

Style, Videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 26, 2022Leave a comment

Am I right in thinking you’re here because you want to improve your style? What I’ve learned over the 18+ years I’ve been working with women to help them define and uplevel their style is that there is way more to it than you may think. From personality to colouring, body shape, proportions and scale,…

How to Choose Jewellery That Suits You

Accessories, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMay 27, 20211 Comment

I was recently interviewed by Carol who is a member of my 7 Steps to Style program and runs a business providing jewellery supplies and has tips and tricks on her YouTube channel on making jewellery.  We discuss in this video how to choose jewellery that suits you and I wanted to share the interview…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 53

Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportMarch 12, 2021Leave a comment

In This Video 0.04 Being older and not very tall I struggle with knowing where and how to shop for my style 7.09 What is your opinion on the French/half tuck of tops? It works with my style recipe and it definitely improves proportions sometimes. But I always feel a little bit like I am…

What Style of Shopper are You? Hunter or Gatherer?

What Style of Shopper are You? Hunter or Gatherer?

Podcast, ShoppingBy 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…

How To Look Sophisticated With a Twist

How To Look Sophisticated With a Twist

Personal Style, Reader Questions, Style, VideosBy Natalie RobinsonJune 14, 2022Leave a comment

You are a Unique Being As they say… Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn.  Then always be a unicorn. And since unicorns are unique …  Your style is unique to you. You will not find it by copying others. You may find inspiration from others, but your style is your own. Your…

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

Capsule Wardrobes, Personal Style, WardrobeBy 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…

Get onto the Style Highway and Out of Your Style Rut with 3 Essential Questions

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportAugust 11, 20149 Comments

Loved this article by Sal of Already Pretty about the difference between a Rut and a Signature Styleand it led me to thinking about how we get into ruts with our style, how we stop thinking more broadly about what would make us look great but still fits with our signature style. Are you in…

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

Colour Personality – 4. Eclectic – Creative

Colour, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportApril 9, 201021 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).…

8 Tips to Help You Declutter Your Wardrobe

8 Tips to Help You Declutter Your Wardrobe

Podcast, Reader Questions, Videos, WardrobeBy 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…

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…

What every stylish woman has in common

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

Style TipsBy 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)…

Questions to ask yourself when building a wardrobe of clothes you love and that work for your lifestyle

Questions to Ask Yourself When Building a Wardrobe

Wardrobe, Week 2By Imogen LamportOctober 7, 2021Leave a comment

Question: So I went through an extreme minimalist phase, and most of my clothes fit in a single drawer and then I have more traditional clothes that I love but don’t really fit the area I live so I feel a bit odd wearing out, or dressed up wearing in. What if there are only…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 65

Colour, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJune 4, 20211 Comment

In This Video 0.05 I have been feeling quite stodgy and frumpy with my style lately. I retired 3 years ago and I’ve decided it’s time to step up my game and spend some much needed time focusing my attention on updating my wardrobe. There was a time when I was always dressed very professionally…

combining jewellery

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 buy…

what's your happy colour?

My Style: My Happy Colour

Personal Style, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 4, 201630 Comments

I have a happy colour. I don’t wear it all the time, but it’s a colour that never fails to make me feel happy. Now I know that you see me wearing blue lots and lots, and I do love blue, it’s a favourite colour for me (and a great eye enhancer too), but for…

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

Your Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2020

MoreBy 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…

How to dress as you mature in a more ageless style

What is Age Appropriate Dressing?

Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJune 3, 200922 Comments

One of my lovely commenters asked if I could do a post on age-appropriate dressing, as she’s one of the many over 40s who would like some help.     So What is Age Appropriate Dressing? I think that as we age, rather than being really trendy, and following the latest fashion, no matter how…

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